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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.

The Advisory Committee on Minority Health (ACMH) will hold a virtual meeting on January 16, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST, as announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The public is invited to attend, but registration is required by January 14, 2025, to participate. The meeting will focus on finalizing recommendations related to new federal standards for race and ethnicity data collection and engagement strategies with community organizations. Those wishing to provide comments must indicate their intent during registration, and public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has extended the public comment period for a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) concerning the United Nuclear Corporation's (UNC) proposal to handle mine waste at the Northeast Church Rock Mine Site in New Mexico. Initially closing on December 28, 2020, the deadline was first extended to February 26, 2021, and has now been further extended to May 27, 2021, to allow more time for public feedback. This proposal involves excavating mine waste and disposing of it at an existing mill site. The NRC will also engage with local communities to facilitate understanding and gather comments. Public meetings will be held to discuss the proposal.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is setting up a new advisory council for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary to guide its management and act as a communication link with the local community. Applications for membership in this council are being accepted until March 7, 2025. The council will include a variety of seats for experts in natural resources, conservation, education, and other fields, as well as non-voting seats for government agencies. NOAA is encouraging individuals with relevant expertise or local knowledge to apply for these seats.