Start PreambleJanuary 31, 2018, 1:00 p.m. EST.U.S. Chemical Safety Board, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 910, Washington, DC 20006.Open to the public.The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) will convene a public meeting on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. EST in Washington, DC, at the CSB offices located at 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 910. The Board will discuss open investigations, the status of audits from the Office of the Inspector General, financial and organizational updates, and a review of the agency's action plan. New business will include an overview of the new “Safety Spotlight” program and the CSB's 20th Anniversary.Additional InformationThe 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:(888) 862-6557Confirmation Number: 46190749The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating incidents 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 Start Printed Page 2768standards, and safety management systems.Public CommentThe 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 InformationHillary Cohen, Communications Manager, at [email protected] or (202) 446-8094. Further information about this public meeting can be found on the CSB website at: www.csb.gov.Start SignatureDated: January 17, 2018.Raymond Porfiri,Deputy General Counsel, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.End SignatureEnd Preamble[FR Doc. 2018-01066 Filed 1-17-18; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6350-01-P