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The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission plans to hold a closed meeting on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. This meeting will take place online and is not open to the public. The purpose is to discuss the Commission's response to orders from the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding several cases. The meeting is closed to the public under a legal exemption related to Commission participation in a legal proceeding.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing an application from the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District to amend the project boundary of the Kingsley Dam Hydroelectric Project. The amendment aims to adjust the boundaries by adding around 3,400 acres and removing about 900 acres, which results in a net increase of 2,500 acres. This change is proposed to better align with project usage needs, including public access and recreation. Individuals interested in commenting, protesting, or intervening in this process must do so by March 11, 2021, following FERC's submission guidelines.

The Department of Justice has announced a proposed agreement, known as a Consent Decree, in a court case against Thomas E. Lipar and several companies. The case involves complaint under the Clean Water Act, where pollutants were allegedly discharged without a permit. The proposed Decree requires the defendants to perform environmental mitigation and adhere to certain practices to prevent further violations. The public can submit comments on this proposal for 30 days, and more details can be found on the Justice Department's website or at the Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting on March 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Washington, DC. This meeting, which is open to the public, will be followed by a press briefing that the public can view remotely. A free webcast of the event is available on the Commission's website, and additional information can be obtained by contacting the Commission's Secretary, Debbie-Anne A. Reese. The agenda items may be changed without notice, and further details on the agenda can be accessed online.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a virtual meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). The meeting, scheduled for March 17, 2025, will be partially open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 1:25 p.m., where reports from institute staff will be presented. Following this, the meeting will be closed to the public from 1:25 p.m. to 6:05 p.m. to review and evaluate the qualifications and performance of personnel. For those needing special assistance or accommodations, advance notification to the contact person, Dr. Lisa L Cunningham, is advised.

The National Institutes of Health is announcing closed meetings for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The meetings are set for various dates in May 2025 and will be held virtually. These meetings will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications related to interdisciplinary science in diabetes and kidney diseases, HIV pathogenesis, and time-sensitive obesity research. Because discussions might reveal confidential information, the meetings will not be open to the public.

The National Cancer Advisory Board will hold a virtual meeting on February 13, 2025, which is open to the public except for a portion that involves confidential discussions about grant applications. The meeting can be accessed online through the NIH Videocast link. It will cover subcommittee meetings, reports, presentations, and board business, with a closed session to evaluate grant applications. Those interested can find more information or submit comments through the contact details provided.

The U.S. Postal Service announced a change to its previously scheduled meeting, originally set for January 14, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting took place in Potomac, MD, and was closed to the public. The time for the closed session was moved to 1:45 p.m. Anyone needing more information can contact Michael J. Elston, Secretary of the Board, at the U.S. Postal Service.

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has announced a change in the format of an upcoming meeting. Scheduled for May 5, 2025, the meeting will now be held virtually instead of in a hybrid format. It will involve the National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities and will be partially closed to the public. This update was made public through an amended notice in the Federal Register.

The National Human Genome Research Institute announced a virtual meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. The meeting will take place on February 10-11, 2025, and will be partly open to the public. On the first day, discussions will include institute reports and begin at 10:00 a.m. The review of grant applications will occur during the closed sessions, as these involve confidential information. The contact for the meeting is Jennifer L. Troyer, whose email is available for those who need accommodations to attend.