Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health, 66581-66582 [2015-27641]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 209 / Thursday, October 29, 2015 / Notices ACCSH operates in accordance with the CSA, the OSH Act, the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2), and regulations issued pursuant to those statutes (29 CFR part 1912, 41 CFR part 102–3). ACCSH generally meets two to four times a year. ACCSH membership: ACCSH consists of 15 members whom the Secretary appoints. ACCSH members generally serve staggered two-year terms, unless they resign, cease to be qualified, or become unable to serve, or the Secretary removes them (29 CFR 1912.3(e)). The Secretary may appoint ACCSH members to successive terms. No member of ACCSH, other than members who represent employers or employees, shall have an economic interest in any proposed rule that affects the construction industry (29 CFR 1912.6). The categories of ACCSH membership, and the number of new members to be appointed to replace members whose terms will expire, are: • Five members who are qualified by experience and affiliation to present the viewpoint of employers in the construction industry—two employer representatives will be appointed; • Five members who are similarly qualified to present the viewpoint of employees in the construction industry—two employee representatives will be appointed; • Two representatives of State safety and health agencies—one representative from a State safety and health agency will be appointed; • Two public members, qualified by knowledge and experience to make a useful contribution to the work of ACCSH, such as those who have professional or technical experience and competence with occupational safety and health in the construction industry—one public representative will be appointed; and • One representative designated by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and appointed by the Secretary—no new appointment will be made. The Department of Labor is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and seeks broad-based and diverse ACCSH membership. Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more individuals for membership on ACCSH. Interested persons also are invited and encouraged to submit statements in support of nominees. Submission requirements: Nominations must include the following information: • Nominee’s contact information and current employment or position; VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:37 Oct 28, 2015 Jkt 238001 ´ ´ • Nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae, including prior membership on ACCSH and other relevant organizations and associations; • Category of membership (employer, employee, public, State safety and health agency) that the nominee is qualified to represent; • A summary of the background, experience, and qualifications that addresses the nominee’s suitability for each of the nominated membership categories; • Articles or other documents the nominee has authored that indicate the nominee’s knowledge, experience, and expertise in occupational safety and health, particularly as it pertains to the construction industry; and • A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to regularly attend and participate in ACCSH meetings, and has no conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on ACCSH. • A letter signed by the nominee, stating: ‘‘In agreeing to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH), I attest to the following: During the last 10 years, I have not been convicted of a felony, or been imprisoned, been on probation, or been on parole, for a felony; and I am not currently under charges for a felony. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above-information on this Self-Certification is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith.’’ Member selection: The Secretary will select ACCSH members on the basis of their experience, knowledge, and competence in the field of occupational safety and health, particularly as it pertains to the construction industry. Information received through this nomination process, in addition to other relevant sources of information, will assist the Secretary in appointing members to ACCSH. In selecting ACCSH members, the Secretary will consider individuals nominated in response to this Federal Register notice, as well as other qualified individuals. Instructions for submitting nominations: All nominations, supporting documents, attachments, and other materials must identify the Agency name and the docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA–2015–0002). Submit materials electronically, by FAX, or by hard copy. You may supplement electronic submissions by attaching electronic files. If you supplement electronic submissions with hard-copy documents, submit the hard copy documents to the OSHA Docket Office and clearly identify the electronic submission by PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66581 Agency name and docket number (Docket No. OSHA–2015–0002) so the Docket Office can attach the hard-copy documents to the appropriate electronic submission. The OSHA Docket Office will post all submissions, including personal information provided, in the docket without change. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting personal information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates. Guidance on submitting nominations and supporting materials is available on-line at: https://www.regulations.gov and from the OSHA Docket Office. Access to docket: The https:// www.regulations.gov index lists all submissions provided in response to this Federal Register notice; however, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download from that Web page. All submissions, including materials not available on-line, are available for inspection at the OSHA Docket Office. For information about accessing materials in Docket No. OSHA–2015– 0002, including materials not available on-line, contact the OSHA Docket Office. Authority and Signature David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice under the authority granted by 29 U.S.C. 656; 40 U.S.C. 3704; 5 U.S.C. App. 2; 29 CFR parts 1911 and 1912; 41 CFR 102– 3; and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1– 2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012). Signed at Washington, DC, on October 23, 2015. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2015–27525 Filed 10–28–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health Extension of Comment Period: List of Candidates for the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health for Part E of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). ACTION: The Secretary of Labor (Secretary) previously invited interested parties to submit comments regarding SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 66582 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 209 / Thursday, October 29, 2015 / Notices the qualifications of potential candidates for membership on the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health for Part E of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Notice of the comment period was posted in the Federal Register on October 15, 2015 and may be reviewed at 80 FR 62111. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs is in receipt of requests from interested parties for an extension of time to provide comments on the candidates listed in the previous notice. In response to these requests, the Secretary now extends the deadline for submission of public comments by an additional 21 days, to November 19, 2015. Although this extension will delay the selection process, we think it is important for the commenters to have the time they requested to comment. DATES: Public comments must be submitted (postmarked, if sending by mail; submitted electronically; or received, if hand delivered) by November 19, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions, contact the Advisory Board’s Designated Federal Official, Sam Shellenberger, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, at shellenberger.sam@dol.gov, or Carrie Rhoads, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, at rhoads.carrie@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health (the Board) is mandated by Section 3687 of EEOICPA. The Secretary of Labor established the Board under this authority and Executive Order 13699 (June 26, 2015) and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The purpose of the Board is to advise the Secretary with respect to: (1) The Site Exposure Matrices (SEM) of the Department of Labor; (2) medical guidance for claims examiners for claims with the EEOICPA program, with respect to the weighing of the medical evidence of claimants; (3) evidentiary requirements for claims under Part B of EEOICPA related to lung disease; and (4) the work of industrial hygienists and staff physicians and consulting physicians of the Department of Labor and reports of such hygienists and physicians to ensure quality, objectivity, and consistency. Candidates who are ultimately appointed to the Advisory Board will serve as Special Government Employees (SGE). As defined in 19 U.S.C. Section 202, an SGE is an officer or employee who is retained, designated, appointed, or employed to VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:37 Oct 28, 2015 Jkt 238001 perform temporary duties, with or without compensation, for not more than 130 days during any period of 365 consecutive days. Division of Polar Programs, Rm. 755, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Or by email: ACApermits@nsf.gov. Dated: October 26, 2015. Leonard J. Howie III, Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2015–27641 Filed 10–28–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permits Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 On September 23, 2015 the National Science Foundation published a notice in the Federal Register of a permit application received. The permit was issued on October 23, 2015 to: Tehnuka Ilanko, Permit No. 2016–005, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM. AGENCY: Nadene G. Kennedy, Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs. ACTION: [FR Doc. 2015–27533 Filed 10–28–15; 8:45 am] National Science Foundation. Notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation of 1978, Public Law 95–541. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Li Ling Hamady, ACA Permit Officer, Division of Polar Programs, Rm. 755, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Or by email: ACApermits@nsf.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 18, 2015 the National Science Foundation published a notice in the Federal Register of a permit application received. The permit was issued on October 8, 2015 to: SUMMARY: Permit No. 2016–005 Allyson Hindle, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Thier 505, Boston, MA 02114. Nadene G. Kennedy, Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2015–27532 Filed 10–28–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permits Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. Notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation of 1978, Public Law 95–541. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Li Ling Hamady, ACA Permit Officer, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources (#1119). Date/Time: Dec. 2, 2015, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Dec. 3. 2015, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 4121 Wilson Boulevard, Room 555, Arlington, VA 22230. Operated assisted teleconference is available for this meeting. Call 888–658–9757 with password EHR and you will be connected to the audio portion of the meeting. To attend the meeting in person, all visitors must contact the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (ehr_ac@nsf.gov) at least 24 hours prior to the teleconference to arrange for a visitor’s badge. All visitors must report to the NSF visitor desk located in the lobby at the 9th and N. Stuart Streets entrance at 4201 Wilson Blvd. on the day of the teleconference to receive a visitor’s badge. Meeting materials and minutes will also be available on the EHR Advisory Committee Web site at https://www.nsf.gov/ehr/ advisory.jsp. Type of Meeting: Open, Teleconference. Contact Person: Keaven M. Stevenson, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 805, Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 292–8600; kstevens@nsf.gov. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice with respect to the Foundation’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and human resources programming. Agenda: E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 209 (Thursday, October 29, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66581-66582]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-27641]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs


Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health

ACTION: Extension of Comment Period: List of Candidates for the 
Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health for Part E of the 
Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act 
(EEOICPA).

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Labor (Secretary) previously invited 
interested parties to submit comments regarding

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the qualifications of potential candidates for membership on the 
Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health for Part E of the 
Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act 
(EEOICPA). Notice of the comment period was posted in the Federal 
Register on October 15, 2015 and may be reviewed at 80 FR 62111. The 
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is in receipt of requests from 
interested parties for an extension of time to provide comments on the 
candidates listed in the previous notice. In response to these 
requests, the Secretary now extends the deadline for submission of 
public comments by an additional 21 days, to November 19, 2015. 
Although this extension will delay the selection process, we think it 
is important for the commenters to have the time they requested to 
comment.

DATES: Public comments must be submitted (postmarked, if sending by 
mail; submitted electronically; or received, if hand delivered) by 
November 19, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions, contact the Advisory 
Board's Designated Federal Official, Sam Shellenberger, Office of 
Workers' Compensation Programs, at shellenberger.sam@dol.gov, or Carrie 
Rhoads, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, at 
rhoads.carrie@dol.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and 
Worker Health (the Board) is mandated by Section 3687 of EEOICPA. The 
Secretary of Labor established the Board under this authority and 
Executive Order 13699 (June 26, 2015) and in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 
U.S.C. App. 2. The purpose of the Board is to advise the Secretary with 
respect to: (1) The Site Exposure Matrices (SEM) of the Department of 
Labor; (2) medical guidance for claims examiners for claims with the 
EEOICPA program, with respect to the weighing of the medical evidence 
of claimants; (3) evidentiary requirements for claims under Part B of 
EEOICPA related to lung disease; and (4) the work of industrial 
hygienists and staff physicians and consulting physicians of the 
Department of Labor and reports of such hygienists and physicians to 
ensure quality, objectivity, and consistency. Candidates who are 
ultimately appointed to the Advisory Board will serve as Special 
Government Employees (SGE). As defined in 19 U.S.C. Section 202, an SGE 
is an officer or employee who is retained, designated, appointed, or 
employed to perform temporary duties, with or without compensation, for 
not more than 130 days during any period of 365 consecutive days.

    Dated: October 26, 2015.
Leonard J. Howie III,
Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
[FR Doc. 2015-27641 Filed 10-28-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4510-24-P
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