Meeting of National Council on the Humanities, 7004-7005 [E8-2138]

Download as PDF 7004 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 25 / Wednesday, February 6, 2008 / Notices pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES disposal. Conveyance of the identified public land will be subject to valid existing rights and encumbrances of record, including but not limited to, rights-of-way for roads and public utilities. Conveyance of any mineral interests pursuant to section 209 of the FLPMA will be analyzed during processing of the proposed sale. On February 6, 2008, the abovedescribed land will be segregated from appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws, except the sale provisions of the FLPMA. Until completion of the sale, the BLM is no longer accepting land use applications affecting the identified public land, except applications for the amendment of previously-filed right-of-way applications or existing authorizations to increase the term of the grants in accordance with 43 CFR 2807.15 and 2886.15. The segregative effect will terminate upon issuance of a patent, publication in the Federal Register of a termination of the segregation, or February 8, 2010, unless extended by the BLM State Director in accordance with 43 CFR 2711.1–2(d) prior to the termination date. Public Comments For a period until March 24, 2008, interested parties and the general public may submit in writing any comments concerning the land being considered for sale, including notification of any encumbrances or other claims relating to the identified land, to Field Manager, BLM Coeur d’Alene Field Office, at the above address. In order to ensure consideration in the environmental analysis of the proposed sale, comments must be in writing and postmarked or delivered within 45 days of the initial date of publication of this Notice. Comments transmitted via e-mail will not be accepted. Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the BLM Coeur d’Alene Field Office during regular business hours, except holidays. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment-including your personal identifying information-may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. If you wish to have your name or address withheld from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:21 Feb 05, 2008 Jkt 214001 beginning of your comments. Any determination by the BLM to release or withhold the names and/or addresses of those who comment will be made on a case-by-case basis. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by law. The BLM will make available for public review, in their entirety, all comments submitted by businesses or organizations, including comments by individuals in their capacity as an official or representative of a business or organization. (Authority: 43 CFR 2711.1–2) Dated: January 22, 2008. Eric R. Thomson, Coeur d’Alene Field Manager. [FR Doc. 08–485 Filed 2–5–08; 8:45am] investigation has included inspection and testing of the company’s physical security systems, verification of the company’s compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company’s background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952(a) and 958(a), and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34, the above named company is granted registration as an importer of the basic class of controlled substances listed. Dated: January 30, 2008. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E8–2141 Filed 2–5–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–09–P BILLING CODE 4310–GG–P THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration By Notice dated March 22, 2007 and published in the Federal Register on March 29, 2007, (72 FR 14832), Roche Diagnostics Operation, Inc., Attn: Regulatory Compliance, 9115 Hauge Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedules I and II: Drug Schedule Lysergic acid diethylamide (7315) Alphamethadol (9605) .................. Tetrahydrocannabinols (7370) ..... Cocaine (9041) ............................. Ecgonine (9180) ........................... Methadone (9250) ........................ Morphine (9300) ........................... I I I II II II II The company plans to import the listed controlled substances for the manufacture of diagnostic products for distribution to its customers. No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and 952(a) and determined that the registration of Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. to import the basic class of controlled substance is consistent with the public interest and with United States obligations under international treaties, conventions, or protocols in effect on May 1, 1971, at this time. DEA has investigated Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. to ensure that the company’s registration is consistent with the public interest. The PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Meeting of National Council on the Humanities The National Endowment for the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, as amended) notice is hereby given the National Council on the Humanities will meet in Washington, DC on February 21–22, 2008. The purpose of the meeting is to advise the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities with respect to policies, programs, and procedures for carrying out his functions, and to review applications for financial support from and gifts offered to the Endowment and to make recommendations thereon to the Chairman. The meeting will be held in the Old Post Office Building, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. A portion of the morning and afternoon sessions on February 21–22, 2008, will not be open to the public pursuant to subsections (c)(4), (c)(6) and (c)(9)(B) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code because the Council will consider information that may disclose: trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; information of a personal nature the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; and information the premature disclosure of which would be likely to significantly frustrate implementation of proposed agency action. I have made this determination under the authority granted me by the Chairman’s E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 25 / Wednesday, February 6, 2008 / Notices Delegation of Authority dated July 19, 1993. The agenda for the sessions on February 21, 2008 will be as follows: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION National Science Board; Task Force on Sustainable Energy; Roundtable Discussion on Science and Engineering (S&E) Challenges Related to the Development of Sustainable Energy Committee Meetings (Open to the Public) Policy Discussion 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Education Programs—Room M–07. Federal/State Partnership—Room 510A. Preservation and Access & Digital Humanities Initiative—Room 415. Public Programs—Room 420. Research Programs—Room 315. (Closed to the Public) Discussion of Specific Grant pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Applications and Programs Before the Council 10:30 a.m. until Adjourned : Education Programs—Room M–07. Federal/State Partnership—Room 510A. Preservation and Access Digital Humanities Initiative—Room 415. Public Programs—Room 420. Research Programs—Room 315. The morning session of the meeting on February 22, 2008 will convene at 9 a.m., in the first floor Council Room M– 09, and will be open to the public, as set out below. The agenda for the morning session will be as follows: A. Minutes of the Previous Meeting B. Reports 1. Introductory Remarks. 2. Staff Report. 3. Congressional Report. 4. Budget Report. 5. Reports on Policy and General Matters. a. Education Programs. b. Federal/State Partnership. c. Preservation and Access. d. Digital Humanities Initiative. e. Public Programs. f. Research Programs. The remainder of the proposed meeting will be given to the consideration of specific applications and will be closed to the public for the reasons stated above. Further information about this meeting can be obtained from Heather C. Gottry, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, or by calling (202) 606–8322, TDD (202) 606–8282. Advance notice of any special needs or accommodations is appreciated. Heather C. Gottry, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–2138 Filed 2–5–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:21 Feb 05, 2008 Jkt 214001 DATE AND TIME: February 8, 2008; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. LOCATION: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1235, Arlington, VA 22230. All visitors must report to the NSF visitor desk at the 9th and N. Stuart Streets entrance to receive a visitor’s badge. This roundtable discussion will be open to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tami Tamashiro, National Science Board Office, Tel: (703) 292–7853, E-mail: ttamashi@nsf.gov. Please refer to the National Science Board Web site (https://www.nsf.gov/nsb) for an updated agenda. Provisional Agenda 8 a.m. Welcoming Remarks • Dr. Steven C. Beering, Chairman, National Science Board. 8:05 a.m. Overview, Purpose, and Goals of the Roundtable Discussion • Dr. Dan E. Arvizu and Jon C. Strauss, Co-Chairmen, Task Force on Sustainable Energy. 8:15 a.m. Process and Logistics for Board Roundtable Discussions • Dr. Craig Robinson, Acting Executive Officer, National Science Board. 8:20 a.m. Introduction of Participants 8:30 a.m. Keynote Address (followed by Q&A) • Congressman Jay Inslee. 9:30 a.m. Presentation: TBD 9:50 a.m. Discussion Session 1: Role of Science and Engineering in the Development of Sustainable Energy Discussion Co-Moderators: Dr. Arvizu and Dr. Strauss. Focus Questions (1) How can science and engineering advancements help address some of the key uncertainties in the development of sustainable energy, as well as, bring new technologies to the market? (2) How must transformation take place in science and engineering throughout our education, research, and corporate infrastructure? (3) Where are the next big breakthroughs likely to occur in sustainable energy? 11 a.m. Break 11:15 a.m. Presentation: Dr. Robert Corell 11:35 a.m. Lunch and Discussion Session 2: Role of NSF in a PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7005 Nationally Coordinated S&E Research and Education Initiative Discussion Co-Moderators: Dr. Arvizu and Dr. Strauss. Focus Question (1) How can NSF best support establishing and sustaining a nationally coordinated S&E research and education initiative on sustainable energy? 12:45 p.m. Break 1 p.m. Presentation: TBD 1:25 p.m. Discussion Session 3: Recommendations for a Nationally Coordinated S&E Research and Education Initiative on Sustainable Energy Discussion Co-Moderators: Dr. Arvizu and Dr. Strauss. Focus Questions (1) How do we as a nation build the capability, the policy, and the regulatory environment to effect change in the energy sector sufficiently and rapidly? (2) What specific actions are needed to establish and sustain a nationally coordinated S&E research and education initiative on sustainable energy? (3) What is the potential role of the U.S. Government, private industry, and NGOs in addressing the science and engineering (S&E) challenges related to the development of sustainable energy described in the task force charge? 2:45 p.m. Summary and Next Steps for the Task Force • Dr. Arvizu and Dr. Strauss. Note: This roundtable discussion will not involve National Science Board deliberations and is not subject to 5 U.S.C. 552b. Russell Moy, Attorney-Advisor. [FR Doc. E8–2106 Filed 2–5–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Independent External Review Panel To Identify Vulnerabilities in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Materials Licensing Program: Meeting Notice U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NRC will convene a meeting of the Independent External Review Panel To Identify Vulnerabilities in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Materials Licensing Program on February 19 through 21, 2008. A copy of the agenda for the meeting can be obtained by e-mailing Mr. Aaron T. E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 6, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7004-7005]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2138]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Meeting of National Council on the Humanities

AGENCY: The National Endowment for the Humanities.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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    Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(Pub. L. 92-463, as amended) notice is hereby given the National 
Council on the Humanities will meet in Washington, DC on February 21-
22, 2008.
    The purpose of the meeting is to advise the Chairman of the 
National Endowment for the Humanities with respect to policies, 
programs, and procedures for carrying out his functions, and to review 
applications for financial support from and gifts offered to the 
Endowment and to make recommendations thereon to the Chairman.
    The meeting will be held in the Old Post Office Building, 1100 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. A portion of the morning and 
afternoon sessions on February 21-22, 2008, will not be open to the 
public pursuant to subsections (c)(4), (c)(6) and (c)(9)(B) of section 
552b of Title 5, United States Code because the Council will consider 
information that may disclose: trade secrets and commercial or 
financial information obtained from a person and privileged or 
confidential; information of a personal nature the disclosure of which 
would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; 
and information the premature disclosure of which would be likely to 
significantly frustrate implementation of proposed agency action. I 
have made this determination under the authority granted me by the 
Chairman's

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Delegation of Authority dated July 19, 1993.
    The agenda for the sessions on February 21, 2008 will be as 
follows:

Committee Meetings

    (Open to the Public)

Policy Discussion

    9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Education Programs--Room M-07. Federal/State 
Partnership--Room 510A. Preservation and Access & Digital Humanities 
Initiative--Room 415. Public Programs--Room 420. Research Programs--
Room 315.
    (Closed to the Public)

Discussion of Specific Grant

    Applications and Programs
    Before the Council
    10:30 a.m. until Adjourned : Education Programs--Room M-07. 
Federal/State Partnership--Room 510A. Preservation and Access Digital 
Humanities Initiative--Room 415. Public Programs--Room 420. Research 
Programs--Room 315.
    The morning session of the meeting on February 22, 2008 will 
convene at 9 a.m., in the first floor Council Room M-09, and will be 
open to the public, as set out below. The agenda for the morning 
session will be as follows:
    A. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
    B. Reports
    1. Introductory Remarks.
    2. Staff Report.
    3. Congressional Report.
    4. Budget Report.
    5. Reports on Policy and General Matters.
    a. Education Programs.
    b. Federal/State Partnership.
    c. Preservation and Access.
    d. Digital Humanities Initiative.
    e. Public Programs.
    f. Research Programs.
    The remainder of the proposed meeting will be given to the 
consideration of specific applications and will be closed to the public 
for the reasons stated above.
    Further information about this meeting can be obtained from Heather 
C. Gottry, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer, National 
Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20506, or by calling (202) 606-8322, TDD (202) 606-8282. 
Advance notice of any special needs or accommodations is appreciated.

Heather C. Gottry,
Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-2138 Filed 2-5-08; 8:45 am]
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