[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
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[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 https://www.acus.gov/meetings-and-events/plenary-meeting/77th-plenary-session. 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 [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). For further 
information about the Conference and its activities, please visit 
www.acus.gov.
    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: https://www.acus.gov/meetings-and-events/plenary-meeting/77th-plenary-session.
    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 https://www.acus.gov/meetings-and-events/plenary-meeting/77th-plenary-session. 
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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