Notice2022-11698
Notice of Public Meeting of the Assembly of the Administrative Conference of the United States
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June 1, 2022
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Administrative Conference of the United States
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The Assembly of the Administrative Conference of the United States will meet during a one-day hybrid plenary session to consider proposed recommendations and to conduct other business. Written comments may be submitted in advance, and the meeting will be accessible to the public.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 1, 2022)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-11698]
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES
Notice of Public Meeting of the Assembly of the Administrative
Conference of the United States
AGENCY: Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Assembly of the Administrative Conference of the United
States will meet during a one-day hybrid plenary session to consider
proposed recommendations and to conduct other business. Written
comments may be submitted in advance, and the meeting will be
accessible to the public.
DATES: The meeting will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2022, from
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The meeting may adjourn early if all business is
finished.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted using a hybrid approach of
virtual and in-person participation. Members of the ACUS Assembly and
ACUS senior fellows, special counsel, and liaison representatives may
participate virtually or in person at the George Washington University
Law School, 2000 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20052. Members of the
general public may only observe the plenary session by accessing a
livestream at <a href="https://www.acus.gov/meetings-and-events/plenary-meeting/77th-plenary-session">https://www.acus.gov/meetings-and-events/plenary-meeting/77th-plenary-session</a>. A video recording of the meeting will also be
available on that web page after the conclusion of the event. Any
changes to the meeting format necessitated by federal and local health
guidelines will be announced on the web page linked immediately above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shawne McGibbon, General Counsel
(Designated Federal Officer), Administrative Conference of the United
States, Suite 706 South, 1120 20th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036;
Telephone 202-480-2080; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f3c222c28262d2d20210f2e2c3a3c61282039"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="76051b15111f14141918361715030558111900">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Administrative Conference of the United
States makes recommendations to federal agencies, the President,
Congress, and the Judicial Conference of the United States regarding
the improvement of administrative procedures (5 U.S.C. 594). The
membership of the Conference, when meeting in plenary session,
constitutes the Assembly of the Conference (5 U.S.C. 595). For further
information about the Conference and its activities, please visit
<a href="http://www.acus.gov">www.acus.gov</a>.
Agenda: The Assembly will receive updates on past, current, and
pending Conference initiatives; and, pending final action by the
Conference's the Council, three proposed recommendations will be
considered. Summaries of the recommendations appear below:
Automated Legal Guidance at Federal Agencies. This proposed
recommendation identifies best practices for agencies to use when
designing and updating automated tools, such as interactive chatbots
and virtual assistants, to provide legal guidance to the public. It
addresses factors agencies should consider in deciding whether to
utilize automated legal guidance tools, how agencies that utilize those
tools can ensure that the information they provide is accurate and
current, and how agencies can ensure that recipients of such guidance
understand its limitations and do not rely on it to their detriment.
Contractors in Rulemaking. This proposed recommendation identifies
best practices for managing contractors that assist agencies in the
rulemaking process. It recommends that agencies clearly delineate
responsibility between contractors and agency staff, provide proper
oversight of contractors, and ensure transparency in connection with
the agency's contractual activities.
Improving Notice of Regulatory Changes. This proposed
recommendation offers best practices for agencies to ensure that
members of the public receive effective notice of regulatory changes,
focusing especially on the needs of parties with limited resources to
monitor agency actions. It recommends that agencies consider a variety
of possible strategies for improving notice of regulatory changes,
including designing agency websites to provide clear notice of
regulatory changes, publicizing regulatory changes through social media
and email lists, and providing direct notice of regulatory changes to
those affected by them.
In addition to discussing and voting on the proposed
recommendations mentioned above, the Assembly will also discuss two
ongoing projects. The first is a study examining how nationwide
injunctions and similar equitable remedies affect the administration of
federal programs. The second is a project designed to produce a
Statement of Principles that synthesizes the dozens of Conference
recommendations that promote the public availability of administrative
materials.
Additional information about the proposals and the agenda, as well
as any changes or updates to the same, can be found at the 77th Plenary
Session page on the Conference's website prior to the start of the
meeting: <a href="https://www.acus.gov/meetings-and-events/plenary-meeting/77th-plenary-session">https://www.acus.gov/meetings-and-events/plenary-meeting/77th-plenary-session</a>.
Public Participation: The Conference welcomes the virtual
attendance of the public at the meeting. A link to a livestream of the
meeting will be posted the morning of the meeting at <a href="https://www.acus.gov/meetings-and-events/plenary-meeting/77th-plenary-session">https://www.acus.gov/meetings-and-events/plenary-meeting/77th-plenary-session</a>.
A video recording of the meeting will also be available on that web
page shortly after the conclusion of the event.
Written Comments: Persons who wish to comment on any of the
proposed recommendations may do so by submitting a written statement
either online by clicking ``Submit a comment'' on the 77th Plenary
Session web page shown above or by mail addressed to: June 2022 Plenary
Session Comments, Administrative Conference of the United States, Suite
706 South, 1120 20th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Written
submissions must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. (EDT), Friday,
June 10, 2022, to ensure consideration by the Assembly.
(Authority: 5 U.S.C. 595)
Dated: May 25, 2022.
Shawne McGibbon,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2022-11698 Filed 5-31-22; 8:45 am]
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