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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will hold an open meeting for the Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) on February 19 and 20, 2025. The meeting is open to the public both in-person in Washington, DC, and online via Microsoft Teams. Attendees must register in advance by February 14, 2025, and may submit written comments before the meeting. The TMAC will discuss and vote on the content of their 2024 Annual Report, which includes recommendations on improving flood insurance rate maps and risk data.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a meeting of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC) scheduled for December 17, 2024. The meeting will be open to the public and available both in-person and virtually. The council will discuss various topics such as environmental justice efforts, with an opportunity for public comments. Interested individuals must register by December 13, 2024, to participate or provide comments.

The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) is holding a meeting on February 19-20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting will focus on reviewing compliance reports from various accrediting agencies, with NACIQI members attending in person and other participants joining virtually. The public can register to participate and can also request to make short oral comments at the meeting. NACIQI advises the U.S. Department of Education on matters related to educational accreditation and institutional eligibility.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Colorado is announcing public meetings of the Northwest Resource Advisory Council for 2025. These meetings will take place on February 6, May 7, and August 20, with field tours scheduled on May 6 and August 19. The meetings will be held at BLM offices in Meeker, Grand Junction, and Craig, Colorado, and will also be accessible virtually through Zoom. The council will discuss issues like carbon sequestration, shooting sports, and land management projects, with opportunities for public comments and participation.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding a four-day public meeting from January 27 to January 30, 2025, in New Orleans and online. The meeting will address various issues affecting fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico, such as budget proposals, habitat protection, and fishery management plans. It includes updates and discussions from committees on topics like shrimp, reef fish, mackerel, and law enforcement. Public comments are encouraged, and accommodations are available for participants with disabilities.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a four-day public meeting from April 7 to April 10, 2025, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The meeting will cover a variety of topics related to the Gulf of Mexico fisheries, including updates on shrimp and reef fish management, as well as discussions on electronic reporting and stock assessments. Public testimony on specific final action items and other fishery concerns will also be collected. The meeting offers both in-person and virtual participation options, with accommodations available for people with disabilities.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing a meeting of the Advisory Committee for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, scheduled for April 28, 2025. This hybrid meeting allows members to participate both in-person in Alexandria, VA, and virtually. The purpose of the meeting is to offer guidance on implementing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, focusing on the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP). The agenda includes an introduction to TIP, current investments and partnerships, and strategic recommendations for its future.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is hosting public meetings and field tours through the California Desert District Advisory Council. These events, scheduled for March 28–29, July 11–12, and November 14–15, 2025, will take place at the BLM California Desert District Office in Palm Springs, California. The council meetings will cover various topics related to planning and managing public lands, and members of the public are invited to participate, although they must arrange their own transportation and meals. Virtual participation options will also be available, and there will be opportunities for public comments during each meeting.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, announced public meetings to be held by the Northwest, Southwest, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Councils (RACs). These meetings are scheduled for April 2-3, 2025, at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with an option for virtual participation. The councils will discuss various public land issues such as range and recreation management, and there will be opportunities for public comments. Agendas and participation instructions will be available online two weeks before the meetings.

The Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils are hosting a joint public meeting of the Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel on January 9, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This meeting will address updates on fishery surveys and discuss projects like the Industry Based Multispecies Bottom Trawl Survey. It will take place at the Embassy Suites in Philadelphia, PA, with an option to join virtually. The meeting is open to the public and accessible for people with disabilities.