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The Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council (NAC) is holding a public meeting on February 12, 2025, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting, which will be accessible online and possibly in person, aims to discuss and vote on recommendations from the Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Subcommittee concerning emergency and disaster planning for animals. Public comments can be submitted in advance, and those wishing to speak during the meeting must register by February 7, 2025. The NAC seeks to incorporate feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders to improve FEMA's policies and plans.

The U.S. Copyright Office has released an update to its Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices, Third Edition. This updated version includes a variety of changes and revisions. It reflects new actions taken since 2017, updates procedures in line with recent court decisions, and revises language to clarify the registration and application processes for copyright. Additionally, it includes changes to group registration for various works, revises procedures for example, group photographs, unpublished works, and introduces new topics like artificial intelligence in copyright.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public meeting with the South Carolina Advisory Committee on May 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. This meeting is open to everyone, and there will be an opportunity for the public to make comments. Interested individuals can register online for the webinar or join by phone, with no charges for toll-free, land-line calls. Additional information and meeting records will be available on the Commission's website or by contacting the relevant coordinators.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of work plans and review case dockets for the chemical DEET. They have opened a 60-day period for the public to comment on these materials. This is part of their regular process of reviewing pesticide registrations every 15 years. The public can submit feedback and the EPA encourages everyone, especially those who may face unique environmental impacts, to share their thoughts.

The Department of Energy is announcing an open virtual meeting for the Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (ITIAC), scheduled for January 16, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. EST. This meeting will focus on developing a strategic plan to achieve the goals of reducing industrial emissions through technology development. Public participation is welcome, but attendees must register in advance, and 15 minutes will be dedicated to public comments. To participate or provide comments, individuals should visit the ITIAC website or contact Dr. Zachary Pritchard for more information.

The U.S. Copyright Office has introduced a new group registration option called "Group Registration of Works on an Album of Music" (GRAM) that allows for the registration of musical works, sound recordings, and certain associated works distributed together on an album. This rule adopts, with some updates, previous proposals from a 2019 notice and will be effective starting March 26, 2021. Applicants can register up to twenty musical works and sound recordings from the same album using this option, which includes the implementation of specific online applications and a fee of $65. The rule aims to streamline the registration process and includes details on eligibility requirements, application procedures, and deposit requirements.

Sterling Pharma USA LLC has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of controlled substances. This application, filed on February 11, 2025, aims to support the company's internal research and provide substances for pre-clinical trial studies. The public can comment or object to this registration until May 16, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy has announced an open virtual meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee scheduled for January 16, 2025. This meeting will be held online via Teams, and the public is encouraged to participate by registering in advance. The committee's role is to provide advice and recommendations on national nuclear policy and programs. Members of the public can offer comments during the meeting but must register before the deadline. The meeting will include discussions, a public comments segment, and will be documented with minutes available afterward.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a virtual public meeting for the National Advisory Committee on February 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. mountain time. This meeting will discuss the implementation of the Public Lands Rule and educate committee members on their roles and responsibilities. It will include topics like ethics, compliance with laws, and an overview of the committee's purpose. People interested in attending must register in advance, and there are options for submitting comments or requesting accommodations like translation services.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Advisory Committee on Minority Health will hold a virtual public meeting on December 16, 2024. To attend, individuals must register by December 12, 2024, via Zoom, where they can also indicate if they wish to provide comments. During the meeting, the committee will discuss the notes from their previous meeting and make recommendations about engaging with communities regarding updated federal race and ethnicity data collection standards. Attendees can submit written comments in advance, with each remark being limited to two pages.