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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is holding a closed meeting organized by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from January 30 to 31, 2025, to discuss contract proposals. The meeting, which will take place at the NIH's location in Rockville, Maryland, will not be open to the public because it may involve sensitive information, such as trade secrets or personal details that must remain confidential. The purpose of the meeting is to evaluate proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, with a focus on adjuvant development for vaccines.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is seeking public comments on the reinstatement of an expired information collection related to the Financial Resources Questionnaire and Notice of Amount Due Because of Annuity Overpayment. These forms collect detailed financial information from individuals to help OPM decide on waivers, compromises, or adjustments related to overpayments and underpayments of retirement benefits, life insurance, and health insurance premiums. The agency highly encourages comments to ensure the collection serves its purpose effectively and minimizes the burden on respondents. Comments can be submitted via the Federal Rulemaking Portal by May 27, 2025.

The National Park Service, part of the Interior Department, is inviting public comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places before December 7, 2024. Comments can be submitted via email or postal service by January 3, 2025. The notice lists properties across various states, including historic districts, buildings, and other sites in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, and more. Additionally, there are requests for removal and additional documentation for certain properties, demonstrating ongoing review and maintenance of historic listings.

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection process with revisions. This process concerns collecting data on individuals interested in being nominated for the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children in line with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004. The BIE aims to improve clarity and functionality by incorporating changes such as correcting typographical errors and allowing self-nominations. Individuals wishing to comment have until February 10, 2021, and their feedback will be public record.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is holding a closed meeting on February 5, 2021, to review and evaluate contract proposals. This meeting will follow the guidelines of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and will not be open to the public to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information. The meeting will be conducted virtually at the National Institutes of Health in Rockville, MD. Interested parties can contact Kristina Wickham for more information.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to its Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program. This program, part of the Department of Commerce, aims to improve ocean and coastal environmental understanding through education grants. To achieve this, NOAA is extending its existing data collection efforts to monitor and improve B-WET activities by gathering feedback from grant recipients and teachers. Comments on the proposal are invited until February 18, 2025, to help evaluate and enhance the program’s effectiveness.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is updating a system of records related to its Lifeline Program, which helps low-income individuals get discounts on phone and internet services. The changes include simplifying and clarifying information to make it easier to read, implementing better measures to monitor program representatives, and reducing fraud. The updates also involve sharing certain details with other federal agencies and contractors involved in administering similar programs and carrying out consumer surveys. These modifications aim to improve program efficiency while protecting the privacy and personal information of those involved.

The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Interior Department, is seeking to renew approval for collecting information from people visiting their recreational areas. This effort aims to gather up-to-date data on visitor use to improve recreation programs. The agency is inviting public comments on this proposed information collection, which involves a survey conducted twice a year across various sites. The feedback collected will help the Bureau to address visitor needs and ensure the recreation facilities meet current demands.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is asking for public comments on its information collection related to incidental take authorizations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This collection helps assess the impact on marine mammals when small numbers are taken accidentally during certain activities. NOAA requires detailed information from applicants, including assessments of impact and monitoring reports, to ensure compliance with the law. The public has 60 days to provide feedback on these collections, aiming to improve their efficiency and reduce the burden on those who must provide the information.

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice about changes to a system of records called the "Enterprise Data Management and Analytics Platform Services" (EDMAPS). This system collects and analyzes data from various Federal Student Aid sources to assist in managing student aid throughout its lifecycle. The changes include clarifications on legal authorities, updates to the system's purposes, and modifications to categories of records and routine uses of information to help prevent and investigate fraud. The updates are open for public comment until February 3, 2025, before they become official.