🏛️NRC Public Meeting Schedule for March and April 2025
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announces its tentative schedule for public meetings during the weeks of March and April 2025. These sessions will include discussions on various topics, with opportunities for public participation either in person or via webcast. The notice emphasizes accessibility accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Learn More📜Notice of Civil Rights Cold Case Records Release
The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board received 58 pages of records from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) related to a civil rights cold case incident to which the Review Board assigned the unique identifier 2024-003-062. NARA did not propose any postponements of disclosure. On March 14, 2025, the Review Board determined that the records should be publicly disclosed in the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection. By issuing this notice, the Review Board complies with section 7(c)(4) of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 that requires the Review Board to publish in the Federal Register its determinations on the disclosure or postponement of records in the Collection no more than 14 days after the date of its decision.
Learn More📅Notice of Sunshine Act Meeting by U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has scheduled a public meeting to discuss its agenda for March, including appointments to advisory committees. The meeting is open to the public and will feature real-time transcription services. Participants can attend in person or view it via livestream on the Commission's YouTube channel.
Learn More💼Executive Order 14222
Executive Order 14222 initiates the “Department of Government Efficiency” cost efficiency initiative, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in federal spending. It outlines specific requirements for agencies regarding review processes, payment justifications for contracts and grants, and optimized management of government resources. The order mandates immediate evaluations to enhance financial efficacy and prevent waste.
Learn More🏦Change in Bank Control Notices and Acquisitions Overview
The Federal Reserve System announces changes regarding the acquisition of shares in banks and bank holding companies, detailing public disclosure requirements and the application process for prospective owners. It invites comments from interested individuals and outlines the criteria for approvals under the Change in Bank Control Act, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial acquisitions.
Learn More🚛FMCSA Reopens Comment Period on Property Broker Transparency NPRM
FMCSA reopens the comment period for its November 20, 2024, NPRM. FMCSA received a request for a reopening of the comment period from the Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC). The Agency finds it is appropriate to reopen the comment period to provide interested parties additional time to submit their responses to the NPRM. Therefore, the Agency reopens the comment period for 30 days.
Learn More🏛️Notice of Commission on Civil Rights Meeting Under Sunshine Act
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting to discuss agenda items for February. The meeting is set to include discussions on State Advisory Committee appointments and a management report, and it will be accessible to the public both in person and via livestreaming.
Learn More📜Notice of Formal Determination on Civil Rights Records Release
The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board received 201 pages of records from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) related to four civil rights cold case incidents to which the Review Board assigned the unique identifiers 2024-003-032, 2024-003- 036, 2024-003-056, and 2024-003-059. NARA proposed seven (7) postponements of disclosure in records related to incident 2024-003- 059. NARA did not propose postponements in the other records. On January 24, 2025, the Review Board rejected the proposed postponements and determined that all 201 pages of records should be publicly disclosed in the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection. By issuing this notice, the Review Board complies with section 7(c)(4) of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 that requires the Review Board to publish in the Federal Register its determinations on the disclosure or postponement of records in the Collection no more than 14 days after the date of its decision.
Learn More🗃️Executive Order 14176
Executive Order 14176 calls for the declassification and release of federal records concerning the assassinations of prominent figures including President John F. Kennedy. The order emphasizes the government's commitment to transparency and public interest, mandating action from the Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General within set timelines for record review and disclosure.
Learn More📜Notice on Civil Rights Records Release by Review Board
The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board received 632 pages of records from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) related to eight civil rights cold case incidents to which the Review Board assigned the unique identifiers 2024-003-009, 2024-003- 015, 2024-003-024, 2024-003-030, 2024-003-033, 2024-003-034, 2024-003- 043, and 2024-003-058. NARA did not propose any postponements of disclosure. On January 10 and 17, 2025, the Review Board determined that the records should be publicly disclosed in the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection. By issuing this notice, the Review Board complies with section 7(c)(4) of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 that requires the Review Board to publish in the Federal Register its determinations on the disclosure or postponement of records in the Collection no more than 14 days after the date of its decision.
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