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The National Institute on Drug Abuse is having a meeting on February 12, 2021, which will be closed to the public. This meeting involves the review and evaluation of contract proposals focused on health IT solutions to combat opioid misuse. The discussions at the meeting could reveal confidential information, so it will be held virtually at the National Institutes of Health. Sheila Pirooznia, Ph.D., is the Scientific Review Officer handling inquiries.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is holding a closed meeting on March 24, 2021, to discuss grant applications for the advancement of cell replacement therapies for Type 1 Diabetes. This meeting is not open to the public to protect confidential information, including trade secrets and personal privacy. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Ann A. Jerkins is the contact person for this meeting.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced funding awards to support public health initiatives in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. The awards, totaling approximately $32.5 million over five years, aim to improve disease surveillance, outbreak response, and public health preparedness in these countries. Each recipient government entity will use the funds to enhance laboratory systems, emergency management, and training of health professionals to better handle health crises. The program is designed to strengthen global health security by building capacity within these countries to quickly detect and respond to public health threats.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on their request to extend approval for an information collection related to audit reports under the International Safety Management Code. This involves ensuring that U.S. vessels comply with international treaties on safety management systems. The Coast Guard invites feedback on the necessity, utility, and potential burden of the information collection by January 8, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The estimated annual burden for respondents has increased due to more responses received.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a 60-day notice seeking public comments on a new information collection initiative called the Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire. This is part of HUD's effort to evaluate and enhance its supply chain risk management practices for current and future vendors. The information collection aligns with several executive orders and federal guidelines focused on cybersecurity and supply chain security. HUD is inviting feedback on the necessity, impact, and potential improvements to the proposed information collection.

The Department of Defense is notifying the public about a proposed arms sale to the Government of Egypt. This sale includes 20 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods and associated equipment, with a total estimated cost of $65.6 million. The proposed sale aims to enhance Egypt's ability to conduct precision targeting for its military operations, improving security for a strategic partner in the Middle East. The sale will not disrupt the military balance in the region and will not require additional U.S. representatives in Egypt.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a notice about information collection activities that require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SSA is asking for public comments on the accuracy and utility of their information collection efforts and suggestions to improve them. The notice contains details on different forms and processes used by SSA, such as verifying identities for voter registration and handling overpayment recoveries, as well as procedures for accessing SSA systems. The public has until certain dates in March and April 2021 to submit their comments.

The Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management is planning to launch a Carbon Transport Research, Development, and Demonstration Consortium to support the advancement and coordination of carbon transport methods, including pipeline and rail. This initiative aims to foster communication among stakeholders, share information on research, and address challenges identified during a 2023 workshop. The consortium will comprise a diverse group of U.S.-based entities, such as federal and tribal agencies, industry, and academia. Interested parties are invited to share their input by January 21, 2025, and details on membership requirements are available online.

The Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium (RISE) has informed the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. This notification aims to extend certain legal protections under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, allowing limited recovery of damages by antitrust plaintiffs. Ten new organizations, including AlumaPower Energy from Canada and V.I. Vernadsky Taurida National University from Ukraine, have joined RISE. The group's membership remains open, and they intend to announce any future changes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is looking for people to join the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC). This committee, which can have up to 20 members, includes experts from various fields such as microbiology and genetics, as well as consumers. Nominations for new members are open until July 1, 2025. Members are expected to bring diverse viewpoints and will serve terms of up to four years.