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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will have a closed meeting on February 3, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., held via video conference at their Rockville, MD location. The session is closed to the public because it involves discussing confidential contract proposals that contain trade secrets, commercial property, or personal information. The meeting's purpose is to review and evaluate development proposals for medical treatments addressing non-tuberculosis mycobacterial infections. For more details, Dr. Mario Cerritelli serves as the contact person for further inquiries.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting public comments on a new data collection proposal aimed at evaluating the U.S. Marine Corps' Prime for Life 4.5 Program. This initiative is part of an effort to improve prevention strategies for sexual harassment and assault within the military. Interested individuals or households can provide feedback by February 18, 2025, through the official reginfo.gov website. The data collected will help the DoD develop better prevention techniques based on evidence and research.

The National Institutes of Health is announcing closed meetings for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The meetings are set for various dates in May 2025 and will be held virtually. These meetings will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications related to interdisciplinary science in diabetes and kidney diseases, HIV pathogenesis, and time-sensitive obesity research. Because discussions might reveal confidential information, the meetings will not be open to the public.

The Department of Education has announced that a specific test approved for the National Reporting System for Adult Education, which would have expired on February 5, 2025, can continue to be used until June 30, 2025. This applies to the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) Reading GOALS Series for literacy and English language arts. The notice specifies that only the approved forms and computer-based formats can be used. If the Secretary finds inaccurate information about a test or if a test is significantly changed, the approval can be revoked following specific procedures.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is holding closed meetings to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings are closed to the public due to the confidential nature of the information discussed, which includes trade secrets and personal data. The meetings are scheduled for February 20, 2025, and February 27-28, 2025, and will be conducted virtually. Further details, including contact information for the Scientific Review Officers, are provided in the notice.

The National Institutes of Health, specifically the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, has scheduled a closed meeting for April 14-15, 2025. This meeting will focus on reviewing and evaluating cooperative agreement applications related to pain care in healthcare systems, as part of the NIH HEAL Initiative. The discussions will be private to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable materials, and personal information. The meeting is set to take place virtually.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences will hold several closed meetings in April 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications and contract proposals. These meetings will be conducted virtually and are closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Details for each meeting, including dates, times, and contact information for the Scientific Review Officers, are provided. This action is pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting an in-person public meeting to gather feedback on the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve’s performance. The meeting is set for April 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET in Wells, Maine. People can also send their comments by email until May 9, 2025. This process is part of NOAA’s routine evaluations under the Coastal Zone Management Act, aimed at assessing how well the Reserve meets national goals and complies with management plans.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a closed meeting to discuss grant applications related to therapeutic CNS gene delivery. This meeting, scheduled for April 28, 2025, will be conducted virtually from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The discussions will evaluate contract proposals, but the details are confidential to protect sensitive trade secrets and personal information associated with the grant applications. Interested parties can contact Dr. Birgit Neuhuber for more information.

The National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research is holding a closed meeting on April 22, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications related to dental, oral, and craniofacial research. The meeting will be conducted virtually and will not be open to the public due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, which might involve confidential trade secrets and personal information. Jingshan Chen, Ph.D., is the contact person for this meeting, and interested individuals can reach out via email for more information.