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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding a virtual public meeting about the evaluation of Indiana's Lake Michigan Coastal Management Program. People can submit written comments until April 16, 2021, and participate in the meeting on April 7, 2021, by registering online. The meeting is a chance for the public to give feedback on how well Indiana is managing its coastal areas. NOAA will also review how Indiana has met national objectives and used financial assistance connected to the Coastal Zone Management Act.

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has announced the appointment of new members to its Performance Review Board (PRB), effective February 23, 2021. The PRB is responsible for evaluating the performance of senior executives and recommending performance ratings and awards. Members serve two-year terms, and more than half of them must be career appointees when evaluating career appointees. The newly appointed members include Tim English, Yvette Hatfield, and Michael A. McCord.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting an in-person public meeting to gather feedback on the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve’s performance. The meeting is set for April 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET in Wells, Maine. People can also send their comments by email until May 9, 2025. This process is part of NOAA’s routine evaluations under the Coastal Zone Management Act, aimed at assessing how well the Reserve meets national goals and complies with management plans.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans to hold a virtual public meeting on February 24, 2025, to gather input on the performance evaluation of the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JCNERR). Members of the public are encouraged to provide oral comments during this meeting by registering as speakers or submit written feedback via email by March 7, 2025. The evaluation is part of NOAA's periodic reviews mandated by the Coastal Zone Management Act to assess whether the reserve continues to meet national standards and adhere to its management plan. More information, including past evaluation findings, is available on NOAA's website.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing a meeting for the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research at the University of Washington, which will take place on April 22, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. The meeting will be conducted virtually, and interested parties can request a link via email to attend the open sessions. The purpose of the meeting is for the NSF to evaluate the performance of the research center, review progress towards goals, and provide recommendations. Certain parts of the meeting will be closed due to the discussion of proprietary or confidential information.

The National Cancer Institute is holding a closed meeting on March 9, 2021, to evaluate the personal qualifications, performance, and competence of individual investigators at the institute. This meeting, organized by the Board of Scientific Counselors, will take place virtually from 11:00 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. The meeting is not open to the public to protect the privacy of the individuals being evaluated. For more information, Brian E. Wojcik, Ph.D., can be contacted.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a 60-day notice inviting public comments on revisions to its information collection process. This involves consolidating previous evaluation instruments into two forms used by three FEMA offices to assess training programs. The notice aims to reduce paperwork burdens and improve data collection, impacting state, local, and tribal governments, as well as the private sector. Comments are requested on whether these changes will enhance performance evaluation and information collection efficiency.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a meeting for the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research at the University of Pennsylvania. The meeting will occur on March 31, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and will be held virtually. The session is partly open and will include evaluations of the program's performance and progress. Some parts of the meeting will be closed to discuss proprietary or confidential information. Those interested in attending the open sessions can request a virtual meeting link via email.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced a review in 2021 of all Federal Home Loan Bank members who are required to meet community support standards. The public is invited to comment on these members' community support performance by March 31, 2021. To comply, members must submit a Community Support Statement by October 29, 2021. Details on how to submit comments and the list of members under review are available on respective Federal Home Loan Banks' websites.

The Department of Health and Human Services, through its Office of the Secretary, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection called the COVID-19 Learning Community Measure. This initiative is part of an effort by the Office of Minority Health to collect data that will help monitor and evaluate the performance of a learning community aimed at responding to COVID-19. They plan to gather quantitative and qualitative data to assess the effectiveness of connecting experts and health leaders, improving networking, and sharing best practices. Comments are due by April 26, 2021, and can be submitted via email or phone to the designated Reports Clearance Officer.