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The International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce is holding a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness on January 28, 2021. The meeting will take place via Webex and is open to the public. During the meeting, committee members will discuss various topics related to supply chain competitiveness, such as trade policies, infrastructure, and workforce development. Written comments can be submitted by interested parties before and after the meeting.

The Department of Energy is seeking information to boost the state of accelerator technology in the U.S. They are interested in learning about the current market for particle accelerators, successful partnerships, and ways to strengthen the supply chain. To do this, they are asking for comments on various topics, including technology transfer, workforce development, and collaboration models. Responses will help them develop strategies to enhance U.S. leadership in this technology field.

The Department of Energy is inviting public input on autonomous experimentation platforms as part of the Material Genome Initiative. This request for information (RFI) aims to gather comments on developing these platforms to enhance materials research and development, focusing on aspects like laboratory automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Responses, which must be submitted by March 21, 2025, should address several areas, including infrastructure mapping, partnership models, workforce development, and the integration of scientific equipment. Additionally, the RFI stresses the importance of not including confidential business information in public submissions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeks public comments on a proposed data collection project aimed at strengthening the workforce to handle infections and antibiotic resistance in healthcare settings. This project, called Healthcare Prevention and Response Workforce Development, is part of CDC's effort to evaluate training programs and improve their effectiveness. The public can submit comments until March 18, 2025, either online through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. The initiative focuses on understanding how well CDC's training programs meet their goals and the impact on public health workforce capacity.

The Executive Order establishes the Wildland Fire Management Policy Committee to improve coordination among federal agencies dealing with wildland fire management. It aims to reduce unnecessary duplication and to manage resources more efficiently by consolidating existing interagency working groups. The order sets policies for better coordination with state, local, and tribal governments, and focuses on workforce development and reducing wildfire risks. It also requires the newly formed Subcabinet to create and implement a strategic plan for wildland fire management, developing performance measures and integrating new technologies.

The Health Resources and Services Administration announced that the National Advisory Committee on the National Health Service Corps (NACNHSC) will hold public meetings in 2021. These meetings will discuss the current and future priorities of the NACNHSC, including healthcare access and workforce development, and take place in March, June, and November. Participants may attend these meetings in person, via teleconference, or online through Adobe Connect, with additional details available on the NACNHSC website. Members of the public can submit written comments in advance or request to speak during the meetings by contacting the designated official.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public feedback on their plan to gather information for the Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) Evaluation. This evaluation aims to study how effective reentry services are in helping people leaving federal prisons find employment. They are particularly interested in comments about whether the data collection is useful, how accurate their estimates are, and ways to reduce the paperwork burden. The data collection includes a survey of individuals participating in the program, and responses will help them understand and improve the support provided to inmates reentering the workforce.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public input to help identify U.S. shipyards capable of building icebreaker ships and to determine the necessary factors for enhancing domestic icebreaker production. This request is part of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact, a joint initiative with Canada and Finland to boost polar icebreaker capabilities and support each country's shipbuilding industry. Public comments are invited on various aspects, including shipyard capabilities and strategies to improve workforce development and collaboration under the ICE Pact framework. Comments must be submitted by April 9, 2025.

The Executive Order 14145 aims to boost economic development in "left-behind" communities across the U.S. by coordinating federal programs. It outlines a policy for a collaborative approach involving multiple federal agencies to improve infrastructure, support workforce development, and enhance economic innovation in economically distressed and disaster-affected regions. The order encourages agencies to work together and provide resources and guidance to local leaders and organizations to make federal assistance more accessible. It also highlights the importance of community engagement to achieve long-term economic resilience.