Earthquake experts meet online—public invited, no drama
Published Date: 4/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction is holding a free online meeting on May 20-21, 2025, to review how well the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program is working. This meeting affects scientists, safety experts, and anyone interested in earthquake safety, offering a chance to share ideas and improve future efforts. No costs to attend, and the public can join and speak up during the event.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Free public web meeting — register by May 13
You can attend the Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction meeting online for free on May 20 and May 21, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time. To join, you must register by 5:00 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 by emailing Tina Faecke at [email protected]; registrants will receive instructions to join the web conference.
Public comment slot — request by May 13
You or your organization can request a spot to speak during the meeting; about fifteen minutes in total will be reserved for public comments and speaking times are assigned first-come, first-served. To request time to speak, submit your request by email to Tina Faecke at [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, May 13, 2025; written statements may also be emailed and the meeting will be recorded.
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