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The Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) will hold a public meeting on February 11-12, 2021. This meeting, which will be held via webinar, aims to discuss newborn screening programs and improvements to the national screening guidelines. Topics include the review of screening conditions, updates on condition nomination forms, and innovations in long-term follow-up care. Public registration is required by February 10, 2021, and participants can submit written or oral comments in advance.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) announced a closed meeting for the National Intelligence University Board of Visitors on March 27, 2025, in Bethesda, MD. The meeting will cover topics related to intelligence education, NIU's strategic planning, and other sensitive matters, and it won't be open to the public due to the discussion of classified information. The public can submit written statements regarding the Board's mission and functions to the designated federal officer.

The Department of the Army announced the cancellation of a previously scheduled Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the U.S. Army Science Board, initially set for January 5, 2021. The meeting was intended for board members to assess and vote on a study about the 2040 battlefield and its implications for combat vehicle technologies. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the notice of cancellation did not meet the usual 15-day notification requirement, but a waiver was granted. For further inquiries, individuals can contact Ms. Heather J. Gerard or Ms. Gloria Mudge through email or visit the Army Science Board's website.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is announcing a meeting of the Defense Innovation Board that will be held at the Pentagon on January 13, 2025. The meeting will have an open session accessible to the public from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, followed by a closed session from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. for discussing classified matters. The Board will present recommendations from its studies on technology and innovation adoption, and a virtual link for the open session will be available on the Defense Innovation Board website.

The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence will hold a two-day virtual public meeting on January 25 and 26, 2021, to discuss advancing artificial intelligence technologies for national security. During the meeting, the Commission will review and deliberate on draft chapters and recommendations for their final report to Congress and the Administration. The meeting, open to the public, will feature opening remarks from key figures such as Dr. Eric Schmidt and discussions on topics like AI research, recruitment, ethical AI, and global cooperation. Members of the public can register on the Commission's website to access the meeting's livestream.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a closed meeting on February 18, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications related to medical transition to aging research. The meeting will be virtual and is kept private to protect confidential information such as trade secrets and personal details of individuals involved with the grants. Dr. Ivan Tadeu Rebustini will oversee this event, which falls under the Federal Advisory Committee regulations. The notice is part of the federal effort to advance aging research through grants and is documented in the Federal Register.

The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy will hold a virtual meeting on March 10, 2021. The meeting is open to the public and aims to review the programs at the National Fire Academy and provide recommendations for improvements. The board will discuss topics like data, budget planning, and maintenance at the National Emergency Training Center. Participants can submit comments online, and more information is available on the U.S. Fire Administration website.

The Department of Defense has announced a Federal Advisory Committee meeting for the Community College of the Air Force Subcommittee of the Air University Board of Visitors. This meeting will take place on February 4 and 5, 2025, at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, South Dakota. The meeting's purpose is to review the educational programs and policies of the Community College of the Air Force, including updates on reorganization, accreditation, and credit awarding practices. The public can attend the meeting but must contact the designated officer at least ten days in advance for attendance details.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse announced a closed meeting of the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse. The meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025, and will include sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., conducted virtually. The agenda includes reviewing grant applications and evaluating the qualifications and performance of investigators. The discussions will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy.

The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence has announced an extension of its Federal Advisory Committee meeting, which will now run until February 28, 2021. This meeting will be closed to the public due to the classified nature of the discussions, which will focus on a draft classified annex. The extension is necessary because of COVID-19 related restrictions that have impacted the Commission's ability to conduct in-person meetings. Members of the public can submit written comments regarding the Commission's activities, though these will be publicly accessible and shared with the Commissioners.