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The Minority Business Enterprises Advisory Council (MBEAC) is scheduled to hold an open meeting on January 14, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This meeting will take place in a hybrid format, meaning participants can attend either in person at the Herbert Clark Hoover Building in Washington, DC, or virtually after registering. The council plans to discuss the work of its four subcommittees and address issues such as barriers to entrepreneurship and opportunities for expanding access to resources for minority business enterprises (MBEs). Public comments are welcomed, and there is a time set for submissions and oral comments during the meeting.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a four-day public meeting from April 7 to April 10, 2025, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The meeting will cover a variety of topics related to the Gulf of Mexico fisheries, including updates on shrimp and reef fish management, as well as discussions on electronic reporting and stock assessments. Public testimony on specific final action items and other fishery concerns will also be collected. The meeting offers both in-person and virtual participation options, with accommodations available for people with disabilities.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, announced public meetings to be held by the Northwest, Southwest, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Councils (RACs). These meetings are scheduled for April 2-3, 2025, at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with an option for virtual participation. The councils will discuss various public land issues such as range and recreation management, and there will be opportunities for public comments. Agendas and participation instructions will be available online two weeks before the meetings.

The Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils are hosting a joint public meeting of the Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel on January 9, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This meeting will address updates on fishery surveys and discuss projects like the Industry Based Multispecies Bottom Trawl Survey. It will take place at the Embassy Suites in Philadelphia, PA, with an option to join virtually. The meeting is open to the public and accessible for people with disabilities.

The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid public meeting from January 21-23, 2025, in Houma, Louisiana. The meeting is open to both virtual and in-person participation, and public comments can be submitted online or via email. The meeting will discuss new member onboarding, the development of a work plan focusing on IOOS Inflation Reduction Act projects, updates on committee governance, and reports from NOAA and partners. Public comments are encouraged but should be submitted by January 13, 2025, for inclusion in the review process.

The Bureau of Land Management's Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council will hold a public field trip to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument on January 16, 2025, and a meeting in Albuquerque, NM, on January 17, 2025. The meeting aims to discuss updates from various field offices and address a small fee increase proposal for the national monument. Members of the public can attend both the field trip and the meeting, which will also have a virtual participation option. There will be a public comment period during the meeting where anyone interested can share their thoughts.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Colorado is announcing public meetings of the Northwest Resource Advisory Council for 2025. These meetings will take place on February 6, May 7, and August 20, with field tours scheduled on May 6 and August 19. The meetings will be held at BLM offices in Meeker, Grand Junction, and Craig, Colorado, and will also be accessible virtually through Zoom. The council will discuss issues like carbon sequestration, shooting sports, and land management projects, with opportunities for public comments and participation.

The National Institutes of Health announced a meeting for the National Advisory Eye Council scheduled for June 13, 2025. The meeting will include both open and closed sessions. The open session will be available to the public, where they can listen to presentations and discussions about eye programs. The closed session will be used to review confidential grant applications. People interested in attending should note that space is limited, and the meeting can also be accessed virtually through the NIH Videocasting website.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is hosting public meetings and field tours through the California Desert District Advisory Council. These events, scheduled for March 28–29, July 11–12, and November 14–15, 2025, will take place at the BLM California Desert District Office in Palm Springs, California. The council meetings will cover various topics related to planning and managing public lands, and members of the public are invited to participate, although they must arrange their own transportation and meals. Virtual participation options will also be available, and there will be opportunities for public comments during each meeting.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) of the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a public meeting for the Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) set for February 12 and 13, 2025. The meeting, which will be held in Anchorage, Alaska, and offer virtual participation, will cover topics such as land use planning, strategic planning, and tribal relations. The public is welcome to attend and offer comments, and a period for public feedback is scheduled on both days. Comments may include personal information, which might be made public, though commenters can request their information be withheld.