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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking qualified individuals to join its National Advisory Council (NAC). The council advises FEMA on various aspects of emergency management, ensuring coordination with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as private sectors. Interested applicants can apply by submitting a package via email before March 12, 2021, outlining their qualifications and interest. Applicants chosen will serve for three years, participating in subcommittee meetings, which meet regularly via teleconference.

The Department of Commerce has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and potentially approve materials related to the SABIT Program. The program involves applications and questionnaires to assess applicants' quality and outcomes, as well as gather alumni feedback. Approximately 3,500 people will participate, and responses range from 1 to 3 hours each. The collection aims to better align the program with its foreign policy goals and minimize the public's reporting burden. Public comments are invited within 30 days via the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed data collection related to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). This proposal involves research exceptions for genetic testing within group health plans and insurance, ensuring that participation is voluntary and does not affect eligibility or benefits. The public can submit comments until April 30, 2025, via the specified website. The aim is to gather feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this data collection process.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has adjusted the expiration date of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) given to WesternGeco to extend their permission to incidentally take marine mammals during geophysical surveys for oil and gas in the Gulf of America until June 30, 2025. This change allows WesternGeco more time to complete their projects after delays caused by weather. NMFS confirmed that the surveys would not harm the marine mammals significantly, and that the extension is consistent with existing laws and regulations. The Gulf of Mexico is now officially referred to as the Gulf of America, according to updated directives.

The Postal Service has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract to its Competitive Products List under the Mail Classification Schedule. This change involves the inclusion of Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage services. The filing was made on January 8, 2025, and the public can access related documents on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. For further details, Sean C. Robinson is the point of contact.

Sea Shepherd Global is seeking a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography of marine mammals. They plan to film 13 species of non-listed marine mammals in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica for documentaries and media over five years. The application is under review by the National Marine Fisheries Service, and they are inviting public comments by April 30, 2025. This activity is considered categorically excluded from needing an environmental assessment.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced several upcoming meetings of the Center for Scientific Review. These meetings are part of various study groups and panels focused on evaluating grant applications related to scientific and medical research. The meetings will cover topics such as biobehavioral processes, genomics, mental function, neurodegeneration, and more. As per federal law, these meetings will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy.

The United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which advises the Secretary of Commerce on travel and tourism matters, will have an open virtual meeting on February 10, 2021. The meeting aims to discuss and potentially recommend priorities to promote industry recovery and boost foreign travel to the U.S. The public can join the meeting, but must register by February 3, 2021, to participate or submit comments. Jennifer Aguinaga is the contact person for further information.

The National Marine Fisheries Service, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has received an application from the Makah Indian Tribe requesting permission to conduct a ceremonial and subsistence hunt of eastern North Pacific gray whales. The proposed hunt would take place off the coast of Washington State from July 1, 2025, to October 31, 2027, following traditional and modern methods to ensure safety and cultural preservation. The public can submit comments on this application until May 5, 2025. More information about the permit and application process is available online.

The Department of State is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for revised information collection related to the Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications. They are inviting public comments on this proposal as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public can submit their feedback by March 15, 2021, using various means such as online submissions, email, or mail. This effort is to ensure the information collection aids in managing benefits and privileges for foreign missions effectively, while also seeking to reduce the reporting burden through improved methods.