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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is holding a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States. This meeting aims to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on ways to improve programs and services for Veterans living in specific U.S. territories and associated regions. The meeting will be open to the public via Microsoft Teams, where participants can provide comments or listen to the discussion. Additionally, written comments can be submitted until February 4, 2025.

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) is setting up a new committee called the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee. This committee will help guide the USDA on how to develop policies and reach out to people related to urban, indoor, and cutting-edge farming practices. They are looking for people to nominate themselves or others to join this committee, which will have 12 members meeting at least three times a year across the country. The committee aims to include diverse members who can represent minorities, women, and people with disabilities while discussing innovative farming ideas.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences scheduled for March 10 and 12, 2021. This open meeting aims to provide advice on major goals and policies related to NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences programs. The agenda includes discussions on the state of these sciences, impacts of COVID-19, and future industries like biotechnology and advanced manufacturing. The meeting minutes and materials will be available on the NSF website or from a contact person at the foundation.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public meeting via Zoom on April 21, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. ET. The North Carolina Advisory Committee will discuss its report on "Civil Rights and the Child Welfare System in North Carolina." The public can join the meeting, provide comments, and access closed captioning if needed. For more information or to submit written comments, contact Ana Victoria Fortes or visit the Commission's website.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking nominations for a position on its Advisory Committee. This committee advises the PBGC on various matters, including investment policies. The position is open for a general public representative, whose term will begin after February 19, 2021. Nominations must be submitted by March 29, 2021, and should include relevant qualifications and contact information for both the nominee and the person nominating them.

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention announced that it plans to reestablish the charter for the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ). This committee advises on juvenile justice policies and includes representatives from various states and territories. It reviews federal juvenile justice policies and provides recommendations to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), the President, and Congress. For more information, individuals can visit the FACJJ's website or contact the Designated Federal Official, Keisha Kersey.

The National Science Foundation announced the cancellation of a previously scheduled meeting of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee. The meeting was initially set for February 25, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. This cancellation notice was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2025. For more details, individuals can contact Crystal Robinson at crrobins@nsf.gov or by phone at 703-292-8687.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing a meeting of the Advisory Committee for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, scheduled for April 28, 2025. This hybrid meeting allows members to participate both in-person in Alexandria, VA, and virtually. The purpose of the meeting is to offer guidance on implementing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, focusing on the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP). The agenda includes an introduction to TIP, current investments and partnerships, and strategic recommendations for its future.

The Judicial Conference of the United States has canceled a public hearing previously scheduled for January 31, 2025, regarding proposed changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. This cancellation notice was issued by the Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules. The initial announcement for the hearing appeared in the Federal Register on July 31, 2024. For more information, individuals can contact H. Thomas Byron III, Chief Counsel at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing an upcoming open meeting for the Advisory Committee for International Science and Engineering, to be held on March 19, 2021. The meeting will occur virtually via Zoom, and participants need to register beforehand. The purpose is to provide advice on international science and engineering programs, with agenda items including updates on activities, discussions about global leadership, and meetings with NSF leaders. For any questions about logging in, participants can contact Kirk Grabowski, while Christopher Street is available for other inquiries.