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The National Institute on Aging has announced a closed meeting scheduled for February 26, 2021, to review and evaluate grant applications. This meeting will not be open to the public as it may involve confidential information such as trade secrets or personal details about individuals associated with the applications. The event will be conducted via video meeting, and interested parties can contact Dr. Maurizio Grimaldi for more information. The announcement follows the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act ensuring privacy and confidentiality.

The Department of Education has announced that a specific test approved for the National Reporting System for Adult Education, which would have expired on February 5, 2025, can continue to be used until June 30, 2025. This applies to the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) Reading GOALS Series for literacy and English language arts. The notice specifies that only the approved forms and computer-based formats can be used. If the Secretary finds inaccurate information about a test or if a test is significantly changed, the approval can be revoked following specific procedures.

The document is a notice from the Federal Reserve System about applications submitted under the Change in Bank Control Act. These applications involve individuals and entities seeking to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The public can review the applications and submit comments, which will be publicly disclosed. Comments should be sent to the relevant Federal Reserve Bank or the Board of Governors by April 29, 2025.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a closed meeting to discuss grant applications related to therapeutic CNS gene delivery. This meeting, scheduled for April 28, 2025, will be conducted virtually from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The discussions will evaluate contract proposals, but the details are confidential to protect sensitive trade secrets and personal information associated with the grant applications. Interested parties can contact Dr. Birgit Neuhuber for more information.

The National Institutes of Health is announcing closed meetings for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The meetings are set for various dates in May 2025 and will be held virtually. These meetings will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications related to interdisciplinary science in diabetes and kidney diseases, HIV pathogenesis, and time-sensitive obesity research. Because discussions might reveal confidential information, the meetings will not be open to the public.

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), part of the Department of Commerce, is inviting public comments on its information collection practices, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is to prepare for submitting the collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The information collected is related to the National Minority Business Awards Program, which is part of Minority Enterprise Development Week, recognizing the achievements of minority entrepreneurs in various categories. The MBDA uses nomination forms to gather information about nominees and nominators, ensuring fairness and minimizing the burden on applicants. The public can comment to help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements in the MBDA's information collection methods.

The National Institutes of Health, specifically the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, has scheduled a closed meeting for April 14-15, 2025. This meeting will focus on reviewing and evaluating cooperative agreement applications related to pain care in healthcare systems, as part of the NIH HEAL Initiative. The discussions will be private to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable materials, and personal information. The meeting is set to take place virtually.

The National Park Service has announced a notice involving the nomination of properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. They are seeking public feedback on the importance of these properties, with comments due by May 5, 2025. The notice features a detailed list of properties from various states, including Arkansas, Colorado, and New York, among others. Also, some properties have been requested for removal or received additional documentation.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that certain companies have applied for approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire ownership of existing banks or bank holding companies. Interested individuals can review these applications at Federal Reserve Banks or the Board of Governors' office and may submit comments on the applications by January 6, 2025. One specific transaction mentioned involves Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation seeking to acquire Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc., and its subsidiary, Sandy Spring Bank. Comments on these proposals are subject to public disclosure and should not include confidential information.

The National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research is holding a closed meeting on April 22, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications related to dental, oral, and craniofacial research. The meeting will be conducted virtually and will not be open to the public due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, which might involve confidential trade secrets and personal information. Jingshan Chen, Ph.D., is the contact person for this meeting, and interested individuals can reach out via email for more information.