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The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Board of Directors will hold virtual meetings on January 21 and January 23, 2025, via Zoom. These meetings will involve several committees, such as the Operations and Regulations, Governance and Performance Review, and Institutional Advancement Committees. Portions of these meetings will be open to the public, where topics like the approval of agendas, self-evaluations, and strategic plans will be discussed. Certain parts, including development reports and nominations to councils, will be closed to the public. For more information, individuals can contact Cheryl DuHart, the Administrative Coordinator.

The Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality (ACIMM) will hold a public meeting on January 7-8, 2025, via webinar. The meeting will focus on government activities and policies to reduce infant and maternal mortality, improve maternal and infant health, and address health disparities. The agenda may include discussion on recommendations for improving birth outcomes for underserved populations, with emphasis on Black/African-American families. Interested public participants can submit written statements in advance or request to speak at the meeting.

OSHA has officially decided to expand the recognition of CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion allows CSA to include one additional test standard in its scope of recognition. CSA must follow certain guidelines, including notifying OSHA about significant changes in its operations and adhering to all conditions of its recognition. The decision is effective as of January 23, 2025.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a business meeting on March 12, 2021, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which will be conducted telephonically due to COVID-19 restrictions. Key agenda items include celebrating the Commission's 50th anniversary, approving contracts and grants, and discussing regulatory projects. Public participation is welcome via telephone, and comments on the agenda can be submitted in advance. Notice of actions taken at the meeting will be published afterward in the Federal Register.

The document details several filings submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Bridger Pipeline LLC seeks approval for an accounting entry related to its acquisition of Bayou Midstream Bakken, LLC. Valero Energy Corporation is requesting approval for using a specific accounting entry. Additionally, National Grid LNG, LLC, Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC, and Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC, have compliance filings related to tariff and administrative regulations. The public can access these documents via FERC's eLibrary system and may participate in the process by submitting comments or seeking intervention by specified deadlines.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received filings from several gas companies related to pipeline rates and agreements. These include filings from NEXUS Gas Transmission, Guardian Pipeline, Columbia Gas Transmission, and Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company. Each filing has a specific comment deadline, and interested parties are encouraged to intervene or protest in accordance with Commission rules. The filings can be accessed online, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with participation in the proceedings.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced public meetings by the New Hampshire State Advisory Committee to be held on March 15 and April 19, 2021. These meetings will take place online from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will focus on discussing the dissemination of the committee's report on solitary confinement in New Hampshire. Members of the public can participate in these meetings through a provided web conference link, and they are also allowed to submit comments in writing. Any comments must be received within 30 days following the meetings.

Southern California Edison Company (SCE) has submitted a hydroelectric application for a new major license to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The application involves the operation of the Kern River No. 3 Project, located in California, which consists of various structures and facilities used to generate power through a run-of-river system. While no new facilities are proposed, SCE plans to make minor adjustments to the project's boundaries and operations to include environmental measures. The public can access more details and participate in the process through FERC's website and the Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several rate filings from natural gas pipeline companies. Equitrans, L.P. and Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC have submitted filings for negotiated rate capacity release agreements with an effective date of December 1, 2024. Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. has also submitted a compliance filing related to a rate case. Stakeholders interested in participating in these proceedings must follow the Commission's specified rules and submit their interventions or protests by the given comment deadlines. All filings can be accessed through the Commission's eLibrary system.

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Advisory Board is holding a virtual meeting on January 7-8, 2025. The meeting will be partly open to the public and partly closed for private discussions. During the open sessions, the NIC will provide updates on its projects and initiatives, and the public can participate by presenting their views if they contact the designated federal official by December 20, 2024. The closed session will discuss topics related to internal personnel matters and personal privacy.