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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is holding several closed virtual meetings organized by the Center for Scientific Review in April 2025. These meetings are not open to the public because they involve discussing grant applications, which contain sensitive information such as trade secrets and personal data. Various scientific review panels will meet to evaluate grant proposals in areas like epidemiology, oncology, and data management. These evaluations help allocate funding for important health research projects.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on the nomination form for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service Program. This form is part of a process to recognize outstanding libraries and museums that significantly contribute to their communities. The comments aim to ensure data collection is efficient and necessary, and to minimize the response burden. Feedback is welcomed until March 8, 2021, and aims to improve the quality and clarity of the information collected.

The Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition and Property Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection regarding its museum collections held in non-Federal repositories. This effort aims to manage and preserve approximately 73 million museum objects and archives totaling over 86 million linear feet. The information collected is essential for proper management and compliance with relevant regulations, including the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The public is invited to share their views on the necessity, burden, and methods of the proposed data collection by March 15, 2021.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has reorganized its Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) by establishing a new Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) and the Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO). This reorganization aims to enhance guidance, research, and data management related to programs designed to improve the lives of children and families. The OPRE will now focus on strategic planning, research, and evaluation while maintaining and supporting other divisions related to economic independence, child and family development, and family strengthening. The OCDO will handle data governance and enhance data usage to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

The Federal Reserve System is planning to make changes to its record-keeping system related to its employees. These changes will update how they manage personal records, including details about past and present employees, job applicants, and beneficiaries. The updates will broaden the types of individuals covered and modernize the kinds of information kept, such as personal pronouns and prior military service. These changes aim to enhance the Board's management and decision-making processes related to its personnel and benefits.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the "Patient Advocate Tracking System" records, now called "Patient Advocate Tracking System Replacement (PATS-R)-VA." These changes involve revising its system name, location, manager details, and record-keeping policies. They also include altering the uses of records, such as who can access them and under what circumstances, to improve data management and security. The amendments aim to protect personal information better and enhance processes for addressing patient advocacy within the VA system.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to noise barriers along highways, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites feedback on the necessity and accuracy of the information collection and suggests ways to make the process more efficient. Comments can be submitted by March 3, 2021, through different channels, including an online portal, fax, mail, or in person. The goal is to update and manage data on noise barriers to help state highway agencies and other stakeholders.

The Department of Commerce's Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs is requesting public comments as part of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018. This Act requires federal agencies to improve their data management for better policymaking. Comments are sought to guide the Advisory Committee on Data for Evidence Building on key issues such as data access, privacy protection, and data services. Responses are invited to address specific questions about the challenges and opportunities in using data for evidence-based policy, with submissions due by February 9, 2021.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is updating and reissuing a system of records called the "Defense Repository for Common Enterprise Data" (DRCED), now designated as DoD 0004. This system collects and maintains data on various individuals related to the DoD to improve business operations and mission readiness through better data management. The update includes changes to the system location, management, and the purpose of the records, as well as proposals for exempting certain information from Privacy Act provisions. The DoD invites public comments on these modifications, especially regarding routine uses of the data.