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The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council has announced its 155th series of public meetings, which will address fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. These meetings will be held from March 11 to March 18, 2025, covering topics such as biological catch limits, electronic monitoring updates, endangered species status, and climate impacts on fisheries. The sessions, accessible both in person and via Webex, are organized to include public comment periods and discussions, and they will take place in locations in Hawaii and American Samoa. The meetings aim to discuss fishery ecosystem plans and to strategize for future fishery management activities.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory groups will hold a series of public meetings from April 9-15, 2025, in San Jose, CA, and online. These meetings, which will be live-streamed, will cover topics like management measures for 2025, habitat issues, and various fishery management plans. The meetings are open to the public, except for a closed session on litigation and personnel matters. For more information, visit the Pacific Council's website or contact relevant officials for assistance.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced its meeting schedule under the Sunshine Act for the weeks of March 10, 2025, through April 14, 2025. No meetings are planned for most of these weeks. However, public meetings are scheduled for April 8 and April 10, 2025, at the Commissioners' Hearing Room in Rockville, Maryland. The public can attend these meetings in person or watch online, and accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. The meetings will address matters such as the Medical Uses of Isotopes and the status of micro-reactors.

The Advisory Committee on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV), part of the Health Resources and Services Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced plans for public meetings throughout 2021. These meetings will occur on four dates: March 4, June 3, September 2, and December 2, all running from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The meetings may be held in person in Rockville, Maryland, or via teleconference and webinar, and the public is invited to participate. The ACCV advises on the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and related issues, and attendees are encouraged to submit comments or questions in advance.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) of the Department of the Interior is holding a series of public meetings about science quality and integrity, governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972. These meetings will take place online in January and October 2025, with an in-person gathering in June 2025 at the USGS National Center in Reston, Virginia. The Advisory Committee will discuss topics such as improving science quality and integrity, engaging young scientists, and ensuring high standards in USGS programs. The public can participate and provide comments, although time for speaking may be limited.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced that there will be no public meetings scheduled from the weeks of January 4 to February 8, 2021. These meetings were to take place in the Commissioners' Conference Room in Rockville, Maryland. The schedule for these meetings is subject to change with short notice, and the public can verify the status or request information by contacting Denise McGovern or visiting the NRC's website. The announcement also mentions that reasonable accommodations can be provided for individuals with disabilities to participate in these meetings.

The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program is organizing public meetings throughout 2021. These meetings are facilitated by the Joint Engineering Team (JET) and the Middleware And Grid Interagency Coordination (MAGIC) Team. They provide a platform for people to engage with federal agencies and participate in discussions about research and technological developments. Interested individuals can find meeting details and sign up for updates via the NITRD website or their mailing lists. Public comments are encouraged and may be submitted for consideration.

The Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC), part of the Health and Human Services Department, is responsible for making recommendations on technology standards and priorities to the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. HITAC will conduct public meetings throughout 2021, which will be held virtually and are open to everyone. The committee will focus on topics like interoperability, privacy, and security, and the public is encouraged to participate. Meetings are scheduled monthly, and details can be found on the HITAC calendar on the ONC website.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the schedule for public meetings and site visits related to the decommissioning and disposition of the Nuclear Ship Savannah (NSS). These activities are part of a compliance process with the National Historic Preservation Act and involve a group known as the Peer Review Group (PRG), which includes various officials and stakeholders. The public meetings will provide an opportunity for community input, while site visits offer a chance to learn more about the NSS. MARAD encourages public participation and has provided details on meeting and site visit logistics.

The Department of the Navy announced a 45-day public comment period on a Draft Amended Analysis for their environmental impact study regarding the EA-18G Growler operations at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex. This follows a court ruling that identified specific areas requiring further analysis, such as greenhouse gas emissions, classroom impact, bird species effects, and alternative locations. The Navy plans to hold both in-person and virtual public meetings to discuss the analysis and gather feedback. People can review the document at local libraries, submit comments online or by mail, and participate in scheduled meetings.