Solicitation for Nominations of Potential Members of the Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals, 38073-38074 [2014-15659]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 128 / Thursday, July 3, 2014 / Notices Examination and/or Treatment (CA–16); Duty Status Report (CA–17); Attending Physician’s Report (CA–20); Request for the Services of an Attendant (CA–1090); Referral to a Medical Specialist (CA– 1305); OWCP Requirements for Audiological Examination (CA–1087); Referral for a Complete Audiologic and Otologic Examination (CA–1331); Outline for Audiologic Examination (CA–1332); Work Capacity Evaluation, Psychiatric/Psychological Conditions (OWCP–5a); Work Capacity Evaluation, Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Conditions (OWCP–5b); and Work Capacity Evaluation, Musculoskeletal Conditions (OWCP–5c). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before September 2, 2014. ADDRESSES: Ms Yoon Ferguson, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave. NW., Room S–3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–0701, fax (202) 693–1447, Email ferguson.yoon@dol.gov. Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or Email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background: The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) administers the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), 5 U.S.C. 8101 et. seq. The statute provides for the payment of benefits for wage loss and/ or for permanent impairment to a scheduled member, arising out of a work related injury or disease. The Act outlines the elements of pay which are to be included in an individual’s pay rate, and sets forth various other criteria for determining eligibility to and the amount of benefits, including: Augmentation of basic compensation for individuals with qualifying dependents; a requirement to report any earnings during a period that compensation is claimed; a prohibition against concurrent receipt of FECA benefits and benefits from OPM or certain VA benefits; a mandate that money collected from a liable third party found responsible for the injury for which compensation has been paid is applied to benefits paid or payable. This information collection is currently approved for use through October 31, 2014. II. Review Focus: The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: * Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; * evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; * enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and * minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. III. Current Actions: The Department of Labor seeks extension of approval to collect this information collection in order to carry out its statutory responsibility to compensate injured employees under the provisions of the Act. Type of Review: Extension. Agency: Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. Title: FECA medical Reports, Claim for Compensation. OMB Number: 1240–0046. Agency Number: CA–7; CA–16; CA– 17; CA–20; CA–1090; CA–1305; CA– 1087; CA–1331; CA–1332; OWCP–5a; OWCP–5b; and OWCP–5c. Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Federal Government. Total Respondents: 282,353. Time to complete (min) Form 38073 Number of responses Hours burden CA–7 .......................................................................................................................... CA–16 ........................................................................................................................ 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Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:53 Jul 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: June 30, 2014. Yoon Ferguson, Agency Clearance Officer, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor. [FR Doc. 2014–15650 Filed 7–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CH–P PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION Solicitation for Nominations of Potential Members of the Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals Marine Mammal Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Marine Mammal Commission was created under Title II of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended. The Commission is SUMMARY: Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03JYN1.SGM 03JYN1 38074 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 128 / Thursday, July 3, 2014 / Notices assisted in its duties by the Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals. The Committee consists of nine members, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission. As a general rule, Committee Members are appointed for three-year terms, which may be extended as necessary, but vacancies do not occur on a regular basis. To assist the Commission in identifying qualified candidates for appointment to the Committee if and when vacancies occur, the Commission is soliciting nominations from the public. Nominations for this solicitation should be received by July 30, 2014. Nominations also will be accepted at other times on an ongoing basis. ADDRESSES: Catherine Shrestha, Administrative Officer, Marine Mammal Commission, 4340 East-West Highway, Room 700, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Nominations (Word, PDF, in text of email) may be sent via email to CShrestha@mmc.gov. Nominations should include a brief statement of the nominee’s qualifications and should include a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae. Self-nominations are acceptable. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca J. Lent, Ph.D., Executive Director, Marine Mammal Commission, 4340 East-West Highway, Room 700, Bethesda, Maryland 20814; (301) 504– 0087. Section 203 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act directs the Commission to establish a nine-member Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals. The Committee is to consist of scientists knowledgeable in marine ecology and marine mammal affairs. Members are appointed by the Chairman of the Commission after consultation with the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Chairman of the National Academy of Sciences. The Commission is required to consult with the Committee on all studies and recommendations that it may propose to make or has made, on research programs conducted or proposed to be conducted under the authority of the Act, and on all applications for permits for scientific research. In selecting individuals to serve on the Committee, the Commission seeks to ensure that the Committee membership as a whole possesses a high level of expertise with respect to scientific disciplines, marine mammal species, tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:53 Jul 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 and geographic areas of importance to the Commission’s responsibilities. In particular, the Commission requires a high level of knowledge with respect to the biology and ecology of certain marine mammal species that, due to their small population levels and/or threats they face, require special attention. In addition, Committee members are selected to provide broad familiarity with marine mammal species and issues from a range of geographic regions where Commission responsibilities are especially great. A listing of the current members of the Committee is available on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.mmc.gov. Dated: June 30, 2014. Rebecca J. Lent, Executive Director. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 128 (Thursday, July 3, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38073-38074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15659]


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MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION


Solicitation for Nominations of Potential Members of the 
Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals

AGENCY: Marine Mammal Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Marine Mammal Commission was created under Title II of the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended. The Commission is

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assisted in its duties by the Committee of Scientific Advisors on 
Marine Mammals. The Committee consists of nine members, appointed by 
the Chairman of the Commission. As a general rule, Committee Members 
are appointed for three-year terms, which may be extended as necessary, 
but vacancies do not occur on a regular basis. To assist the Commission 
in identifying qualified candidates for appointment to the Committee if 
and when vacancies occur, the Commission is soliciting nominations from 
the public.

DATES: Nominations for this solicitation should be received by July 30, 
2014. Nominations also will be accepted at other times on an ongoing 
basis.

ADDRESSES: Catherine Shrestha, Administrative Officer, Marine Mammal 
Commission, 4340 East-West Highway, Room 700, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. 
Nominations (Word, PDF, in text of email) may be sent via email to 
CShrestha@mmc.gov. Nominations should include a brief statement of the 
nominee's qualifications and should include a copy of the nominee's 
curriculum vitae. Self-nominations are acceptable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca J. Lent, Ph.D., Executive 
Director, Marine Mammal Commission, 4340 East-West Highway, Room 700, 
Bethesda, Maryland 20814; (301) 504-0087.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 203 of the Marine Mammal Protection 
Act directs the Commission to establish a nine-member Committee of 
Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals. The Committee is to consist of 
scientists knowledgeable in marine ecology and marine mammal affairs. 
Members are appointed by the Chairman of the Commission after 
consultation with the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, 
the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Director of the 
National Science Foundation, and the Chairman of the National Academy 
of Sciences. The Commission is required to consult with the Committee 
on all studies and recommendations that it may propose to make or has 
made, on research programs conducted or proposed to be conducted under 
the authority of the Act, and on all applications for permits for 
scientific research.
    In selecting individuals to serve on the Committee, the Commission 
seeks to ensure that the Committee membership as a whole possesses a 
high level of expertise with respect to scientific disciplines, marine 
mammal species, and geographic areas of importance to the Commission's 
responsibilities. In particular, the Commission requires a high level 
of knowledge with respect to the biology and ecology of certain marine 
mammal species that, due to their small population levels and/or 
threats they face, require special attention. In addition, Committee 
members are selected to provide broad familiarity with marine mammal 
species and issues from a range of geographic regions where Commission 
responsibilities are especially great. A listing of the current members 
of the Committee is available on the Commission's Web site at https://www.mmc.gov.

    Dated: June 30, 2014.
Rebecca J. Lent,
Executive Director.
[FR Doc. 2014-15659 Filed 7-2-14; 8:45 am]
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