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The National Human Genome Research Institute announced a virtual meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. The meeting will take place on February 10-11, 2025, and will be partly open to the public. On the first day, discussions will include institute reports and begin at 10:00 a.m. The review of grant applications will occur during the closed sessions, as these involve confidential information. The contact for the meeting is Jennifer L. Troyer, whose email is available for those who need accommodations to attend.

The U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB), part of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, announced a virtual public meeting scheduled for December 20. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on CSSBMB’s business, 2025 goals, and issues like the school-to-prison pipeline and mental health among Black men and boys. The event will be live-streamed on the official Civil Rights Commission YouTube channel, providing public access and computer-assisted real-time transcription (CART). The meeting aims to facilitate updates, future planning, and reflections from commissioners.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting on March 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Washington, DC. This meeting, which is open to the public, will be followed by a press briefing that the public can view remotely. A free webcast of the event is available on the Commission's website, and additional information can be obtained by contacting the Commission's Secretary, Debbie-Anne A. Reese. The agenda items may be changed without notice, and further details on the agenda can be accessed online.

The State Department announced a notice about a closed meeting of the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). For more details, Marsha Thurman at the U.S. Department of State can be contacted by phone. The document was filed on February 4, 2021, and has a reference number 2021-02445.

The Department of Justice has announced a proposed agreement, known as a Consent Decree, in a court case against Thomas E. Lipar and several companies. The case involves complaint under the Clean Water Act, where pollutants were allegedly discharged without a permit. The proposed Decree requires the defendants to perform environmental mitigation and adhere to certain practices to prevent further violations. The public can submit comments on this proposal for 30 days, and more details can be found on the Justice Department's website or at the Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has finalized new regulations for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act, reflecting updates from the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. These revisions aim to make the regulations easier to understand and use, improving public access to government records and information. The final rules also incorporated public feedback, with changes ensuring transparency and a presumption of openness while also addressing how requests and appeals are processed. Additionally, the CEQ has updated administrative procedures, including the handling of fees and how appeals are managed, to align with current policies and practices.

The National Science Board's Committee on Oversight has scheduled a teleconference for February 10, 2021, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST, to conduct Board business. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via teleconference through the National Science Foundation. The agenda includes opening remarks, a presentation on merit review analysis, a review of two proposed NSB policies, and a discussion about NSF-funded graduate students' careers. Interested individuals should contact Ann Bushmiller for more information or to listen in.

The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation will hold a regular Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. MST-AZ, in Tucson, Arizona. Parts of the meeting will be open to the public, and others will be closed, particularly the Executive Session. Public attendees can request remote access to the open session by contacting Sara Moeller, the Chief Operating Officer. The meeting will cover various topics, including remarks from board members, program eligibility, and a closed Executive Session.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold an Open Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. This meeting will take place at the SEC's headquarters in Washington, DC, and it is open to the public, with first-come, first-served seating. The Commission will discuss whether to extend compliance dates for certain rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and consider temporary exemptions for U.S. Treasury securities. The meeting will also be available via webcast on the SEC's website.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is holding a meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will take place as an audio-only conference, which the public can access through instructions on the EEOC website. The meeting will have both open and closed sessions; the open session will discuss the Commission's authority to participate in litigation and revised procedures for amicus curiae involvement. The closed session will focus on recommendations for amicus curiae participation, justified under the Government in the Sunshine Act exemptions.