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The Internal Revenue Service, part of the Treasury Department, will hold a closed meeting for the Art Advisory Panel on April 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. This meeting, taking place in New York City or virtually via Microsoft Teams, will focus on reviewing and evaluating fair market value appraisals of artworks for federal tax purposes. The meeting will be closed to the public because it involves confidential tax return information. Elizabeth P. Askey from the Independent Office of Appeals filed the notice, citing legal provisions to justify the closure.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is announcing a public meeting of the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) to be held via Microsoft Teams on January 8, 2025. The ETAAC aims to provide ongoing advice on enhancing electronic tax administration to make paperless filing the easiest and most preferred method for submitting tax returns. The committee also addresses issues like identity theft and refund fraud. To attend or submit a written statement, individuals should contact Mr. Alec Johnston at the IRS.

The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will hold meetings from April 2-4, 2025, at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission headquarters. Some members will attend in person, while others participate online. Public participation is encouraged remotely via Microsoft Teams or phone. The meetings will include discussions on NuScale Standard Design Approval Applications, Terrestrial Energy reports, and other nuclear safety topics. Portions of the meetings may be closed to protect sensitive information, and public oral statements can be scheduled by contacting the designated officer at least five days in advance.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on April 7-8, 2025. The agenda includes reviewing recent medical events, evaluating Y-90 microsphere incidents, and discussing safety recommendations for new medical technologies. The meeting is open to the public both in-person and via a webinar on Microsoft Teams, with public participation encouraged. Persons interested in attending or providing input should contact Ms. A. Marra before the meeting date.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a National Research Advisory Council meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025, using Microsoft Teams. The meeting will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST and is open to the public, with a 30-minute public comment period at the end. Topics will cover VA Research's centennial celebration, the Million Veteran Program, and the NRAC's FY 2024 recommendations. Written public comments can be submitted by February 19, 2025, to be included in the official meeting record.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is holding a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States. This meeting aims to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on ways to improve programs and services for Veterans living in specific U.S. territories and associated regions. The meeting will be open to the public via Microsoft Teams, where participants can provide comments or listen to the discussion. Additionally, written comments can be submitted until February 4, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice about the Local Government Advisory Committee's (LGAC) upcoming public meeting. Originally scheduled for January 9th, the virtual meeting will now take place on January 10th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This rescheduling is due to a federal government closure as a mark of respect for President Carter. Interested participants can register by contacting the designated federal officer, Frank Sylvester, at his email or phone number.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting on January 24, 2025. This meeting, accessible to the public via Microsoft Teams, will focus on discussing and voting on the content of the 2024 TMAC Annual Report. Members of the public who wish to attend must register in advance, and they are also invited to provide written comments on the meeting topics. The council provides recommendations to improve flood insurance maps and risk data, and an annual report about its activities is submitted to FEMA.

The Department of State is organizing a virtual public meeting on January 21, 2025, via Microsoft Teams. The meeting is to prepare for the 12th session of the International Maritime Organization's Pollution Prevention and Response Sub-Committee (PPR 12) scheduled for later that month. The agenda includes discussions on pollution hazards, amendments to MARPOL Annexes, and guidelines for reducing emissions and marine litter. The public can join the meeting by RSVP to the coordinator, Ms. Nicole M. Schindler, by January 20, 2025.

The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will hold a series of meetings from March 5-7, 2025, concerning nuclear safety matters, including discussions on recent rulemaking and license renewal applications. These meetings will include both open and closed sessions, with some members attending remotely. Public participation is encouraged for the open sessions via Microsoft Teams or phone, and interested individuals can present their views with prior notice. Portions of the meetings may be closed to protect proprietary information or discuss internal matters. More details and updates are available on the ACRS website.