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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) are looking for individuals to join ten different Federal Advisory Committees. These committees cover various areas like earthquake hazards, quality awards, industrial advice, and more. People who are interested can send their nominations anytime and they'll be considered whenever there are openings. However, federal lobbyists can't take part individually.

The Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will hold a public virtual meeting organized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on March 3 and 4, 2021. The meeting will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on both days. It will cover topics like federal incident response, the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Act of 2020, updates to federal cybersecurity standards, and discussions on biometric technologies. Interested members of the public can submit questions or comments via email, participate during a public interaction period, or attend the meeting by registering online by March 1, 2021.

The Department of Commerce has prepared to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is related to the Baldrige Executive Fellows Program, a professional development opportunity. Comments from the public and other agencies are invited for 30 days from the date of this notice to help determine the impact and reduce any reporting burden. The information collected will assist in selecting applicants for the program, and participation is voluntary. The request is reviewed annually, affects a range of organizations and individuals, and is estimated to involve 24 respondents each year.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is setting up a new program called the Dietary Supplement Laboratory Quality Assurance Program (DSQAP) Consortium. This program aims to improve the accuracy and safety of dietary supplements by developing better testing and measurement methods. NIST is inviting organizations to join the Consortium by sharing their expertise, like analytical testing skills or unique industry knowledge, on a voluntary basis. Participants will sign a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), though non-CRADA options exist for those unable to enter such agreements due to legal or governmental constraints.

The Department of Commerce has requested OMB approval to continue collecting data on exoskeleton use. Comments are invited from the public until 30 days after the notice's publication. The National Institute of Standards and Technology aims to evaluate exoskeletons in terms of fit, motion, and performance in industrial tasks. The research will guide future test methods and inform standards developed by the American Society for Testing Materials Committee F48 on exoskeletons and exosuits.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has extended the duration of the Genome Editing Consortium until December 1, 2025. This extension allows for more interested parties to join and contribute to the Consortium's activities, such as developing standards related to genome editing. Letters of interest to participate in the Consortium can be submitted at any time. The decision to extend was made in response to requests from parties who missed the original deadline.

The Department of Commerce has announced an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve a data collection activity under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which aids small- and medium-sized manufacturers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The request seeks public comments for 30 days, emphasizing the importance of collecting data for program accountability, stakeholder reports, and continuous improvements. Interested parties are invited to submit their feedback through the website www.reginfo.gov.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is asking the public and other federal agencies for input on their information collection activities, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request focuses on gathering data related to community resilience and disaster studies, such as responses to wildfires, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Public comments are accepted until June 10, 2025, to help evaluate the utility and burden of the collection process. The goal is to improve safety and resilience against disasters in U.S. communities through voluntary participation in surveys and interviews.