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The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans scheduled for March 6, 2025. The meeting will run from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST and is open to the public. Attendees can join online or call in by phone. During the meeting, the Committee will review and vote on a report, discuss plans for future meetings, and provide a time for public comments.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting, as noticed in the Federal Register. Gregory Anderson, a Scientific Review Officer at the CDC, is the contact person for more information. The notice has been authorized by Kalwant Smagh, Director of the Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, under the CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The reference for this notice is document 2021-00284, published on January 11, 2021.

The National Science Board's Committee on Awards and Facilities (A&F) announced the schedule for its upcoming meetings set to take place on December 3, 2024. The meetings will occur both at NSF headquarters in Alexandria, VA, and via videoconference. There will be an open session from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. where topics like Antarctic science support and Indigenous community engagement will be discussed, while the closed session from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. will cover reports on research facilities and the U.S. Extremely Large Telescope Program. More information can be obtained from Michelle McCrackin, with meeting access available through a YouTube livestream.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a series of public meetings from March 3 to March 7, 2025, in Jekyll Island, GA, and online. These meetings will involve discussions by various committees, such as the Snapper Grouper and Mackerel Cobia Committees. They will address key issues, including fishery management plans, habitat ecosystems, and public comment opportunities. Meeting documents and webinar registration information will be available on the Council’s website.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a change to a meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 2 p.m. The meeting will now take place on the same day but at 1 p.m. instead. For more details, contact Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551-5400.

The United States Commission on Civil Rights announced a public business meeting scheduled for February 26, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The meeting will be conducted over the phone, with the public welcome to join using a provided conference number. Real-time text transcription will be available online for those interested in following the proceedings. Key agenda items include voting on Commissioner Norma Cantu as USCCR Commission Chair, discussing the FEMA Discovery Plan, and making a commission statement on Walter E. Williams.

The National Institutes of Health has announced a change to the meeting schedule for the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse. Originally planned to start at 11:00 a.m. on February 9, 2021, the closed session will now begin at 10:45 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the National Institute on Drug Abuse in Bethesda, Maryland. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will hold a virtual public meeting for its Science Advisory Board (SAB) on April 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The meeting will feature updates from NOAA leadership and discussions on various topics, including working group updates and the SAB's work plan. Members of the public can participate and have a chance to comment for three minutes, with comments also accepted in writing before April 22, 2025. Details about the meeting and registration for the webinar will be available on the SAB website.

The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a meeting of the Defense Science Board (DSB), set for January 15, 2025, at the Pentagon. This meeting will be closed to the public due to the discussion of classified national security matters. The DSB will review and vote on findings related to various defense topics, including the role of AI, biotechnologies, and strategies within the National Reconnaissance Office and U.S. Transportation Command. Public comments can be submitted in writing, although they must be received at least three days before the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a public meeting for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Committee. This meeting will take place via Zoom on February 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. local time (February 4 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time). The agenda includes discussing access to adequate health care for incarcerated individuals within the CNMI Judicial System. Members of the public can register to attend and participate in an open comment period.