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The International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce is holding a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness on January 28, 2021. The meeting will take place via Webex and is open to the public. During the meeting, committee members will discuss various topics related to supply chain competitiveness, such as trade policies, infrastructure, and workforce development. Written comments can be submitted by interested parties before and after the meeting.

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has scheduled its next meeting for March 20, 2025, at 9 a.m., which will be held online via videoconference. They plan to discuss various topics such as buildings, infrastructure, parks, memorials, and public art. Anyone interested can find draft agendas and register for the meeting on the Commission's website, and for further inquiries, they should contact Thomas Luebke, the Secretary of the Commission. Those needing sign language interpretation are advised to reach out at least 10 days before the meeting date.

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has scheduled its next meeting for April 17, 2025, at 9 a.m., which will be conducted via online videoconference. Discussion topics will include various aspects such as buildings, infrastructure, parks, memorials, and public art. Those interested in attending can find draft agendas, registration links, and additional information on the Commission's website, www.cfa.gov. Inquiries, public testimony requests, and sign language interpretation needs should be directed to Thomas Luebke, the Secretary, via email at cfastaff@cfa.gov or phone at 202-504-2200.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its plan to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a project involving a massive new replacement facility for the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The proposed relocation aims to meet the growing healthcare needs of an increasing Veteran population in South Texas, addressing the existing hospital's outdated infrastructure and space constraints. Two preliminary options are being considered: relocating to a new site within the San Antonio medical district or redeveloping the current site. The community and stakeholders are invited to provide comments and participate in public meetings, as the VA evaluates the environmental and social impacts of these options.

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has announced that their next meeting will be held on February 20, 2025, at 9 a.m., via an online videoconference. The meeting will discuss topics like buildings, infrastructure, parks, memorials, and public art. People can find the meeting agenda, registration link, and more details about the Commission on their website. Anyone with questions or needing sign language interpretation should contact the Commission's Secretary.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a waiver for the Buy America requirements for transit-oriented development (TOD) housing projects getting credit assistance from TIFIA and RRIF programs. This waiver will affect TOD projects entering creditworthiness review by the end of 2025 and is intended to expedite these projects while maintaining domestic content standards. The DOT will keep working with borrowers to understand material sources and improve their policy for future projects. The waiver applies to both for-profit and non-Federal entity borrowers.

The President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) is holding a meeting to celebrate 10 years since its establishment. During this meeting, the Council will review past recommendations on various topics like infrastructure, technology, and trade, and propose new recommendations for U.S.-Africa commercial engagement. The meeting will be broadcast live online, and the public can submit their comments in advance. Meeting materials will be made available on their website after the event.

The National Park Service (NPS) has revised the rules for right-of-way (ROW) permits, which allow the use of lands and waters they manage for infrastructure like power lines and cell towers. These updates make the NPS's process more similar to other Department of the Interior bureaus, introduce pre-application meetings, and require standardized application forms. The new rules also broaden the ways to determine fair market value and highlight the need for construction permitting, address advances in technology, and align with recent laws. These changes aim to protect park resources while making the process clearer for applicants.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the infrastructure associated with the Klawock, Alaska Seaplane Base has been permanently closed. This decision follows a notice from the Alaska Department of Transportation, which indicates that the seaplane dock became unusable after its ownership was transferred to the City of Klawock in 2003. The FAA is making this closure retroactive as per regulations. For more details, Molly Fierro from the FAA's Alaskan Region is the contact person.