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The Department of Homeland Security is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. This extension will allow Venezuelans who are already on TPS to continue living and working in the U.S. from April 3, 2025, to October 2, 2026. Venezuelans must re-register between January 17, 2025, and September 10, 2025, to maintain their status. This decision is based on the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Venezuela, making it unsafe for nationals to return.

The NYSE American Exchange is proposing a temporary rule change to its fee schedule. For April 2025, they aim to waive a limit on Floor Broker credits and rebates associated with QCC (Qualified Contingent Cross) trades and the Manual Billable Rebate Program. This waiver is intended to prevent Floor Broker firms from potentially redirecting their trades to other markets due to recent market volatility, which could lead them to exceed the existing monthly cap on credits and rebates. The Securities and Exchange Commission is accepting public comments on this proposed change until May 15, 2025.

The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce has announced the cancellation of the 2030 Census Advisory Committee meeting that was originally scheduled for April 3-4, 2025. The meeting will no longer take place, and those interested in more information can contact Shana Banks, the Advisory Committee Branch Chief, or use the Federal Relay Service for TTY communication. The notice of this cancellation was approved by Ron Jarmin, Acting Director of the Census Bureau, and was officially published in the Federal Register on March 12, 2025.

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is having a closed meeting on April 10-11, 2025, to review and discuss grant applications. This meeting will be virtual and is closed to the public because it might involve confidential information or personal data. The meeting is under the Federal Advisory Committee Act rules to ensure privacy. Marcienne Michele Wright is the contact person for more information.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is hosting online meetings for the Groundfish Management Team (GMT) and the Groundfish Advisory Subpanel (GAP) on April 4, 2025. These meetings will cover topics related to the Pacific Council's April 2025 meeting agenda and additional items. The GAP will meet from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time, and the GMT will meet from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time. The meetings are open to the public, and further details are available on the Pacific Council's website.

In April 2025, President Donald J. Trump officially proclaimed it as National Donate Life Month, urging all Americans to consider becoming organ donors and discussing their decision with loved ones. The proclamation highlights that organ donations are a profoundly selfless act, capable of saving and improving many lives. Though over 170 million people in the United States have registered as donors, there remains a pressing need for more participants, as evidenced by the 103,000 individuals on the national transplant waiting list. The message encourages eligible people to register as donors through state registries, the DMV, or organdonor.gov.

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering is announcing closed meetings for reviewing grant applications. The meetings will take place virtually on specific dates in April 2025 and are not open to the public to protect confidential information. Several committees will meet to discuss different topics, including the SBIR/STTR Review and the Brain Initiative RFA Review. Contact details for scientific review officers involved in the meetings are also provided.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced their tentative meeting schedule for several weeks in April and May 2025 under the Sunshine Act. Meetings are planned for April 28 and May 13, while no meetings are scheduled for the weeks of April 21, May 5, May 19, and May 26. The public can attend meetings in person or via webcast, and individuals with disabilities may request accommodations to participate. For details and updates, the public is advised to check the NRC's online meeting schedule or contact designated officials.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases has scheduled a closed meeting of a special panel to review grant applications. The meeting, which will take place on April 28-29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in a virtual format, will not be open to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. The panel will evaluate applications related to the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. For more details, contact Archana Jha at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. This meeting will take place via web conference on April 29-30, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the meeting is to review and evaluate grant applications, and it is closed to the public due to the possible discussion of confidential information and personal privacy concerns. For further details, individuals can contact Carlisha Gentles, the Scientific Review Officer at the CDC.