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  • 2025-06716 — Request for Nominations for Members To Serve on National Institute of Standards and Technology and National Technical Information Service Federal Advisory Committees
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16501
    Reading Time:about 35 minutes

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) are looking for individuals to join ten different Federal Advisory Committees. These committees cover various areas like earthquake hazards, quality awards, industrial advice, and more. People who are interested can send their nominations anytime and they'll be considered whenever there are openings. However, federal lobbyists can't take part individually.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of measuring things and sharing helpful information want to add new helpers to different teams. These teams look at things like how buildings handle shakes, how to be the best in quality, and keeping information safe. They need people who are not trying to sway government decisions alone to join them.

  • 2025-06630 — Gulf Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16510
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Gulf Fishery Management Council is hosting a public meeting for their Standing and Shrimp Scientific and Statistical Committees on May 8, 2025, at their office in Tampa, Florida. The meeting will cover various topics such as overfishing limits, shrimp bycatch estimation, and updates on fishery assessments. The meeting will be available in-person and via webinar, and public comments will be accepted. Special accommodations are available for people with disabilities upon request.

    Simple Explanation

    The Gulf Fishery Management Council is having a meeting where people talk about fish and shrimp to make sure we don't catch too many of them. People can go there in person or watch it online, and they can also say what they think about fishing.

  • 2025-06701 — Termination of the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16511
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has officially ended the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program. The program, which allowed for patent applications to be processed more quickly if they were related to climate change solutions, was suspended in January 2025 after the executive order that supported it was revoked. Any petitions to join the program submitted after this date will not be considered. The USPTO encourages patent applicants seeking expedited processing to apply through the Track One Program for prioritized examination.

    Simple Explanation

    The government stopped a special program that helped people get their ideas for fighting climate change approved faster. Now, they suggest using another quicker way if someone wants their ideas checked quickly.

  • 2025-06714 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16511
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing changes to its Procurement List, which impacts which products and services must be sourced from nonprofit agencies that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities. They are planning to add a building management service at a U.S. Army location in Texas and remove various products and services, such as a medical transcription service and multiple kitchen and cleaning items. The public has until May 18, 2025, to submit comments on these proposed changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is deciding to make a change to a special shopping list for items and services it buys to help people who might need extra help doing jobs, like those who can't see well. They want to add some new services but also take away some things like helping with typing medical notes, cleaning, and making glasses. People can say what they think about these changes until May 18, 2025.

  • 2025-06715 — Procurement List; Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16512
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced the removal of certain products from the Procurement List. These products, once provided by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with severe disabilities, are no longer considered suitable for government procurement. The items being deleted include specific socks and coats used for extreme cold or chemical protection. This decision, effective on May 18, 2025, is not expected to significantly impact small businesses, and it may allow other small entities to supply these products in the future.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided to stop buying certain socks and coats from groups that help people with disabilities. They think this change won't hurt small companies and maybe new ones can get a chance to sell these products.

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