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The Department of Education will hold a virtual public meeting of the President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities on January 7, 2025. This meeting will discuss the Board's final work under the Biden Administration, including a vote on a report addendum for 2024. Members of the public can attend the meeting online and may request to provide oral comments during the meeting or submit written comments about the Board's activities. All meeting records will be made available on the Board's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public meeting for the District of Columbia Advisory Committee on April 3, 2025, from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will focus on discussing the accessibility and provision of special education for students with disabilities in DC public schools. Members of the public can attend and are allowed to make oral statements during the open comment period. Additional accommodations can be requested by contacting the Commission 10 business days before the meeting.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Ranegras Plains Energy Center project in La Paz County, Arizona. This project involves constructing a large-scale solar energy facility on public lands and requires a right-of-way grant for its development. The BLM outlines several project alternatives, including a preferred option that minimizes soil impacts. They are seeking public comments on the Draft EIS within 45 days of its announcement, and they plan to host a virtual public meeting to discuss the project further.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding a virtual meeting of the Alaska Groundfish and Halibut Seabird Working Group. The meeting, scheduled for March 10-11, 2021, will focus on seabird and fisheries interactions, with topics including vessel collisions, strategies for monitoring and reporting these interactions, and an inquiry into whether the short-tailed albatross is two separate species. The NMFS aims to inform the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council about any recommendations that arise from the meeting concerning reducing seabird bycatch. For further participation details, one may contact Joseph Krieger.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Advisory Committee on Minority Health will hold a virtual public meeting on December 16, 2024. To attend, individuals must register by December 12, 2024, via Zoom, where they can also indicate if they wish to provide comments. During the meeting, the committee will discuss the notes from their previous meeting and make recommendations about engaging with communities regarding updated federal race and ethnicity data collection standards. Attendees can submit written comments in advance, with each remark being limited to two pages.

The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence will hold a two-day virtual public meeting on January 25 and 26, 2021, to discuss advancing artificial intelligence technologies for national security. During the meeting, the Commission will review and deliberate on draft chapters and recommendations for their final report to Congress and the Administration. The meeting, open to the public, will feature opening remarks from key figures such as Dr. Eric Schmidt and discussions on topics like AI research, recruitment, ethical AI, and global cooperation. Members of the public can register on the Commission's website to access the meeting's livestream.

The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Advisory Committee announced a virtual public meeting to be held on February 5th, 2021. This committee, established by the NOAA Administrator, offers guidance on the management and modernization of ocean observation systems. At the meeting, the committee will discuss various ocean-related priorities, such as improvements in ocean data collection and technology. Public participation is allowed, with a comment period planned during the session. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the IOOS Advisory Committee website for the most current information and to register for the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public meeting of the Virginia Advisory Committee on May 8, 2025. This is the first meeting of the newly appointed committee, and it will take place via Zoom. The public can register to attend and participate through a provided link. The meeting will include introductions of new members, a civil rights discussion, and an opportunity for public comments.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the Health and Human Services Department (HHS), is holding a virtual public meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality. Scheduled for March 18, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the meeting will cover AHRQ's recent achievements in health systems research, communication, and strategies for advancing health equity. The meeting is open to the public, and details for attendance and participation can be found on the AHRQ website.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced a virtual public meeting on February 25, 2021, following a repayment hearing. Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held online, and interested parties can access it through the FEC's website. Items on the agenda include discussions on Draft Advisory Opinions for the Full Employment Now-Political Action Committee and the National Republican Senatorial and Congressional Committees, as well as an audit recommendation for Dr. Raul Ruiz for Congress. Further details can be obtained by contacting Judith Ingram, the Press Officer.