Sunshine Act Meeting, 74403 [2021-28464]

Download as PDF 74403 Notices Federal Register Vol. 86, No. 248 Thursday, December 30, 2021 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD Sunshine Act Meeting January 26, 2022, 2:00 p.m. EDT (1.5 hours) PLACE: The 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/ vJItdeitrj4uEiWH1mi6iKGmGrWpDP2YWA. 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) will convene a public meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This meeting serves to fulfill its quarterly January 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. TIME AND DATE: CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Hillary Cohen, khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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. 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Notices
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules 
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings 
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, 
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency 
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
appearing in this section.

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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 248 / Thursday, December 30, 2021 / 
Notices

[[Page 74403]]



CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD


Sunshine Act Meeting

TIME AND DATE: January 26, 2022, 2:00 p.m. EDT (1.5 hours)

PLACE: The 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/vJItdeitrj4uEiWH1mi6iK-GmGrWpDP2YWA. 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) will convene a public meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 
2022, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This meeting serves to fulfill its quarterly 
January 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 [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.
    To submit public comments for the record please email us at 
[email protected]. Public comments sent in advance may be addressed at the 
meeting.

    Dated: December 28, 2021.
Tamara Qureshi,
Assistant General Counsel, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation 
Board.
[FR Doc. 2021-28464 Filed 12-28-21; 4:15 pm]
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