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The Department of Agriculture has submitted information collection requirements for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are requested by February 26, 2025, on the necessity and utility of these collections, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and ways to reduce respondent burden. Two specific information collections are highlighted: one relates to patent license applications managed by the Agricultural Research Service, and the other involves document delivery services by the National Agricultural Library. The information collected is used to evaluate patent licensing capabilities and fulfill document requests, ensuring compliance with copyright laws.

The National Institute of Mental Health is holding a closed meeting on February 4, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications under the BRAIN Initiative. The meeting will be conducted virtually and is closed to the public to protect personal privacy and confidential information. Rebecca Steiner Garcia is the Scientific Review Officer overseeing this meeting. The meeting is part of the federal mental health research grant program.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comments on the continuation of information collections related to limitations on credit or refund, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking feedback on various aspects, including the necessity and utility of the information collected, ways to enhance the quality, and methods to minimize the burden on respondents. Interested parties should submit their comments by March 26, 2021, to ensure they are considered. The IRS has made clear that participation is voluntary and reminds individuals that tax-related information is generally confidential.

The Center for Scientific Review within the National Institutes of Health announced several closed meetings to review grant applications. These meetings will not be open to the public as they will discuss sensitive details like trade secrets and personal information. The meetings cover various topics, including bacterial-host interactions, vascular and hematological systems, and drug toxicity. All meetings will be held virtually from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is holding a closed meeting on March 19-20, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting is confidential to protect sensitive trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information. It will be conducted virtually from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. For more details, Peter J. Kozel can be contacted via email or phone.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the USDA plans to revise and extend the Annual Organic Survey, as noted in a recent announcement. This effort seeks to align data collection with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, focusing on organic agricultural practices and production. The survey will target certified organic operations, those exempt from certification, and those transitioning to organic certification across all states, with an estimated 27,000 operations contacted. Comments on the proposed information collection are being solicited to evaluate its necessity, accuracy, and potential burden on respondents.

The National Institute of Mental Health is holding a special meeting to discuss grant applications related to innovative mental health services research. This meeting is taking place on April 18, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It will be held virtually and is not open to the public because it involves sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal details. For more questions, Nicholas Gaiano, Ph.D., the Review Branch Chief, can be contacted.

The document is a notice from the National Institute of Mental Health regarding two upcoming closed meetings. These meetings, which will take place on February 11 and February 12, 2021, are closed to the public to protect confidential information related to grant applications. The sessions aim to review and evaluate the applications for research in mental health, focusing on the BRAIN Initiative and preventive interventions in primary care settings. Information about the meeting details, such as time, location, and how to contact officers like Jasenka Borzan and Marcy Ellen Burstein, is provided.

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development will hold a closed meeting on March 6, 2025, to discuss grant applications for their Population Sciences Study Section. The meeting will be conducted virtually, and due to confidentiality concerns, it will not be open to the public. Discussions at the meeting may include confidential trade secrets, commercial information, and personal information related to the grant applicants. For further details, Christiane M. Robbins can be contacted at the National Institute's Scientific Review Branch.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, announced a closed meeting for the Heart, Lung, and Blood Initial Review Group. This virtual meeting, scheduled for April 16-17, 2025, will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications. The meeting is closed to the public as it will discuss sensitive information, including trade secrets and personal data. For more details, interested parties can contact Dr. Kazuyo Kegan, the Scientific Review Officer.