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The National Institute of Mental Health announced several upcoming meetings that will be closed to the public. These meetings, held virtually, will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications related to mental health research. The closed sessions are intended to protect sensitive information such as confidential trade secrets and personal details of individuals involved in the grant applications. Meetings are scheduled for different dates in April 2025, and each will have a specific focus such as computational translation, early-phase clinical trials, and neuroinflammation related to HIV.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new matching program with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and the Tennessee Department of Human Services. This program aims to verify the eligibility of people applying for or subscribed to the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) by checking if they receive SNAP benefits in Tennessee. The initiative is expected to help confirm qualifications for these benefits, reduce fraud, and improve service to low-income consumers who rely on discounted broadband and voice services. Written comments about this program are due by March 27, 2025, and the program will last for 18 months starting from that date.

The National Institute of Mental Health will hold two closed meetings to review grant applications. The first meeting, focusing on suicide prevention, is scheduled for February 14, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while the second meeting, centered on developing tools for treating depression, will take place on February 18, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Both meetings will be virtual and are closed to the public to protect confidential and personal information.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting comments from the public and other Federal agencies on their information collection activities related to the Cooperative Game Fish Tagging Program. This program helps study the migration and biology of fish like billfish, tunas, and swordfish through tagged releases. Fishermen participate by attaching tags provided by NOAA to the fish they catch and release, then sending a report card with details back to NOAA. The information gathered assists in developing management plans for fisheries, and the program is seeking public feedback to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency.

The National Institute of Nursing Research is holding two closed virtual meetings in April 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings are not open to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. The first meeting will be conducted by the National Institute of Nursing Research Initial Review Group on April 16-17, 2025, while the second meeting by the Special Emphasis Panel focusing on interventions to prevent and address housing instability will take place on April 21-23, 2025. For any inquiries, individuals may contact Dr. Joshua R. Wolff or Dr. Weiqun Li, who are the designated contact persons for these meetings.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is holding a closed meeting on February 3-4, 2024, to review contract proposals related to vaccine adjuvant development. This meeting is closed to the public to protect sensitive information like trade secrets and personal privacy. The meeting will take place via video at the NIH facility in Rockville, MD. For further details, Michael M. Opata, Ph.D., is the contact person.

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing a new information collection as part of the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) to support grants for preserving regional culture and history. They are seeking comments from the public and federal agencies by February 18, 2025, to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process while minimizing the burden on respondents. The initiative will assist Tribal, state, local governments, and non-governmental organizations, with a focus on educational and recreational opportunities and the conservation of historic sites. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 532 hours, and the collection of information is voluntary.

The National Institute on Aging announced a closed meeting of the NIA Special Emphasis Panel, set for April 3, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting will be conducted virtually and is closed to the public to protect confidential information, including trade secrets and personal information. The meeting is in alignment with federal laws regarding closed meetings and privacy. Further details and contact information are provided for those interested in more information about the meeting or the NIA's research programs.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is proposing new rules to allow contributors to request that the Commission modify or redact their personal information, such as their mailing address, occupation, or employer name, from public records. This change is aimed at protecting contributors from possible threats, harassment, or reprisal arising from their contributions to political campaigns. The FEC invites public comments on this proposal, emphasizing that these procedures are intended to create a formal method for these requests while maintaining necessary transparency and legal adherence. Additionally, the modifications are designed to lessen the burden on entities filing reports and further uphold contributors' privacy rights.

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health announced a closed meeting to review grant applications. This meeting, held virtually on February 18th-19th, 2021, will be restricted to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information related to the grant applications. The purpose of the meeting is to evaluate these applications without public access to ensure privacy. For further information, Patrick Colby Still, Ph.D., can be contacted via email.