Eco-Health Grants: NIH's Private Environmental Review
Published Date: 3/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is holding a closed meeting on April 22, 2025, to review grant applications. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding and keeps sensitive info private. No public attendance is allowed, but written comments can be sent before the meeting.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Grant Reviews Closed to Public
On April 22, 2025, the National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council will hold a closed meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information of applicants.
Public Comment Option Despite Closure
Although the meeting is closed to public attendance, any interested person may file written comments with the committee by sending a statement to the listed Contact Person before the meeting. The statement must include the sender's name, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, business or professional affiliation.
NIH Campus Security for Visitors
If you plan to attend a meeting on NIH campus or an off-campus Federal facility, NIH requires one form of photo ID (for example, a government-issued photo ID, driver's license, or passport), you must state the purpose of your visit, and all visitor vehicles (including taxis and shuttles) will be inspected before being allowed on campus. Information on entrance procedures is at https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/visitor-information/campus-access-security.
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