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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold an open meeting for the Inland Waterways Users Board on April 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention and Expo Center in Paducah, KY. The meeting will cover topics such as updates on the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and various navigation projects. Public participation is encouraged through written or verbal comments, with specific requirements for submitting these comments in advance. For more information, individuals can contact Mr. Paul D. Clouse or Mr. Steven D. Riley via the provided contact details.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced closed meetings scheduled for February 5, 2021. These meetings are not open to the public to protect confidential information, such as trade secrets and personal privacy. The committees will review and evaluate contract proposals related to improving technologies for large-scale high-titer phage preparations. Frank S. De Silva, Ph.D., is the contact person for these meetings.

The Department of Energy is hosting an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Nevada. This meeting will take place on January 20, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. The public can attend by emailing to register by January 18, 2021, and they can submit comments via email by February 5, 2021. The meeting will focus on developing strategies and plans related to environmental restoration and waste management.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced public meetings for the National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps (NACNHSC) in 2025. These meetings will be held in March, June, and November, and may take place in-person, via teleconference, or video conference. The Council will provide guidance on health service policies, with opportunities for public comments. Detailed information and updates on meeting formats will be available on the NACNHSC website.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences will hold several closed meetings in April 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications and contract proposals. These meetings will be conducted virtually and are closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Details for each meeting, including dates, times, and contact information for the Scientific Review Officers, are provided. This action is pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding meetings via Webex for the Washington Advisory Committee on March 31 and April 21, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss testimony and plan future panels. The public can register and listen to these meetings through provided Webex links and are allowed to make comments if time permits. Written comments are also accepted within 30 days post-meeting and can be mailed or emailed to the Commission.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a virtual business meeting of the Ohio Advisory Committee scheduled for February 28, 2024, via Zoom. At this meeting, attendees will discuss follow-up activities on a report about Source of Income Discrimination in Ohio housing and explore new topics for future studies. The public can participate through a registration link or by phone, and opportunities will be provided for public comments. Written comments can be submitted up to 30 days post-meeting, and records from the meeting will be accessible online.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is holding a closed meeting from May 5-7, 2025, to evaluate grant applications. The meeting will be conducted via video, following federal laws to protect confidential information about the grants and privacy of individuals. The meeting notice was issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and only the necessary officials will have access due to confidentiality concerns. Contact person for the meeting is Lindsey M. Pujanandez, Ph.D.

The National Eye Institute announced a closed meeting of the National Advisory Eye Council, scheduled for April 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This meeting is closed to the public because it involves reviewing grant applications and contract proposals that could reveal sensitive trade secrets and personal information. The meeting will be held virtually, and additional information can be found on the Institute's website. Dr. Kathleen C. Anderson is the contact person for the meeting.

The Department of Health and Human Services has rechartered the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), as per the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This council advises on nurse workforce issues and policy matters under the Public Health Service Act. The recharter is effective from November 30, 2024, allowing NACNEP to function until November 30, 2026. Additional information and the charter document can be accessed on the NACNEP and FACA websites.