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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is seeking nominations for new members to join its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Six member positions will become vacant by April 2025, and other potential vacancies could arise by that date. The TAC provides expertise in areas such as economics, statistics, data science, and survey design, helping BLS with technical data issues. Interested individuals or organizations can nominate candidates by January 13, 2025, and nominees must not be registered lobbyists.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided to withdraw a proposed rule that was set to introduce new regulations on the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health (BIDEH) of the National Wildlife Refuge System. This decision was made in response to a significant number of public comments and the complexity of issues raised, indicating that parts of the proposal needed further development and explanation. Public feedback highlighted concerns about administrative burdens and the need for clarity in implementation processes. As a result, the existing BIDEH policy remains effective while future revisions are considered.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking for nominations to fill positions on the Technical Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Committee (TEPRSSC). This committee advises on safety standards for electronic product radiation. Nominations are open for 15 voting members, including a Chair, chosen based on expertise in science or engineering relevant to radiation safety. The FDA encourages a diverse range of nominees from different backgrounds and emphasizes inclusion.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC submitted a rule change proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide certain listed companies with a free board recruiting service aimed at increasing diversity on company boards. The proposal was initially published for public comment on December 10, 2020. The SEC has extended the time for its decision on this proposal to March 10, 2021, to allow more time for consideration of the proposal and public feedback. This extension was agreed upon by the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking nominations for new members to join the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation. Nominations must be received by February 8, 2021, and each package should include the nominee's contact information, a letter of nomination, a curriculum vitae, and a summary of their relevant experience. Members are selected by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and serve three-year terms. Both veterans and non-veterans are eligible, and self-nominations are accepted.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is holding a virtual meeting for the Advisory Committee to the Director on February 26, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The meeting will focus on updates about NIH's plans to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in biomedical research. The public can watch the meeting online via the NIH Videocasting and Podcasting website, and anyone who needs special accommodations can contact Gretchen Wood, the staff assistant, in advance. Additional details, including the agenda, will be available on the committee's homepage. Interested individuals can submit written comments to the committee.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking nominations for voting members to join the National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee. This committee, part of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, advises on various matters related to mammography facilities, for example, quality standards, accreditation, and consumer complaints. Individuals nominated should have relevant medical or professional expertise in mammography. The FDA aims to have diverse representation and welcomes nominations from all backgrounds, with nominees required to submit a complete résumé and consent form.

The National Institutes of Health has announced a change to the virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee to the Director. The meeting, originally scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on February 26, 2021, will now focus on updating plans for diversity, equity, and inclusion in biomedical research. The agenda also includes a request for concept clearance for a Common Fund Initiative for the fiscal year 2021. This update was published in the Federal Register on February 5, 2021.

The Federal Register notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking for nominations for the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC). This committee provides advice on Medicare coverage policies by evaluating scientific evidence for medical treatments and technologies. Nominations must be submitted by February 17, 2025, and should include details like the nominee’s qualifications and lack of conflicts of interest. The committee wants to ensure diverse representation, so they are especially encouraging nominations from different backgrounds, including those from racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and across the gender spectrum.

The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to issue a final rule that will cancel a previous rule, known as FMR Case 2024-03. This rule aimed to update transportation management with language supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and was published on November 26, 2024. The decision to rescind the rule aligns with two Executive Orders from January 2025 that aim to revert to traditional gender language and remove what the current administration considers unnecessary provisions. GSA's actions are part of an effort to comply with the current administration's priorities.