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The Department of Energy and NASA are asking for public input on potential collaborations in high energy physics and space-based astrophysics. They are interested in suggestions that could help advance scientific research in these fields, especially through using the Moon's far side and the International Space Station for experiments. The agencies are looking for comments by March 8, 2021, and any submissions should be in a specific format through the regulations.gov website. This call for information is not a funding opportunity but aims to gather ideas for future collaborations.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a recent filing by the Postal Service related to a negotiated service agreement. The notice serves to inform the public about this filing, invites them to provide comments by March 27, 2025, and outlines the procedures for doing so. The filing involves proposed changes to the Competitive product list, including a new contract for Priority Mail Express and other services. More information, including public and non-public portions of the request, can be accessed on the Commission's website.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is holding a closed meeting on April 21, 2025. The meeting, which will happen via video, aims to review and evaluate contract proposals related to CRISPR-based in vitro diagnostics for detecting specific pathogens. This session is closed to the public to protect confidential information and privacy. The meeting details and contact information are provided for scientific inquiries.

The Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has announced a virtual meeting of the Saguache—Upper Rio Grande Resource Advisory Committee on February 23, 2021. This committee, established under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, aims to improve collaboration and offer advice on projects and funding. The meeting will review committee guidelines, accept public input on projects, and discuss new Title II projects. The public is invited to attend and may submit comments or request time to speak during the meeting.

On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had planned to implement updates to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program on February 5, 2025. However, following a presidential directive for regulatory review, HUD initially delayed this to April 20, 2025. HUD now announces further delays for certain parts of the program: one key provision is delayed until October 30, 2025, while another is withdrawn, with other sections remaining scheduled for the original April date. These changes are meant to allow more time for public input and to ensure compliance with existing laws.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the availability of a final guidance titled "Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC)." This guidance outlines the AFIC process, which provides a new way for firms to consult with the FDA about developing animal food ingredients. The AFIC process aims to help the FDA identify any safety concerns with these ingredients and allows for public input. The guidance also explains FDA's enforcement policy for ingredients reviewed under the AFIC process and replaces the previous system with the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), which ended on October 1, 2024.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened the comment period for six previously published notices, extending the period by 30 days. These notices, which appeared in the Federal Register between October 31, 2024, and January 14, 2025, had comment periods that ended on January 27 and 29, 2025. The new deadline for submitting comments is March 3, 2025. This allows individuals and organizations more time to review and provide input on matters ranging from pesticide use to stormwater discharge regulations.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a closed meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. This meeting will take place either remotely or at the SEC headquarters in Washington, DC. During the meeting, they will discuss topics such as legal actions, settlements, and enforcement proceedings. Changes to the agenda could occur depending on the SEC's priorities, and any updates will be shared on their official website.

The National Council on Disability (NCD) will hold a quarterly business meeting on March 11, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, conducted via Zoom. The meeting includes a report from the Chairman, discussions on items from past meetings, updates on policy projects, and a schedule of upcoming meetings. There will be no in-person public comment, but the Council is inviting public input through email on various topics, especially the Vision and Priority Statement by Chairman Andrés Gallegos. Accommodations, like ASL interpreters and CART services, will be provided for attendees with disabilities.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is holding a meeting of the Astrophysics Advisory Committee. This meeting is scheduled for March 15-17, 2021, and will gather scientific and technical input from the scientific community. The event will be accessible to the public via WebEx, with detailed information about accessing the meeting and agenda topics available online. Participants can submit and vote on comments or questions ahead of the meeting.