Notice of Meeting of Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, 22667-22668 [05-8699]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 83 / Monday, May 2, 2005 / Notices 818–989–2520/800–877–2520. (Formerly: SmithKline Beecham Clinical Laboratories). Scientific Testing Laboratories, Inc., 450 Southlake Blvd., Richmond, VA 23236, 804–378–9130. Sciteck Clinical Laboratories, Inc., 317 Rutledge Rd., Fletcher, NC 28732, 828–650–0409. S.E.D. Medical Laboratories, 5601 Office Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87109, 505–727–6300/800–999–5227. South Bend Medical Foundation, Inc., 530 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601, 574–234–4176 x276. Southwest Laboratories, 4645 E. Cotton Center Boulevard, Suite 177, Phoenix, AZ 85040, 602–438–8507/ 800–279–0027. Sparrow Health System, Toxicology Testing Center, St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48915, 517–364–7400. (Formerly: St. Lawrence Hospital & Healthcare System). St. Anthony Hospital Toxicology Laboratory, 1000 N. Lee St., Oklahoma City, OK 73101, 405– 272–7052. 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The responsibility for conducting quarterly performance testing plus periodic on-site inspections of those LAPSA-accredited laboratories was transferred to the U.S. HHS, with the HHS’ NLCP contractor continuing to have an active role in the performance testing and laboratory inspection processes. Other Canadian laboratories wishing to be considered for the NLCP may apply directly to the NLCP contractor just as U.S. laboratories do. Upon finding a Canadian laboratory to be qualified, HHS will recommend that DOT certify the laboratory (Federal Register, July 16, 1996) as meeting the minimum standards of the Mandatory VerDate jul<14>2003 19:05 Apr 29, 2005 Jkt 205001 Guidelines published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2004 (69 FR 19644). After receiving DOT certification, the laboratory will be included in the monthly list of HHS certified laboratories and participate in the NLCP certification maintenance program. 22667 purposes of: (1) Observing, reviewing, and evaluating operational sites where Science and Technology products are apparent and where the systems engineering challenges are visible; (2) receiving a report from the Under Secretary for Science and Technology on how the prior year HSSTAC recommendations are being/will be Anna Marsh, implemented; (3) receiving a briefing on Executive Officer, SAMHSA. the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) [FR Doc. 05–8746 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] Architecture; (4) touring, observing and BILLING CODE 4160–20–P evaluating DHS operational sites and facilities; and (5) receiving subcommittee reports. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Specifically, the HSSTAC will receive SECURITY briefings and tours that will include information and demonstrations Office of the Secretary detailing law enforcement methods and techniques utilized to prevent terrorists [Docket No. DHS–2005–0033] from entering our nation and carrying Notice of Meeting of Homeland out catastrophic events on our air Security Science and Technology transportation system. They will Advisory Committee observe demonstrations of two databases used to identify potential AGENCY: Office of Studies and Analysis, repeat criminal offenders, non-intrusive Science and Technology Directorate, inspection equipment, evolving ‘‘older Department of Homeland Security. technology’’ (non-integrated, handheld, ACTION: Notice. etc.), and canine operations. The HSSTAC will review the results of its SUMMARY: The Homeland Security subcommittees’ activities undertaken Science and Technology Advisory since the last quarterly meeting in Committee (HSSTAC) will meet in February 2005, and discuss any closed session. proposed subcommittee DATES: May 18, 2005 and May 19, 2005. recommendations. They will receive a ADDRESSES: If you wish to submit report from the Under Secretary comments, you must do so by May 10, detailing proposed actions and actions 2005. Comments must be identified by being taken by the Directorate as a result DHS–2005–0033 and may be submitted of the recommendations contained in by one of the following methods: the HSSTAC annual report to the Under • EPA Federal Partner EDOCKET Web Secretary and Congress. Finally, they site: https://www.epa.gov/feddocket. will receive a classified briefing on Follow instructions for submitting MDA, a ‘‘global’’ program that attempts comments on the Web site. to assess any potential threat posed by • E-mail: HSSTAC@dhs.gov. Include vessels, cargo, and people involved in docket number in the subject line of the the Maritime Environment, and will message. tour the Joint Harbor Operations Center. • Fax: 202–254–6177. In accordance with section 10(d) of • Mail: Ms. Brenda Leckey, Office of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Studies and Analysis, Science and Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 Technology Directorate, Department of U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.) and pursuant to Homeland Security, Washington, DC the authority delegated to him by the 20528. Secretary in DHS Management Directive Docket: For access to the docket to 2300, the Under Secretary for Science read background documents or and Technology has determined that comments received, go to https:// this HSSTAC meeting will address: www.epa.gov/feddocket. Classified matters of national security FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: concern; internal administrative and Brenda Leckey, Office of Studies and personnel matters specific to committee Analysis, Science and Technology and agency operations; matters Directorate, Department of Homeland pertaining to law enforcement activity; Security, Washington, DC 20528, and matters the disclosure of which HSSTAC@dhs.gov, 202–254–5041. would be likely to frustrate significantly proposed agency actions. Accordingly, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of consistent with the provisions of 5 this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public U.S.C. 552b(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(7), and Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. (c)(9)(B), the meeting will be closed to the public. 1 et seq.). The HSSTAC will meet for PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 22668 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 83 / Monday, May 2, 2005 / Notices Dated: April 26, 2005. Charles E. McQueary, Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Science and Technology Directorate. [FR Doc. 05–8699 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG–2005–21093] Notification of the Imposition of Conditions of Entry for Certain Vessels Arriving to the United States Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of policy. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that effective anti-terrorism measures are not in place in ports of certain countries and will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving from those countries. The policy announced in this notice is effective on May 23, 2005. ADDRESSES: The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket for this notice. This notice will be available for inspection or copying at room PL– 401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this docket, including this notice, on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, call Lieutenant Galia Kaplan, Coast Guard, telephone 202–366–2591. SUPPLEMTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Background and Purpose Section 70110 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act provides that the Secretary of Homeland Security may impose conditions of entry into the United States from ports that are not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures. The Coast Guard has been delegated the authority by the Secretary to carry out the provisions of this section. The Coast Guard has determined that ports in the following countries are not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Nauru. Accordingly, effective 23 May 2005, the Coast Guard will impose the following conditions of entry on vessels that visited the countries listed above during their last five port calls. Vessels must: VerDate jul<14>2003 19:05 Apr 29, 2005 Jkt 205001 • Implement measures per the ship’s security plan equivalent to Security Level 2; • Ensure that each access point to the ship is guarded and that the guards have total visibility of the exterior (both landside and waterside) of the vessel while the vessel is in ports in the above countries. Guards may be provided by the ship’s crew, however additional crewmembers should be placed on the ship if necessary to ensure that limits on maximum hours of work are not exceeded and/or minimum hours of rest are met, or provided by outside security forces approved by the ship’s master and Company Security Officer; • Attempt to execute a Declaration of Security; • Log all security actions in the ship’s log; • Report actions taken to the cognizant U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port prior to arrival into U.S. waters; and • Ensure that each access point to the ship is guarded by armed, private security guards and that they have total visibility of the exterior (both landside and waterside) of the vessel while in U.S. ports. The number and position of the guards has to be acceptable to the Coast Guard Captain of the Port. Dated: April 26, 2005. L.L. Hereth, Director of Port Security. [FR Doc. 05–8726 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket Nos. FR–4873–FA–02 and FR– 4900–FA–09] Housing Counseling Program; Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2004 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, HUD. ACTION: Announcement of funding awards. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of funding decisions made by the Department in a Super Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) competition for funding of HUDapproved counseling agencies to provide counseling services. This announcement contains the names and addresses of the agencies selected for funding and the award amounts. PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Additionally, this announcement provides notice of an award given for Housing Counseling Training through a competition announced in a May 12, 2004, NOFA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ´ Ruth Roman, Director, Program Support Division, Room 9274, Office of Single Family Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410– 8000, telephone (202) 708–0317. Hearing- or speech-impaired individuals may access this number by calling the Federal Information Relay Service on 800–877–8339 or (202) 708–9300. (With the exception of the ‘‘800’’ number, these are not toll free numbers.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Housing Counseling Program is authorized by Section 106 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701x). HUD enters into agreement with qualified public or private nonprofit organizations to provide housing counseling services to low- and moderate-income individuals and families nationwide. The services include providing information, advice and assistance to renters, first-time homebuyers, homeowners, and senior citizens in areas such as pre-purchase counseling, financial management, property maintenance and other forms of housing assistance to help individuals and families improve their housing conditions and meet the responsibilities of tenancy and homeownership. HUD funding of approved housing counseling agencies is not guaranteed and when funds are awarded, a HUD grant does not cover all expenses incurred by an agency to deliver housing counseling services. Counseling agencies must actively seek additional funds from other sources such as city, county, state and federal agencies and from private entities to ensure that they have sufficient operating funds. The availability of Housing Counseling grants depends upon appropriations and the outcome of the award competition. The 2004 grantees announced in Appendix A of this notice were selected for funding through a competition announced in a NOFA published in the Federal Register on May 14, 2004 (69 FR 27169) for the housing counseling program. Applications were scored and selected for funding on the basis of selection criteria contained in the NOFA. HUD awarded $35.928 million in housing counseling grants to 361 housing counseling organizations nationwide: 328 local agencies, 18 intermediaries, and 15 State housing finance agencies. Included in this figure E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 83 (Monday, May 2, 2005)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-8699]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DHS-2005-0033]


Notice of Meeting of Homeland Security Science and Technology 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Studies and Analysis, Science and Technology 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory 
Committee (HSSTAC) will meet in closed session.

DATES: May 18, 2005 and May 19, 2005.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to submit comments, you must do so by May 10, 
2005. Comments must be identified by DHS-2005-0033 and may be submitted 
by one of the following methods:
     EPA Federal Partner EDOCKET Web site: https://www.epa.gov/
feddocket. Follow instructions for submitting comments on the Web site.
     E-mail: HSSTAC@dhs.gov. Include docket number in the 
subject line of the message.
     Fax: 202-254-6177.
     Mail: Ms. Brenda Leckey, Office of Studies and Analysis, 
Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 
Washington, DC 20528.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://www.epa.gov/feddocket.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Leckey, Office of Studies and 
Analysis, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland 
Security, Washington, DC 20528, HSSTAC@dhs.gov, 202-254-5041.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 
U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.). The HSSTAC will meet for purposes of: (1) 
Observing, reviewing, and evaluating operational sites where Science 
and Technology products are apparent and where the systems engineering 
challenges are visible; (2) receiving a report from the Under Secretary 
for Science and Technology on how the prior year HSSTAC recommendations 
are being/will be implemented; (3) receiving a briefing on the Maritime 
Domain Awareness (MDA) Architecture; (4) touring, observing and 
evaluating DHS operational sites and facilities; and (5) receiving 
subcommittee reports.
    Specifically, the HSSTAC will receive briefings and tours that will 
include information and demonstrations detailing law enforcement 
methods and techniques utilized to prevent terrorists from entering our 
nation and carrying out catastrophic events on our air transportation 
system. They will observe demonstrations of two databases used to 
identify potential repeat criminal offenders, non-intrusive inspection 
equipment, evolving ``older technology'' (non-integrated, handheld, 
etc.), and canine operations. The HSSTAC will review the results of its 
subcommittees' activities undertaken since the last quarterly meeting 
in February 2005, and discuss any proposed subcommittee 
recommendations. They will receive a report from the Under Secretary 
detailing proposed actions and actions being taken by the Directorate 
as a result of the recommendations contained in the HSSTAC annual 
report to the Under Secretary and Congress. Finally, they will receive 
a classified briefing on MDA, a ``global'' program that attempts to 
assess any potential threat posed by vessels, cargo, and people 
involved in the Maritime Environment, and will tour the Joint Harbor 
Operations Center.
    In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.) and 
pursuant to the authority delegated to him by the Secretary in DHS 
Management Directive 2300, the Under Secretary for Science and 
Technology has determined that this HSSTAC meeting will address: 
Classified matters of national security concern; internal 
administrative and personnel matters specific to committee and agency 
operations; matters pertaining to law enforcement activity; and matters 
the disclosure of which would be likely to frustrate significantly 
proposed agency actions. Accordingly, consistent with the provisions of 
5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(7), and (c)(9)(B), the meeting will be 
closed to the public.


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    Dated: April 26, 2005.
Charles E. McQueary,
Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Science and Technology 
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 05-8699 Filed 4-29-05; 8:45 am]
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