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The Department of Energy (DOE) is delaying the start date of a rule about releasing guidance documents, pushing it from January 6, 2021, to March 21, 2021. This delay allows further review of the rule implementing Executive Order 13891, which aims to boost transparency by making guidance documents accessible online and open for public comment. DOE is not taking public comments on this delay but welcomes opinions on any further postponement and related matters. The action is a response to a directive from the new administration's Chief of Staff, advising a halt to review new rules.

The Postal Service's Board of Governors has announced a Sunshine Act Meeting set for two days in February 2021. On February 8th, the meeting will be closed to discuss strategic issues, financial and operational matters, compensation and personnel matters, and administrative items. On February 9th, an open session will feature speeches from leadership, elections for the board's chairman and vice chairman, and reviews of financial, service, and committee reports. The meeting will take place in Washington, DC, at the Postal Service Headquarters.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is implementing changes to the EDGAR Filer Manual, which outlines how companies should submit electronic filings. These updates, effective from January 30, 2025, include new forms and methods for reporting financial data and changes to existing filing requirements. Among the changes, a new Form SHO will be available for reporting short sales by institutional investors, and new XML-based formats will replace older formats for certain ownership reports. The changes ensure better transparency and align the manual with recent technological and regulatory developments.

The National Institutes of Health, through its National Institute on Drug Abuse, has announced a closed meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025. The meeting will be held virtually and will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications related to neurocognitive development and addiction risk. The discussions will remain private to protect confidential information such as trade secrets and personal details of those involved in the grant process. Caitlin Elizabeth Angela Moyer, Ph.D., will serve as the contact person for further inquiries.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a virtual meeting via videoconference organized by the Office of Research and Development. It will be held on February 17-19, 2021, to review scientific methods and decisions focused on air quality and wildfires. The meeting is open to the public, but attendees must register in advance. Those interested can submit comments or request a draft agenda by February 16, 2021.

David Vaudt has been appointed to the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) for a five-year term starting on January 27, 2025. This announcement was published as a notice by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. More information can be obtained by visiting the FASAB website or contacting the board's Executive Director, Ms. Monica R. Valentine.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a final rule to modify its call blocking policies to better combat illegal robocalls. This rule requires all domestic voice service providers to use a do-not-originate (DNO) list to block calls that are likely illegal, ensuring comprehensive consumer protection. Furthermore, the rule mandates that providers use the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) code 603+ to inform callers when their calls are blocked due to analytics, helping them understand why their call was blocked and providing a mechanism for redress. This initiative aims to curb unwanted and fraudulent calls, enhancing consumer trust and security.

The National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, announced closed meetings on March 4 and March 10, 2021. These meetings will review grant applications and are closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Meetings will be conducted virtually. Contact details of the Scientific Review Officers for each meeting have been provided for further inquiries.

The National Labor Relations Board announced the appointment of new members to its performance review boards for the period from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. This notice is an update to a previous announcement and includes the latest list of appointed members, along with an additional alternate member. For further details, individuals can contact Roxanne L. Rothschild, the Executive Secretary of the Board.

The Office of Personnel Management announced a virtual meeting of the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee scheduled for December 19, 2024. This meeting, occurring online with no in-person attendance, is open to the public with prior registration required by December 17, 2024. Attendees can listen to discussions about federal wage rates via audio teleconference. The committee's agenda will be finalized a week in advance and is accessible upon request.