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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke will hold a meeting of the National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council on May 14-15, 2025. The meeting will be open to the public on May 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with discussions on administrative matters and program developments, and it will be available via videocast. The session on May 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will be closed to the public to discuss confidential grant applications. Those wishing to attend or needing special accommodations should contact Dr. Andrea Meredith.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding its third Recreational Initiative Working Group meeting in Tampa, Florida, on February 19-20, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss innovative management strategies for reef species and develop recommendations on action items and goals. The meeting will include breakout sessions to evaluate management strategies, tasks for consensus recommendations, and discussions on improving engagement with the recreational community. The full agenda and webinar registration details are provided on the Gulf Council's website. Special accommodations are available upon request.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Advisory Council is holding a meeting on April 24, 2025, as announced under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This meeting will be open to the public from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for general council business, followed by various closed sessions to review grant applications related to diabetes, endocrine, digestive, nutrition, kidney, and urologic research. The meeting will be held virtually, and those needing special accommodations are advised to contact Karl F. Malik in advance. More information can be found on the Institute's website.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is hosting a meeting from May 4-6, 2025, which is open to the public, but some parts are closed for confidential discussions. The meeting will be available both in-person at the East Campus in Research Triangle Park, NC, and online via NIH Videocast. The public sections include Q&A sessions and a poster session, while closed sessions will focus on evaluating grant applications and personnel qualifications. Interested individuals who require special assistance should contact Darryl C. Zeldin, MD, in advance.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a meeting for the National Advisory Council on Aging on April 22, 2025. The meeting will be open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m., covering reports and council business, and will include a short break. A closed session will follow from 3:10 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to discuss grant applications, which is restricted to protect confidential information. The meeting will be conducted virtually, and those requiring special accommodations should contact Kenneth Santora in advance.

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is announcing a virtual meeting of their Advisory Council. This meeting is open to the public and will take place on May 8, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The agenda includes staff reports on various activities, and details can be found on their website. Individuals requiring special accommodations should contact Rebecca Wagenaar-Miller in advance.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced a meeting for the Regional Energy Resource Council (RERC) on February 24 and 25, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. The meeting will provide updates and seek advice on TVA's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which outlines how the TVA plans to deliver affordable and cleaner electricity to the region. People can attend the meeting in person or watch it online, and there will be a public session for comments on February 25. Those interested in speaking at the session must register in advance.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is holding a workshop on walleye pollock in Alaska to discuss ongoing research, foster partnerships, and identify important research areas. The event will take place from January 14 to January 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, and will be both in-person in Seattle, WA, and virtually via Google Meet. The workshop will cover various marine ecosystems in Alaska, and although it's open to the public, active participation is limited during the report writing session. Special accommodations are available for attendees with disabilities.

The National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse is holding a virtual meeting on May 13, 2025. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to review grant applications, as it may involve confidential information. The open portion, which will include presentations and Council business, is available to the public and will be broadcast on the NIH's Videocasting website. Individuals needing special accommodations can contact Dr. Gillian Acca in advance, and comments can also be submitted via email.

The U.S. Geological Survey announced a virtual meeting of the Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science (ACCAS) set for January 9, 2025. Open to the public, the meeting will discuss progress and future plans of ACCAS subcommittees. Interested participants must register on the ACCAS website by January 3, 2025, and can request special accommodations if needed. Public comments will be allowed, but personal details shared might be publicly accessible.