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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is announcing a virtual meeting of the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB) set for Tuesday, March 11, at 2:00 p.m. EST. This Second Quarter Business Meeting will cover CSSBMB business items, operations, and future plans. The meeting is open to the public for viewing via a livestream on the Commission's YouTube page. Real-time transcription (CART) will be available for attendees, and further information can be found on the CSSBMB website and their social media channels.

The Federal Election Commission will hold a closed meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with a continuation scheduled for March 27, 2025. This hybrid meeting, occurring both in person at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and virtually, will address compliance issues under 52 U.S.C. 30109 and matters related to participating in civil actions or arbitration. If a funding lapse causes the Commission to close, the meeting will be canceled. For more information, contact Myles Martin at (202) 694-1221.

The United States Postal Service held a closed special meeting of the Board of Governors on April 17, 2025, in Washington, DC. During this meeting, the Board discussed various administrative, executive, and personnel matters, and decided that a public notification was not feasible beforehand. The General Counsel certified that the meeting could be closed under the Government in the Sunshine Act. For further information, contact Lucy C. Trout, the Acting Secretary of the Board of Governors.

The National Science Board (NSB) announced a change to the agenda for their upcoming meeting. The meeting will occur over two days, February 23-24, 2021, via videoconference and can be observed by the public on the NSF YouTube channel. On February 23, there will be a closed session to discuss the FY 2021 Budget and 2022 Budget Request, while on February 24, the open session will cover various topics, including NSF's foundational research and strategic plan for 2022-2026.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is hosting a public roundtable discussion on January 27, 2021, to examine the lessons learned from the 2020 elections. This event will take place virtually via Zoom and will feature state election officials sharing their experiences from the 2020 primaries and general election. The discussion will be livestreamed on the Commission's YouTube channel, and further details will be available on their website. Kristen Muthig can be contacted for additional information about the event.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding a closed meeting at 2 p.m. on February 18, 2021. The meeting will take place remotely or at the Commission's headquarters in Washington, DC, and will involve top officials and some staff members. They plan to discuss confidential matters such as the start and settlement of legal actions, administrative proceedings, and other enforcement-related topics. If any changes to the meeting occur, they will be announced on the SEC website.

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan Audit Subcommittee is holding a public meeting on February 20, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time, accessible via conference call and Zoom. The meeting will cover topics such as the evaluation process for State Annual Audit Reports for 2024 and 2025, updates on the Audit Assistance Program, and the Retreat Audit Program. Discussions will also focus on the status of FARs audits and a virtual question-and-answer session for state auditors. The meeting agenda and details are available on the UCR website.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced a schedule of upcoming public meetings. There are no meetings planned for the weeks of March 24, March 31, April 14, April 21, and April 28, 2025. However, there are tentative meetings scheduled for April 7, 2025, including an Affirmation Session, a meeting with the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes, and a discussion on micro-reactors. The public can attend these meetings in person or watch them live online, and individuals needing special accommodations can reach out to the NRC for assistance.

The National Science Board announced a teleconference meeting of the National Science Board/National Science Foundation Commission on Merit Review. This meeting is planned for December 3, 2024, at the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting is closed to the public and will cover the discussion and approval of the final recommendations and guidance. For more information, Chris Blair can be contacted at cblair@nsf.gov or 703/292-7000.

The National Science Board's Committee on Science and Engineering Policy will hold a videoconference on January 21, 2025. The meeting will discuss the Detailed Narrative Outline and vote on the Talent report for Indicators 2026. It will be open to the public, who can watch via a YouTube livestream. For more information, contact Chris Blair at cblair@nsf.gov or 703-292-7000.