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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 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), under the Treasury Department, announced an open meeting for the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Taxpayer Assistance Center Improvements Project Committee. The meeting is set for February 9, 2021, and the public is invited to share comments and suggestions on ways to enhance customer service at the IRS. Participants must notify Matthew O'Sullivan if they intend to contribute comments during the meeting due to its limited time. The meeting aims to cover various IRS issues and improve taxpayer assistance services.

The Surface Transportation Board has announced a meeting of the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC) on February 11, 2025, at their headquarters in Washington, DC. This committee, established in 2023, is set to discuss how to improve efficiency in passenger rail services, resolve conflicts with freight carriers, and streamline regulatory processes. The meeting is open to the public and will follow federal advisory committee regulations. Members of the public can submit written comments to be considered during the meeting by February 7, 2025.

The National Endowment for the Arts will hold the 215th meeting of the National Council on the Arts via videoconference on March 28, 2025. The open session will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will discuss general agency business, which the public can view online. There will also be a closed session from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for discussions involving sensitive information. Those requiring special accommodations must contact the Office of Accessibility at least seven days before the meeting.

The Center for Scientific Review has announced a change to an upcoming meeting about brain and neural injury topics. Initially scheduled to take place on May 6, 2025, at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland, the meeting will now have a different contact person, switched from Sulagna Banerjee to Maurizio Grimaldi. Despite this change, the meeting will remain closed to the public. This update is documented in the Federal Register.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold an online meeting from February 2 to February 4, 2021. The meeting will focus on developing reports and products for the council's future gatherings. Key topics include the essential fish habitat review and a management framework for the northern anchovy population. This meeting is open to the public, and those interested can find more details on the Pacific Council's website.

The United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which advises the Secretary of Commerce on travel and tourism matters, will have an open virtual meeting on February 10, 2021. The meeting aims to discuss and potentially recommend priorities to promote industry recovery and boost foreign travel to the U.S. The public can join the meeting, but must register by February 3, 2021, to participate or submit comments. Jennifer Aguinaga is the contact person for further information.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing a meeting of the Advisory Committee for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, scheduled for April 28, 2025. This hybrid meeting allows members to participate both in-person in Alexandria, VA, and virtually. The purpose of the meeting is to offer guidance on implementing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, focusing on the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP). The agenda includes an introduction to TIP, current investments and partnerships, and strategic recommendations for its future.

NASA has announced a virtual meeting of the Planetary Science Advisory Committee, scheduled for March 1 and 2, 2021. The purpose of the meeting is to gather valuable scientific and technical information to aid in program planning. The meeting will include updates from the Planetary Science Division and its Research and Analysis Program. Interested parties can attend via WebEx or teleconference, as detailed in the official notice.