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The Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC), part of the Health and Human Services Department, is responsible for making recommendations on technology standards and priorities to the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. HITAC will conduct public meetings throughout 2021, which will be held virtually and are open to everyone. The committee will focus on topics like interoperability, privacy, and security, and the public is encouraged to participate. Meetings are scheduled monthly, and details can be found on the HITAC calendar on the ONC website.

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 U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a proposed sale of military equipment to India, which includes 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian aircraft and various other defense systems. The total estimated value of the sale is $3.99 billion, aiming to enhance India’s ability to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance missions. This sale is intended to bolster the strategic relationship between the U.S. and India and support security in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. The transaction will not negatively impact U.S. defense readiness and does not require U.S. personnel to be stationed in India.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have issued a final rule regarding the enforcement of REAL ID requirements for driver's licenses and identification cards used for federal purposes. Starting May 7, 2025, federal agencies must begin enforcing these requirements but can do so using a phased approach until May 5, 2027, if they consider factors like security, operational feasibility, and public impact. This rule aims to provide flexibility for a smoother transition since not all individuals currently possess REAL ID-compliant IDs. Agencies that choose phased enforcement must coordinate with DHS and publicly share their plans.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a final rule requiring remote identification for unmanned aircraft, including drones, in U.S. airspace. This rule addresses safety and security concerns by ensuring that unmanned aircraft provide identification and location information, making it easier to track and manage their operations. The rule outlines three ways for compliance: using a standard remote identification system, utilizing a broadcast module, or operating in specific areas recognized by the FAA. Compliance with this rule becomes mandatory by September 16, 2023, for all unmanned aircraft operations.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) VII will hold its final meeting on March 10, 2021, via a live internet stream due to COVID-19 restrictions. This session will be conducted wholly online and is accessible to the public at http://www.fcc.gov/live. CSRIC is a federal committee advising the FCC on improving communication systems' security, reliability, and interoperability. Public comments can be submitted ahead of the meeting, and accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided upon request.