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The Federal Election Commission has announced a closed meeting that will take place at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and virtually on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., continuing after the open meeting on February 27, 2025. The meeting will focus on compliance matters under 52 U.S.C. 30109 and issues related to participation in civil actions and arbitration. This session is not open to the public. For more details, individuals can contact Myles Martin, the Deputy Press Officer, at (202) 694-1221.

The National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research announced a closed meeting of the Special Grants Review Committee. The meeting will take place on February 25-26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and will be conducted virtually. The purpose of the meeting is to review and evaluate grant applications, which include sensitive and confidential information. Dr. Aiwu Cheng is the contact for this meeting, and the notice is filed under Federal Register Document number 2025-00844.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute announced a closed meeting for the Heart, Lung, and Blood Initial Review Group's NHLBI Single-Site and Pilot Clinical Trials Study Section. This meeting is scheduled for February 26-27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will be held virtually. It is intended to review and evaluate grant applications but will be closed to the public to protect sensitive information and personal privacy. The contact person for the meeting is Dr. YingYing Li-Smerin, who can be reached via email.

The Center for Scientific Review announced several closed meetings to evaluate grant applications for scientific research. These meetings are scheduled to take place virtually at the National Institutes of Health on specific dates in February 2025 and will be restricted to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Various committees focusing on fields such as cardiovascular science, bioengineering, oncology, biobehavioral processes, social psychology, and endocrinology will hold these sessions. Scientific Review Officers are designated for each committee to manage the proceedings and can be contacted for further information.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a series of closed meetings that will not be open to the public. These meetings are organized by different committees within the Center for Scientific Review and will evaluate grant applications. The discussions in these meetings will address confidential topics, including trade secrets, potential patents, and personal information. The meetings will take place virtually from February 10-13, 2025, with specific contact persons available for each committee to provide further information if needed.

The Department of State is holding a public meeting on February 13, 2025, both in-person at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, and via teleconference. This meeting aims to prepare for the upcoming 11th session of the International Maritime Organization's Sub-committee on Ship Systems and Equipment, scheduled for February 24-28, 2025, in London. Participants can join depending on the capacity, and those interested should RSVP by February 3, 2024. The meeting will address topics like safety equipment, fire protection, and other maritime safety regulations.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing a Workshop on Best Fishing Practices Outreach to be held on February 20-21, 2025, in North Charleston, South Carolina. This event aims to evaluate efforts to promote best fishing practices in the region, particularly focusing on methods like barotrauma mitigation tools. Interested individuals can attend in person or register for the webinar. The Council encourages participation from various stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of these practices.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that, in February 2025, some companies' status as Exempt Wholesale Generators became effective according to their rules. This means that these companies have a special status that allows them certain regulatory privileges under federal law. The notice is dated March 4, 2025, and is documented under the regulation 18 CFR 366.7(a) from 2024.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. This meeting, scheduled for February 25-26, 2025, and to be held via web conference, will focus on reviewing grant applications related to identifying and evaluating potential risk factors for ALS. The meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. For more details, individuals can contact Scientific Review Officer Carlisha Gentles.

In Proclamation 10892, President Donald J. Trump declares February 2025 as American Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. The proclamation highlights the progress made in medicine and technology to combat heart disease and emphasizes the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles to prevent it. The President also urges Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 7, 2025, to show support for the fight against heart disease. This annual proclamation aligns with a Congressional request to recognize February as American Heart Month.