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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the Department of Justice, is seeking public comments on a new information collection called the Licensing Questionnaire, using ATF Form 8620.44. This form aims to assess if individuals seeking employment or contracts with ATF, or their immediate family members, have any financial interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms, or explosives industries. The agency expects 2,000 respondents annually, with each taking about 5 minutes to complete the form, totaling an estimated public burden of 167 hours. The comment period is open for 30 days, until March 29, 2021.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. This meeting, scheduled for April 28, 2021, will be held via teleconference from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose is to review and evaluate grant applications, which contain confidential information such as trade secrets and personal data. Due to the sensitive nature of the materials, the meeting will not be open to the public.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a meeting of the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board, scheduled for January 6, 2021, to be held via WebEx. The meeting includes an open session from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for discussing scientific review processes and VA research priorities, followed by a closed session until 5:00 p.m. to evaluate research applications. The closed session will review the quality and relevance of research proposals to protect personal privacy and prevent premature disclosure of information. Public participation is possible during the open session, and further details or access to meeting minutes can be requested from the designated officer.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced they received permit applications for scientific research to help endangered species, inviting public comments on these applications. The permits allow activities like capturing or collecting endangered species for research to aid in their recovery and survival. Public comments are accepted until January 15, 2025, and important information may be made public as part of the process. After considering the public input, they will decide on issuing the permits and announce those decisions in a future Federal Register notice.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is holding a closed meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors from April 11 to April 13, 2021. This meeting is not open to the public because it will discuss and evaluate sensitive information, such as the qualifications and performance of personnel, and the competence of individual researchers. The meeting will take place virtually at the Porter Neuroscience Research Center in Bethesda, Maryland. For more information, contact Dr. Lorna W. Role via email at lorna.role@nih.gov.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted a request for review and extension of its Information Collection Request to manage access to Sensitive Security Information (SSI). This process involves assessing individuals through a security threat assessment who seek access to SSI, such as prospective bidders or individuals involved in court cases. The TSA aims to ensure that only those who need to know and meet security requirements can access this sensitive information. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by January 16, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking for public comments on its proposal to collect information through a special form to check for conflicts of interest among advisory committee members. This information collection is part of a requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act, and it aims to identify potential conflicts due to personal interests. The public can send their comments by April 21, 2025. The DoD emphasizes that this survey is voluntary and it will use the input to comply with federal laws on ethics and conflicts of interest.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is announcing a series of closed meetings to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings, held virtually at the National Institutes of Health Neuroscience Center in Rockville, MD, will occur on multiple dates in February and March 2021. The sessions are closed to the public as they may involve discussions on confidential trade secrets and personal information. The meetings are part of the NINDS's activities to assess applications for various research grants in neurological disorders.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is asking for public comments on its information collection related to incidental take authorizations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This collection helps assess the impact on marine mammals when small numbers are taken accidentally during certain activities. NOAA requires detailed information from applicants, including assessments of impact and monitoring reports, to ensure compliance with the law. The public has 60 days to provide feedback on these collections, aiming to improve their efficiency and reduce the burden on those who must provide the information.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is holding a closed meeting on February 5, 2021, to review and evaluate contract proposals. This meeting will follow the guidelines of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and will not be open to the public to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information. The meeting will be conducted virtually at the National Institutes of Health in Rockville, MD. Interested parties can contact Kristina Wickham for more information.