Sunshine Act Meeting, 51862 [2021-20291]

Download as PDF 51862 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 178 / Friday, September 17, 2021 / Notices public meeting requirement. The Board will review the CSB’s progress in meeting its mission and highlight safety products newly released through investigations and safety recommendations. CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Hillary Cohen, Communications Manager, at public@ csb.gov or (202) 446–8094. Further information about this public meeting can be found on the CSB website at: www.csb.gov. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Background The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating incidents and hazards that result, or may result, in the catastrophic release of extremely hazardous substances. The agency’s Board Members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. CSB investigations look into all aspects of chemical accidents and hazards, including physical causes such as equipment failure as well as inadequacies in regulations, industry standards, and safety management systems. Public Participation The meeting is free and open to the public. This meeting will only be available via ZOOM. Close captions (CC) will be provided. To submit public comments for the record please email us at public@ csb.gov. Public comments sent in advance may be addressed at the meeting. Dated: September 14, 2021. Tamara Qureshi, Assistant General Counsel, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. [FR Doc. 2021–20292 Filed 9–15–21; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6350–01–P CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD Sunshine Act Meeting September 24, 2021, 1:00 p.m. EDT (4 hours). PLACE: The public meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM. The access information will be provided by email to registrants. Registration is required via the below link: https:// www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/ vJItdOqpqjkuEhyI9WTTEDz JN1ztNBx0rGg. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. STATUS: Open to the public. TIME AND DATE: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:19 Sep 16, 2021 Jkt 253001 The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announces that it will convene a public meeting to release two final investigation reports. The first report details the investigation into a fatal incident on May 3, 2019. The incident occurred when a flammable vapor cloud found an ignition source and ignited, causing an explosion and fire. The flammable vapor originated from the area where AB Specialty was making a silicon hydride emulsion. The release fatally injured four employees and seriously injured another employee. This facility is operated by AB Specialty Silicones, LLC (AB Specialty). The second report details the investigation into a fatal incident on September 21, 2020, at the Evergreen Packaging paper mill in Canton, North Carolina. The incident occurred when an electric heat gun fell into a bucket of flammable resin, igniting a fire. The incident occurred inside a process vessel that was a permit-required confined space. The fire spread to a connected process vessel and fatally injured two contract workers. CSB staff will present its final reports with corresponding findings and recommendations. Staff presentations are preliminary and are intended to allow the Board to consider in a public forum the issues and factors involved in this case. To submit public comments for the record please email us at public@ csb.gov. Public comments sent in advance may be addressed at the meeting. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Hillary Cohen, Communications Manager, at public@ csb.gov or (202) 446–8094. Further information about this public meeting can be found on the CSB website at: www.csb.gov. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Background The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating incidents and hazards that result, or may result, in the catastrophic release of extremely hazardous substances. The agency’s Board Members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. CSB investigations look into all aspects of chemical accidents and hazards, including physical causes such as equipment failure as well as inadequacies in regulations, industry standards, and safety management systems. Public Participation The meeting is free and open to the public. This meeting will only be PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 available via ZOOM. Close captions (CC) will be provided. Dated: September 14, 2021 Tamara Qureshi, Assistant General Counsel, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. [FR Doc. 2021–20291 Filed 9–15–21; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6350–01–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meetings of the Arkansas Advisory Committee U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Arkansas Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a virtual (online) meeting Friday, October 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to discuss civil rights concerns related to IDEA compliance and implementation in Arkansas schools. DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 1 p.m. Central time. ADDRESSES: Web Access (audio/visual): Register at: https://bit.ly/3hinWx2. Phone Access (audio only): 800–360– 9505, Access Code 2760 759 9224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, Designated Federal Officer, at mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or (202) 618–4158. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public may join online or listen to this discussion through the above call-in number. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1– 800–877–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17SEN1.SGM 17SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 178 (Friday, September 17, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 51862]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-20291]


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CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD


Sunshine Act Meeting

TIME AND DATE: September 24, 2021, 1:00 p.m. EDT (4 hours).

PLACE: The public meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM. The access 
information will be provided by email to registrants. Registration is 
required via the below link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOqpqjkuEhyI9WTTEDzJN1ztNBx0rGg. After registering, you will 
receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the 
meeting.

STATUS: Open to the public.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation 
Board (CSB) announces that it will convene a public meeting to release 
two final investigation reports. The first report details the 
investigation into a fatal incident on May 3, 2019. The incident 
occurred when a flammable vapor cloud found an ignition source and 
ignited, causing an explosion and fire. The flammable vapor originated 
from the area where AB Specialty was making a silicon hydride emulsion. 
The release fatally injured four employees and seriously injured 
another employee. This facility is operated by AB Specialty Silicones, 
LLC (AB Specialty).
    The second report details the investigation into a fatal incident 
on September 21, 2020, at the Evergreen Packaging paper mill in Canton, 
North Carolina. The incident occurred when an electric heat gun fell 
into a bucket of flammable resin, igniting a fire. The incident 
occurred inside a process vessel that was a permit-required confined 
space. The fire spread to a connected process vessel and fatally 
injured two contract workers.
    CSB staff will present its final reports with corresponding 
findings and recommendations. Staff presentations are preliminary and 
are intended to allow the Board to consider in a public forum the 
issues and factors involved in this case.
    To submit public comments for the record please email us at 
[email protected]. Public comments sent in advance may be addressed at the 
meeting.

CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Hillary Cohen, Communications 
Manager, at [email protected] or (202) 446-8094. Further information about 
this public meeting can be found on the CSB website at: www.csb.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Background

    The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating 
incidents and hazards that result, or may result, in the catastrophic 
release of extremely hazardous substances. The agency's Board Members 
are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. CSB 
investigations look into all aspects of chemical accidents and hazards, 
including physical causes such as equipment failure as well as 
inadequacies in regulations, industry standards, and safety management 
systems.

Public Participation

    The meeting is free and open to the public. This meeting will only 
be available via ZOOM. Close captions (CC) will be provided.

    Dated: September 14, 2021
Tamara Qureshi,
Assistant General Counsel, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation 
Board.
[FR Doc. 2021-20291 Filed 9-15-21; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 6350-01-P
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