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The Department of the Army announced the cancellation of a previously scheduled Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the U.S. Army Science Board, initially set for January 5, 2021. The meeting was intended for board members to assess and vote on a study about the 2040 battlefield and its implications for combat vehicle technologies. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the notice of cancellation did not meet the usual 15-day notification requirement, but a waiver was granted. For further inquiries, individuals can contact Ms. Heather J. Gerard or Ms. Gloria Mudge through email or visit the Army Science Board's website.

The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence announced a virtual public meeting that will take place on March 1, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. The meeting aims to finalize and approve the Commission's recommendations on artificial intelligence for submission to Congress and the Executive Branch. The public can attend this open meeting by registering on the Commission's website, and written comments can be submitted via email. Members of the media are requested to RSVP to the Commission's press office.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse announced a closed meeting of the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse. The meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025, and will include sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., conducted virtually. The agenda includes reviewing grant applications and evaluating the qualifications and performance of investigators. The discussions will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy.

The Department of Defense is announcing a meeting of the Defense Business Board on January 13, 2025. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to the public. The Board will discuss supply chain risk management and will provide strategic-level advice on managing defense operations. People interested in attending must register by January 10, 2025, and can submit written comments to be reviewed during the meeting.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the cancellation of the planned meeting for the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board (NSBDCAB) originally scheduled for February 12, 2025. This decision, as noted in the Federal Register, is due to administrative priorities within the SBA. The public will be informed about the rescheduled meeting date in a future notice. For any inquiries, individuals can contact Rachel Karton at the provided email or phone number.

The Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) will hold a public meeting on February 11-12, 2021. This meeting, which will be held via webinar, aims to discuss newborn screening programs and improvements to the national screening guidelines. Topics include the review of screening conditions, updates on condition nomination forms, and innovations in long-term follow-up care. Public registration is required by February 10, 2021, and participants can submit written or oral comments in advance.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing a meeting for the Health Services Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board on March 11, 2021. The meeting will be conducted via WebEx and is partially closed to the public to protect sensitive information about research proposals. From 12:15-1:00 p.m. EST, the meeting will focus on discussing the scientific merit of research proposals and the qualifications of researchers, which involves private information. Members of the public can join the open portion of the meeting online or by phone between 12:00-12:15 p.m. EST, and written comments can be submitted to the designated officer, Liza Catucci, before the meeting.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a closed meeting on February 18, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications related to medical transition to aging research. The meeting will be virtual and is kept private to protect confidential information such as trade secrets and personal details of individuals involved with the grants. Dr. Ivan Tadeu Rebustini will oversee this event, which falls under the Federal Advisory Committee regulations. The notice is part of the federal effort to advance aging research through grants and is documented in the Federal Register.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is holding a closed meeting on April 7, 2025. This meeting will review grant applications and is closed to the public to protect sensitive information such as trade secrets or personal data. It will take place at their location in Rockville, Maryland, and be accessible via video. For more details, interested parties can contact Dr. Yong Gao, the Scientific Review Officer.

The Department of Defense has announced a meeting of the Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board. This meeting will occur on January 30-31, 2025, at the Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The meeting is closed to the public due to discussions involving classified information. Members of the public can submit written statements to contribute input to the board according to specified procedures.