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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking nominations for scientific experts to join the Science Advisory Board (SAB). The SAB provides scientific advice on various environmental topics to the Administrator of the EPA. Nominees should have expertise in areas such as air quality, health sciences, and economics, among others. All nominations must be submitted by June 2, 2025, and further details can be found on the SAB website.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is inviting nominations for the State All Payer Claims Databases Advisory Committee. This committee, established under the No Surprises Act, will advise on creating a standard format for states to voluntarily report various health-related claims information. The committee will consist of 15 members with expertise in health services, data privacy, and related fields, appointed by the Secretary of Labor and the Comptroller General. Nominations should be submitted by January 27, 2021, and will be effective in March 2021.

The Department of the Interior is looking for people to join the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC), which advises on federal geospatial programs and policies. This committee, approved by the Geospatial Data Act of 2018, offers recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior. They are accepting nominations until February 22, 2021. Members serve voluntarily but will receive support for travel expenses and meet about three to four times a year.

The National Park Service is inviting the public to comment on possible U.S. sites for nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List. These sites are part of a broader U.S. Tentative List and include both cultural and natural landmarks. Public suggestions for future nominees are welcome, and comments are open until January 26, 2021. This process complies with regulations of the World Heritage Program, and all comments will be available for public viewing.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Interior Department, is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection related to the William T. Pecora Award. This award honors achievements in remote sensing and is co-sponsored by NASA and the Department of the Interior. The agency invites comments, particularly regarding the necessity and accuracy of the collection, methods to reduce respondent burden, and ways to improve the quality of collected data. The collection has an estimated completion time of 6 hours per respondent, involving 12 respondents annually.

The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, has officially nominated the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to be added to the prestigious World Heritage List. This process involves several steps, including a review of the refuge's unique natural features, such as its diverse ecosystems and rare species, which meet specific criteria for natural properties. The nomination is part of a broader effort to recognize U.S. sites that have significant environmental and cultural value. While being on the list does not impose any legal restrictions, it highlights the site's importance on an international level.

The National Park Service is proposing changes to how the U.S. participates in the World Heritage Convention. These updates aim to align U.S. regulations with the latest guidelines from UNESCO regarding cultural and natural heritage sites. The proposal includes refining procedures for nominating U.S. sites to the World Heritage List, ensuring adequate legal protection for nominated sites, and encouraging public involvement in heritage preservation. The public is invited to comment on these proposed rules, with feedback due by February 3, 2025.

The National Park Service is seeking nominations for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee. The Secretary of the Interior will appoint one member from those nominated by Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or traditional Native American religious leaders, and the member must be a traditional Indian religious leader. Nominations need to be submitted by February 3, 2025, and must follow specific guidelines, including providing a resume and affirming the nominee's qualifications. Members of the Committee serve without pay but are reimbursed for travel expenses related to Committee activities.

The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA announced a delay in the effective date of a rule regarding the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research, and Information Order. Originally set to take effect on January 21, 2025, the rule is now postponed until March 21, 2025. This delay allows for further review of the amendments, which clarify various processes like partnership definitions, nomination procedures, and voting formats for board meetings, along with financial reporting timelines. The postponement aligns with a presidential directive for regulatory review.

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection process with revisions. This process concerns collecting data on individuals interested in being nominated for the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children in line with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004. The BIE aims to improve clarity and functionality by incorporating changes such as correcting typographical errors and allowing self-nominations. Individuals wishing to comment have until February 10, 2021, and their feedback will be public record.