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The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce has announced the cancellation of the 2030 Census Advisory Committee meeting that was originally scheduled for April 3-4, 2025. The meeting will no longer take place, and those interested in more information can contact Shana Banks, the Advisory Committee Branch Chief, or use the Federal Relay Service for TTY communication. The notice of this cancellation was approved by Ron Jarmin, Acting Director of the Census Bureau, and was officially published in the Federal Register on March 12, 2025.

The NYSE American Exchange is proposing a temporary rule change to its fee schedule. For April 2025, they aim to waive a limit on Floor Broker credits and rebates associated with QCC (Qualified Contingent Cross) trades and the Manual Billable Rebate Program. This waiver is intended to prevent Floor Broker firms from potentially redirecting their trades to other markets due to recent market volatility, which could lead them to exceed the existing monthly cap on credits and rebates. The Securities and Exchange Commission is accepting public comments on this proposed change until May 15, 2025.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced its meeting schedule under the Sunshine Act for the weeks of March 10, 2025, through April 14, 2025. No meetings are planned for most of these weeks. However, public meetings are scheduled for April 8 and April 10, 2025, at the Commissioners' Hearing Room in Rockville, Maryland. The public can attend these meetings in person or watch online, and accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. The meetings will address matters such as the Medical Uses of Isotopes and the status of micro-reactors.

In April 2025, President Donald J. Trump officially proclaimed it as National Donate Life Month, urging all Americans to consider becoming organ donors and discussing their decision with loved ones. The proclamation highlights that organ donations are a profoundly selfless act, capable of saving and improving many lives. Though over 170 million people in the United States have registered as donors, there remains a pressing need for more participants, as evidenced by the 103,000 individuals on the national transplant waiting list. The message encourages eligible people to register as donors through state registries, the DMV, or organdonor.gov.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced a list of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This program aims to provide no-fault compensation to individuals injured by childhood vaccines by allowing them to file a petition with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. The HRSA has published details of petitions received in March 2025, which include the petitioner's name, location, and case number. Those interested can submit relevant information regarding the cases to the court.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced their tentative meeting schedule for several weeks in April and May 2025 under the Sunshine Act. Meetings are planned for April 28 and May 13, while no meetings are scheduled for the weeks of April 21, May 5, May 19, and May 26. The public can attend meetings in person or via webcast, and individuals with disabilities may request accommodations to participate. For details and updates, the public is advised to check the NRC's online meeting schedule or contact designated officials.

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is having a closed meeting on April 10-11, 2025, to review and discuss grant applications. This meeting will be virtual and is closed to the public because it might involve confidential information or personal data. The meeting is under the Federal Advisory Committee Act rules to ensure privacy. Marcienne Michele Wright is the contact person for more information.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is hosting online meetings for the Groundfish Management Team (GMT) and the Groundfish Advisory Subpanel (GAP) on April 4, 2025. These meetings will cover topics related to the Pacific Council's April 2025 meeting agenda and additional items. The GAP will meet from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time, and the GMT will meet from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time. The meetings are open to the public, and further details are available on the Pacific Council's website.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases will hold two virtual meetings in April 2025 to review grant applications. These meetings are closed to the public due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, which could involve confidential information and personal privacy concerns. The first meeting will be held on April 14-15, and the second meeting will take place on April 25. Both meetings will be managed by scientific review officers, Yasuko Furumoto and Chiguang Feng.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of the Army are seeking public comments on the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024. The public can submit their opinions until April 28, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, email, or mail. Additionally, there will be several stakeholder sessions in March and April 2025 to discuss the Act. A special session on April 2, 2025, will focus on issues related to Tribal nations and is open to everyone.