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The National Assessment Governing Board will hold its standing committee and quarterly board meetings on March 6, 2025, in Alexandria, VA. The meetings will cover various topics, including discussions on new findings from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and examining future plans and reports. Some sessions will be closed to protect confidential information. Members of the public can register to attend the open sessions and submit comments related to the Governing Board's work. Details and registration links will be available on the Board's website.

The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Advisory Council will hold a meeting on January 26, 2021. The meeting, open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will discuss program policies and issues and can be viewed online via an NIH videocast. From 2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m., the meeting will be closed to the public to review and evaluate grant applications, involving confidential information. Interested parties may submit written comments, and those needing special assistance are encouraged to contact Dr. Melinda Nelson in advance.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced the schedule for their Sunshine Act meetings in December 2024 and January 2025. The commission does not have any meetings planned for the weeks of December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024, and January 6, 2025. There is, however, a public meeting on January 14, 2025, about decommissioning and waste management programs. The meeting will take place in Rockville, Maryland, and will also be available via live webcast.

The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD) is hosting a virtual public meeting on February 11, 2021, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for U.S. public diplomacy in the context of 2021. The meeting will highlight the Commission's 2020 comprehensive report on public diplomacy and will include a panel of independent experts. The event is open to the public, and attendees can obtain access by contacting ACPD Program Assistant Kristy Zamary via email. The ACPD has been assessing public diplomacy efforts since 1948 and reports its findings to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection titled "Requests for Reasonable Accommodations from Non-Federal Entities." This involves gathering information from non-federal job applicants who are requesting particular accommodations. The NRC is asking for feedback on whether this collection is necessary, how much of a burden it represents, and ways to improve or automate the data collection process. Comments must be submitted by February 21, 2025, and can be sent electronically via the Federal rulemaking website.

The National Park Service is announcing that the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will have meetings on February 3, June 2, and September 8, 2025. These meetings will be held at different locations in Maine and are open to the public, with a virtual attendance option available. During the meetings, topics such as land conservation, park use, and public comments will be discussed. People interested in attending or speaking at the meetings can contact Kathy Flanders for more details and make requests for accommodations in advance.

The Ravalli Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting on February 16 and February 18, 2021. RAC is part of the USDA Forest Service and operates under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, aiming to strengthen collaborative relationships and offer advice on projects and funding. The meeting will involve discussions on project proposals and decisions about funding recommendations. Public participation is encouraged, and individuals wishing to make oral statements should request to be on the agenda in advance.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has scheduled a public meeting on December 5, 2024, to discuss Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Employment, and Small Business, which will take place in Rockville, Maryland, and be available via webcast. For those needing accommodations, such as braille or large print, contact Anne Silk. The Commission mentions that no meetings are planned for the weeks of December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024, or January 6, 2025. Additional information or verification about the meetings can be obtained by contacting Wesley Held at the NRC.

The National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities is holding a meeting on May 6, 2025, which will be both in-person and virtual. The meeting will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with activities such as opening remarks and reports. However, from 4:05 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the session will be closed to review and discuss grant applications due to privacy concerns. Individuals interested in attending or needing accommodations should contact Paul Cotton at the National Institutes of Health.

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.