Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings, 6526-6527 [06-1156]

Download as PDF 6526 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 8, 2006 / Notices Obligated Objectives Quarterly disbursements Measures Infrastructure Improvement. $78.760 mil ..... Increase integration of the internal market and reduce transportation costs. $0 .................... Private Sector Development. $7.200 mil ....... $0 .................... Program Administration and Control, Monitoring and Evaluation. $13.270 mil ..... Spur private sector development on all islands through increased investment in the priority sectors and through financial sector reform. .......................................... Volume of goods shipped between Praia and other islands (tons). Mobility Ratio: Percentage of beneficiary population who take at least 5 trips per month. Savings on transport costs from improvements (million dollars). Value added in priority sectors above current trends (escudos). Volume of private investment in priority sectors above current trends. Projects $7.527 mil. 619 Transfer Funds U.S. agency to which funds were transferred Amount Country Description of program or project N/A N/A N/A N/A * * Quarter 4 reported a misprint under the Madagascar, Agricultural Business Investment Project. The corrected number (in millions) is as above. Dated: February 2, 2006. Frances C. McNaught, Vice President, Congressional and Public Affairs, Millennium Challenge Corporation. [FR Doc. 06–1141 Filed 2–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9210–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; 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: Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research #1203. Dates and Times: March 2, 2006; 7:45 a.m.–9 p.m. March 3, 2006; 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Place: University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 Type of Meeting: Partially Closed. Contact Person: Dr. Ulrich Strom, Program Director, Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers Program, Division of Materials Research, Room 1065, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703) 292–4938. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations concerning a proposal submitted to NSF for financial support. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:26 Feb 07, 2006 Jkt 208001 Agenda NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION March 2, 2006 7:45 a.m.–9 a.m. Closed—Executive Session 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Open—Presentations by members of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the U. of Colorado; Topics: Status and Plans of Research and Education Program of the MRSEC. 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Closed—Executive Session, review and evaluation Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings March 3, 2006 8 a.m.–9 a.m. Closed 9 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Open— Presentations by members of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the U. of Colorado; Topics: Status and Plans of Research and Education Program of the MRSEC. 10:45 a.m.–3 p.m. Closed—Executive Session, review and drafting of report. Reason for Closing: The work being reviewed may include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. Dated: February 3, 2006. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06–1155 Filed 2–7–06; 8:45am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended) the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces its intent to hold proposal review meetings throughout the year. The purpose of these meetings is to provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to the NSF for financial support. The agenda for each of these meetings is to review and evaluate proposals as part of the selection process for awards. The review and evaluation may also include assessment of the progress of awarded proposals. The majority of these meetings will take place at NSF, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22230. These meetings will be closed to the public. The proposals being reviewed include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. NSF will continue to review the agenda and merits of each meeting for overall compliance of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. These closed proposal review meetings will no longer be announced on an individual basis in the Federal Register. NSF intends to publish a notice similar to this on a quarterly basis. For an advance listing of the closed proposal review meetings that E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 8, 2006 / Notices include the names of the proposal review panel and the time, date, place, and any information on changes, corrections, or cancellations, please visit the NSF Web site: https://www.nsf.gov/ events/advisory.jsp. This information may also be requested by telephoning 703/292–8182. Dated: February 3, 2006. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06–1156 Filed 2–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of pending NRC action to submit an information collection request to OMB and solicitation of public comment. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 AGENCY: SUMMARY: The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: ‘‘Generic Customer Satisfaction Surveys and NRC Form 671, Request for Review of a Customer Satisfaction Survey Under Generic Clearance’’. 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150–0197. 3. How often the collection is required: On occasion. 4. Who is required or asked to report: Voluntary reporting by the public and NRC licensees. 5. The number of annual respondents: 1,770. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 393 hours. 7. Abstract: Voluntary customer satisfaction surveys will be used to contact users of NRC services and products to determine their needs, and how the Commission can improve its services and products to better meet those needs. In addition, focus groups will be contacted to discuss questions concerning those services and products. Results from the surveys will give insight into how NRC can make its services and products cost effective, efficient, and responsive to its customer VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:26 Feb 07, 2006 Jkt 208001 needs. Each survey will be submitted to OMB for its review. Submit, by April 10, 2006, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? A copy of the draft supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Brenda Jo. Shelton (T–5 F52), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001, by telephone at 301–415–7233, or by Internet electronic mail to INFOCOLLECTS@NRC.GOV. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 1st day of February 2006. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Brenda Jo. Shelton, NRC Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6–1773 Filed 2–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Executive Office of the President; Acquisition Advisory Panel; Notification of Upcoming Meetings of the Acquisition Advisory Panel Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President. ACTION: Notice of federal advisory committee meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget announces two meetings of the Acquisition Advisory Panel (AAP or ‘‘Panel’’) established in accordance with the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003. PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6527 There are two meetings announced in this Federal Register Notice. Public meetings of the Panel will be held on February 23rd and March 17th, 2006. All meetings will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and end no later than 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The two meetings will be held at the White House Conference Center, Truman Room, 726 Jackson Place NW., Washington, DC 20503. The public is asked to pre-register one week in advance for all meetings due to security and/or seating limitations (see below for information on preregistration). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Members of the public wishing further information concerning these meetings or the Panel itself, or to pre-register for the meetings, should contact Laura Auletta, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at: laura.auletta@gsa.gov, phone/voice mail (202) 208–7279, or mail at: General Services Administration, 1800 F. Street, NW., Room 4006, Washington, DC 20405. Members of the public wishing to reserve speaking time must contact Ms. Anne Terry, AAP Staff Analyst, in writing at: anne.terry@gsa.gov, by fax at 202–501–3341, or mail at the address given above for the DFO, no later than one week prior to the meeting at which they wish to speak. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (a) Background: The purpose of the Panel is to provide independent advice and recommendations to the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and Congress pursuant to section 1423 of the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003. The Panel’s statutory charter is to review Federal contracting laws, regulations, and governmentwide policies, including the use of commercial practices, performancebased contracting, performance of acquisition functions across agency lines of responsibility, and governmentwide contracts. Interested parties are invited to attend the meetings. Opportunity for public comments will be provided at both meetings. Any change will be announced in the Federal Register. All Meetings—While the Panel may hear from additional invited speakers, the focus of these two meetings will be discussions of working group findings and recommendations. Selected working groups, established at the February 28, 2005 and May 17, 2005 public meetings of the AAP (see https:// www.acqnet.gov/aap for a list of working groups), will discuss with the full Panel the findings and recommendations briefed at the October and November 2005 public meetings. It DATES: E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6526-6527]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-1156]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings

    In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-
463, as amended) the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces its 
intent to hold proposal review meetings throughout the year. The 
purpose of these meetings is to provide advice and recommendations 
concerning proposals submitted to the NSF for financial support. The 
agenda for each of these meetings is to review and evaluate proposals 
as part of the selection process for awards. The review and evaluation 
may also include assessment of the progress of awarded proposals. The 
majority of these meetings will take place at NSF, 4201 Wilson Blvd., 
Arlington, Virginia 22230.
    These meetings will be closed to the public. The proposals being 
reviewed include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, 
including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and 
personal information concerning individuals associated with the 
proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) 
of the Government in the Sunshine Act. NSF will continue to review the 
agenda and merits of each meeting for overall compliance of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act.
    These closed proposal review meetings will no longer be announced 
on an individual basis in the Federal Register. NSF intends to publish 
a notice similar to this on a quarterly basis. For an advance listing 
of the closed proposal review meetings that

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include the names of the proposal review panel and the time, date, 
place, and any information on changes, corrections, or cancellations, 
please visit the NSF Web site: https://www.nsf.gov/events/advisory.jsp. 
This information may also be requested by telephoning 703/292-8182.

    Dated: February 3, 2006.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-1156 Filed 2-7-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-M

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