[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 220 (Friday, November 14, 2014)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-26982]


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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.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 
App.), the Assembly of the Administrative Conference of the United 
States will hold a meeting to consider three proposed recommendations 
and to conduct other business. This meeting will be open to the public.

DATES: The meeting will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2014, 2:00 
p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Friday, December 5, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 
p.m. The meeting may adjourn early if all business is finished.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20581 (Main Conference Room).

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 202-480-2088; email [email protected].

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).
    Agenda: The Assembly will discuss and consider three proposed 
recommendations as described below:
    Retrospective Review of Agency Rules. This recommendation examines 
agencies' procedures for reanalyzing and amending existing regulations 
and offers recommendations designed to promote a culture of 
retrospective review at agencies. Among other things, it urges agencies 
to plan for retrospective review when drafting new regulations; 
highlights considerations germane to selecting regulations for 
reevaluation; identifies factors relevant to ensuring robust review; 
and encourages agencies to coordinate with the Office of Management and 
Budget, sister agencies, and outside entities (including stakeholders 
and foreign regulators) when designing and conducting retrospective 
reviews.
    Petitions for Rulemaking. This recommendation identifies agency 
procedures and best practices for accepting, processing, and responding 
to petitions for rulemaking. It seeks to ensure that the public's right 
to petition is a meaningful one, while still respecting the need for 
agencies to retain decisional autonomy. Building upon ACUS's previous 
work on the subject, it provides additional guidance that may make the 
petitioning process more useful for agencies, petitioners, and the 
public.
    Best Practices for Using Video Teleconferencing for Hearings. This 
recommendation offers practical guidance regarding how best to conduct 
video hearings, and addresses the following subjects: Equipment and 
environment, training, financial considerations, procedural practices, 
fairness and satisfaction, and collaboration among agencies. It also 
provides for the development of a video hearings handbook by ACUS's 
Office of the Chairman.
    Additional information about the proposed recommendations and the 
order of the agenda, as well as other materials related to the meeting, 
can be found at the 61st Plenary Session page on the Conference's Web 
site: (http://www.acus.gov/meetings-and-events/plenary-meeting/61st-plenary-session).
    Public Participation: The Conference welcomes the attendance of the 
public at the meeting, subject to space limitations, and will make 
every effort to accommodate persons with disabilities or special needs. 
Members of the public who wish to attend in person are asked to RSVP 
online at the 61st Plenary Session Web page listed above, no later than 
two days before the meeting, in order to facilitate entry. Members of 
the public who attend the meeting may be permitted to speak only with 
the consent of the Chairman and the unanimous approval of the members 
of the Assembly. If you need special accommodations due to disability, 
please inform the Designated Federal Officer noted above at least 7 
days in advance of the meeting. The public may also view the meeting 
through a live Webcast, which will be available at: http://new.livestream.com/ACUS/61stPlenarySession. In addition, the public may 
follow the meeting on our Twitter feed @acusgov or hashtag 
#61stPlenary.
    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 61st Plenary 
Session Web page listed above or by mail addressed to: December 2014 
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 Wednesday, November 
26, to assure consideration by the Assembly.

    Dated: November 10, 2014.
Shawne McGibbon,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2014-26982 Filed 11-13-14; 8:45 am]
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