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Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2014-14067
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-06-13
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The Board will vote on a consent agenda consisting of the minutes of the April 11, 2014 meeting and a resolution honoring a former member for her service on the Board. The Board will also discuss and consider a resolution on Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty's Balkan Service. The BBG will receive a presentation providing an overview of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting and convene a panel to discuss the challenges and road to a Latin America democracy. This meeting will be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site. The public may also attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingjune2014.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (e.s.t.) on June 19. For more information regarding viewing the meeting online or attending it in person, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203- 4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2014-08172
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-10
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (Board) previously announced that it will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The subject matter of the meeting has been changed to add the discussion and consideration of two resolutions concerning U.S. international media strategy for Iran. The prompt and orderly conduct of business required this change and no earlier announcement was possible. This meeting will be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the agency's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the agency's public Web site. The public may also attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingapril2014.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EDT) on April 10. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2014-07798
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-07
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (Board) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The Board will vote on a consent agenda consisting of the minutes of its February 25, 2014 meeting, a resolution for David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards, a resolution for a Code of Conduct for the Board, an updated policy regarding non-disclosure of deliberative information, and a policy statement on the prohibition of harassment. The Board will discuss and vote on the recommendations of the Board's Special Committee on Internet Anti-Censorship. Finally, the Board will receive a presentation providing an overview of Radio Free Asia and convene a discussion panel on Internet Anti-Censorship efforts. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the agency's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the agency's public Web site. The public may also attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingapril2014.eventbrite.com by 12 p.m. (EDT) on April 10. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203- 4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov.
Proposed Information Collection Reinstatement; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-06799
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-27
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites public comment on an information collection titled, ``Surveys and Other Audience Research for Radio and TV Marti.'' This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. The information collection activity involved with this program is conducted pursuant to the mandate given to the BBG to provide for the broadcasting of accurate information to the people of Cuba, and other purposes, under Public Law 98-111, the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act, dated, October 4, 1983, and Public Law 101-246, dated, February 16, 1990.
Notice of Membership of SES Performance Review Board
Document Number: 2014-03707
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-02-21
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
Title 5 United States Code, Section 4314, requires that notice of the appointment of an individual to serve as a member of a performance review board (PRB) shall be published in the Federal Register. The following individuals have been appointed to serve as members of the PRB for the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Carol Chan, Director of the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, U.S. Agency for International Development; Gil H. Harden, Assistant Inspector General for Audit, U.S. Department of Agriculture; and Steven Rickrode, Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2014-03736
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-02-20
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The Board will vote on a consent agenda consisting of the minutes of the December 18, 2013 meeting and a resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of Alhurra. The BBG will also convene a panel to discuss how the U.S. is viewed through Arabic eyes and receive a presentation providing an overview of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. This meeting will be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site. The public may also attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingfeb2014.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EST) on February 24. For more information regarding viewing the meeting online or attending it in person, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting; Canceled
Document Number: 2014-03167
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-02-14
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) has canceled the telephonic meeting to discuss and approve the agency's Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2014.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2014-02700
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-02-06
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet in a special session, to be conducted telephonically, to discuss and approve the agency's Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2014. The meeting will be available for public observation via a complete audio recording and a verbatim transcript of the meeting to be promptly posted on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.
Proposed Information Collection Reinstatement; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-01199
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-23
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites public comment on an information collection titled, ``Surveys and Other Audience Research for Radio and TV Marti.'' This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. The information collection activity involved with this program is conducted pursuant to the mandate given to the BBG to provide for the broadcasting of accurate information to the people of Cuba, and other purposes, under Public Law 98-111, the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act, dated October 4, 1983, and Public Law 101-246, dated February 16, 1990.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2013-29909
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-12-16
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The Board will vote on a consent agenda consisting of the minutes of the October 23, 2013 meeting and the full set of amended By-Laws reflecting changes previously adopted by the Board and proposed technical amendments. The BBG will discuss and vote on an interim management structure for the International Broadcasting Bureau. Finally, the BBG will receive a presentation providing an overview of the Voice of America and convene a discussion panel on the transition of international media organizations in the digital age. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site. The public may also attend this meeting in person, unless the partial government shutdown persists, at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingdecember2013.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EST) on December 17. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov.
Domestic Requests for Broadcasting Board of Governors Program Materials
Document Number: 2013-26833
Type: Rule
Date: 2013-11-08
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (``BBG'') finalizes an interim final rule, published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2013. The interim final rule established procedures for the BBG to respond to domestic requests from members of the public, organizations, and media, for program materials disseminated by BBG abroad. The BBG received and reviewed one public comment regarding the interim final rule, which is supportive of BBG broadcasting. BBG adopts the interim rule as final, with minor, technical amendments.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2013-24577
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-21
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet in a closed session to consider the appointment of a General Counsel. This meeting will be closed to public observation pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) in order to protect the privacy interests of candidates considered but not selected for the position. In accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act and BBG policies, the meeting will be recorded and a transcript of the proceedings, subject to the redaction of information protected by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6), will be made available to the public. The publicly-releasable transcript will be available for download at www.bbg.gov within 21 days of the date of the meeting. Information regarding member votes to close the meeting and expected attendees can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2013-24576
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-21
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. Items on the Board's consent agenda include the minutes of the August 21, 2013 meeting and resolutions concerning proposed meeting dates for calendar year 2014, reform of the Board's committee structure, establishment of a special committee on a chief executive officer, establishment of a special committee on shortwave, the Boards of Directors of BBG-funded grantees, and Board travel policy. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site. The public may also attend this meeting in person, unless the partial government shutdown persists, at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingoct2013.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EDT) on October 22. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2013-22284
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-09-12
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet in a special session, to be conducted telephonically, to discuss and approve a budget submission for Fiscal Year 2015. According to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11, Section 22.1, all agency budgetary materials and data are considered confidential prior to the President submitting a budget to Congress. In accordance with section 22.5 of Circular A-11, the BBG has determined that its meeting should be closed to public observation pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B). In accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act and BBG policies, the meeting will be recorded and a transcript of the proceedings, subject to the redaction of information protected by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B), will be made available to the public. The publicly-releasable transcript will be available for download at www.bbg.gov within 21 days of the date of the meeting. Information regarding member votes to close the meeting and expected attendees can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2013-20226
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-08-19
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will consider the minutes of Board meetings from December 2012 to June 2013, a resolution to change meeting dates for the remaining calendar year, and resolutions honoring former members for their service on the Board. The public may attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingaugust2013.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EDT) on August 20. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.
Domestic Requests for Broadcasting Board of Governors Program Materials
Document Number: 2013-14505
Type: Rule
Date: 2013-07-02
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
As directed by the National Defense Authorization Act for 2013 and amendments to the U.S. Information and Educational Exchange Act, the Broadcasting Board of Governors issues a rule which establishes procedures for responding to domestic requests for the Agency's program materials. The Agency may, upon request, provide members of the public, organizations, and media with program materials which the Agency disseminated abroad.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2013-14423
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-06-17
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet at the time and location listed above. A quorum of the Board will not be present on the date of the meeting. The public may attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingjune2013.eventbrite.com/ by 9:00 a.m. (EDT) on June 18. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203- 4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.
Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2013-11338
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-05-13
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The meeting will be a continuation of the April 11, 2013 meeting, which was adjourned due to lack of a quorum. The BBG will receive and consider a report from the Governance Committee regarding the compliance progress with the recommendations in the Office of Inspector General's inspection report of the BBG, as well as a BBG Board staffing plan. The BBG will receive and consider a progress report from the Strategy and Budget Committee, including the 2013 language service review process and the BBG strategic plan update. A complete audio recording and a verbatim transcript of the meeting will promptly be made available for public observation on the BBG's Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's Web site.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2013-09564
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-04-22
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting telephonically at the time and location listed above. The meeting will be a continuation of the April 11, 2013 meeting, which was adjourned due to lack of a quorum. The BBG will receive and consider a report from the Governance Committee regarding the compliance progress with the recommendations in the Office of Inspector General's inspection report of the BBG, as well as a BBG Board staffing plan. The BBG will receive and consider a progress report from the Strategy and Budget Committee, including the 2013 language service review process and the BBG strategic plan update. A complete audio recording and a verbatim transcript of the meeting will promptly be made available for public observation on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2013-08213
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-04-08
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will receive and consider a report from the Governance Committee regarding the compliance progress with the recommendations in the Office of Inspector General's inspection report of the BBG, as well as a BBG Board staffing plan. The BBG will receive and consider a progress report from the Strategy and Budget Committee, including the 2013 language service review process and the BBG strategic plan update. The BBG will also receive a budget update and receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the Technology, Services and Innovation Director, the Communications and External Affairs Director, the Strategy and Development Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The public may attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingapril2013.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EDT) on April 10. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2013-08211
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-04-08
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. EDT at the location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will receive and consider a BBG Board staffing plan and other personnel matters. This meeting will be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2012-29833
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will receive and consider a report and recommendations from the Governance Committee regarding the creation of the position of Chief Executive Officer of United States international broadcasting, receive and consider a progress report from the Strategy and Budget Committee, and consider two resolutions honoring employees for their service. The BBG will recognize the anniversaries of Agency language services, receive a report regarding a recent official trip to Burma, receive a budget update, and receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the Technology, Services and Innovation Director, the Communications and External Affairs Director, the Strategy and Development Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The public may attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingdec2012.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EST) on December 13. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site. Contact Person for More Information: Persons interested in obtaining more information should contact Paul Kollmer-Dorsey at (202) 203-4545.
SES Performance Review Board; Membership
Document Number: 2012-28257
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-11-20
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
Title 5 United States Code, Section 4314, requires that notice of the appointment of an individual to serve as a member of a performance review board (PRB) shall be published in the Federal Register. The following individuals have been appointed to serve as members of the PRB for the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Marie E. Lennon, Chief of Staff, International Broadcasting Bureau; Kelu Chao, Director of Performance Review, International Broadcasting Bureau; and Mark L. Prahl, Associate Director for Operations, Voice of America.
Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2012-24909
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-10-09
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will recognize the David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards winners. The BBG will receive and consider proposed BBG meeting dates in 2013 and consider a resolution honoring an employee for his service. The BBG will recognize the anniversaries of Agency language services, receive a Middle East trip report, receive a distribution/technology initiatives update, receive a budget update, and receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the Technology, Services and Innovation Director, the Communications and External Affairs Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The public may attend this meeting in person at BBG headquarters in DC as seating capacity allows. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingoct2012.eventbrite.com by 12 p.m. (EDT) on October 10. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203- 4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. The public is advised to check the Web site for updated information on the starting time of the meeting.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2012-22483
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-11
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will receive and consider a report from the Governance Committee with recommendations regarding grantee administrative streamlining, receive and consider a progress report from the Strategy and Budget Committee, and consider two resolutions honoring employees for their service. The BBG will recognize the anniversaries of Agency language services, receive a distribution/technology initiatives update, receive a budget update, and receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the Communications and External Affairs Director, the Strategy and Development Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The public may attend this meeting in person at BBG headquarters in DC as seating capacity allows. Members of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingsept2012.eventbrite.com by 10 a.m. (EDT) on September 12. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov. The public is advised to check the Web site for updated information on the starting time of the meeting.
Sunshine Act Meeting; Notice of Meeting of the Broadcasting Board of Governors
Document Number: 2012-9299
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-17
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will consider a resolution to thank Ambassador Kathleen Stephens for her service on the Board as the President's nominee to be Under Secretary has received Senate confirmation. The BBG will receive a status report on the consolidation transaction plan for BBG-sponsored grantees. The BBG will receive and consider a progress report from the Strategy and Budget Committee on the implementation of the BBG strategy and a report from the Governance Committee regarding proposed amendments to BBG By- Laws as well as the results of March 9 Governance Committee Meeting on employee morale and contractor issues. The BBG will receive an Asia trip report and a budget update. The BBG will receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The public may attend this meeting as seating capacity allows. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https://bbg.eventbrite.com/by April 17. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400; Email: pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting is also available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2012-5417
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-03-05
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will consider a resolution to award and present David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards, three resolutions honoring employees for their service, a resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of Radio Sawa, and a resolution for 2012 policy statements on sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity. The BBG will receive and consider a report from the Governance Committee regarding Board leadership, Board operating procedures, and the status of BBG-sponsored grantees consolidation and future structure for U.S. international broadcasting. The BBG will recognize the anniversaries of Agency language services and receive a budget update and an update on the Commission on Innovation. The BBG will receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the Communications and External Affairs Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov.
Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2012-3408
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-02-13
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet in a special session to consider the issue of Board leadership following the recent departure of the Board Chairman. The BBG will be meeting at the time listed above. At the meeting, which will be conducted telephonically, the BBG will consider the conduct of Board operations in the absence of a Chair. Due to the meeting's short notice, the Agency is unable to make it available for public observation via live streaming webcast. However, a complete audio recording and a verbatim transcript of the meeting will promptly be made available for public observation on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2012-429
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-01-11
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will announce its meeting schedule for calendar year 2012, discuss and consider new BBG Committee assignments, and receive and consider recommendations regarding the implementation of the Agency's strategic plan for 2012-2016. The BBG will also consider a resolution on interference of BBG broadcasts as well as a resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the Voice of America (VOA), recognize the anniversaries of Agency language services, receive a budget update, and receive and consider a proposal to repurpose Internet censorship circumvention funds. The BBG will receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2012-314
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-01-10
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will announce its meeting schedule for calendar year 2012, discuss and consider new BBG Committee assignments, and receive and consider recommendations regarding the implementation of the Agency's strategic plan for 2012- 2016. The BBG will also consider a resolution on interference of BBG broadcasts as well as a resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the Voice of America (VOA), recognize the anniversaries of Agency language services, receive a budget update, and receive and consider a proposal to repurpose Internet censorship circumvention funds. The BBG will receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov.
Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2011-29476
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-11-14
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will receive and consider recommendations from the BBG's Governance Committee regarding the BBG meeting schedule for year 2012. The BBG will receive reports from: the International Broadcasting Bureau Director including the BBG's Performance Accountability Report and global audience estimate, the Voice of America Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.
Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2011-26253
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-10-11
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will receive and consider recommendations regarding the conclusion of the year-long strategic review and the BBG committee membership. The BBG will also consider revising its BBG meeting schedule for the remaining calendar year. The BBG will receive reports from: the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the Voice of America Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, the Technology, Services and Innovation Director, the Office of New Media, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2011-23222
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-09-09
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will receive and consider recommendations regarding a proposed new strategic plan and the revision of Agency grant agreements. The BBG will receive reports from: The BBG's Strategy and Budget Committee and Governance Committee; the International Broadcasting Bureau Director; and the Voice of America, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks regarding programming coverage updates. The BBG will also receive an update on digital innovations. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed Webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2011-23212
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-09-09
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
At the time and location listed above, the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will conduct a meeting closed to the public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) because, according to Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, Section 36, public knowledge of a draft Presidential budget could lead to frustration of a proposed agency action. The BBG will receive and consider staff recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2013 budget.
Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2011-17566
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-07-12
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will receive and consider recommendations regarding the reorganization of the IBB and BBG staffs, the revision of Agency grant agreements, and actions in response to regional review studies. The BBG will receive reports from: Individual Governors regarding recent activities or trips; the BBG's Strategy and Budget Committee and Governance Committee; the International Broadcasting Bureau Director; and the Voice of America, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks regarding programming coverage updates. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.
SES Performance Review Board Membership
Document Number: 2011-15033
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-17
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
Title 5 United States Code, Section 4314, requires that notice of the appointment of an individual to serve as a member of a performance review board (PRB) shall be published in the Federal Register. The following individuals have been appointed to serve as PRB members for BBG: Jon C. Brause, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Services, U.S. Agency for International Development; Nigel Mote, Executive Director, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board; and Ariane Whittemore, Special Assistant, Total Force Management, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Office of the Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of the Navy.
Privacy Act of 1974: New System Of Records
Document Number: 2011-13364
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-06-06
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
BBG proposes to add a new system of records to its inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 522a), as amended. The primary purposes of the system are: (a) To ensure the safety and security of BBG facilities, systems, or information, and our occupants and uses; (b) To verify that all persons entering federal facilities, using federal information resources, or accessing classified information are authorized to do so; (c) To track and control PIV card issued to persons entering and exiting the facilities using systems, or accessing classified information. This action is necessary to meet the requirements of the Privacy Act to publish in the Federal Register notice of the existence and character of records maintained by the agency (5 U.S.C. 522a(e)(4)).
Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2011-13580
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-31
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet at the time and location listed above. The BBG will, among other things, consider two resolutions honoring employees for their service, consider a resolution to award and present David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards, and receive and consider a report from the Governance Committee regarding reforming the Agency's management structure. Board members will also report on the state of U.S. International Broadcasting (USIB), Board efforts to reform USIB, and the BBG's year-long strategic review. The meeting is open to the public, but due to space limitations advance registration is required. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbg.eventbrite.com/ by June 1. This event can also be viewed live and on demand at BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2011-9714
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-04-20
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
At the time and location listed above, the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) determined to conduct a meeting closed to the public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6). The meeting was closed to protect privacy concerns during the consideration of potential appointees to serve as the Director of the Voice of America. Although discussion of the matter in an open setting was considered, the potential consequences of disclosing the identities and circumstances of individuals considered for appointment compelled the Board to close the meeting to public observation. The Board also determined that shorter than usual notice for a meeting was required by official agency business and the delayed availability of required information. Members Vote To Close the Meeting Walter IsaacsonYes. Victor AsheNo. Susan McCueYes. Michael MeehanYes. Dennis MulhauptYes. Dana PerinoYes. S. Enders WimbushYes. Attendance Walter Isaacson, BBG Chairman. Victor Ashe, BBG Member. Susan McCue, BBG Member. Michael Meehan, BBG Member. Dennis Mulhaupt, BBG Member. Dana Perino, BBG Member. S. Enders Wimbush, BBG Member. Jeffrey Trimble, BBG Executive Director. Richard Lobo, Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau. Maryjean Buhler, BBG Chief Financial Officer. Paul Kollmer-Dorsey, BBG Deputy General Counsel. Lynne Weil, Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Oanh Tran, BBG Special Projects Officer.
Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2011-8673
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-04-11
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet at the time and location listed above. The BBG will receive a Prague trip report, receive and consider a report from the Board's Strategy and Budget Committee on the status of the current regional reviews, receive and consider a report from the Board's Governance Committee on matters pertaining to future Agency organizational structures, receive a report from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, and receive programming coverage updates by the Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2011-5426
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-03-08
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. In its meeting, the BBG anticipates it will: Affirm its 2011 policy statements on sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity; consider, among other things, resolutions recognizing anniversaries of various broadcasting services; receive a budget update, an East Asia trip report, and a report from the Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau; receive and consider a report from the BBG Strategy and Budget Committee on the status of the current regional reviews, including Africa and Latin America; and receive and consider a report from the BBG Governance Committee on matters pertaining to committee administrative matters, board operations and responsibilities, grantee oversight, entity authority, and interaction with non-USIB entities. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2010-31397
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-12-13
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will hear a Middle East trip report, a report from the Board's Budget and Strategy Committee, and a report from the Chairman of the International Broadcasting Bureau Coordinating Committee on distribution/technology. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed Web cast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.
Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2010-28782
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-11-15
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will be considering protection of BBG journalists, a resolution regarding the Agency's Ethics Program, a report from the Board's Governance Committee, a status report from the International Broadcasting Bureau Coordinating Committee, and research presentations by InterMedia and Gallup. The meeting is open to the publicbut due to space limitations via Webcast onlyand will be streamed live on the BBG's public Web site at https:// www.bbg.gov. The meeting will also be made available on the BBG's public Web site for on-demand viewing.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2010-28617
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-11-12
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will be considering resolutions regarding protection of journalists and the Agency's Ethics Program, report from the Board's Governance Committee, a report from the International Broadcasting Bureau Coordinating Committee, and research presentations by InterMedia and Gallup. The meeting is open to the publicbut due to space limitations via webcast onlyand will be streamed live on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov. The meeting will also be made available on the BBG's public Web site for on-demand viewing.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2010-25473
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-10-07
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will be considering Board By-Laws, a Calendar Year 2011 meeting schedule, Strategy and Budget Committee recommendations, and a Governor's trip report. The meeting is open to the publicbut due to space limitations via Webcast onlyand will be streamed on the BBG's Web site at https://www.bbg.gov. The meeting will also be made available on the BBG's Web site for on-demand viewing by 9:30 a.m. EDT.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2010-23004
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-14
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will be considering BBG Governance Committee recommendations, paying a tribute to OCB Director Pedro Roig, and discussing the BBG's research program and matters concerning the BBG's draft FY 2012 annual budget. The meeting is open via webcastto the public, but the portion of the meeting concerning the BBG's draft FY 2012 annual budget will be closed to the public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B). The open portion of the meeting is available for the public to observe via streaming on the BBG's Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2010-18479
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-07-27
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Membership of SES Performance Review Board
Document Number: 2010-13645
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-06-08
Agency: The Broadcasting Board of Governors, Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
Title 5 United States Code, Section 4314, requires that notice
Sunshine Act Meeting: Canceled
Document Number: 2010-12358
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-05-21
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2010-11778
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-05-17
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
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