Notice of Meeting of Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, 46182-46183 [05-15728]

Download as PDF 46182 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 152 / Tuesday, August 9, 2005 / Notices ANNUALIZED REPORTING BURDEN FOR DAWN: 2006–2008. Estimated number of responses per respondent Number of respondents Activity Estimated time per response Gross burden hours Burden hours where SAMHSA contractor1 conducts data collection Total adjusted burden Emergency Departments Chart review .............................................. eHERS cases ............................................ ED activity report ....................................... 350 350 350 24,400 756 12 2 min ............ 10 min .......... 2 min ............ 284,667 44,100 140 193,573 29,988 95 91,094 14,112 45 Subtotal .............................................. ........................ ........................ ...................... ........................ ........................ 105,251 Medical Examiners/Coroners2 Death records review ................................ eMERS cases ............................................ ME/C activity report ................................... 104 104 104 1538 111 12 2.5 min ......... 4 min ............ 2 min ............ 6,665 770 42 705 81 4 5,960 689 38 Subtotal .............................................. ........................ ........................ ...................... ........................ ........................ 6687 Total ................................................... 454 ........................ ...................... ........................ ........................ 111,938 1 Data collection for 238 EDs and 11 ME/Cs will be conducted by SAMHSA contractor. Because there is no burden associated with these reporters, their hours are deducted from the total burden. 2 Some medical examiner/coroner offices report for multiple jurisdictions. For this reason, the number of respondents is smaller than the number of ME/C jurisdictions participating in DAWN. Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 71–1044, One Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: August 3, 2005. Anna Marsh, Executive Officer, SAMHSA. [FR Doc. 05–15708 Filed 8–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162–20–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DHS–2005–0055] Notice of Meeting of Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee Office of Studies and Analysis, Science and Technology Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) will meet in closed session. DATES: The meeting dates are August 23, 2005, and August 24, 2005. ADDRESSES: If you wish to submit comments, you must do so by August 15, 2005. Comments must be identified by DHS–2005–0055 and may be VerDate jul<14>2003 15:52 Aug 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 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), Pub. L. 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.). The HSSTAC will meet for purposes of: (1) Identifying how DHS Science and Technology Directorate portfolios are designed to meet DHS objectives; (2) receiving a report from the Under Secretary for Science and Technology on how the prior year’s HSSTAC recommendations are being/ will be implemented; (3) receiving a report from the Under Secretary of Science and Technology on the planned PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Department reorganization and priorities; and (4) receiving subcommittee reports. Specifically, the HSSTAC will receive briefings from the Science and Technology Directorate’s Portfolio Managers identifying how the Portfolios are designed to meet DHS objectives (utilizing threat assessments, user requirements, filling capability needs, reducing vulnerabilities). The HSSTAC will then review the results of its subcommittees’ activities undertaken since the last quarterly meeting in May 2005, and discuss any proposed subcommittee recommendations. The Committee will also receive a report from the Under Secretary detailing proposed actions and actions currently being taken by the Directorate as a result of the recommendations contained in the HSSTAC annual report to the Under Secretary and Congress. And lastly, the Committee will review past subcommittee activities, discuss areas of interest for future subcommittee activities, and dispense subcommittee assignments for the annual report to Congress due in January. 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: Matters that would disclose investigative techniques and procedures E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 152 / Tuesday, August 9, 2005 / Notices or endanger the lives or physical safety of law enforcement personnel; 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)(7) and (c)(9)(B), the meeting will be closed to the public. Dated: July 28, 2005. Charles E. McQueary, Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Science and Technology Directorate. [FR Doc. 05–15728 Filed 8–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Permit Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals. Written data, comments or requests must be received by September 8, 2005. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358–2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358–2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; 1018–0118; Private Stewardship Grants Program; Correction AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. Notice; request for comments; correction. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a document in the Federal Register of August 2, 2005, requesting comments on an information collection for the Private Stewardship Grants Program (1018–0118). The document contained an incorrect URL. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222–ARLSQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 (mail); hope_grey@fws.gov (e-mail); (703) 358–2269 (fax); or 703–358–2482 (telephone). Correction In the Federal Register of August 2, 2005, in FR Doc. 05–15187, on page 44354, in the third column, correct the URL at the end of the second paragraph under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION caption to read: https://www.fws.gov/ endangered/grants/ private_stewardship/FY2003/ Awards.pdf. Dated: August 3, 2005. Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 05–15713 Filed 8–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P VerDate jul<14>2003 15:52 Aug 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). Applicant: Minnesota Zoological Garden, Apple Valley, MN, PRT– 105498. The applicant requests a permit to import seven Komodo Island monitors (Varanus komodoensis) from the Toronto Zoo, Ontario, Canada, for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive propagation. Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY, PRT–105479. The applicant requests a permit to export four captive-born Madagascar radiated tortoises (Geochelone radiata) to the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, Flatt’s, Bermuda, for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46183 Applicant: Kenneth L. Eberly, York, PA, PRT–092644. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Wade A.Boggs, Tampa, FL, PRT–106617. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Marine Mammals The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The applications were submitted to satisfy requirements of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations governing marine mammals (50 CFR part 18). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete applications or requests for a public hearing on these applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). Anyone requesting a hearing should give specific reasons why a hearing would be appropriate. The holding of such a hearing is at the discretion of the Director. Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Mammals Management, Anchorage, AK, PRT– 041309. The applicant requests an amendment to their permit which currently authorizes research to capture up to 100 wild Northern sea otters (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) for the purpose of scientific research to assess a wide variety of the health parameters and body condition indices, as well as, aerial and/or skiffbased population surveys. The applicant requests authorization to implant these animals with VHF radio transmitters and time/depth recorders to assess survival and habitat use patterns for the purpose of research and enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a fiveyear period. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, the Division of Management Authority is forwarding copies of the above application to the Marine Mammal E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 152 (Tuesday, August 9, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46182-46183]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15728]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DHS-2005-0055]


Notice of Meeting of Homeland Security Science and Technology 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Studies and Analysis, Science and Technology 
Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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

DATES: The meeting dates are August 23, 2005, and August 24, 2005.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to submit comments, you must do so by August 15, 
2005. Comments must be identified by DHS-2005-0055 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), Pub. L. 92-463, as amended (5 
U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.). The HSSTAC will meet for purposes of: (1) 
Identifying how DHS Science and Technology Directorate portfolios are 
designed to meet DHS objectives; (2) receiving a report from the Under 
Secretary for Science and Technology on how the prior year's HSSTAC 
recommendations are being/will be implemented; (3) receiving a report 
from the Under Secretary of Science and Technology on the planned 
Department reorganization and priorities; and (4) receiving 
subcommittee reports.
    Specifically, the HSSTAC will receive briefings from the Science 
and Technology Directorate's Portfolio Managers identifying how the 
Portfolios are designed to meet DHS objectives (utilizing threat 
assessments, user requirements, filling capability needs, reducing 
vulnerabilities). The HSSTAC will then review the results of its 
subcommittees' activities undertaken since the last quarterly meeting 
in May 2005, and discuss any proposed subcommittee recommendations. The 
Committee will also receive a report from the Under Secretary detailing 
proposed actions and actions currently being taken by the Directorate 
as a result of the recommendations contained in the HSSTAC annual 
report to the Under Secretary and Congress. And lastly, the Committee 
will review past subcommittee activities, discuss areas of interest for 
future subcommittee activities, and dispense subcommittee assignments 
for the annual report to Congress due in January.
    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: 
Matters that would disclose investigative techniques and procedures

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or endanger the lives or physical safety of law enforcement personnel; 
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)(7) and (c)(9)(B), the meeting will be 
closed to the public.

    Dated: July 28, 2005.
Charles E. McQueary,
Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Science and Technology 
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 05-15728 Filed 8-8-05; 8:45 am]
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