Notices. CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD

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BILLING CODE 3410-30-P CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD Sunshine Act Meeting TIME AND DATE: September 21, 2016, 1:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: U.S. Chemical Safety Board, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 910, Washington, DC 20006. STATUS: Open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

(CSB)will convene a public meeting on September 21, 2016, starting at 1:00 p.m. EDT in Washington, DC, at the CSB offices located at 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 910. The Board will provide an overview of: Fiscal Year 2016 accomplishments, the CSB's 2017—2021 strategic plan, the status of open investigations, audits from the Office of the Inspector General, financial and organizational updates, and the agency's action plan. An opportunity for public comment will be provided. Additional Information The meeting is free and open to the public. If you require a translator or interpreter, please notify the individual listed below as the “Contact Person for Further Information,” at least three business days prior to the meeting. A conference call line will be provided for those who cannot attend in person. Please use the following dial-in number to join the conference: *Dial-In:* 1

(888)862-6557 U.S. Toll Free 1

(630)691-2748 U.S. Toll *Confirmation Number:* 43256576. The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating accidents and hazards that result, or may result, in the catastrophic release of extremely hazardous substances. The agency's Board Members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. CSB investigations look into all aspects of chemical accidents and hazards, including physical causes such as equipment failure as well as inadequacies in regulations, industry standards, and safety management systems. Public Comment The time provided for public statements will depend upon the number of people who wish to speak. Speakers should assume that their presentations will be limited to three minutes or less, but commenters may submit written statements for the record. Contact Person for Further Information Hillary Cohen, Communication Manager, at *public@csb.gov* or

(202)446-8094. Further information about this public meeting can be found on the CSB Web site at: *www.csb.gov.* Dated: August 25, 2016. Kara A. Wenzel, Acting General Counsel, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. [FR Doc. 2016-20867 Filed 8-25-16; 4:15 pm]