Notice of committee meetings

Public notice must be given by the person calling the meeting (or at that person's direction), and it should normally be given at least fifteen (15) days before the meeting.

• The rule states the notice is to be given by the person calling the meeting in accordance with 1912a.4 or at that person's direction, not by an unrelated third party.
• See 1912a.7 for the requirement.

Yes — notice must be published in the FEDERAL REGISTER as much in advance of the meeting as circumstances will permit.

• The regulation requires publication in the Federal Register and allows additional notice methods such as press releases.
• See 1912a.7.

Yes — in addition to Federal Register publication, notice may be given by other means such as press releases.

• The rule explicitly permits supplementary notice methods to help inform the public.
• See 1912a.7.

Yes — shorter advance notice than 15 days is allowed if giving 15 days' notice is impractical or if there is an emergency situation.

• The regulation provides a clear exception for impractical circumstances and emergencies where shorter notice may be given.
• See 1912a.7.

It means the person calling the meeting must follow the procedures and requirements for notice described in 1912a.4 when providing public notice.

• 1912a.7 ties the meeting notice requirement to the broader notice provisions in 1912a.4, so consult that section for additional procedural details.
• See 1912a.7 and 1912a.4 for context.

The person calling the meeting may direct someone else to give the public notice on their behalf.

• The rule allows notice to be given "by the person calling the meeting or at his direction," which authorizes delegation of the notice task.
• See 1912a.7.

Federal Register publication should occur "as much in advance of the meeting as circumstances will permit."

• That means the notice should be published as early as possible given practical constraints; however, the regulation sets 15 days as the normal advance notice target unless impractical or an emergency.
• See 1912a.7.

No — 1912a.7 requires publication in the Federal Register but does not list the exact content that must appear in the notice.

• The section focuses on timing and means of notice; for detailed content requirements, check related procedural rules or agency practice (see 1912a.4 for related notice provisions).
• See 1912a.7.

In an emergency, shorter advance notice may be given and the meeting should be announced by publication in the Federal Register as much in advance as circumstances permit, with additional methods like press releases as needed.

• The regulation explicitly allows shorter notice in emergencies and still requires publication in the Federal Register to the extent possible.
• See 1912a.7.

No — the rule requires publication in the Federal Register; press releases may be used in addition but do not replace the Federal Register notice.

• 1912a.7 states notice shall be given by publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER and that in addition notice may be given by other means such as press releases.
• See 1912a.7.

The person calling the meeting (or their designee) determines whether 15 days' notice is impractical, taking into account the specific circumstances and whether an emergency exists.

• The regulation allows shorter notice when it is impractical to give 15 days' advance notice or in an emergency, implying the meeting sponsor must assess and document that determination.
• See 1912a.7.

Yes — 1912a.7 requires public notice of any meeting of the Committee, which would include full Committee meetings and generally applies to public meetings related to Committee business unless a different rule applies.

• If a meeting is subject to the Committee's notice rules, the notice requirements in 1912a.7 apply; for specifics about subcommittees or special sessions, consult related provisions in 1912a.4 or governing charters.
• See 1912a.7.

The person calling the meeting should schedule publication in the Federal Register at least 15 days before the meeting (or as early as possible), and use additional methods such as press releases to broaden awareness.

• Steps: 1) Prepare the notice text promptly, 2) submit it for Federal Register publication to meet the 15‑day target, 3) if 15 days isn't possible document why it's impractical or an emergency, and 4) issue press releases or other notices to supplement the Federal Register posting.
• See 1912a.7 and related procedures in 1912a.4.

Yes — while 1912a.7 does not explicitly require written documentation, it is good practice to document why 15 days' notice was impractical or why an emergency required shorter notice.

• Documentation helps show the decision was consistent with the exception in the rule and supports transparency and accountability.
• See 1912a.7 for the exception allowing shorter notice in impractical or emergency situations.