Search Results for keywords:"public access"

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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing an application from the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District to amend the project boundary of the Kingsley Dam Hydroelectric Project. The amendment aims to adjust the boundaries by adding around 3,400 acres and removing about 900 acres, which results in a net increase of 2,500 acres. This change is proposed to better align with project usage needs, including public access and recreation. Individuals interested in commenting, protesting, or intervening in this process must do so by March 11, 2021, following FERC's submission guidelines.

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development has announced changes to the meeting dates for their Special Emphasis Panels. Originally scheduled for April 20-22, 2021, these meetings will now take place from March 9-11, 2021. These meetings are closed to the public and will be held at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. The change was officially documented by the Federal Register on January 15, 2021.

The Railroad Retirement Board has announced a public meeting on April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will cover updates on legislation and the budget from the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members of the public who want to attend must request dial-in information by emailing SecretarytotheBoard@rrb.gov at least 24 hours in advance. For more details, interested individuals can contact Stephanie Hillyard, the Secretary to the Board, at (312) 751-4920.

The National Cancer Institute has announced a series of meetings for the Board of Scientific Counselors. These meetings, scheduled for July and November 2025, will be held online and are partially open to the public. The open sessions will feature remarks from the NCI Director, while closed sessions will focus on reviewing personnel qualifications and performance. Interested individuals can access the virtual broadcasts via the NIH website and may submit comments to the listed contact person.

The Department of the Army is announcing an open meeting of the U.S. Army Science Board on January 30, 2025, at the Yulista Conference Center in Huntsville, Alabama. During this meeting, the board will discuss and vote on studies regarding "Data-Centric Command and Control" and the Army's ability to provide combat-ready medical forces. While the session on the command and control study will be closed due to confidential information, the session about combat-ready forces will be open to the public. Interested individuals can register to attend, and the meeting venue is accessible for those with disabilities.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed a proposal from the Santa Clara Valley Water District to lower the water level in the Anderson Reservoir, build a new outlet tunnel, and establish measures downstream. This assessment was part of their environmental review process and aimed to determine the likely environmental impacts. FERC concluded the proposed actions would not significantly affect the environment if certain protective measures are in place. The public can access this supplemental environmental assessment through FERC's website.

The National Science Board's Committee on Oversight has scheduled a teleconference for February 10, 2021, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST, to conduct Board business. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via teleconference through the National Science Foundation. The agenda includes opening remarks, a presentation on merit review analysis, a review of two proposed NSB policies, and a discussion about NSF-funded graduate students' careers. Interested individuals should contact Ann Bushmiller for more information or to listen in.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold an Open Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. This meeting will take place at the SEC's headquarters in Washington, DC, and it is open to the public, with first-come, first-served seating. The Commission will discuss whether to extend compliance dates for certain rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and consider temporary exemptions for U.S. Treasury securities. The meeting will also be available via webcast on the SEC's website.

The National Institutes of Health announced a change to the meeting schedule of the Cancer Etiology Study Section. Originally set for March 1, 2021, the meeting will now take place on March 2, 2021, while the time remains from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This meeting will be closed to the public. The change was officially announced on February 16, 2021, and details were previously published in the Federal Register.