NIST Requests Public Comment on Program Evaluation Data Collection Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a part of the Department of Commerce, has published a notice about collecting information to evaluate its programs. This process follows the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. NIST wants to hear from the public and other federal agencies about its plan to collect data. The goal is to study how well its programs work from the viewpoint of its customers. NIST plans to use surveys, focus groups, reply cards, and online surveys. All opinions will be collected voluntarily. No information will be required or regulated. People can share their opinions in several ways. Information can be collected by email, mail, phone, electronic methods, or face-to-face interviews. NIST expects about 40,000 people to respond each year. These might include members of the public, businesses, non-profit groups, and all levels of government. The time needed per response will vary. Some may be as short as two minutes for a reply card. Focus group visits could take up to two hours. The average time per response is expected to be 30 minutes. There will be no cost to the public for responding. The total estimated annual time for all responses is about 20,000 hours. NIST asks for comments to help it: Decide if the information collection is necessary and will be useful. Make sure its estimate of time and cost is correct. Find ways to make the collected information better. Lower the reporting burden, including using online or automatic tools. All comments are part of the public record. Any personal information you include in your comment, like name, address, or phone number, might become public. To send comments, mail or email Maureen O’Reilly at NIST by August 18, 2025. Reference OMB Control Number 0693-0033. For more information, contact Maureen O’Reilly at NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1710, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Phone: 301-975-3189. This notice was signed by Sheleen Dumas, Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department. Federal Register Document Number: 2025-11162. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

NIST Announces Open Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board Meeting Estimated reading time: 4–7 minutes The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has scheduled an open meeting of the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB). This meeting will be held virtually. The dates are Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time and Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The ISPAB is organized by NIST, part of the Department of Commerce. The Board gives advice about information security and privacy. The Board follows the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. It reports to the Director of NIST and gives yearly reports to the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the National Security Agency, and Congress. The Board works under 15 U.S.C. 278g-4. It helps find new issues in information security and privacy. The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss and make recommendations on information security and privacy topics. The full agenda will be posted on the NIST website: https://csrc.nist.gov/Events/2025/ispab-july-2025-meeting. The expected meeting topics include: Board Introductions and Member Activities Annual Ethics Briefing for Board Members by a Department of Commerce Ethics Attorney Update from NIST’s Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Director on ITL Activities Briefing on NIST’s Work in Digital Ledger Technologies Update on NIST Post Quantum Cryptographic Guidance Briefing on Department of Defense’s Software Fast Track (SWFT) Initiative Updates from NIST’s Computer Security Division Updates from NIST’s Applied Security Division Public Comments Board Discussions and Recommendations Members of the public and organizations can request to speak at the meeting. Around thirty minutes will be set aside for public comments. Speaking slots are given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each speaker will likely have about five minutes. The time may change based on the number of requests. Questions from the public will not be taken during this time. People who want to share more, people who were not able to speak, or those who could not attend, may send written statements by email. All attendees must register to join the webinar. To register, participants must give their first and last name, email address, and company name. Registration must be completed through the link at https://csrc.nist.gov/Events/2025/ispab-july-2025-meeting by 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, July 14, 2025. For more information, contact Jeff Brewer, ISPAB Designated Federal Official, NIST, at (301) 975-2489 or by email. Alicia ChambersNIST Executive Secretariat Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Notice: Public Meeting of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Overseers Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced an open meeting of the Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. It will start at 11 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be held virtually through a webinar. The Board of Overseers will review and discuss improvements to the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The Board will also give recommendations to the Director of NIST if needed. The agenda for the meeting will include several topics. These are: Baldrige Program Update Baldrige Foundation Update Judges Panel Update Ethics Review Alliance for Performance Excellence Update Communities of Excellence Update New Business/Public Comment The Board is made up of about six members. These members are leaders in the field of organizational performance excellence. They are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. Their role is to make an annual report on the Award’s activities and give suggestions for improving the Award process. The Board members understand issues in quality, performance improvement, and competition. They represent different industries, including U.S. service, manufacturing, nonprofit, education, and healthcare industries. The meeting is open to the public. People who want to give comments or suggestions can request a place on the agenda. About thirty minutes will be set aside for public comments. Speaking time will be around three minutes per person. People will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. The exact time for public comments will be in the final agenda, posted online at: https://www.nist.gov/baldrige/community/overseers.cfm. To request a speaking spot, send an email to Robyn Decker at [email address protected] by 4 p.m. Eastern Time on June 20, 2025. People may also send written comments if they cannot speak during the meeting or were not able to attend. Written statements can be sent by email to [email address protected] at any time. Anyone who wants to attend must pre-register. Send your name, email, and phone number to Mrs. Robyn Decker by email at [email address protected], or by mail to NIST c/o Robyn Decker, 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. You may also call 301-975-2361. All requests to attend must be received by 4 p.m. Eastern Time on June 17, 2025. If you need special accommodations to attend the meeting, contact [email address protected] by June 17, 2025, so arrangements can be made. For more details, contact Robert Fangmeyer, Director, Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-1020. Phone: 301-975-2361. The official notice was issued by Alicia Chambers, NIST Executive Secretariat. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.