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The National Human Genome Research Institute is holding the 92nd meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. This meeting will include both open and closed sessions on February 22-23, 2021. The open session, which will be live-streamed for public viewing, will feature reports from the Institute Director and Program Staff. The closed sessions will focus on discussing confidential grant applications and will not be open to the public.

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development announced a meeting of the National Advisory Child Health and Human Development Council. This meeting will take place virtually with open sessions on June 9, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., covering introductory remarks, the Director's Report, and council business. A closed session on June 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. will review and evaluate grant applications, as the discussions may involve sensitive or confidential information. Anyone planning to attend the open session and needing special assistance should contact the meeting organizer in advance.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is holding a meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will take place as an audio-only conference, which the public can access through instructions on the EEOC website. The meeting will have both open and closed sessions; the open session will discuss the Commission's authority to participate in litigation and revised procedures for amicus curiae involvement. The closed session will focus on recommendations for amicus curiae participation, justified under the Government in the Sunshine Act exemptions.

The National Cancer Institute announced a virtual meeting of the National Cancer Advisory Board, which will be partially open to the public. The meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2021. During the open session, board members will discuss various reports and agenda items, while the closed session will focus on evaluating grant applications. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the executive secretary for comments or accommodations and can find additional details and the agenda on the Institute's website.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a meeting for the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research at the University of Pennsylvania. The meeting will occur on March 31, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and will be held virtually. The session is partly open and will include evaluations of the program's performance and progress. Some parts of the meeting will be closed to discuss proprietary or confidential information. Those interested in attending the open sessions can request a virtual meeting link via email.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases announced a meeting of the Advisory Council on April 21, 2025. The meeting will take place at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and will be partly open to the public. The open session, accessible online, will include reports and discussions from the NIAMS Director. The closed session will involve the review of grant applications and is restricted to protect confidential information. Individuals needing special assistance are instructed to contact Darren D. Sledjeski ahead of the meeting.

The National Assessment Governing Board, part of the Department of Education, has announced a virtual meeting on April 21, 2025. The meeting will be split into closed and open sessions. During the closed session, the Board will discuss confidential matters related to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Schedule of Assessments. The open session will follow, allowing public attendance and discussion on changes to the assessment schedule. Members of the public can register to attend the open session by visiting the Governing Board's website five days before the meeting, and they can submit comments by April 18, 2025.

The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries has scheduled a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations to be held on January 6-7, 2025, at the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, DC. Part of the meeting will be open to the public, where topics like future exam content and recent exam reviews will be discussed. However, some parts that involve exam questions will be closed to the public. Those interested in making a statement or attending the public session must notify the Designated Federal Officer by December 27, 2024.

The National Endowment for the Arts, part of the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities, announced a meeting of the National Council on the Arts. This meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025, and will be conducted via videoconference. The open session, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, will discuss general agency business and be webcast for public viewing. The closed session, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., will not be open to the public due to the discussion of sensitive information.

The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC) announced a regular meeting of its Board of Directors scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. This meeting will have both public and closed portions, with public sessions available for observation in person or online. Topics for the public portion include the approval of December 2024 minutes and discussions on insurance reserves and policy statements. The closed portion will cover reports on liquidity exercises, contract activities, and whistleblower issues.