FEMA's PAW Subcommittee Proves Government Acronyms Have No Limits
Published Date: 1/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Advisory Council (NAC) will meet on February 12, 2025, to discuss and vote on animal wellness plans. Anyone interested can join online or in person by registering before February 7. This meeting affects people involved in emergency planning and animal care, offering a chance to share ideas and influence future actions.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
NAC Will Vote on Animal-Wellness Recommendations
On February 12, 2025, the NAC will publicly consider, deliberate, and vote on final recommendations from the Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Subcommittee about best practices and FEMA guidance for congregate and non-congregate sheltering and evacuation planning for household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals.
Register to Attend NAC Meeting
You can observe or attend the FEMA National Advisory Council meeting on February 12, 2025 (1:30–4:00 p.m. ET) by registering in advance. To participate virtually or request in-person attendance you must register with FEMA by 3 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2025 and provide your name, title, organization, phone, email, and desired attendance means.
Submit Written Comments by Feb 7
You may submit written comments on the meeting topics to Docket ID FEMA-2007-0008 via https://www.regulations.gov, but comments must be submitted and received by 3 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2025. Comments, including any personal information you provide, will be posted without alteration on regulations.gov.
Rules for Public Spoken Comments
If you want to speak during the open public comment period on February 12, 2025 (anticipated 2:15–2:45 p.m. ET), you must register to speak by 3 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2025. Each speaker is limited to three minutes; additional brief opportunities (one minute each) may be offered during deliberations as time permits.
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