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The National Institutes of Health has announced several closed meetings as part of the Center for Scientific Review. These meetings will occur in early March 2021 and are not open to the public to protect confidential information related to grant applications. The discussions will focus on a variety of topics, including infectious diseases, reproductive health, and allergies, among others. The meetings will be held virtually, and more details, including contact information for specific committees, are provided in the notice.

The Department of Education has announced a new Computer Matching Agreement with the Department of Defense. This agreement aims to identify children of military service members who died in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001, to see if they qualify for increased financial aid under the Higher Education Act. The agreement will be effective from March 1, 2021, and will remain active for 18 months, with the possibility of extending for an additional 12 months if certain conditions are met. The matching program uses data such as Social Security Numbers and birth dates to identify eligible students.

The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places by January 9, 2021. Public comments should be submitted by February 8, 2021, via email or mail. Among the properties considered for listing are sites in Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and Virginia. This notice also informs that personal identifying information included in comments may be made publicly available.

The National Institute on Aging has announced a closed meeting scheduled for February 26, 2021, to review and evaluate grant applications. This meeting will not be open to the public as it may involve confidential information such as trade secrets or personal details about individuals associated with the applications. The event will be conducted via video meeting, and interested parties can contact Dr. Maurizio Grimaldi for more information. The announcement follows the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act ensuring privacy and confidentiality.

The National Park Service, part of the Interior Department, is inviting public comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places before December 7, 2024. Comments can be submitted via email or postal service by January 3, 2025. The notice lists properties across various states, including historic districts, buildings, and other sites in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, and more. Additionally, there are requests for removal and additional documentation for certain properties, demonstrating ongoing review and maintenance of historic listings.

The Center for Scientific Review at the National Institutes of Health has announced a series of closed meetings to review grant applications. These meetings will occur on March 24-26, 2021, and are not open to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Committees will cover a range of topics, including vaccine hesitancy, HIV comorbidities, and the molecular aspects of Alzheimer's disease, with sessions held virtually due to health and safety reasons. The notice ensures compliance with federal regulations concerning advisory committee operations.

The National Institute on Aging (part of the Health and Human Services Department and National Institutes of Health) has announced a closed meeting. This meeting, scheduled for May 1, 2025, will be held virtually and is meant to review and evaluate grant applications related to "Stressors and Aging." The reason for the meeting's confidentiality is to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal details of individuals involved in the grant applications. The point of contact for the meeting is Dr. Kaitlyn Noel Lewis Hardell.

The Federal Reserve System has received applications from individuals and groups seeking to acquire shares of banks or bank holding companies under the Change in Bank Control Act. In the Chicago region, the Brady Family Control Group intends to acquire shares of Community Financial Corp. and Community Savings Bank in Iowa. Meanwhile, in the Kansas City region, the Whitham Family Control Group plans to acquire shares of Whitcorp Financial Company and its associated banks in Kansas and Colorado. The public can view these applications and submit comments by a specified deadline, which will be publicly disclosed.

The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, announced a series of closed virtual meetings in June 2025. These meetings, held by special emphasis panels, are intended to review and evaluate grant applications related to cancer research. They will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Meeting details, including dates, times, and contact information for scientific review officers, are provided for each committee session.

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) from the Department of Defense is proposing a new process for collecting information and is asking for public feedback. This is being done as part of the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The main focus is on whether the information collection is necessary, how to improve its quality, and how to reduce the burden on those providing the information. Individuals or households are the intended respondents, with a form related to membership at the Pentagon Athletic Center being used to gather data. Comments will be accepted until February 10, 2025.