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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding a public meeting for the Hydrographic Services Review Panel on March 4th and 5th, 2025, in St. Petersburg, Florida. This meeting aims to gather public feedback on NOAA's navigation, observation, and positioning services. Interested individuals can attend either in person or virtually and are encouraged to submit their comments via email, during the meeting in person, or through the webinar's "Questions" function. The meeting will discuss various topics such as safe navigation, coastal resilience, sea level monitoring, and more.

The International Trade Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, announced a meeting of the Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC) on February 6, 2025. The meeting is aimed at discussing the committee's priorities for its 2024-2026 term, setting up subcommittees, electing committee leaders, and focusing on activities related to the Civil Nuclear Trade Initiative. People can attend the meeting virtually or in person at the Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, but must register by February 3, 2025. The public can also submit written comments about CINTAC's work, with priority given to those received by February 3, 2025.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service is seeking nominations for the Secure Rural School Resource Advisory Committees (SRS RACs). These committees help improve relationships between people who use national forests and provide advice on forest-related projects and funding. The committees will include 15 members who represent different interest groups, serving four-year terms without pay. Interested nominees need to submit a completed application by April 17, 2025, and can find more information on how to apply through the USDA's website.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will host eleven virtual meetings of the Humanities Panel in April 2025. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss and evaluate applications for grants under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965. These meetings will cover a range of topics, including technology and humanities research, and are not open to the public due to the confidential nature of the information being reviewed. The NEH has scheduled these meetings to start at 8:30 a.m. and end by 5:00 p.m. each day.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the charter for the Licensing Support Network Advisory Review Panel (LSNARP) until December 16, 2026. The panel provides guidance on managing electronic documents related to the licensing of a nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. Although the Licensing Support Network was shut down in 2011, its documents are still available through the NRC and continue to be relevant for affected stakeholders, including federal agencies and regional organizations. The renewal is deemed necessary by the NRC to fulfill its legal duties.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will host three virtual meetings of the Humanities Panel in January 2025. These meetings are aimed at reviewing, discussing, and recommending applications for financial support under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act. The meetings will cover various topics including Arts, Literature, Media, Religious Studies, History, and Social Sciences. Due to the sensitive review of proprietary information provided by grant applicants, the meetings will not be open to the public.

The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) is a group that gives advice on the safety of nuclear reactor facilities. The ACRS was set up by the Atomic Energy Act in 1954, and its charter has been renewed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission until December 2, 2026. The renewal is considered important to help assess hazards related to nuclear reactors and to fulfill other responsibilities assigned to the committee. Additionally, the committee consists of experts in various fields related to nuclear reactor operation and safety.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will conduct twenty videoconference meetings of the Humanities Panel during March 2021. These meetings are intended for reviewing, discussing, evaluating, and recommending applications for financial assistance related to various humanities topics. The meetings will cover topics such as U.S. History, Philosophy, Science, Arts, and Literature, among others. Due to the confidential nature of the financial and personal information reviewed, these meetings will be closed to the public.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a public meeting for the Community Bank Advisory Council and the Credit Union Advisory Council, scheduled for February 12, 2025. This virtual meeting is open to the public and will discuss policy matters such as the Bureau's Unified Regulatory Agenda. Members of the public are encouraged to RSVP and may submit written comments in advance. The agenda and meeting details will be available on the CFPB's website, and a recording of the meeting will be posted afterward.