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The Health Resources and Services Administration announced that the National Advisory Committee on the National Health Service Corps (NACNHSC) will hold public meetings in 2021. These meetings will discuss the current and future priorities of the NACNHSC, including healthcare access and workforce development, and take place in March, June, and November. Participants may attend these meetings in person, via teleconference, or online through Adobe Connect, with additional details available on the NACNHSC website. Members of the public can submit written comments in advance or request to speak during the meetings by contacting the designated official.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a special meeting on February 12, 2021, to review and discuss grant applications related to Alzheimer's Disease research. This meeting will be closed to the public to protect confidential information, such as trade secrets and personal data of individuals involved with the grant applications. The meeting will take place via video conference, and the contact person is Dr. Joshua Jin-Hyouk Park. This is in accordance with regulations under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Illinois Advisory Committee will meet on February 9, 2021, via WebEx to discuss educational and other concerns in the state. The meeting is open to the public, and attendees can join via a web link or phone call. There will be an opportunity for public comments as time allows. Additionally, individuals can submit written comments to the Committee, which must be received within 30 days following the meeting.

The National Park Service is notifying the public about a rescheduled virtual meeting of the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee. Initially set for January 15, 2025, the meeting will now take place on February 6, 2025, with an alternate date of February 14, 2025. Participants must register by January 30, 2025, and can contact Daphne Yun for access instructions. The meeting is open to the public, and comments can be submitted in advance or during the meeting, although oral comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, announced that they will hold several closed meetings this February to review and evaluate contract proposals for developing pediatric formulations of tuberculosis drugs. These meetings are held under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and are closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. The meetings will be virtual, and they are occurring on February 22 and February 24, 2021, with participation led by Scientific Review Officer Mario Cerritelli. The announcements are being made less than 15 days before the meetings due to scheduling requirements aligned with the review and funding process.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases will hold a meeting on June 12-13, 2025, which will be closed to the public. The meeting is designed to review and evaluate grant applications related to digestive diseases and nutrition. This will be a virtual meeting, and it will not be open to the public because it involves discussions of confidential information, including trade secrets and personal details of individuals involved in the grant applications. For more information, Jian Yang, Ph.D., the Scientific Review Officer, can be contacted via email or phone.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northern California District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) announced a series of public meetings in 2025. These meetings, which will be both virtual and in-person, include discussions on topics like wild horse management, land acquisitions, and forest service plans. Each meeting will also feature a field tour, giving participants a chance to explore relevant environmental areas like the Sacramento River Bend and Lost Coast Redwoods. The public is welcome to attend, but those joining field tours must arrange their own transport and meals. Public comments will be accepted during the meetings, although personal information in comments may not be protected from public disclosure.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) scheduled for February 26-28, 2025. The meeting will address various vaccines, such as those for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, with some subject to voting on recommendations. Public written comments can be submitted between February 3-17, 2025, and there will also be opportunities for oral comments during the meeting. The meeting will be live-streamed online, allowing public participation, with comment submission procedures detailed on the CDC website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced that the Arizona Advisory Committee will be holding a series of online meetings via Webex to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Native American communities. These meetings are scheduled for March 30, April 6, April 13, and April 19, 2021, each starting at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time. There will be an opportunity for public comments during the meetings, and those interested can register through provided links. Participants with hearing impairments can access the proceedings through the Federal Relay Service.

The Office of Personnel Management has announced a virtual meeting of the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET). This committee, which includes representatives from labor unions and federal agencies, reviews and advises on prevailing wage rates for federal employees. Members of the public can attend this meeting by registering through email by January 7, 2025. The meeting will cover topics related to federal wage systems, and participants can listen to the discussion through audio teleconference.