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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a virtual meeting for the National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council, scheduled for January 23-24, 2025. On January 23, the meeting is open to the public and will feature reports on various activities. However, the session on January 24 will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy during the review of grant applications. The public can submit written comments to the committee beforehand, and additional information about the meeting will be made available on the institute's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Nebraska Advisory Committee will hold a series of online meetings to discuss the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on education in Nebraska. These meetings are scheduled for April 29, May 22, and June 25, 2025. The public can participate by joining through provided Zoom links or phone numbers. There will be an opportunity for public comments during each meeting, and written comments can be submitted by email within 30 days after the meetings.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Alabama Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on February 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, which can be accessed via Webex or by phone. The meeting's purpose is to discuss civil rights issues in Alabama and plan for upcoming briefings. Members of the public are welcome to listen in and will have an opportunity to make comments. Further information and details for participating can be acquired by reaching out to David Barreras, the Designated Federal Officer.

The National Endowment for the Arts has announced a meeting of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts. This meeting will be held by teleconference or videoconference on March 16, 2021, and is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting will be closed to the public to allow for private discussions and evaluations relating to financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act. For more information, Ms. Sherry Hale can be contacted at the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC) is hosting public meetings throughout 2025. These meetings, mostly virtual with some possibly in-person, are designed to discuss and make recommendations on topics such as health technology standards, interoperability, privacy, and security. The committee is made up of members appointed by various government leaders and organizations. Meetings are open to the public, who can also submit comments, and are conducted to help guide the national health information technology policy.

The Department of Energy has announced an open meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Paducah. This meeting, which will follow the guidelines of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, is scheduled for January 16, 2025, at the West Kentucky Community and Technical College. The purpose of the board is to provide guidance on issues like clean-up activities, waste management, and future land use. The public is invited to attend and participate, with a dedicated period for public comments to be given orally or submitted in writing.

The National Institute on Aging has scheduled a meeting for the National Advisory Council on Aging, as announced under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The meeting will occur at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, on May 13-14, 2025. Parts of the meeting will be closed to the public due to the discussion of sensitive information, including grant applications. However, an open session will take place on May 14, where the Director will give a status report and conduct council business. Additional information and the meeting agenda will be available on the Institute's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a meeting of the New York Advisory Committee, scheduled to take place online via WebEx on January 15, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. EST. The meeting will focus on discussing the Committee's project and briefings regarding eviction policies and enforcement in New York. Members of the public are invited to join, participate in an open comment period, and submit written comments afterward. Meeting records will be accessible online, and further information can be obtained by contacting the relevant Commission officials.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a series of online meetings organized by the Michigan Advisory Committee to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected voting rights in Michigan. The first meeting on this topic was held on September 12, 2020, and upcoming meetings are scheduled for February 8 and February 17, 2021. These sessions are open to the public, who can join via a toll-free phone number or online platform. Melissa Wojnaroski is the point of contact for further information, and additional details can be found on the Commission's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is announcing a public virtual meeting of the Wyoming Advisory Committee. This meeting will occur via Zoom on January 13, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. mountain time. The main focus is to discuss the project titled “Housing Discrimination and Fair Housing Practices in Wyoming.” The public can join the meeting through the provided registration link, and there will be opportunities for public comments during the session.