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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NASA International Space Station
Advisory Committee; Meeting
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and
Library Service (IMLS) as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to
provide the general public and federal
agencies with an opportunity to
comment on proposed and/or
continuing collections of information in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44
U.S.C. 3508(2)(A)]. This program helps
to ensure that requested data can be
1. Background
The Institute of Museum and Library
Services is authorized by the Museum
and Library Services Act, Public Law
108–81, and is the primary source of
federal support for the nation’s 122,000
libraries and 17,500 museums. The
Institute’s mission is to create strong
libraries and museums that connect
people to information and ideas. The
Institute works at the national level and
in coordination with state and local
organizations to sustain heritage,
culture, and knowledge; enhance
learning and innovation; and support
professional development.
Attendees will be requested to sign a
register and to comply with NASA
security requirements, including the
presentation of a valid picture ID, before
receiving an access badge. Foreign
nationals attending this meeting will be
required to provide the following
information: full name; gender; date/
place of birth; citizenship; visa/green
card information (number, type,
expiration date); passport information
(number, country, expiration date);
employer/affiliation information (name
of institution, address, country, phone);
title/position of attendee. To expedite
admittance, attendees should provide
identifying information in advance by
contacting Glen Asner via e-mail at
glen.asner@nasa.gov or by telephone at
(202) 358–0903 by December 13, 2007.
It is imperative that the meeting be
held on this date to accommodate the
scheduling priorities of the key
participants.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public
Law 92–463, as amended, the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration
announces an open meeting of the
NASA International Space Station
Advisory Committee.
DATES: December 20, 2007, 11 a.m.–12
p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
ADDRESSES: National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Headquarters, 300
E Street, SW., Room 3H46, Washington,
DC 20546.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Glen R. Asner, Office of External
Relations, (202) 358–0903, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration,
Washington, DC 20546–0001.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
meeting will be open to the public up
to the seating capacity of the room. Five
seats will be reserved for members of
the press. The agenda for the meeting is
as follows:
—To assess the progress of the
Expedition Sixteen mission.
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provided in the desired format,
reporting burden (time and financial
resources) is minimized, collection
instruments are clearly understood, and
the impact of collection requirements on
respondents can be properly assessed.
Currently the Institute of Museum and
Library Services is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed study to assess
the impact of access to computers and
the Internet and to related services at
public libraries on individuals, families,
and communities.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section below on or before
February 4, 2008. IMLS is particularly
interested in comments that help the
agency to:
• 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.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Mary
Downs, Ph.D., Research Officer, Office
of Policy, Planning, Research, and
Communications, Institute of Museum
and Library Services, 1800 M Street,
NW., 9th floor, Washington, DC 20036,
by telephone: 202–653–4682; fax: 202–
653–4625; or by e-mail at
mdowns@imls.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
—To assess the readiness of the
International Space Station to accept
visiting vehicles from international
partners.
—To assess NASA and Roscosmos plans
for accommodating a six-person crew
aboard the International Space
Station.
P. Diane Rausch,
Advisory Committee Management Officer,
National Aeronautics and Space
Administration.
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[Notice (07–084)]
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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR
THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Assessing the Impact of
Access to Computers and the Internet
and to Related Services at Public
Libraries on Individuals, Families, and
Communities
Institute of Museum and
Library Services, National Foundation
for the Arts and Humanities.
ACTION: Notice.
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II. Current Actions
The purpose of the study is to
undertake original research and analysis
to identify measurable indicators of the
social, economic, personal, and
professional value of free access to
computers, the Internet, and related
services at public libraries, and of
negative impact where service is weak
or absent, and to provide new, reliable
data on the benefits to individuals,
families, and communities of these
services and resources at public
libraries. The study will be framed by
these questions:
(1) What are the demographics of
people who use computers, the Internet,
and related services in public libraries?
(2) What information and resources
provided by free access to computers,
the Internet, and related services in
public libraries are people using, across
the spectrum of on-site and off-site use?
(3) How do individuals, families, and
communities benefit (with a focus on
social, economic, personal, and
professional well-being) from free access
to computers, the Internet, and related
services at public libraries?
(4) What reliable indicators can
measure the social, economic, personal,
and/or professional well-being of
individuals, families, and communities
that result from access to computers, the
Internet, and related services at public
libraries?
(5) What correlations can be made
between the benefits obtained through
access to computers and the Internet
and a range of demographic variables?
What correlations can be made to type,
level, or volume of related services?
(6) What computer and Internet
services and resources are lacking at
public libraries that, if provided, could
bring about greater benefit?
(7) What indicators of negative impact
can be identified where free access to
computers and the Internet is weak or
absent?
Once completed, the results of the
study will be issued as a report that will
be made widely available to inform and
benefit libraries, the library research
field, and the public at large.
Agency: Institute of Museum and
Library Services.
Title: Assessing the Impact of Access
to Computers and the Internet and to
Related Services at Public Libraries on
Individuals, Families, and
Communities.
OMB Number: To be determined.
Agency Number: 3137.
Frequency: One time.
Affected Public: General public,
libraries, State Library Administrative
agencies, State and local governments.
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Number of Respondents: To be
determined.
Estimated Time per Respondent: To
be determined.
Total Annualized Capital/Startup
Costs: To be determined.
Total Costs: To be determined.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary Downs, Ph.D., Research Officer,
Office of Policy, Planning, Research,
and Communications, Institute of
Museum and Library Services, 1800 M
Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC,
by telephone: 202–653–4630; fax: 202–
653–4600; or e-mail: mdowns@imls.gov.
Dated: November 26, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer, Institute of Museum &
Library Services.
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[Docket No. 55–61336; License No. SOP–
11801; IA–07–14]
In the Matter of Keith Davis;
Confirmatory Order (Effective
Immediately)
I
Keith Davis (Mr. Davis) was
previously employed as a licensed
Senior Reactor Operator at the
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station
(SSES). Mr. Davis was the holder of
Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License
Number SOP–11801 issued by the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
pursuant to 10 CFR part 55. The license
authorized Mr. Davis to direct the
licensed activities of licensed operators
at, and to manipulate all controls of, the
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station,
(facility license numbers NPF–14 and
NPF–15). The facility is located on a
PPL-Susquehanna, LLC site in Berwick,
PA.
II
An investigation was initiated by the
NRC Office of Investigations (OI) on
August 4, 2006, at the Susquehanna
Steam Electric Station. This
investigation was initiated, in part, to
determine if Mr. Davis deliberately
failed to report an arrest as required by
station procedures on June 27, 2006, on
his first day back to work after the arrest
for driving under the influence (DUI) of
alcohol on June 19, 2006. As noted in
an NRC letter to Mr. Davis on July 2,
2007, OI substantiated, based on the
evidence developed during its
investigation, that Mr. Davis
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deliberately failed to report the arrest as
required by station procedure. The letter
offered Mr. Davis the opportunity to
either attend a Predecisional
Enforcement Conference or to request
use of Alternate Dispute Resolution
(ADR), to resolve this matter.
III
In response to the July 2, 2007 letter,
Mr. Davis requested the use of ADR to
resolve this matter with the NRC. ADR
is a process in which a neutral mediator
with no decision-making authority
assists the NRC and Mr. Davis in
reaching an agreement on resolving any
differences regarding the enforcement
action. An ADR session was held
between Mr. Davis and the NRC in King
of Prussia, Pennsylvania on September
27, 2007, and was mediated by a
professional mediator, arranged through
Cornell University’s Institute of Conflict
Management. During that ADR session,
a settlement agreement was reached.
The elements of the settlement
agreement consisted of the following:
1. The NRC and Mr. Davis agreed with
the following facts: (1) Mr. Davis, while
employed as a senior reactor operator at
the PPL-Susquehanna nuclear facility,
was arrested on June 19, 2006, for
driving under the influence of alcohol;
(2) Mr. Davis did not report the arrest to
the Pennsylvania Power Light (PPL)—
Susquehanna management on June 27,
2006, upon arrival for scheduled work,
his first opportunity after the arrest;
and, (3) at the time of the arrest, Mr.
Davis understood that he was required
to follow all station procedures under
the terms and conditions of his
individual senior reactor operator
license (SOP–11801).
2. As a result of the facts agreed to in
Item 1, the NRC and Mr. Davis agreed
that Mr. Davis violated NRC
requirements, in that on June 27, 2006,
contrary to 10 CFR 55.53, as required by
10 CFR 50.34(c) and PPL-Susquehanna
procedure, NDAP–00–2002, Rev 4,
‘‘Fitness for Duty/Behavior Observation
Program,’’ Mr. Davis willfully failed to
report to PPL-Susquehanna that he had
been arrested for driving under the
influence of alcohol on June 19, 2006.
3. Mr. Davis, subsequent to the NRC’s
identification of this violation, took
actions to assure that he learned from
the violation and provided the NRC
with assurance that it would not recur.
These actions included attending
substance abuse counseling and
entering into Accelerated Rehabilitation
Disposition Program with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which
included participating in education
awareness and community service.
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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Assessing the Impact
of Access to Computers and the Internet and to Related Services at
Public Libraries on Individuals, Families, and Communities
AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation
for the Arts and Humanities.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) as part of
its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden,
conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general
public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed
and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3508(2)(A)]. This
program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the
desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is
minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the
impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly
assessed. Currently the Institute of Museum and Library Services is
soliciting comments concerning the proposed study to assess the impact
of access to computers and the Internet and to related services at
public libraries on individuals, families, and communities.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section below on or before February 4, 2008. IMLS is
particularly interested in comments that help the agency to:
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.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Mary Downs, Ph.D., Research Officer,
Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and Communications, Institute of
Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th floor, Washington,
DC 20036, by telephone: 202-653-4682; fax: 202-653-4625; or by e-mail
at mdowns@imls.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Background
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is authorized by the
Museum and Library Services Act, Public Law 108-81, and is the primary
source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500
museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and
museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute
works at the national level and in coordination with state and local
organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance
learning and innovation; and support professional development.
[[Page 68200]]
II. Current Actions
The purpose of the study is to undertake original research and
analysis to identify measurable indicators of the social, economic,
personal, and professional value of free access to computers, the
Internet, and related services at public libraries, and of negative
impact where service is weak or absent, and to provide new, reliable
data on the benefits to individuals, families, and communities of these
services and resources at public libraries. The study will be framed by
these questions:
(1) What are the demographics of people who use computers, the
Internet, and related services in public libraries?
(2) What information and resources provided by free access to
computers, the Internet, and related services in public libraries are
people using, across the spectrum of on-site and off-site use?
(3) How do individuals, families, and communities benefit (with a
focus on social, economic, personal, and professional well-being) from
free access to computers, the Internet, and related services at public
libraries?
(4) What reliable indicators can measure the social, economic,
personal, and/or professional well-being of individuals, families, and
communities that result from access to computers, the Internet, and
related services at public libraries?
(5) What correlations can be made between the benefits obtained
through access to computers and the Internet and a range of demographic
variables? What correlations can be made to type, level, or volume of
related services?
(6) What computer and Internet services and resources are lacking
at public libraries that, if provided, could bring about greater
benefit?
(7) What indicators of negative impact can be identified where free
access to computers and the Internet is weak or absent?
Once completed, the results of the study will be issued as a report
that will be made widely available to inform and benefit libraries, the
library research field, and the public at large.
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title: Assessing the Impact of Access to Computers and the Internet
and to Related Services at Public Libraries on Individuals, Families,
and Communities.
OMB Number: To be determined.
Agency Number: 3137.
Frequency: One time.
Affected Public: General public, libraries, State Library
Administrative agencies, State and local governments.
Number of Respondents: To be determined.
Estimated Time per Respondent: To be determined.
Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: To be determined.
Total Costs: To be determined.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Downs, Ph.D., Research Officer,
Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and Communications, Institute of
Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington,
DC, by telephone: 202-653-4630; fax: 202-653-4600; or e-mail:
mdowns@imls.gov.
Dated: November 26, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer, Institute of Museum & Library Services.
[FR Doc. E7-23424 Filed 12-3-07; 8:45 am]
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