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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has announced a change in the scheduling and format of its upcoming advisory council meeting. Originally planned to be held in person, the meeting will now take place virtually from May 14 to May 15, 2025, with revised hours from 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Additionally, some parts of the meeting will be closed to the public. This updated information was previously published in the Federal Register in December 2024.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a final rule to implement Executive Order 13891, which is focused on improving agency guidance documents. This rule outlines how USAID will create, review, and issue guidance documents, ensuring they are non-binding and written clearly. It also establishes procedures for public access and comments on draft guidance documents. The rule aims to enhance transparency and accountability, with no new reporting requirements or significant economic impact expected.

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 National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has announced a change in the format of an upcoming meeting. Scheduled for May 5, 2025, the meeting will now be held virtually instead of in a hybrid format. It will involve the National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities and will be partially closed to the public. This update was made public through an amended notice in the Federal Register.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has announced the launch of an online portal that provides access to its guidance documents, in line with Executive Order 13891, "Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents." This portal can be found at whitehouse.gov/ceq/resources. The guidance documents available through the portal do not have the force of law unless specified by statute or contract, and are aimed at clarifying existing legal requirements. Additionally, the portal will link to final rules on CEQ’s procedures for issuing guidance documents.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a virtual meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). The meeting, scheduled for March 17, 2025, will be partially open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 1:25 p.m., where reports from institute staff will be presented. Following this, the meeting will be closed to the public from 1:25 p.m. to 6:05 p.m. to review and evaluate the qualifications and performance of personnel. For those needing special assistance or accommodations, advance notification to the contact person, Dr. Lisa L Cunningham, is advised.

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences Advisory Council is holding a meeting on January 30-31, 2025, partly open to the public via an online NIH videocast. The meeting will cover various topics, including grant application reviews, program updates, and special presentations. Portions of the meeting will be closed to protect confidential information. Anyone interested can send comments to the committee by contacting Anna L. Ramsey-Ewing, Ph.D., by email before the deadline.

The Bureau of Land Management in the Interior Department has announced the official filing of several Plats of Survey in Nevada, which were filed at their Nevada State Office in Reno. These surveys include resurveys and subdivisions of various township boundaries under different group numbers, all of which were accepted on September 20, 2024. The records now serve as the official documents for describing these lands for any authorized purposes and are accessible to the public. The action ensures accurate land descriptions and supports administrative needs.

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities is holding a partially open meeting on May 5, 2025. The meeting will be in-person and virtual, accessible to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed from 4:05 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. During the open session, there will be reports and presentations, while the closed session will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications. The public can access the videocast of the open session online and submit written comments in advance.