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The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will conduct twenty videoconference meetings of the Humanities Panel during March 2021. These meetings are intended for reviewing, discussing, evaluating, and recommending applications for financial assistance related to various humanities topics. The meetings will cover topics such as U.S. History, Philosophy, Science, Arts, and Literature, among others. Due to the confidential nature of the financial and personal information reviewed, these meetings will be closed to the public.

The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries announced a change in the location for the Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations meeting previously planned at the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, DC, due to weather-related closures. Instead, the meeting was conducted via teleconference, as stated in the amended notice. The meeting schedule remained the same, spanning January 6-7, 2025. This change of venue was beyond the control of the Board, leaving no time to notify the public as typically required by regulations.

The National Archives and Records Administration's Information Security Oversight Office is announcing a virtual meeting for the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) on April 14, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. This meeting is open to the public and will cover matters related to National Industrial Security Program policies. Interested individuals must register in advance online to attend, while NISPPAC members, ISOO employees, and speakers should contact the designated email to register.

The International Trade Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, announced a meeting of the Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC) on February 6, 2025. The meeting is aimed at discussing the committee's priorities for its 2024-2026 term, setting up subcommittees, electing committee leaders, and focusing on activities related to the Civil Nuclear Trade Initiative. People can attend the meeting virtually or in person at the Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, but must register by February 3, 2025. The public can also submit written comments about CINTAC's work, with priority given to those received by February 3, 2025.

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Advisory Board is holding a virtual meeting on January 7-8, 2025. The meeting will be partly open to the public and partly closed for private discussions. During the open sessions, the NIC will provide updates on its projects and initiatives, and the public can participate by presenting their views if they contact the designated federal official by December 20, 2024. The closed session will discuss topics related to internal personnel matters and personal privacy.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for individuals to fill three open seats on the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (FSCAC), which advises on secure cloud computing for federal agencies. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on January 20, 2025. Instructions for applying include completing an online form and emailing additional materials to a specified email address. Documented endorsements from your organization's leadership are required, though letters of recommendation are optional.

The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) is a group that gives advice on the safety of nuclear reactor facilities. The ACRS was set up by the Atomic Energy Act in 1954, and its charter has been renewed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission until December 2, 2026. The renewal is considered important to help assess hazards related to nuclear reactors and to fulfill other responsibilities assigned to the committee. Additionally, the committee consists of experts in various fields related to nuclear reactor operation and safety.

The National Park Service is seeking nominations for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee. The Secretary of the Interior will appoint one member from those nominated by Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or traditional Native American religious leaders, and the member must be a traditional Indian religious leader. Nominations need to be submitted by February 3, 2025, and must follow specific guidelines, including providing a resume and affirming the nominee's qualifications. Members of the Committee serve without pay but are reimbursed for travel expenses related to Committee activities.

The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will have an in-person meeting at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The meeting aims to discuss topics for the 2024-2026 charter period and is open to the public, but requires registration by January 22, 2025. Participants can attend in-person on a first-come, first-served basis and special accommodations can be requested in advance. During the meeting, there will be opportunities for public comments, and the agenda will be available upon request a week before the event.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Advisory Committee on Minority Health will hold a virtual public meeting on December 16, 2024. To attend, individuals must register by December 12, 2024, via Zoom, where they can also indicate if they wish to provide comments. During the meeting, the committee will discuss the notes from their previous meeting and make recommendations about engaging with communities regarding updated federal race and ethnicity data collection standards. Attendees can submit written comments in advance, with each remark being limited to two pages.