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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has scheduled several closed meetings in April 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings will be conducted virtually and are closed to the public to protect confidential information, including trade secrets and personal data. The meetings will be led by various Scientific Review Officers and will cover different topics related to neurological disorders and research. The details, including the date, time, and contact information for each meeting, are outlined in the notice.

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development has announced a closed meeting of its Initial Review Group's Function, Integration, and Rehabilitation Sciences Study Section. This meeting, scheduled for June 23-24, 2025, will be held virtually from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The agenda will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications, which contain confidential information. Due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, the public is not allowed to attend. Interested parties can contact Dr. Helen Huang for more information.

The Postal Regulatory Commission is informing the public about recent requests by the Postal Service to consider new negotiated service agreements. These requests involve additions or modifications to the Competitive product list, including contracts like Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage. Public comments on these requests are invited and must be submitted by April 1, 2025. Details about each request, including docket numbers and filing authorities, are provided for public proceedings, but no summary proceedings are currently planned.

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences Advisory Council is holding a meeting on April 17, 2025. The meeting, which is divided into a closed session from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for grant application reviews and an open session from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for reports and concept clearances, will be conducted virtually. The public can access the open session via the NIH Videocast, and those needing assistance should notify the contact person beforehand. Additional details and agendas are available on the NCATS advisory council's website.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to hold several proposal review meetings throughout the year. These meetings aim to provide advice on proposals submitted to the NSF for funding and to assess ongoing projects. The meetings will be held at the NSF's headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, and will not be open to the public due to confidential information being discussed. Information about these meetings, including changes and schedules, will be available on the NSF website, and similar notices will be published quarterly.

The National Cancer Institute is holding a series of closed meetings to review and evaluate grant applications related to cancer research. These virtual meetings are scheduled from April to June 2025 and will cover various topics, such as cancer immunoprevention, AIDS-related cancer research, and the support for cancer centers and postdoctoral researchers. Due to the confidential nature of the discussions, these meetings will be inaccessible to the public to protect sensitive information.

The Commission on Civil Rights has announced the renewal of the charters for the 51 State advisory committees. These committees exist in each state and the District of Columbia and focus on advising the Commission about civil rights issues specific to their regions. The charter renewal will take effect on January 30, 2025, and will last for two years unless it is renewed again. The advisory committees include members with diverse political views to ensure a wide range of perspectives and expertise.

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) announced two upcoming closed meetings. These meetings, happening in March 2021, are part of special emphasis panels focused on reviewing grant applications related to human genome research. The sessions will be held virtually and are closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Dr. Rudy O. Pozzatti is the Scientific Review Officer for these panels.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to adjust certain fees for its market data products based on inflation. The changes are intended to restore fees to their original real value, as many have not been updated for years and have decreased in real terms due to inflation. The adjustments will be phased in over three years, starting in 2025. The exchange claims this change is necessary to recoup investments made to enhance their products and maintain technology infrastructure, ensuring they continue to meet the needs of their customers.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a filing by the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement, inviting public comments by April 11, 2025. This involves a review of requests related to adding or modifying competitive service agreements, which are deals with specific customers for specialized mailing solutions. Public proceedings and representatives have been designated to ensure public interests are considered. Details of the filings, including docket numbers and submission guidelines, are available on their website.