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The Department of State is organizing a virtual public meeting on January 21, 2025, via Microsoft Teams. The meeting is to prepare for the 12th session of the International Maritime Organization's Pollution Prevention and Response Sub-Committee (PPR 12) scheduled for later that month. The agenda includes discussions on pollution hazards, amendments to MARPOL Annexes, and guidelines for reducing emissions and marine litter. The public can join the meeting by RSVP to the coordinator, Ms. Nicole M. Schindler, by January 20, 2025.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) scheduled for March 4, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. Due to the pandemic, the meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The meeting is open to the public, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP by emailing veteransbusiness@sba.gov. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss support for veteran-owned small businesses, review past and current initiatives, and outline the ACVBA's objectives for 2021.

The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will hold meetings from April 2-4, 2025, at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission headquarters. Some members will attend in person, while others participate online. Public participation is encouraged remotely via Microsoft Teams or phone. The meetings will include discussions on NuScale Standard Design Approval Applications, Terrestrial Energy reports, and other nuclear safety topics. Portions of the meetings may be closed to protect sensitive information, and public oral statements can be scheduled by contacting the designated officer at least five days in advance.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a National Research Advisory Council meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025, using Microsoft Teams. The meeting will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST and is open to the public, with a 30-minute public comment period at the end. Topics will cover VA Research's centennial celebration, the Million Veteran Program, and the NRAC's FY 2024 recommendations. Written public comments can be submitted by February 19, 2025, to be included in the official meeting record.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice about the Local Government Advisory Committee's (LGAC) upcoming public meeting. Originally scheduled for January 9th, the virtual meeting will now take place on January 10th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This rescheduling is due to a federal government closure as a mark of respect for President Carter. Interested participants can register by contacting the designated federal officer, Frank Sylvester, at his email or phone number.

The Internal Revenue Service, part of the Treasury Department, will hold a closed meeting for the Art Advisory Panel on April 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. This meeting, taking place in New York City or virtually via Microsoft Teams, will focus on reviewing and evaluating fair market value appraisals of artworks for federal tax purposes. The meeting will be closed to the public because it involves confidential tax return information. Elizabeth P. Askey from the Independent Office of Appeals filed the notice, citing legal provisions to justify the closure.

The First Responder Network Authority is holding a public meeting for its Board and Board Committees on December 11, 2024, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Boulder, Colorado. This meeting will discuss strategic decisions about their operations related to building and managing a nationwide network for public safety. Though the public can't attend in person, they can join via a Microsoft Teams link provided in the notice. For those with disabilities, accommodations are available by contacting Jennifer Watts in advance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting on January 24, 2025. This meeting, accessible to the public via Microsoft Teams, will focus on discussing and voting on the content of the 2024 TMAC Annual Report. Members of the public who wish to attend must register in advance, and they are also invited to provide written comments on the meeting topics. The council provides recommendations to improve flood insurance maps and risk data, and an annual report about its activities is submitted to FEMA.

The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint Committee will hold an open meeting on April 21, 2025, via teleconference using the Microsoft Teams Platform. The panel aims to gather public comments, ideas, and suggestions to enhance customer service at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Anyone interested can participate by making oral comments or submitting written statements. Contact information is provided for further inquiries, and the agenda includes discussing potential projects and priorities for the year 2025.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a meeting of the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board (NSBDCAB). This meeting will take place on February 12, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and will be held both in person at the Washington Marriott Georgetown in Washington, DC, and online via Microsoft Teams. The NSBDCAB will provide advice and recommendations regarding the Small Business Development Center Program to the SBA. Public comments are welcomed and can be submitted via email by February 5, 2025.