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The National Advisory Eye Council will hold a virtual meeting on February 12, 2021, using a Zoom Webinar. Part of the meeting will be open to the public and includes presentations and discussions on the National Eye Institute's programs. There will also be a closed session to review grant applications, as this involves confidential information. Anyone interested can submit questions during the meeting or within 15 days after via email, and special assistance requests should be made in advance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced updates to the rules for managing lead and copper in drinking water to better protect public health. These changes include improved methods to detect high levels of lead, enhance sampling reliability, and increase public awareness on the risks of lead exposure. For the first time, community water systems are required to test lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. The rule also aims to speed up the replacement of lead service lines and close existing regulatory gaps to ensure safer drinking water.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is holding a virtual meeting on April 14, 2021, for the Advisory Committee on Research on Women's Health. The meeting, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will include discussions on COVID-19, mental health impacts on women, and a presentation from the Deputy Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Members of the public who wish to view the meeting or present comments need to inform Samia Noursi, Ph.D. in advance. More information, including the agenda, will be available on the NIH website.

The document is a proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. declaring November 24 through November 30, 2024, as National Family Week. In this proclamation, he emphasizes the importance of family and highlights several efforts his administration has made to support American families. These efforts include economic recovery programs, investments in infrastructure, healthcare cost reductions, and legislative actions to protect marriage and reduce gun violence. The President invites Americans to celebrate this week with activities and ceremonies honoring the nation's families.

The National Cancer Institute is hosting a virtual meeting of the Clinical Trials and Translational Research Advisory Committee on March 17, 2021. The meeting will discuss strategic plans for the Institute's clinical and translational research programs. It is open to the public and can be accessed via the NIH webcasting site. For special accommodations or to submit comments, individuals can contact Sheila A. Prindiville at the details provided in the notice.

The National Cancer Institute announced a virtual meeting of the Frederick National Laboratory Advisory Committee on February 23, 2021. The meeting will take place online from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will focus on ongoing and new activities at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. The public can watch the meeting via a videocast on the NIH website, and those needing special accommodations should contact Caron A. Lyman, Ph.D. Additionally, written comments can be submitted to the committee as detailed in the notice.

The National Cancer Institute Council of Research Advocates is holding a virtual meeting open to the public on March 10-11, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The agenda includes welcome and remarks from the Chairwoman, updates from the NCI, legislative updates, and a director's update. Those interested in attending and requiring special accommodations should contact Amy Williams at the National Cancer Institute. Additional information and the meeting agenda will be available on the NCI's dedicated advisory webpage.

The National Cancer Advisory Board will hold a virtual meeting on February 13, 2025, which is open to the public except for a portion that involves confidential discussions about grant applications. The meeting can be accessed online through the NIH Videocast link. It will cover subcommittee meetings, reports, presentations, and board business, with a closed session to evaluate grant applications. Those interested can find more information or submit comments through the contact details provided.

The National Cancer Institute announced a virtual meeting of the National Cancer Advisory Board, which will be partially open to the public. The meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2021. During the open session, board members will discuss various reports and agenda items, while the closed session will focus on evaluating grant applications. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the executive secretary for comments or accommodations and can find additional details and the agenda on the Institute's website.

The National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, announced closed meetings on March 4 and March 10, 2021. These meetings will review grant applications and are closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Meetings will be conducted virtually. Contact details of the Scientific Review Officers for each meeting have been provided for further inquiries.