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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that Livwell Michigan, LLC has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of controlled substances, specifically marihuana, listed under Schedule I. The DEA will evaluate this application based on specific regulations and guidelines to ensure it complies with laws and has measures in place to prevent misuse. The public and other manufacturers have until April 26, 2021, to submit comments or objections regarding this application. If approved, Livwell Michigan, LLC would be allowed to produce marihuana for use in scientific and medical research, but not for other purposes.

The Department of Energy and NASA are asking for public input on potential collaborations in high energy physics and space-based astrophysics. They are interested in suggestions that could help advance scientific research in these fields, especially through using the Moon's far side and the International Space Station for experiments. The agencies are looking for comments by March 8, 2021, and any submissions should be in a specific format through the regulations.gov website. This call for information is not a funding opportunity but aims to gather ideas for future collaborations.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a series of closed meetings held by the Center for Scientific Review to evaluate grant applications. These meetings will cover diverse research areas, including population sciences, cardiovascular sciences, cancer therapeutic applications, infectious diseases, imaging technology, endocrinology, and cell biology. The meetings are virtual, allowing review officers to discuss confidential information such as trade secrets and personal data related to grant proposals. The closed meetings ensure privacy and confidentiality in reviewing the potential impacts of these research projects.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has put out a call for public feedback on information collection practices related to geospatial metadata. This request invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of collecting such data, with the goal of minimizing the public's reporting burden. Public comments will be accepted until March 30, 2021, and will be considered in the agency's submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. NOAA's tools for collecting metadata support various scientific research fields and aim to enhance understanding and reuse of geospatial data.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a meeting of the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses, which will take place via teleconference on March 10, 2021. The meeting will be open to the public and will cover VA activities and updates on scientific research related to Gulf War illnesses. It will feature presentations from a recent VA-DoD conference and offer recommendations for next steps. The session will also include time for public comments, and individuals may submit a summary or written statements to be included in the official meeting record.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has received an application from Titan Health LLC to become registered to manufacture bulk quantities of marihuana for research purposes. This notice invites current registered bulk manufacturers and applicants to submit comments or objections by April 19, 2021. The DEA will review the application according to regulations to ensure compliance with legal requirements and prevent unlawful distribution. If approved, Titan Health LLC would be authorized to manufacture pharmaceuticals for research but not engage in other activities without additional approval.