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The Council on Graduate Medical Education (COGME) will hold public meetings in 2021 as announced by the Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The meetings will cover important topics like physician workforce supply and distribution, rural health workforce training, and the funding of medical education. These meetings might be in-person or online, and updated details, including how to join, will be available on the COGME website. Public comments are welcomed, and anyone needing special assistance for attending should notify the council in advance.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) of the Department of the Interior is holding a series of public meetings about science quality and integrity, governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972. These meetings will take place online in January and October 2025, with an in-person gathering in June 2025 at the USGS National Center in Reston, Virginia. The Advisory Committee will discuss topics such as improving science quality and integrity, engaging young scientists, and ensuring high standards in USGS programs. The public can participate and provide comments, although time for speaking may be limited.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees will hold public meetings from February 1 to February 12, 2021, conducted via web conference. The council will discuss various issues, including crab PSC limit reductions, BSAI fishery ecosystem plans, and the standardized bycatch reporting methodology. Public comments are encouraged and can be submitted electronically by January 29, 2021. This meeting will include reviews and reports significant to fishery management and conservation efforts in the region.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Maine State Advisory Committee will hold virtual meetings on March 18, April 15, and May 20, 2021, focusing on their digital equity project. These meetings, accessible via a web conference link, will include reviewing the project report and inviting public comments. The public can participate and submit comments within 30 days after each meeting. For more information, individuals can contact Barbara de La Viez at her provided email or phone number.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to hold public meetings to gather opinions on updating pilot school regulations, known as part 141, which include standards for issuing pilot school certificates and maintaining training quality. These meetings will be held both online and in person from April 1 to April 3, 2025, in College Park, Georgia. The goal is to enhance safety, incorporate new technology, and improve pilot training. The public is encouraged to submit comments on this initiative before April 24, 2025.

The National Park Service is announcing that the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will have meetings on February 3, June 2, and September 8, 2025. These meetings will be held at different locations in Maine and are open to the public, with a virtual attendance option available. During the meetings, topics such as land conservation, park use, and public comments will be discussed. People interested in attending or speaking at the meetings can contact Kathy Flanders for more details and make requests for accommodations in advance.

The Nebraska State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold virtual meetings on February 22, March 1, and March 10, 2021. These meetings will focus on reviewing and approving a draft report regarding the use of Native American symbols, names, and imagery in school mascots. Members of the public can join the meetings online or by phone and are welcome to share their comments during the open period at the end of each meeting. Written comments can be submitted up to 30 days following each meeting.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees will hold hybrid meetings from February 3 to February 11, 2025, at the Egan Center in Anchorage, Alaska, and online. Key topics include administrative issues, Cook Inlet salmon harvest specifications, and a review of salmon bycatch. Public comment is encouraged to be submitted electronically before the deadline of January 31, 2025. The meeting is open to the public for attendance either in person or online.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation, as Co-Lead Agencies, have announced an extension of the scoping period for the Columbia River System Operations environmental review. This period will now end on May 9, 2025, instead of the original March date. In addition, virtual public meetings have been rescheduled for the week of April 7, 2025, to engage with federal and state agencies, Native American Tribes, local governments, and the public about the supplemental Environmental Impact Statement process. Comments and input can be submitted via mail or email and will be made publicly available.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced its meeting schedule for early 2021 under the Sunshine Act. No meetings are planned for the weeks of January 25, February 1, February 22, and March 1. Public meetings will be held on February 11 and February 18 to discuss topics like dry cask storage of nuclear fuel and equal employment opportunity. Due to COVID-19, public attendance at these meetings will be virtual via webcast, and accommodations are available for those with disabilities.