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The Department of Defense (DoD) is creating a new advisory committee called the Strategic and Critical Materials Board of Directors (S&CM BoD). This committee will help strengthen the industrial base and manage materials important for national security, focusing particularly on the National Defense Stockpile program. The committee will have 13 to 20 members, including representatives from various government departments and other experts. Members who are not federal employees will be paid for their work, and the public can submit their views to the committee at any time.

The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries has scheduled a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations to be held on January 6-7, 2025, at the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, DC. Part of the meeting will be open to the public, where topics like future exam content and recent exam reviews will be discussed. However, some parts that involve exam questions will be closed to the public. Those interested in making a statement or attending the public session must notify the Designated Federal Officer by December 27, 2024.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has renewed the charter for its Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Board of Actuaries (MERHC BoA). This board provides independent advice on actuarial matters related to the DoD's Retiree Health Care Fund. It consists of three members, who serve without representing any particular viewpoint, and report on the Fund's status to top defense officials, the President, and Congress. Members are respected actuaries appointed for staggered terms and can be compensated for their service.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting nominations for individuals to serve on the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC). This committee advises on manufactured housing standards and regulations. The Secretary of HUD will appoint 22 members, 21 with voting rights, from three categories: producers, users, and general interest/public officials. Nominations must be submitted by January 2, 2025, and previous applicants do not need to reapply.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will hold an open meeting for the Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) on February 19 and 20, 2025. The meeting is open to the public both in-person in Washington, DC, and online via Microsoft Teams. Attendees must register in advance by February 14, 2025, and may submit written comments before the meeting. The TMAC will discuss and vote on the content of their 2024 Annual Report, which includes recommendations on improving flood insurance rate maps and risk data.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has renewed the charter for the Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee until October 7, 2026. This independent advisory group helps the FDA ensure that drugs used to treat infectious diseases are safe and effective. The committee includes 13 voting members with expertise in fields like infectious diseases and internal medicine. The renewal is considered important to support public interest and ensure continued expert advice on drug safety and effectiveness.

The Department of the Army is announcing an open meeting of the U.S. Army Science Board on January 30, 2025, at the Yulista Conference Center in Huntsville, Alabama. During this meeting, the board will discuss and vote on studies regarding "Data-Centric Command and Control" and the Army's ability to provide combat-ready medical forces. While the session on the command and control study will be closed due to confidential information, the session about combat-ready forces will be open to the public. Interested individuals can register to attend, and the meeting venue is accessible for those with disabilities.

The Department of the Army has announced an online virtual meeting of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Inland Waterways Users Board. This meeting will be held on February 9, 2021, and is open to the public. The Board will discuss and receive presentations on investment projects concerning the inland waterways system of the United States. Public comments are welcome, and participants need to register on the day of the meeting for attendance and verbal commentary.