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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting, as noticed in the Federal Register. Gregory Anderson, a Scientific Review Officer at the CDC, is the contact person for more information. The notice has been authorized by Kalwant Smagh, Director of the Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, under the CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The reference for this notice is document 2021-00284, published on January 11, 2021.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a public meeting for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Committee. This meeting will take place via Zoom on February 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. local time (February 4 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time). The agenda includes discussing access to adequate health care for incarcerated individuals within the CNMI Judicial System. Members of the public can register to attend and participate in an open comment period.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public, and the agenda items may be subject to change without further notice. Interested individuals can view public documents and a live webcast through FERC's website. Following the meeting, a press briefing will be available for public viewing in a designated overflow room.

The National Institutes of Health has announced a change to the meeting schedule for the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse. Originally planned to start at 11:00 a.m. on February 9, 2021, the closed session will now begin at 10:45 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the National Institute on Drug Abuse in Bethesda, Maryland. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a change to a meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 2 p.m. The meeting will now take place on the same day but at 1 p.m. instead. For more details, contact Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551-5400.

The National Science Board's Committee on Awards and Facilities (A&F) announced the schedule for its upcoming meetings set to take place on December 3, 2024. The meetings will occur both at NSF headquarters in Alexandria, VA, and via videoconference. There will be an open session from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. where topics like Antarctic science support and Indigenous community engagement will be discussed, while the closed session from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. will cover reports on research facilities and the U.S. Extremely Large Telescope Program. More information can be obtained from Michelle McCrackin, with meeting access available through a YouTube livestream.

The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a meeting of the Defense Science Board (DSB), set for January 15, 2025, at the Pentagon. This meeting will be closed to the public due to the discussion of classified national security matters. The DSB will review and vote on findings related to various defense topics, including the role of AI, biotechnologies, and strategies within the National Reconnaissance Office and U.S. Transportation Command. Public comments can be submitted in writing, although they must be received at least three days before the meeting.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a series of public meetings from March 3 to March 7, 2025, in Jekyll Island, GA, and online. These meetings will involve discussions by various committees, such as the Snapper Grouper and Mackerel Cobia Committees. They will address key issues, including fishery management plans, habitat ecosystems, and public comment opportunities. Meeting documents and webinar registration information will be available on the Council’s website.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding a closed meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at their headquarters in Washington, DC, and possibly also online. Only Commissioners, select staff, and other authorized individuals will attend. The meeting will cover topics like initiating and settling legal actions, handling administrative proceedings, and other matters related to enforcement proceedings. If there are any changes to the meeting's schedule or location, the SEC will update their website.

The Federal Election Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2025, after the audit hearing. The meeting will take place at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and online. Items for discussion include draft advisory opinions for the American Samoa Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of Puerto Rico, the election of a new Chair, and other administrative matters. People can attend virtually via the FEC website, and those needing special assistance are encouraged to contact the Secretary and Clerk in advance.