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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 148 / Thursday, August 5, 2021 / Notices The regular meeting of the Board will be held August 12, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until such time as the Board may conclude its business. Note: Because of the COVID–19 pandemic, we will conduct the board meeting virtually. If you would like to observe the open portion of the virtual meeting, see instructions below for board meeting visitors. DATES: To observe the virtual meeting, go to FCA.gov, select ‘‘Newsroom,’’ then ‘‘Events.’’ There you will find a description of the meeting and a link to ‘‘Instructions for board meeting visitors.’’ See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further information about attendance requests. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Aultman, Secretary to the Farm Credit Administration Board (703) 883–4009. TTY is (703) 883–4056. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Instructions for attending the virtual meeting: This meeting of the Board will be open to the public. If you wish to observe, at least 24 hours before the meeting, go to FCA.gov, select ‘‘Newsroom,’’ then ‘‘Events.’’ There you will find a description of the meeting and a link to ‘‘Instructions for board meeting visitors.’’ If you need assistance for accessibility reasons or if you have any questions, contact Dale Aultman, Secretary to the Farm Credit Administration Board, at (703) 883– 4009. The matters to be considered at the meeting are as follows: ADDRESSES: Laura E. Sinram, Acting Secretary and Clerk of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–16864 Filed 8–3–21; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6715–01–P FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION Resumption of In-Person Hearings Approval of Minutes Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. ACTION: Notice. • July 8, 2021 SUMMARY: AGENCY: Open Session Report • Annual Report on the Farm Credit System’s Young, Beginning, and Small Farmer Mission Performance: 2020 Results New Business • Standards of Conduct—Final Rule • Fall 2021 Unified Agenda Dated: August 3, 2021. Dale Aultman, Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. [FR Doc. 2021–16867 Filed 8–3–21; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6705–01–P khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC. (This meeting will be a virtual meeting). STATUS: This meeting will be closed to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Compliance matters pursuant to 52 U.S.C. 30109. Matters relating to internal personnel decisions, or internal rules and practices. Investigatory records compiled for law enforcement purposes and production would disclose investigative techniques. Information the premature disclosure of which would be likely to have a considerable adverse effect on the implementation of a proposed Commission action. Matters concerning participation in civil actions or proceedings or arbitration. * * * * * CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Judith Ingram, Press Officer, Telephone: (202) 694–1220. PLACE: FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. and its continuation at the conclusion of the open meeting on August 11, 2021. TIME AND DATE: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Aug 04, 2021 Jkt 253001 The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) is resuming in-person hearings in the manner described below until December 31, 2021, or until such earlier date determined by the Commission’s Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge (‘‘OCALJ’’) and published in a notice appearing in the Federal Register and posted on the Commission’s website (www.fmshrc.gov). DATES: Applicable: September 1, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Stewart, Deputy General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, at (202) 434–9935. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Commission Administrative Law Judges are committed to a high standard to protect the health and safety of all attorneys, representatives, parties, and witnesses who may appear before them, during the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID– PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42827 19) pandemic, while continuing the agency’s mission. On July 30, 2021, Commission Chief Administrative Law Judge Glynn F. Voisin issued an order, which is posted on the Commission’s website (www.fmshrc.gov). The contents of the order are set forth in this notice. As of September 1, 2021, the Commission will resume the prepandemic norm of in-person hearings, but for the duration of the Chief Judge’s July 30 order, all hearings are subject to the following terms set forth in the order. Upon motion of a party or if necessary for safety, Commission Judges may, at their sole discretion, hold remote hearings or require specific procedures to provide for safety. Commission Judges shall exercise this discretion within uniform parameters as set forth herein. Each Judge shall determine (1) when to use remote hearings (e.g., via Zoom) in lieu of in-person hearings or (2) specific safety procedures to be used at an in-person hearing. In determining use of a remote hearing, Judges will consider safety factors on a case-by-case basis. Judges also have the discretion to hold a hybrid hearing, that includes both in-person and video hearing. Judges will ensure all parties appearing pro se who are required to participate in a remote hearing have access to necessary equipment. Prior to setting in-person hearings Judges will have a conference call with the attorneys and representatives of each of the parties, to discuss the considerations of the parties for the inperson hearing and to seek a commitment to all requirements ultimately set forth by the Judge. Judges may discuss the agency’s travel guidelines, protocols, and safety measures but will not ask if participants are vaccinated. All fully vaccinated persons may attend the hearing in person. Persons who are not fully vaccinated, or who are not comfortable with travel or appearing in person, may make a request to attend the hearing virtually. The Judge will set a hearing location after considering the safety and health rules currently in place by the state and local public health entities. In choosing a courtroom, the Judge will take into consideration the rules and requirements of that courthouse or hearing facility, as well as all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. If the hearing is to be a hybrid hearing, the Judge will also consider the availability of internet and video needs in the courtroom. During the prehearing conference, the Judge will inform the parties of the E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1 42828 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 148 / Thursday, August 5, 2021 / Notices state, local and courtroom requirements and seek a commitment to adhere to those requirements. The requirements apply to all attorneys, assistants, parties, and witnesses. The discussion will also address who may enter the courtroom, when, and what safety measures, such as masks and social distancing, must be implemented. No person may enter the courtroom, or the witness room without the permission of the Judge. The Judge may consider allowing persons who are not fully vaccinated to enter the courtroom, but they must wear masks and practice social distancing. All court reporters will be notified that they must be vaccinated. The Judge may consider all factors, in totality, in determining if a remote hearing will be held and who may be present for the hearing. No single factor is dispositive. These procedures shall be in place until December 31, 2021, unless extended or modified by order. The order shall be posted on the Commission’s website (www.fmshrc.gov) and the contents of the order will be published in a notice appearing in the Federal Register. Authority: 30 U.S.C. 823; 29 CFR part 2700. Dated: July 30, 2021. Sarah L. Stewart, Deputy General Counsel, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–16661 Filed 8–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6735–01–P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Solicitation of Statements of Interest for Membership on the Insurance Policy Advisory Committee The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act established at the Board an Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC). This notice advises individuals who wish to serve as IPAC members of the annual opportunity to be considered for the IPAC. DATES: Individuals that submit a Statement of Interest that is received by the Board from the first Monday in August through the first Monday in October of each year will be considered for appointments to the IPAC announced in the fourth calendar quarter of the same year. Statements of Interest received outside the period from the first Monday in August through the first Monday in October generally will not be considered. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Aug 04, 2021 Jkt 253001 • Email address At their option, candidates may provide additional information for consideration. Qualifications IPAC candidates should be insurance experts. The Board provides equal appointment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or military service. In addition, the Board is committed to a diverse committee and seeks a diverse set of expert perspectives from the various sectors of the U.S. insurance industry including life insurance, property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, agents and brokers, academics, consumer advocates, and experts on issues facing underserved insurance communities and consumers. The Board also seeks relevant actuarial, legal, regulatory, and accounting expertise, as well as expertise on lines of business underwritten by its currently supervised population of insurance institutions. Members must be willing and able to participate in conference calls and prepare for and attend meetings in person. Membership and attendance is not delegable. By order of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, acting through the Director of the Division of Supervision and Regulation under delegated authority. Ann Misback, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2021–16669 Filed 8–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P Council Size and Terms Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Individuals seeking an appointment to the IPAC may send a Statement of Interest by email to IPAC@ frb.gov. The Statement of Interest contains only contact information. Candidates also may choose to provide additional information. Candidates may send this information by email to IPAC@ frb.gov. The Privacy Act Statement for IPAC Member Selection, which describes the purposes, authority, effects of nondisclosure, and uses of this information, can be found at https:// www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/ ipac-privacy.htm. Individuals also may mail Statements of Interest and any additional information to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Attn: Insurance Policy Advisory Committee, 20th Street and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20551. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jan Bauer, Senior Insurance Policy Analyst, (202) 475–7697 or Thomas Sullivan, Senior Associate Director, (202) 452– 3000, Division of Supervision and Regulation; or IPAC@frb.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act established at the Board an Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC) to advise the Board on international capital standards and other insurance matters. This notice advises individuals of the opportunity to be considered for appointment to the IPAC. To assist with the appointment of IPAC members, the Board considers information submitted by the candidate, public information, and any other relevant information the Board determines to consider. ADDRESSES: The IPAC has at most 21 members. IPAC members serve staggered threeyear terms. Members are appointed to three-year terms unless the Board appoints a member to fill a vacant unexpired term. A member that is appointed to serve a three-year term begins his or her service on the first January 1 occurring after his or her appointment. A member appointed to fill an vacant unexpired term serves for the remaining time of the term. The Board provides a nominal honorarium and reimburses members only for their actual travel expenses, subject to Board policy. A Statement of Interest must contain the following information: • Full name; • Address; • Phone number; and Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Reassessment and Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces an Order to replace and supersede the Order Suspending the Right to Introduce Certain Persons from SUMMARY: Statement of Interest PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 148 (Thursday, August 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42827-42828]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16661]


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FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION


Resumption of In-Person Hearings

AGENCY: Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (the 
``Commission'') is resuming in-person hearings in the manner described 
below until December 31, 2021, or until such earlier date determined by 
the Commission's Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge 
(``OCALJ'') and published in a notice appearing in the Federal Register 
and posted on the Commission's website (www.fmshrc.gov).

DATES: Applicable: September 1, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Stewart, Deputy General Counsel, 
Office of the General Counsel, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review 
Commission, at (202) 434-9935.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Commission Administrative Law Judges are 
committed to a high standard to protect the health and safety of all 
attorneys, representatives, parties, and witnesses who may appear 
before them, during the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, while 
continuing the agency's mission. On July 30, 2021, Commission Chief 
Administrative Law Judge Glynn F. Voisin issued an order, which is 
posted on the Commission's website (www.fmshrc.gov). The contents of 
the order are set forth in this notice.
    As of September 1, 2021, the Commission will resume the pre-
pandemic norm of in-person hearings, but for the duration of the Chief 
Judge's July 30 order, all hearings are subject to the following terms 
set forth in the order.
    Upon motion of a party or if necessary for safety, Commission 
Judges may, at their sole discretion, hold remote hearings or require 
specific procedures to provide for safety. Commission Judges shall 
exercise this discretion within uniform parameters as set forth herein. 
Each Judge shall determine (1) when to use remote hearings (e.g., via 
Zoom) in lieu of in-person hearings or (2) specific safety procedures 
to be used at an in-person hearing.
    In determining use of a remote hearing, Judges will consider safety 
factors on a case-by-case basis. Judges also have the discretion to 
hold a hybrid hearing, that includes both in-person and video hearing. 
Judges will ensure all parties appearing pro se who are required to 
participate in a remote hearing have access to necessary equipment.
    Prior to setting in-person hearings Judges will have a conference 
call with the attorneys and representatives of each of the parties, to 
discuss the considerations of the parties for the in-person hearing and 
to seek a commitment to all requirements ultimately set forth by the 
Judge. Judges may discuss the agency's travel guidelines, protocols, 
and safety measures but will not ask if participants are vaccinated. 
All fully vaccinated persons may attend the hearing in person. Persons 
who are not fully vaccinated, or who are not comfortable with travel or 
appearing in person, may make a request to attend the hearing 
virtually.
    The Judge will set a hearing location after considering the safety 
and health rules currently in place by the state and local public 
health entities. In choosing a courtroom, the Judge will take into 
consideration the rules and requirements of that courthouse or hearing 
facility, as well as all applicable federal, state, and local 
regulations and guidelines. If the hearing is to be a hybrid hearing, 
the Judge will also consider the availability of internet and video 
needs in the courtroom.
    During the prehearing conference, the Judge will inform the parties 
of the

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state, local and courtroom requirements and seek a commitment to adhere 
to those requirements. The requirements apply to all attorneys, 
assistants, parties, and witnesses. The discussion will also address 
who may enter the courtroom, when, and what safety measures, such as 
masks and social distancing, must be implemented. No person may enter 
the courtroom, or the witness room without the permission of the Judge. 
The Judge may consider allowing persons who are not fully vaccinated to 
enter the courtroom, but they must wear masks and practice social 
distancing.
    All court reporters will be notified that they must be vaccinated.
    The Judge may consider all factors, in totality, in determining if 
a remote hearing will be held and who may be present for the hearing. 
No single factor is dispositive. These procedures shall be in place 
until December 31, 2021, unless extended or modified by order. The 
order shall be posted on the Commission's website (www.fmshrc.gov) and 
the contents of the order will be published in a notice appearing in 
the Federal Register.
    Authority: 30 U.S.C. 823; 29 CFR part 2700.

    Dated: July 30, 2021.
Sarah L. Stewart,
Deputy General Counsel, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review 
Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021-16661 Filed 8-4-21; 8:45 am]
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