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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a correction to a notice published in the Federal Register on February 18, 2025. This notice concerns the regular monthly announcement of any amendments to facility operating licenses or combined licenses. The correction involves updating the Docket ID to "NRC-2025-0027" for accuracy. The correction is effective as of February 25, 2025.

In Proclamation 10892, President Donald J. Trump declares February 2025 as American Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. The proclamation highlights the progress made in medicine and technology to combat heart disease and emphasizes the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles to prevent it. The President also urges Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 7, 2025, to show support for the fight against heart disease. This annual proclamation aligns with a Congressional request to recognize February as American Heart Month.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. The meeting, held virtually on February 26-27, 2025, will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers. This meeting is not open to the public because it could reveal confidential trade secrets and personal information. For additional information, Dan Hartley, the Scientific Review Officer, can be contacted.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing a Workshop on Best Fishing Practices Outreach to be held on February 20-21, 2025, in North Charleston, South Carolina. This event aims to evaluate efforts to promote best fishing practices in the region, particularly focusing on methods like barotrauma mitigation tools. Interested individuals can attend in person or register for the webinar. The Council encourages participation from various stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of these practices.

The Center for Scientific Review announced several closed meetings to evaluate grant applications for scientific research. These meetings are scheduled to take place virtually at the National Institutes of Health on specific dates in February 2025 and will be restricted to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Various committees focusing on fields such as cardiovascular science, bioengineering, oncology, biobehavioral processes, social psychology, and endocrinology will hold these sessions. Scientific Review Officers are designated for each committee to manage the proceedings and can be contacted for further information.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute announced a closed meeting for the Heart, Lung, and Blood Initial Review Group's NHLBI Single-Site and Pilot Clinical Trials Study Section. This meeting is scheduled for February 26-27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will be held virtually. It is intended to review and evaluate grant applications but will be closed to the public to protect sensitive information and personal privacy. The contact person for the meeting is Dr. YingYing Li-Smerin, who can be reached via email.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened the comment period for two proposed rules published on January 17, 2025, and January 21, 2025. These rules involve adding certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory and updating methods for analyzing contaminants under the Clean Water Act. The new deadline for submitting comments is March 24, 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to review these proposed rules and share their feedback with the EPA.

The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, issued Proclamation 10890 on January 31, 2025, announcing February 2025 as National Black History Month. This proclamation honors the vital role black Americans have played in shaping the nation's history, highlighting notable figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Tiger Woods. The President calls on all Americans, including public officials and educators, to observe the month with suitable programs and activities that celebrate these contributions.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that, in February 2025, some companies' status as Exempt Wholesale Generators became effective according to their rules. This means that these companies have a special status that allows them certain regulatory privileges under federal law. The notice is dated March 4, 2025, and is documented under the regulation 18 CFR 366.7(a) from 2024.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. This meeting, scheduled for February 25-26, 2025, and to be held via web conference, will focus on reviewing grant applications related to identifying and evaluating potential risk factors for ALS. The meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. For more details, individuals can contact Scientific Review Officer Carlisha Gentles.