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The National Institute of General Medical Sciences has announced a change in the schedule for their Special Emphasis Panel meeting. Originally set for March 19, 2021, the meeting will now take place on March 23, 2021, at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. This update was published in the Federal Register on February 4, 2021. The meeting will remain closed to the public.

The Expeditionary Missions Consortium—Crane (EMC2) has made changes to its membership. On January 30, 2025, they informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about new members added to their group. This notification is part of the process to continue their special legal protections under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which helps limit the damages they might have to pay in legal cases. Membership in EMC2 is still open, and they plan to inform authorities about any future changes in membership.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a closed meeting to be held at 2:30 p.m. on February 25, 2021, either remotely or at the Commission's headquarters in Washington, DC. The meeting will be attended by commissioners, their counsel, secretaries, and other relevant staff members. During this meeting, the SEC will discuss topics related to legal actions, administrative proceedings, and other enforcement matters. Information about any changes to the meeting's time, date, or location will be available on the SEC's website.

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board announced that they received 14 pages of historical documents from the National Archives concerning a civil rights cold case identified as 2024-003-027. The Board decided on November 1, 2024, to make these documents publicly available, and this decision complies with the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018, which mandates disclosure within 14 days of the decision. The announcement ensures transparency regarding the disclosure process and provides a contact for further information.

The Postal Regulatory Commission is informing the public about a recent filing by the Postal Service that involves an agreement related to its services. People are encouraged to submit their comments on this agreement by April 29, 2025, via the Commission's online system. The filing might propose adding a new service or modifying an existing one deemed competitive. Details about this filing and others are available on the Commission's website, and the Commission has appointed a representative to protect public interests in this matter.

The Federal Election Commission announced a meeting that was initially scheduled for February 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with a continuation on February 25, 2021. The meeting will also cover sensitive information, the early release of which could negatively impact the execution of a planned Commission action. For further details, contact can be made with Judith Ingram, the Press Officer, at the provided telephone number.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has outlined procedures regarding off-the-record communications related to legal proceedings. According to the rules, prohibited communications, which are not allowed in the official decision-making process, must be shared with the Secretary of the Commission either in written form or as a summary if they are oral. These prohibited communications might be shared publicly but are typically not used in decision-making unless deemed necessary for fairness. Exempt communications are generally included in the decision record unless they involve a cooperating agency. A recent list of such communications can be reviewed online through the Commission's resources.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has given notice about a recent Postal Service filing regarding a negotiated service agreement. This announcement invites the public to comment on the filing by February 12, 2025, and aims to inform them of any updates or changes. The filing is associated with several dockets, each concerning different service contracts and modifications. Public comments can be submitted online, and further details can be accessed on the Commission's website.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a notice regarding a recent filing by the Postal Service. This filing involves a negotiated service agreement and invites the public to comment by January 3, 2025. The notice provides details about several requests made by the Postal Service to add new or modified products to the Competitive product list. The Commission will appoint representatives to advocate for the public's interest during these proceedings.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding new filings by the Postal Service about negotiated service agreements. These filings involve adding or amending competitive product contracts such as Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage. The Commission is inviting public comments on these filings by March 3, 2025, and has designated specific public representatives for each docket. For those unable to submit comments electronically, alternative methods are available by contacting David A. Trissell.