NIH Meeting Tackles Microplastics and Wild Weather Impacts
Published Date: 4/20/2026
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Summary
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is holding a partly open meeting on June 24, 2026, to discuss exciting research on microplastics, extreme weather, and new health programs. Some parts will be closed to protect private info and grant secrets. This virtual event affects researchers and the public interested in environmental health, with no cost to attend but limited space for in-person visits.
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Open Sessions Videocast for Public
The National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council holds open sessions on June 24, 2026 (9:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m.) that will be videocast and accessible from the NIEHS/NIH Videocasting and Podcasting website (https://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/webcasts). The open portion does not require registration, but in-person attendance is limited to space available.
Closed Session Protects Grant Confidentiality
A portion of the meeting from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on June 24, 2026 will be closed to review grant applications and discussions that could disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information. This closure is intended to protect the confidential details of grant applicants and related proprietary information.
Rules to Submit or Present Public Comments
Anyone may file written comments with the committee by sending a statement to the listed Contact Person. If you want to present oral comments, you must notify the Contact Person at least 10 days before the meeting; organizations may send one representative and presentations may be limited to five minutes.
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