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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has decided to indefinitely suspend additional duties on French products that were set to begin on January 6, 2021, in response to France's Digital Services Tax (DST). This decision comes as investigations into similar taxes in other countries continue, with the aim of allowing more time for discussion and potential resolution. The suspension reflects ongoing consideration of public comments and the advice of advisory committees. The USTR will keep monitoring developments in both the France DST investigation and other related investigations.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that multiple advisory committee meetings will be held regarding the review and evaluation of grant applications. All meetings will be conducted virtually and are closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. These meetings include various specialized groups focusing on topics such as cancer therapeutics, bioengineering, and population sciences. The meetings occur in March and April 2025, with detailed information available for each session, such as committee names, dates, times, agenda points, and contact persons.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking applications for membership on its advisory committees, which include the Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. These committees consist of experts from various fields like consumer protection, financial services, and economics to advise the bureau on consumer financial markets. The membership, which usually lasts two years, requires diverse representation of communities and interests, including those underserved. Applications are accepted online by February 24, 2021, and should include a cover letter, résumé, recommendation letter, and completed questionnaire. The Bureau aims to announce the selected new members in late summer 2021.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking consumer organizations and individuals to participate in selecting consumer representatives for its advisory committees. These committees address various health-related topics, such as drug safety, vaccines, and medical devices. The FDA encourages nominations of qualified candidates representing all communities, without bias towards race, gender, or disability. Interested parties need to send their nominations by February 13, 2025, and all nominated individuals should have experience with consumer groups and be able to analyze technical data.

The El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is holding two virtual meetings on March 3 and March 17, 2021. These meetings are part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and provide recommendations to the Forest Service about projects and funding under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. The meetings will review regulations, update governing documents, and solicit new project proposals. Attendees can participate virtually and are encouraged to submit written comments or requests to speak in advance. For more information, contact Kristi Schroeder at the Forest Service.

The Department of Defense's Office of the General Counsel is requesting public feedback on a proposed information collection related to conflicts of interest for members of certain defense advisory committees. This proposal, part of the compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeks comments on the necessity and practicality of the information being collected, and ways to improve it while minimizing the burden on respondents. The form, called SD Form 830, aims to identify potential conflicts of interest among committee members. The public has until February 10, 2025, to submit comments on the proposal.