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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the cancellation of the planned meeting for the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board (NSBDCAB) originally scheduled for February 12, 2025. This decision, as noted in the Federal Register, is due to administrative priorities within the SBA. The public will be informed about the rescheduled meeting date in a future notice. For any inquiries, individuals can contact Rachel Karton at the provided email or phone number.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to amend the USDA organic regulations with new standards for organic mushroom production and pet food handling. This rule clarifies standards such as the composition and sourcing of materials used in organic mushroom production and the use of synthetic nutrients like taurine in organic pet food. These amendments aim to resolve inconsistencies in existing regulations to promote fair competition and market growth for both organic mushrooms and pet food. The rule is effective February 21, 2025, with compliance required by February 22, 2027.

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a notice about a correction in a previous publication in the Federal Register. This correction involves changing a heading from "Proposed Collection" to "Submission for OMB Review" due to a typographical error. The mistake appeared in a document related to reports of material violations, published on February 27, 2025. Naomi P. Lewis is the contact person for more information regarding this correction.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is asking the public to submit scientific information to help with their review on the impact of healthcare worker safety and wellness. This review aims to gather evidence to understand the connections between work conditions and burnout among healthcare workers, and how this affects patient outcomes, healthcare organizations, and society. The submissions, due by January 21, 2025, should include details about relevant completed or ongoing studies. The review's findings will be shared on AHRQ's website for public comment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a meeting of the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board (JBL/CS SMRB) on January 21, 2021, via WebEx. The meeting will start with an open session from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., where VA research priorities will be discussed. This will be followed by a closed session from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., where the board will review and evaluate research applications for scientific quality and mission relevance. Public attendance is invited for the open session, while the closed session is restricted due to privacy and confidentiality concerns.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is requesting public submissions of scientific information about hypofractionated radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer. They aim to improve a systematic review being conducted by their Evidence-based Practice Centers. Submissions, due by February 13, 2025, should include completed and ongoing study details relevant to the topic, respecting public access and confidentiality guidelines. The review seeks to address specific questions about treatment benefits, harms, and various influencing factors.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public feedback on a new data collection program related to the Job Corps Evidence Building Portfolio. They aim to collect data to understand and evaluate three Job Corps demonstration pilot projects. This includes gathering information through interviews, focus groups, and surveys from program staff, partners, and participants. The DOL is particularly interested in input on the necessity and effectiveness of this data collection effort and ways to minimize the burden on those providing information.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is considering giving EpifiZa Inc., a company based in Canada, an exclusive license for some of its patented technologies. These inventions involve fusion proteins aimed at treating people with short stature due to genetic conditions. Public comments and license applications are being accepted until February 9, 2021. The license is intended to cover worldwide use, focusing on developing and selling treatments for growth-related disorders.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a meeting for the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board (JBL/CS SMRB). The meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2021, and will take place online via WebEx from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. There will be an open session for discussing research priorities from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., followed by a closed session focusing on evaluating research applications from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The closed session is not open to the public to protect privacy and prevent premature disclosure of research information. Members of the public can join the open session online and contact the VA for further details if needed.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a meeting of the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board, scheduled for January 6, 2021, to be held via WebEx. The meeting includes an open session from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for discussing scientific review processes and VA research priorities, followed by a closed session until 5:00 p.m. to evaluate research applications. The closed session will review the quality and relevance of research proposals to protect personal privacy and prevent premature disclosure of information. Public participation is possible during the open session, and further details or access to meeting minutes can be requested from the designated officer.