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The Railroad Retirement Board is holding a public meeting on January 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. People who want to join the meeting need to send a request to the Board's Secretary at least 24 hours before to get dial-in instructions, using the email SecretarytotheBoard@rrb.gov. Topics up for discussion include updates from the Office of Legislative Affairs and the Bureau of Field Service, as well as next steps for a website survey. For more details, individuals can contact Stephanie Hillyard, the Secretary to the Board, at (312) 751-4920.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting of its Climate and Ecosystem Steering Committee to discuss changes affecting New England fisheries. This meeting will occur both in-person and through a webinar on February 13, 2025. The committee will cover topics like the Council's Inflation Reduction Act-funded projects, NOAA's ecosystem report, and other climate initiatives. The results and recommendations will be shared with the full Council for potential action.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a series of online meetings organized by the Washington Advisory Committee. These meetings will take place on March 15 and March 17, 2021, and will focus on discussing issues related to the use of force and challenges to accountability. Members of the public can join these meetings via Webex, and they are encouraged to participate by sharing comments during the meeting or submitting written comments afterward. Meeting details and access links are provided to facilitate public involvement.

The U.S. Geological Survey announced a virtual meeting of the Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science (ACCAS) set for January 9, 2025. Open to the public, the meeting will discuss progress and future plans of ACCAS subcommittees. Interested participants must register on the ACCAS website by January 3, 2025, and can request special accommodations if needed. Public comments will be allowed, but personal details shared might be publicly accessible.

The National Marine Fisheries Service announced a public hybrid meeting of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee (FMAC) on May 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alaska Time. Participants can attend the meeting at the Council's office in Anchorage, Alaska, or join online. The agenda will cover the 2024 Observer Annual report, NMFS updates, budget discussions, and other business matters. Public comments are welcomed and should be submitted electronically via the link provided.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced a meeting for its Center for Mental Health Services National Advisory Council, which will take place on March 18, 2021. The meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the previous meeting, updates from the CMHS Director, and discussions with SAMHSA's Chief of Staff and the Acting Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use. Interested persons can register online to participate and submit comments by March 12, 2021.

The National Institute of Nursing Research has announced a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research. It will be held on January 26, 2021, and will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., during which they will discuss program policies and issues. The meeting will then be closed from 1:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to review grant applications, as these discussions may involve confidential information. The meeting can be accessed online via a videocast, and anyone needing special assistance should contact Kay Wanke, the Acting Director of the Division of Extramural Science Programs.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing a meeting of the Dolphin Wahoo Advisory Panel on April 22-23, 2025. The meeting will occur at the Town and Country Inn in Charleston, SC, and will also be accessible via a webinar. Topics to be discussed include regulatory amendments, electronic reporting improvements, and updates on various fishery management strategies and programs. The public can register for the webinar and submit comments online two weeks before the meeting.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will hold an open meeting for the Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) on February 19 and 20, 2025. The meeting is open to the public both in-person in Washington, DC, and online via Microsoft Teams. Attendees must register in advance by February 14, 2025, and may submit written comments before the meeting. The TMAC will discuss and vote on the content of their 2024 Annual Report, which includes recommendations on improving flood insurance rate maps and risk data.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the Department of Commerce announced a public meeting of the Marine and Coastal Area-based Management Advisory Committee (MCAM) on February 26, 2025. The meeting will be held virtually on the Google Meets Platform, and registration is not required. During the meeting, members will discuss topics such as area-based management in the U.S., tracking conservation progress, and Indigenous-led conservation. Public comments are welcomed, and written comments should be submitted by February 21, 2025, to ensure they are reviewed by the MCAM before the meeting.