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The National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse is holding a virtual meeting on May 13, 2025. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to review grant applications, as it may involve confidential information. The open portion, which will include presentations and Council business, is available to the public and will be broadcast on the NIH's Videocasting website. Individuals needing special accommodations can contact Dr. Gillian Acca in advance, and comments can also be submitted via email.

The Delaware River Basin Commission is holding a public hearing on February 10, 2021, and a business meeting on March 10, 2021. Both meetings will be conducted remotely due to COVID-19 and are open to the public. During the public hearing, topics include draft dockets affecting the basin's water resources, and the meeting will cover various reports and action items. People wishing to comment must sign up in advance, and written comments can be submitted through the Commission's web-based system. Information about attending and participating is available on the Commission's website.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) will hold a public webinar meeting with its Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Advisory Panel and Bluefish Advisory Panel on March 13, 2025. This meeting, held in conjunction with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, will discuss changes to the rules for recreational fishing limits for certain fish species. Participants will review different options for setting these limits and give their input on the final decision. The meeting is accessible to people with disabilities, and any requests for special accommodations should be made at least five days before the meeting.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is hosting a meeting from May 4-6, 2025, which is open to the public, but some parts are closed for confidential discussions. The meeting will be available both in-person at the East Campus in Research Triangle Park, NC, and online via NIH Videocast. The public sections include Q&A sessions and a poster session, while closed sessions will focus on evaluating grant applications and personnel qualifications. Interested individuals who require special assistance should contact Darryl C. Zeldin, MD, in advance.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding its third Recreational Initiative Working Group meeting in Tampa, Florida, on February 19-20, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss innovative management strategies for reef species and develop recommendations on action items and goals. The meeting will include breakout sessions to evaluate management strategies, tasks for consensus recommendations, and discussions on improving engagement with the recreational community. The full agenda and webinar registration details are provided on the Gulf Council's website. Special accommodations are available upon request.

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is announcing a virtual meeting of their Advisory Council. This meeting is open to the public and will take place on May 8, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The agenda includes staff reports on various activities, and details can be found on their website. Individuals requiring special accommodations should contact Rebecca Wagenaar-Miller in advance.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a meeting for the National Advisory Council on Aging on April 22, 2025. The meeting will be open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m., covering reports and council business, and will include a short break. A closed session will follow from 3:10 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to discuss grant applications, which is restricted to protect confidential information. The meeting will be conducted virtually, and those requiring special accommodations should contact Kenneth Santora in advance.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Advisory Council is holding a meeting on April 24, 2025, as announced under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This meeting will be open to the public from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for general council business, followed by various closed sessions to review grant applications related to diabetes, endocrine, digestive, nutrition, kidney, and urologic research. The meeting will be held virtually, and those needing special accommodations are advised to contact Karl F. Malik in advance. More information can be found on the Institute's website.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a two-day online meeting on January 29 and 30, 2025. The focus will be on addressing guidance from the November 2024 meeting and exploring new or updated tools for managing the Sacramento River Fall Chinook. Discussions may also cover future meetings, workload planning, and upcoming agenda items. Anyone needing special accommodations, such as sign language interpretation, should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at least 10 days in advance.

The Bureau of Land Management's Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council will hold a public field trip to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument on January 16, 2025, and a meeting in Albuquerque, NM, on January 17, 2025. The meeting aims to discuss updates from various field offices and address a small fee increase proposal for the national monument. Members of the public can attend both the field trip and the meeting, which will also have a virtual participation option. There will be a public comment period during the meeting where anyone interested can share their thoughts.