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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95214
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is looking for nominations for the Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS). This group is made up of 20 experts in areas like occupational safety, nursing, and psychology. People interested in joining must send their nominations—either by mail or email—by January 31, 2025. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, not full-time government employees, and submit a resume and recommendation letter from someone outside HHS. Selected members will serve terms of up to four years.

    Simple Explanation

    The CDC is looking for people who are really good at keeping workers safe and healthy to join a special team. People who want to join need to be from the U.S., and they can't already work for the government all the time. They need to send their information and a nice letter from someone who knows them by January 31, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106499
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking consumer organizations and individuals to participate in selecting consumer representatives for its advisory committees. These committees address various health-related topics, such as drug safety, vaccines, and medical devices. The FDA encourages nominations of qualified candidates representing all communities, without bias towards race, gender, or disability. Interested parties need to send their nominations by February 13, 2025, and all nominated individuals should have experience with consumer groups and be able to analyze technical data.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDA wants to find people and groups to help pick folks who will give advice about the safety of things like medicines and vaccines. They want to make sure everyone can have their say, so they're asking people from all different backgrounds who are good at understanding tricky stuff to join in.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8420
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking for nominees to join the Commercial Air Tour Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to help increase the safety of commercial air tours. This committee was set up in response to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and will provide advice and recommendations for creating new safety regulations. Nominees must meet specific eligibility criteria, such as representing the industry or having expertise in aviation safety. Nominations must be submitted by February 28, 2025, and should include a resume, a statement of how the nominee can contribute, and relevant experience or credentials.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is asking for people to join a group that will help make flying tours safer, and they want everyone interested to send in their names and qualifications by the end of February. Some people are worried about how they will pick who gets to be in the group, and they think the rules aren’t very clear, which might make it confusing for small businesses.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16501
    Reading Time:about 35 minutes

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) are looking for individuals to join ten different Federal Advisory Committees. These committees cover various areas like earthquake hazards, quality awards, industrial advice, and more. People who are interested can send their nominations anytime and they'll be considered whenever there are openings. However, federal lobbyists can't take part individually.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of measuring things and sharing helpful information want to add new helpers to different teams. These teams look at things like how buildings handle shakes, how to be the best in quality, and keeping information safe. They need people who are not trying to sway government decisions alone to join them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100542
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is seeking nominations for new members to join its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Six member positions will become vacant by April 2025, and other potential vacancies could arise by that date. The TAC provides expertise in areas such as economics, statistics, data science, and survey design, helping BLS with technical data issues. Interested individuals or organizations can nominate candidates by January 13, 2025, and nominees must not be registered lobbyists.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics wants people to join a special team and help with their work on numbers and surveys. They need new team members by April 2025, and people can suggest someone for the team until January 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10595
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Park Service is inviting public comments on the significance of certain properties that were nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places before February 13, 2021. Comments can be submitted electronically by March 9, 2021, and details on how to submit are provided. The nominations include properties in several states such as Arizona, California, Georgia, and Texas, among others. The notice emphasizes that personal information in comments may be made publicly available, although there is an option to request withholding of such information.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to share their opinions on some old buildings that might become special places because they're important for history. People can say what they think online by March 9, 2021, but they should know that what they say might be shared with everyone.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2009
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking for nominations to fill positions on the Technical Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Committee (TEPRSSC). This committee advises on safety standards for electronic product radiation. Nominations are open for 15 voting members, including a Chair, chosen based on expertise in science or engineering relevant to radiation safety. The FDA encourages a diverse range of nominees from different backgrounds and emphasizes inclusion.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDA wants to find people to help them make sure electronic products, like X-ray machines, are safe. They're looking for different kinds of people to join their team, and they want to hear from all sorts of folks to keep their team diverse and fair.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105099
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Park Service is inviting the public to submit electronic comments regarding the significance of properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places before December 14, 2024. Comments must be sent by January 10, 2025, and can be emailed to National_Register_Submissions@nps.gov. Properties from various states, such as California, Connecticut, and Texas, are being considered. The document also details specific nominations and additional documentation for several historic locations across the US.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Park Service is asking people to share their thoughts about special places they think should be recognized as historic, but it's a bit confusing because they don't clearly explain what "historic" means and how people's personal information will be used.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7077
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants people to join a team that helps take care of special forests called "Secure Rural Schools." They are looking for 15 people from different communities to join, and you have to sign up before April 17, 2025, if you want to help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4780
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for public nominations for the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC). This council advises the BLM on land use and management practices. Nominations are open to New Mexico residents only and must be submitted by February 18, 2025. Nominees should have knowledge and experience in relevant areas and demonstrate a commitment to joint decision-making on resource management issues.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Land Management is looking for people from New Mexico to help them make good choices about how to take care of the land. People can tell them who they think should help by February 18, 2025.