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The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT) is hosting a public webinar on February 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The webinar will cover topics related to the upcoming March 2025 meeting, potentially generating supplemental reports. While some off-agenda issues may be discussed, formal actions are limited to topics in the agenda or emergencies as defined by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. For sign language interpretation or special assistance, individuals should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at least ten days before the meeting.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Advisory Council (SAMHSA NAC) will hold a public virtual meeting on March 22, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET). The meeting will cover updates on SAMHSA priorities, new grants, and initiatives, as well as a discussion on national issues in mental health and substance use. Interested persons can submit their views in writing or orally, with written submissions due seven days before the meeting. Details for attending the meeting and submitting comments are available on the SAMHSA website.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released a schedule of upcoming meetings for early 2021. From January 11 to February 15, there are no meetings planned, except for a public meeting on February 18 regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and Small Business. The public can join this meeting via webcast due to COVID-19 restrictions. For more details, people can contact Wesley Held or check the NRC's website for updated schedules.

The National Park Service has announced that the National Park System Advisory Board will hold a virtual meeting on March 19, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting's purpose is to discuss final recommendations regarding Executive Order 14121, which focuses on recognizing and honoring women's history, along with other relevant topics. The public is invited to attend and may submit written comments or request to speak during the meeting. People needing special accommodations, like sign language interpreters, should contact the designated officer in advance.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is allowing more time for people to comment on a public meeting focused on smoking cessation. Initially, the public was given until November 21, 2024, to submit their thoughts, but due to high interest, the deadline has been extended to December 20, 2024. The meeting, held in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health, aimed to discuss new products to help people quit smoking, especially those in underserved communities. Interested parties can submit their comments electronically or in writing.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) of the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a public meeting for the Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) set for February 12 and 13, 2025. The meeting, which will be held in Anchorage, Alaska, and offer virtual participation, will cover topics such as land use planning, strategic planning, and tribal relations. The public is welcome to attend and offer comments, and a period for public feedback is scheduled on both days. Comments may include personal information, which might be made public, though commenters can request their information be withheld.

The New England Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) via an online webinar to discuss issues impacting New England's fisheries. The meeting will take place on Monday, April 9, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. Participants will receive a presentation on the 2025 State of the Ecosystem Report from the Northeast Fisheries Science Center and discuss how to make the reports more actionable. They will also recommend new leadership for the SSC and cover any other necessary business. The meeting is open to the public and will be accessible to individuals with disabilities.

The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) will hold a hybrid meeting for the Council Coordination Committee (CCC) from May 13-15, 2025, in New Bedford, MA, and online. The meeting will include the chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors of eight Regional Fishery Management Councils to discuss topics such as the implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act and other relevant issues. The meeting is open to the public, with time for comments, and aims to address NOAA Fisheries updates, budgets, future planning, and various policy discussions. Special accommodations will be available for attendees with disabilities.

The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced a public meeting scheduled for January 23, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, and registration is required to participate. During this quarterly meeting, updates will be provided by key members of the Commission, and there will be a discussion on Compliance Policy 51.405, concerning "Employee Career Development." Public comments and suggestions on this topic are invited, with opportunities available for those registered to speak or submit comments.

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on March 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time at the Dallas Marriott Downtown in Dallas, Texas, with options to join via conference call and Zoom. Agenda items include reports from the UCR Executive Director and various subcommittee updates, discussions, and possible decisions regarding financial policies and other business. Additionally, the meeting will cover routine administrative actions such as the approval of previous meeting minutes and proposed changes to policy. Elizabeth Leaman is the contact person for more information about this meeting.