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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public meeting via Zoom on April 21, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. ET. The North Carolina Advisory Committee will discuss its report on "Civil Rights and the Child Welfare System in North Carolina." The public can join the meeting, provide comments, and access closed captioning if needed. For more information or to submit written comments, contact Ana Victoria Fortes or visit the Commission's website.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting a remote meeting via web conference to discuss the Voluntary Agreement for the Manufacture and Distribution of Critical Healthcare Resources for pandemic response. The meeting will occur on January 15, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time, with the first hour open to the public. Interested members of the public can participate by submitting written comments in advance using the provided methods by January 14, 2021. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and ensure willing participation from private sector partners.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a draft report titled "Consolidated Decommissioning Guidance, Characterization, Survey, and Determination of Radiological Criteria," which they are seeking public comment on. The deadline for submitting comments has been extended to April 8, 2021. The NRC will also host a public meeting on March 15, 2021, to discuss updates to the guidance and allow for public feedback. Further details on the meeting will be available on the NRC's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is announcing a virtual public meeting of the North Carolina Advisory Committee on January 31, 2025, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. This meeting will be conducted via Zoom to discuss a report on "Civil Rights and the Child Welfare System in North Carolina." The public can attend the meeting by registering through the provided Zoom link or calling a toll-free number. The meeting will include time for public comments, and closed captioning will be available. Written comments are welcome within 30 days of the meeting and can be emailed to the designated contact.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a virtual meeting of the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) scheduled for February 24, 2021. This meeting will be live-streamed for public viewing on FAA's social media platforms. The DAC, established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, provides advice to the FAA on key issues related to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) integration. Written statements from the public can be submitted prior to the meeting but no oral presentations will be accepted due to time constraints.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting of its On-Demand Fishing Gear Conflict Working Group via webinar on April 29, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. This meeting aims to discuss strategies and recommendations concerning fishing gear conflicts in New England's territorial waters, with the possibility of formal actions being taken by the full council if needed. The meeting will be accessible and adjustments for disabilities can be requested. The session will be recorded for public access.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a public meeting of its Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States. This meeting will be held via a live internet link on March 12, 2021, starting at 12:00 p.m. EST. The public can watch the meeting live on the FCC's website. During the meeting, the Task Force will review and vote on a report related to broadband deployment on agricultural lands, and discuss updates from other working groups.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) are holding a public meeting on April 20-21, 2021, for the CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STD Prevention and Treatment (CHACHSPT). The meeting will be open to the public via phone and web conference, though only 1,000 lines will be available. Key topics to be discussed include STI screening, innovation and COVID-19, and youth and mental health. The public is invited to submit written comments by April 19, 2021, and may request to speak during the meeting’s public comment period.

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.