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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed a proposal from the Santa Clara Valley Water District to lower the water level in the Anderson Reservoir, build a new outlet tunnel, and establish measures downstream. This assessment was part of their environmental review process and aimed to determine the likely environmental impacts. FERC concluded the proposed actions would not significantly affect the environment if certain protective measures are in place. The public can access this supplemental environmental assessment through FERC's website.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is holding an open meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. EST at its headquarters in Washington, DC. During this meeting, the CFTC will discuss two final rules: one on Real-Time Public Reporting and Swap Data Recordkeeping, and the other on Margin Adequacy and Separate Accounts by Futures Commission Merchants. The meeting is open to the public, who can attend in person or listen via phone or live stream. More details, including how to access the meeting remotely, will be available on the CFTC's website.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the City of Imperial Beach plan to create a draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report for the Bayside Community Resiliency project. This project aims to transform a section of the Bayshore Bikeway corridor into a coastal resilience corridor to protect against flooding, improve public access, and enhance habitat areas around San Diego Bay. The proposal includes various alternatives such as constructing a "living levee" and creating a tidal channel to improve stormwater management and provide additional habitat space. Community input is being sought during the scoping period, which closes on February 24, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting on March 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Washington, DC. This meeting, which is open to the public, will be followed by a press briefing that the public can view remotely. A free webcast of the event is available on the Commission's website, and additional information can be obtained by contacting the Commission's Secretary, Debbie-Anne A. Reese. The agenda items may be changed without notice, and further details on the agenda can be accessed online.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has finalized new regulations for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act, reflecting updates from the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. These revisions aim to make the regulations easier to understand and use, improving public access to government records and information. The final rules also incorporated public feedback, with changes ensuring transparency and a presumption of openness while also addressing how requests and appeals are processed. Additionally, the CEQ has updated administrative procedures, including the handling of fees and how appeals are managed, to align with current policies and practices.

The National Science Board's Committee on Oversight has scheduled a teleconference for February 10, 2021, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST, to conduct Board business. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via teleconference through the National Science Foundation. The agenda includes opening remarks, a presentation on merit review analysis, a review of two proposed NSB policies, and a discussion about NSF-funded graduate students' careers. Interested individuals should contact Ann Bushmiller for more information or to listen in.

The National Institutes of Health is announcing closed meetings for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The meetings are set for various dates in May 2025 and will be held virtually. These meetings will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications related to interdisciplinary science in diabetes and kidney diseases, HIV pathogenesis, and time-sensitive obesity research. Because discussions might reveal confidential information, the meetings will not be open to the public.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced a meeting of the National Advisory Allergy and Infectious Diseases Council scheduled for June 2, 2025. Portions of the meeting will be open to the public via videocast, while other segments will be closed due to discussions involving confidential information. The meeting will be held virtually, and anyone interested can submit written comments to the contact person, Dr. Kelly Y. Poe. Additional details, including the agenda, will be available on the institute's website.

The Department of the Army is announcing an open meeting of the U.S. Army Science Board on January 30, 2025, at the Yulista Conference Center in Huntsville, Alabama. During this meeting, the board will discuss and vote on studies regarding "Data-Centric Command and Control" and the Army's ability to provide combat-ready medical forces. While the session on the command and control study will be closed due to confidential information, the session about combat-ready forces will be open to the public. Interested individuals can register to attend, and the meeting venue is accessible for those with disabilities.

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.