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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a web hearing by the Montana Advisory Committee scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. MT. The purpose of this meeting is to gather testimony on voting issues affecting Native Americans, which is the first of two hearings on this topic. Public access will be available via a toll-free number or through Webex for the visual portion. Meeting participation and additional documents can be accessed online before and after the event, and public comments are invited.

The National Library of Medicine has announced a closed meeting on April 9, 2025. This meeting will be closed to the public because it will discuss confidential matters such as trade secrets and personal information related to grant applications. The purpose of the meeting is to review and evaluate these grant applications. It will be conducted virtually, and Dr. Ali Sharma is the contact person for any inquiries.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Missouri Advisory Committee will hold an online meeting on February 24, 2021, to discuss civil rights issues in the state. The meeting is open to the public, who can join via the web platform WebEx or by phone. There will be an open comment period for the public to express their views. Members of the public can also submit written comments, which must be received within 30 days following the meeting. Records from the meeting will be accessible through the Commission's website.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a virtual meeting of the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board set for January 28, 2021. This meeting, open to the public, aims to discuss various topics such as updates on the COVID-19 response and strategies for housing homeless veterans. The Board was created to offer advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on improving services for veterans and their families. The meeting will also cover Federal Advisory Committee Act training and updates on the West Los Angeles Draft Master Plan.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual meeting for the Wyoming Advisory Committee on April 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. MT via Zoom. The meeting will discuss post-report activities for a project focused on housing discrimination and fair housing practices in Wyoming. Members of the public can join the meeting, make comments, and submit written feedback within 30 days after the meeting. To participate, individuals must register through a provided link, and accommodations are available upon request if made at least 10 business days in advance.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases will hold two virtual meetings in April 2025 to review grant applications. These meetings are closed to the public due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, which could involve confidential information and personal privacy concerns. The first meeting will be held on April 14-15, and the second meeting will take place on April 25. Both meetings will be managed by scientific review officers, Yasuko Furumoto and Chiguang Feng.

The Colville Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting on April 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. The meeting, organized by the Forest Service under the Agriculture Department, aims to improve collaboration and offer recommendations on projects and recreation fee proposals related to the Colville National Forest in Washington State. Public comments, both written and oral, are encouraged but must be submitted by April 10, 2025. The meeting accommodates both in-person and virtual attendance, and those with disabilities may request necessary accommodations in advance.

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering is holding a closed virtual meeting of their Special Emphasis Panel from April 28-29, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to review and evaluate grant applications, which will remain confidential to protect trade secrets and personal privacy. This event, organized under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, will take place at the National Institutes of Health with Tianhong Wang as the Scientific Review Officer. The meeting's confidentiality is ensured by specific legal provisions to prevent disclosure of sensitive information.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public meeting in January 2025 to discuss the development and use of the Database Calibrated Assessment Product (DCAP), a new tool for non-cancer human health assessments. The meeting will take place at the EPA's Research Triangle Park facility in North Carolina and is open to attendees both in person and online. Participants are required to register by January 11, 2025, and may submit oral or written comments by January 6, 2025. Attendees need to bring a government-issued ID for entry, and services are available for individuals with disabilities.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced public meetings by the New Hampshire State Advisory Committee to be held on March 15 and April 19, 2021. These meetings will take place online from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will focus on discussing the dissemination of the committee's report on solitary confinement in New Hampshire. Members of the public can participate in these meetings through a provided web conference link, and they are also allowed to submit comments in writing. Any comments must be received within 30 days following the meetings.