Sunshine Act Meetings, 70655-70656 [2020-24773]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 215 / Thursday, November 5, 2020 / Notices Counsel, kamer@copyright.gov; Mark T. Gray, Attorney-Advisor, mgray@ copyright.gov; or Jalyce E. Mangum, Attorney-Advisor, jmang@copyright.gov. They can be reached by telephone at 202–707–3000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 3, 2020, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a notice of inquiry (‘‘NOI’’) commencing a policy study on state sovereign immunity from copyright infringement suits.1 Congress has requested that the Office ‘‘research this issue to determine whether there is sufficient basis for federal legislation abrogating State sovereign immunity when States infringe copyrights.’’ 2 To assist Congress in making that assessment, the Office solicited public comment on several issues concerning the degree to which copyright owners face infringement from state actors today, whether such infringement is based on intentional or reckless conduct, and what remedies, if any, are available to copyright owners under state law. Initial comments were due on September 2, 2020, and reply comments and empirical studies were due on October 22, 2020. Information about the study, including the NOI and public comments, may be accessed on the Copyright Office website at https:// www.copyright.gov/policy/statesovereign-immunity/. The Office is now announcing that it will hold roundtable discussions on December 11, 2020, to allow interested members of the public to discuss and provide additional information on the topics of the study. The roundtables will be held virtually over Zoom to allow maximum participation and avoid the need for participants to travel. Each roundtable session will cover a topic relevant to the study, as discussed below. Depending on the level of interest, the Office may hold multiple sessions on the same topic to accommodate a greater number of participants and provide additional time for discussion. Members of the public who seek to participate in a roundtable should complete and submit the form available on the Office website at https:// www.copyright.gov/policy/statesovereign-immunity/hearingrequest.html no later than November 16, 2020. Shortly thereafter, the Office will notify participants of their selection and panel assignments. In order to 1 85 FR 34252 (June 3, 2020). from Sens. Thom Tillis & Patrick Leahy to Maria Strong, Acting Register of Copyrights, U.S. Copyright Office at 1 (Apr. 28, 2020), https:// www.copyright.gov/policy/state-sovereignimmunity/letter.pdf. 2 Letter VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:36 Nov 04, 2020 Jkt 253001 accommodate the expected level of interest, the Office plans to assign no more than one representative per organization to each session. The Office will post a tentative agenda for the roundtables on its website on or about December 4, 2020. The Office also will provide sign-up information for members of the public who wish to observe, but not participate in, one or more of the roundtable sessions. The sessions will be video recorded and transcribed, and copies of the recording and transcript will be made available on the Copyright Office website Roundtable Subjects of Inquiry The roundtables will consist of sessions on the following topics: (1) Evidence of actual or threatened copyright infringement by states; (2) state policies and practices for minimizing copyright infringement and addressing infringement claims; and (3) alternative remedies under state law for copyright infringement. Evidence of Actual or Threatened Copyright Infringement by States Congress has asked the Office to ‘‘study the extent to which copyright owners are experiencing infringements by state entities without adequate remedies under state law.’’ 3 To this end, the Office seeks evidence concerning actual or threatened copyright infringement by states, including both specific instances of infringing conduct and empirical information relating to broader trends. Relevant issues include, but are not limited to, the prevalence and outcomes of infringement suits brought against state actors; whether the frequency of infringement by states has changed over time and whether it is likely to increase or decrease in the future; and the extent to which state immunity affects sales and licensing practices in transactions involving state entities. In addition, in light of the Supreme Court’s articulation of the standard of intent required to establish unconstitutional infringement,4 the Office is particularly interested in information that would allow it to assess the extent to which state infringements have involved intentional or reckless conduct. State Policies and Practices for Minimizing Copyright Infringement and Addressing Infringement Claims The Office is interested in whether or to what extent states have adopted policies to address complaints of 3 Id. 4 See PO 00000 copyright infringement and/or to decrease the likelihood of inadvertent infringement by state employees and institutions. The Office is particularly interested in testimony by state officials about their own practices, but the Office also invites participation by organizations or individuals who have navigated the relevant processes or otherwise have experience with this topic. Alternative Remedies Under State Law for Copyright Infringement The Supreme Court’s decision in Allen v. Cooper requires Congress to consider whether states ‘‘fail[] to offer an adequate remedy for an infringement.’’ 5 The Office accordingly is interested in hearing from members of the public about what remedies states provide for infringement of copyright, as well as whether those remedies are adequate for enforcement purposes. The Office would be particularly interested in hearing from those who have asserted alternative state-law remedies in court and how such cases were resolved. Discussion of these issues should include consideration of the relationship of any state-law cause of action to the preemption provisions under section 301 of the Copyright Act.6 Dated: November 2, 2020. Regan A. Smith, General Counsel andAssociate Register of Copyrights. [FR Doc. 2020–24577 Filed 11–4–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1410–30–P MORRIS K. UDALL AND STEWART L. UDALL FOUNDATION Sunshine Act Meetings 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (MST), Friday, November 20, 2020. PLACE: The offices of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, 130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public. Due to COVID–19, visitors are currently prohibited from entering the Udall Foundation offices. Members of the public who would like to attend this meeting should contact Elizabeth Monroe at monroe@udall.gov prior to November 20 to request the teleconference connection information. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: (1) Call to Order and Chair’s Remarks; (2) Executive Director’s Remarks; (3) Remarks from Senator Tom Udall; (4) TIME AND DATE: 5 Id. Allen v. Cooper, 140 S. Ct. 994, 1004 (2020). Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70655 6 17 U.S.C. 301. E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1 70656 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 215 / Thursday, November 5, 2020 / Notices Consent Agenda Approval (Minutes of the April 15, 2020, Board of Trustees Meeting; Board Reports submitted for Education Programs; Finance and Management; John S. McCain III National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution; Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy and their Work Plan; Udall Archives; and Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy and their Work Plan; and resolutions regarding Allocation of Funds to the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy and Funds Set Aside for the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy; and Board takes notice of any new and updated personnel policies and internal control methodologies); (5) Discuss and Act on Amendments to the Operating Procedures of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation and a resolution to adopt the amendments; (6) Trustee Ethics Training Instructions; (7) Discussion of 2022–2026 Strategic Plan Process and Timeline; (8) Finance & Internal Controls Update; and (9) Education Programs. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: David P. Brown, Executive Director, 130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701, (520) 901–8500. Dated: November 3, 2020. David P. Brown, Executive Director, Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, and Federal Register Liaison Officer. BILLING CODE 7555–01–P & DATE: 11 a.m., Thursday, November 12, 2020. PLACE: Via Conference Call. STATUS: Open (with the exception of Executive Session). MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The General Counsel of the Corporation has certified that in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552 (b)(2) and (4) permit closure of the following portion(s) of this meeting: • Executive Session AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Executive Session: Introduction to BDO External Auditors III. Executive Session: BDO IV. Executive Session: Chief Audit Executive V. Internal Audit Report VI. Action Item: Review of the Charters VII. Action Item: Modification of FY2020 Internal Audit Work Plan VIII. Action Item: Internal Audit Reports with Management’s Response IX. Internal Audit Status Reports X. Adjournment TIME NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2020–24556 Filed 11–4–20; 8:45 am] Sunshine Act Meetings; Audit Committee Meeting BILLING CODE 6820–FN–P In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces its intent to hold proposal review meetings throughout the year. The purpose of these meetings is to provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to the NSF for financial support. The agenda for each of these meetings is to review and evaluate proposals as part of the selection process for awards. The review and evaluation may also include assessment of the progress of awarded proposals. These meetings will primarily take place at NSF’s headquarters, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. These meetings will be closed to the public. The proposals being reviewed include information of a proprietary or 20:36 Nov 04, 2020 Dated: November 2, 2020. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION [FR Doc. 2020–24773 Filed 11–3–20; 4:15 pm] VerDate Sep<11>2014 confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. NSF will continue to review the agenda and merits of each meeting for overall compliance of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. These closed proposal review meetings will not be announced on an individual basis in the Federal Register. NSF intends to publish a notice similar to this on a quarterly basis. For an advance listing of the closed proposal review meetings that include the names of the proposal review panel and the time, date, place, and any information on changes, corrections, or cancellations, please visit the NSF website: https://www.nsf.gov/events/ advisory.jsp. This information may also be requested by telephoning, 703/292– 8687. Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Lakeyia Thompson, Special Assistant, (202) 524–9940; Lthompson@nw.org. Lakeyia Thompson, Special Assistant. [FR Doc. 2020–24648 Filed 11–3–20; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7570–02–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. MC2021–24 and CP2021–25] New Postal Products Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission’s consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: November 9, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Docketed Proceeding(s) I. Introduction The Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed request(s) for the Commission to consider matters related to negotiated service agreement(s). The request(s) may propose the addition or removal of a negotiated service agreement from the market dominant or the competitive product list, or the modification of an existing product currently appearing on the market dominant or the competitive product list. Section II identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, the title of each Postal Service request, the request’s acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. For each request, the Commission appoints an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1

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Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 215 (Thursday, November 5, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70655-70656]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-24773]


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MORRIS K. UDALL AND STEWART L. UDALL FOUNDATION


Sunshine Act Meetings

TIME AND DATE: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (MST), Friday, November 20, 2020.

PLACE: The offices of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall 
Foundation, 130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701.

STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public. Due to COVID-19, 
visitors are currently prohibited from entering the Udall Foundation 
offices. Members of the public who would like to attend this meeting 
should contact Elizabeth Monroe at [email protected] prior to November 
20 to request the teleconference connection information.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: (1) Call to Order and Chair's Remarks; (2) 
Executive Director's Remarks; (3) Remarks from Senator Tom Udall; (4)

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Consent Agenda Approval (Minutes of the April 15, 2020, Board of 
Trustees Meeting; Board Reports submitted for Education Programs; 
Finance and Management; John S. McCain III National Center for 
Environmental Conflict Resolution; Native Nations Institute for 
Leadership, Management, and Policy and their Work Plan; Udall Archives; 
and Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy and their Work Plan; and 
resolutions regarding Allocation of Funds to the Udall Center for 
Studies in Public Policy and Funds Set Aside for the Native Nations 
Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy; and Board takes 
notice of any new and updated personnel policies and internal control 
methodologies); (5) Discuss and Act on Amendments to the Operating 
Procedures of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart 
L. Udall Foundation and a resolution to adopt the amendments; (6) 
Trustee Ethics Training Instructions; (7) Discussion of 2022-2026 
Strategic Plan Process and Timeline; (8) Finance & Internal Controls 
Update; and (9) Education Programs.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: David P. Brown, Executive 
Director, 130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701, (520) 901-8500.

    Dated: November 3, 2020.
David P. Brown,
Executive Director, Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, 
and Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-24773 Filed 11-3-20; 4:15 pm]
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