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The Department of Agriculture is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request is part of a study called "Evaluating the Interview Requirement for SNAP Certification," aimed at understanding the effects of removing the interview requirement for SNAP benefits in five states. This study will use a randomized control trial to compare outcomes, such as efficiency and cost, between people who go through the regular interview process and those who do not. They are inviting public comments on the study until February 5, 2025.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a series of closed meetings organized by the Center for Scientific Review to evaluate grant applications. These meetings will occur virtually, following federal laws to ensure privacy and confidentiality since they involve discussions on trade secrets and personal information. Meetings cover topics such as medical imaging, neurodegeneration, radiation biology, and the development of therapeutics for chemical threats. Each session spans a full day, with specific dates in early May 2025, and contact information for the scientific review officers is provided for interested parties.

The Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense, is seeking public comments on a new information collection effort related to their Survivor Outreach Services program. This program supports families of soldiers who died while on active duty by providing various services, including support groups, life skills education, and financial counseling. The proposal involves collecting information from up to 72,307 respondents to maintain an updated database to improve service delivery. Comments on this proposal can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal until February 12, 2021.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has announced two upcoming meetings that will be closed to the public due to privacy and confidentiality concerns. These meetings, set for April 23, 2025, will involve reviewing and evaluating contract proposals and grant applications related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders research. Both meetings will be held virtually at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. The meetings are intended to discuss sensitive information such as trade secrets and personal data associated with the applications.

The National Institute on Aging, a part of the National Institutes of Health, announced a closed meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025. This meeting will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications related to "Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Chronic Pain." The meeting will be held virtually, ensuring the protection of confidential and personal information. The notice emphasizes compliance with specific legal provisions to maintain privacy and confidentiality.