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The National Institute on Aging announced a closed meeting of the NIA Special Emphasis Panel, set for April 3, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting will be conducted virtually and is closed to the public to protect confidential information, including trade secrets and personal information. The meeting is in alignment with federal laws regarding closed meetings and privacy. Further details and contact information are provided for those interested in more information about the meeting or the NIA's research programs.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is holding a meeting on April 24, 2025, to evaluate contract proposals related to alcohol-activated locking systems for firearms and firearm storage units. This meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. It will be conducted virtually, and interested parties may contact Anna Ghambaryan, M.D., Ph.D., for further information.

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing a new information collection as part of the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) to support grants for preserving regional culture and history. They are seeking comments from the public and federal agencies by February 18, 2025, to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process while minimizing the burden on respondents. The initiative will assist Tribal, state, local governments, and non-governmental organizations, with a focus on educational and recreational opportunities and the conservation of historic sites. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 532 hours, and the collection of information is voluntary.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is holding two closed meetings to review and evaluate contract proposals. These meetings will focus on reagents for immunologic analysis of non-mammalian and underrepresented mammalian models as part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The first meeting for Phase I will occur on January 28, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the second meeting for Phase II will take place on January 29, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held virtually and closed to the public to protect confidential trade secrets and personal privacy.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is proposing new rules to allow contributors to request that the Commission modify or redact their personal information, such as their mailing address, occupation, or employer name, from public records. This change is aimed at protecting contributors from possible threats, harassment, or reprisal arising from their contributions to political campaigns. The FEC invites public comments on this proposal, emphasizing that these procedures are intended to create a formal method for these requests while maintaining necessary transparency and legal adherence. Additionally, the modifications are designed to lessen the burden on entities filing reports and further uphold contributors' privacy rights.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public comments on the paperwork involved in obtaining advance pricing agreements. These agreements help determine pricing for transactions between related companies to ensure fair tax practices. The IRS is particularly interested in feedback about whether the information collected is necessary, how accurate their burden estimate is, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments need to be received by February 4, 2025, to be considered.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a new information collection related to its SkillBridge program, which helps military personnel transition to civilian jobs by providing training and internship opportunities in their last 180 days of service. This notice invites public comments on the necessity and utility of the information collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing any burdens associated with it. The program is seeking partnerships with organizations interested in providing real-world job experiences to service members during this period. Interested parties can submit comments or apply to become industry partners via the provided contact methods by February 10, 2025.

The National Institute of Mental Health announced a closed meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors from June 4 to June 6, 2025. This meeting is held to review, discuss, and evaluate the qualifications and performance of individual investigators involved in intramural programs and projects. The meeting will take place at the Porter Neuroscience Research Center in Bethesda, MD, and will be available to attend both in-person and virtually. The purpose of closing the meeting to the public is to protect personal privacy under the provisions of federal law.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection process for their member applications, enrollments, and exit forms, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This proposal is open for comment until May 16, 2025, and can be accessed at www.reginfo.gov. AmeriCorps aims to make minor revisions to these forms to enhance their utility, including new options for sharing departing members' contact information with other federal partners. The agency reports an estimated 521,000 responses annually, requiring approximately 390,750 hours for individuals to complete this process.

The National Institute of Mental Health will hold two closed meetings to review grant applications. The first meeting, focusing on suicide prevention, is scheduled for February 14, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while the second meeting, centered on developing tools for treating depression, will take place on February 18, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Both meetings will be virtual and are closed to the public to protect confidential and personal information.