Energy Industry and Construction and Skilled Trades in the Energy Industry; Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) SGA-DFA-PY-07-07: Amendment Number 1, 9142-9143 [E8-3007]

Download as PDF 9142 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 33 / Tuesday, February 19, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs [OJP (OJP) Docket No. 1476] Hearing of the Review Panel on Prison Rape Office of Justice Programs, Justice. ACTION: Notice of hearing. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announces the second and third hearings of the Review Panel on Prison Rape (Panel), which will be held in Washington, DC, on March 11–14, 2008, and in Houston, Texas on March 27–28, 2008. The hearing times and location are noted below. The purpose of the hearings is to assist the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in identifying common characteristics of victims and perpetrators of prison rape, and prison systems with the highest and lowest incidence of prison rape. On December 16, 2007, BJS issued the report Sexual Victimization in State and Federal Prisons Reported by Inmates, 2007. The report presents data from the National Inmate Survey, 2007 conducted in 146 state and federal prisons. The report provides a listing of state and federal prisons ranked according to the incidence of prison rape as required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003. The Panel is required to conduct separate public hearings on the operations of the three prisons with the highest incidence of prison rape and the two prisons with the lowest incidence of prison rape. DATES: The hearing schedule is as follows: 1. Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Washington, DC (facilities with lowest incidences of sexual victimization): Ironwood State Prison, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Schuylkill Federal Correctional Institution, Federal Bureau of Prisons. 2. Wednesday-Friday, March 12–14, 2008, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Washington, DC (facilities with highest incidences of sexual victimization): Charlotte Correctional Institution, Florida Department of Corrections; Rockville Correctional Institution, Indiana Department of Corrections; and Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, Nebraska Department of Corrections. 3. Thursday-Friday, March 27–28, 2008, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Friday in Houston, Texas (facilities with highest incidences of sexual victimization): Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Estelle, VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:52 Feb 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 Clements, Coffield, Allred, and Mountain View Units. ADDRESSES: The hearings on March 11– 14, 2008 will take place in Washington, DC at the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs’ Main Conference Room, Third Floor, 810 7th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531. The hearings on March 27–28, 2008 will take place at the T. Gerald Treece Courtroom located at the South Texas College of Law, 1303 San Jacinto Street, Houston, Texas 77002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen M. Severens, Designated Federal Official, OJP, Kathleen.Severens@usdoj.gov, or (202) 307–0690 [Note: This is not a toll-free number.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Panel, which was established pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, Public Law 108–79, 117 Stat. 972 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 15601–15609 (2006)), will hold its next hearings to carry out the review functions specified at 42 U.S.C. 15603(b)(3)(A). Testimony from the hearings will assist the Panel in formulating best practices for deterring prison rape. Members of the public who wish to attend the hearings must present photo identification upon entrance to the Office of Justice Programs. Space is limited. Special needs requests should be made to Kathleen M. Severens, Designated Federal Official, OJP, Kathleen.Severens@usdoj.gov or 202– 307–0690, at least one week prior to the hearings. Updated information about the hearings will be available on the Panel’s Web site at https://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ reviewpanel/. Dated: February 11, 2008. Michael Alston, Office of Justice Programs. [FR Doc. E8–3016 Filed 2–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–18–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Energy Industry and Construction and Skilled Trades in the Energy Industry; Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) SGA–DFA–PY–07–07: Amendment Number 1 Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor. ACTION: Amendment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration published a PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 document in the Federal Register of January 23, 2008, announcing the availability of funds and solicitation for grant applications for the Energy Industry and Construction and Skilled Trades in the Energy Industry. This amendment will make changes to the January 23 document by clarifying and correcting this Solicitation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ariam Ferro, Grants Management Specialist, Telephone (202) 693–3968. Amendment In the Federal Register of January 23, 2008, in FR Volume 73, Number 15, the solicitation is hereby amended with the following: 1. This amendment is to clarify and answer questions raised about the definition of a region. On page 4001, Part I.3.A, Strategic Regional Partnerships, at the end of the first full paragraph, add the following text: Economic regions do not typically correspond to geographic or political jurisdictions such as municipal boundaries or state, county, or local workforce investment areas. Thus, partners should develop an understanding of the identified industry or industry sector that is within a state or across state borders. More information about the WIRED strategic framework can be found at: https:// www.doleta.gov/WIRED. 2. On page 4008, Part V.1.C., the Strategies and Solutions for Addressing Industry-Identified Workforce Challenges section, delete the following text: The proposed project will address one or more workforce challenges identified by the energy industry and/or skilled trade occupations related to energy through the HGJTI, as discussed in Part I.a of this SGA (2 points). Add the following text: The proposed project will address one or more workforce challenges identified by the energy industry and/or skilled trade occupations related to energy through the HGJTI, as discussed in Part I.2 of this SGA (2 points). 3. On page 4003, Part I.3.E. Clear and Specific Outcomes, delete the following text: The common measures for adults include: (1) Entered employment, (2) job retention, and (3) average earnings increase. Add the following text: The common measures for adults include: (1) Entered employment, (2) job retention, and (3) average earnings. 4. This amendment is to address a question asked during the Prospective Applicant Conference webinar on February 1, 2008. For the purposes of this SGA, youth aged 16 and above are eligible to be served under this grant. E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 33 / Tuesday, February 19, 2008 / Notices 5. This amendment is to answer a question asked during the Prospective Applicant Conference webinar on February 1, 2008. For the purposes of this SGA, youth common measures should be used for 16 and 17 year-olds and adult common measures should be used for anyone ages 18 and above. 6. This amendment is to clarify an answer given during the Prospective Applicant Conference webinar on February 1, 2008. For the purposes of this SGA, no provision for profit will be allowed. 7. A virtual Prospective Applicant Conference was held via webinar for this grant competition on February 1, 2008. The presentation slides with notes can be viewed at: https:// www.workforce3one.org/ view.cfm?id=4788&info=1. A recorded version can be viewed at: https://www.workforce3one.org/ view.cfm?id=4795&info=1. Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th day of February, 2008. Eric Luetkenhaus, Grant Officer, Employment & Training Administration. [FR Doc. E8–3007 Filed 2–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P Matters To Be Considered SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Consider and act on adoption of agenda 2. Consider and act on proposed LSC Code of Ethics and Conduct 3. Consider and act on whether to authorize the filing of an application to the District of Columbia for registration to undertake charitable solicitations 4. Report on the work of the Board’s Ad Hoc Committee 5. Consider and act on other business 6. Consider and act on motion to adjourn the meeting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Person for Further Information: Patricia Batie, Manager of Board Operations, at (202) 295–1500. Special Needs: Upon request, meeting notices will be made available in alternate formats to accommodate visual and hearing impairments. Individuals who have a disability and need an accommodation to attend the meeting may notify Patricia Batie at (202) 295– 1500. Background The Copyright Royalty Judges are required by 17 U.S.C. 803(b) and 37 CFR 351 to issue determinations of rates and terms for royalty payments due for the public performance of sound recordings in certain digital transmissions by licensees in accordance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. 114, and the making of certain ephemeral recordings by licensees in accordance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. 112(e). The Copyright Royalty Judges recently issued three final determinations setting rates and terms for the public performance of a sound recording by means of a digital transmission and for the making of ephemeral recordings necessary to facilitate those transmissions pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 114 and 17 U.S.C. 112(e). On December 19, 2007 the Copyright Royalty Judges announced the rates and terms applicable to Preexisting Satellite Services, 72 FR 71795; on December 20, 2007, they announced the rates and terms applicable to New Subscription Services, 72 FR 72253; and, on January 24, 2008, they announced the rate and terms applicable to Satellite Digital Audio Radio Services. 73 FR 4080.1 Under 17 U.S.C. 802(f)(1)(D), the Register of Copyrights may review for legal error the resolution by the Copyright Royalty Judges of a material question of substantive law under title 17 that underlies or is contained in a final determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges. If the Register of Copyrights concludes, after taking into consideration the views of the participants in the proceeding, that any resolution reached by the Copyright Royalty Judges was in material error, the Register of Copyrights shall publish such a decision in the Federal Register, together with a specific identification of the legal conclusion of the Copyright Royalty Judges that is determined to be erroneous. The decision of the Register of Copyrights shall be binding as precedent upon the Copyright Royalty Judges in subsequent proceedings. The Register of Copyrights has deemed that the Copyright Royalty Judges’ publication of Final Rulings regarding New Subscription Services (‘‘NSS’’), Preexisting Subscription February 13, 2008. Victor M. Fortuno, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. [FR Doc. 08–758 Filed 2–13–08; 4:55 pm] BILLING CODE 7050–01–M LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Sunshine Act Meeting of the Board of Directors Copyright Office [Docket No. 2008–2] The Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors will meet on February 20, 2008, via conference call. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m., (EDT), and continue until conclusion of the Board’s agenda. LOCATION: 3333 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20007, 3rd Floor Conference Center. STATUS OF MEETING: Open. Directors will participate by telephone conference in such a manner as to enable interested members of the public to hear and identify all persons participating in the meeting. Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so by joining participating staff at the location indicated above. members of the public wishing to listen to the meeting by telephone should call 1–888–390–6586 and enter 30819 on the keypad when prompted. To enhance the quality of your listening experience, as well as that of others, and to eliminate background noises that interfere with the audio recording of the proceeding, please mute you telephone during the meeting. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES TIME AND DATE: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:52 Feb 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 9143 Review of Copyright Royalty Judges Determination Copyright Office, Library of Congress. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Register of Copyrights issues the following determination concerning the Copyright Royalty Judges’ decisions to include the rate for use of the section 112 license for ephemeral recordings within the rates and terms of royalty payments under section 114 for the use of sound recordings in transmissions made by New Subscription Services, Preexisting Subscription Services and Satellite Digital Audio Radio Services, and to not set a minimum fee within the section 112 license rates for the Satellite Digital Audio Radio Services. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tanya M. Sandros, General Counsel, Copyright GC/I&R, P.O. Box 70400, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 707–8380. Telefax: (202) 707– 8366. PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1 On May 1, 2007, the Copyright Royalty Judges announced rates and terms applicable to an Eligible Nonsubscription Transmission or a Transmission made by a New Subscription Service, herein referred to as Webcaster II, 72 FR 24084. [Docket No. CRB 2005–1] While the 60 day time period allotted under 17 U.S.C. 802(f)(1)(D) for issuing a written review for legal error has expired with regard to Webcaster II, the same legal error which is addressed herein was made in Webcaster II. E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 33 (Tuesday, February 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9142-9143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3007]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Energy Industry and Construction and Skilled Trades in the Energy 
Industry; Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) SGA-DFA-PY-07-07: 
Amendment Number 1

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor.

ACTION: Amendment.

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SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration published a 
document in the Federal Register of January 23, 2008, announcing the 
availability of funds and solicitation for grant applications for the 
Energy Industry and Construction and Skilled Trades in the Energy 
Industry. This amendment will make changes to the January 23 document 
by clarifying and correcting this Solicitation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ariam Ferro, Grants Management 
Specialist, Telephone (202) 693-3968.

Amendment

    In the Federal Register of January 23, 2008, in FR Volume 73, 
Number 15, the solicitation is hereby amended with the following:
    1. This amendment is to clarify and answer questions raised about 
the definition of a region. On page 4001, Part I.3.A, Strategic 
Regional Partnerships, at the end of the first full paragraph, add the 
following text: Economic regions do not typically correspond to 
geographic or political jurisdictions such as municipal boundaries or 
state, county, or local workforce investment areas. Thus, partners 
should develop an understanding of the identified industry or industry 
sector that is within a state or across state borders. More information 
about the WIRED strategic framework can be found at: https://
www.doleta.gov/WIRED.
    2. On page 4008, Part V.1.C., the Strategies and Solutions for 
Addressing Industry-Identified Workforce Challenges section, delete the 
following text: The proposed project will address one or more workforce 
challenges identified by the energy industry and/or skilled trade 
occupations related to energy through the HGJTI, as discussed in Part 
I.a of this SGA (2 points). Add the following text: The proposed 
project will address one or more workforce challenges identified by the 
energy industry and/or skilled trade occupations related to energy 
through the HGJTI, as discussed in Part I.2 of this SGA (2 points).
    3. On page 4003, Part I.3.E. Clear and Specific Outcomes, delete 
the following text: The common measures for adults include: (1) Entered 
employment, (2) job retention, and (3) average earnings increase. Add 
the following text: The common measures for adults include: (1) Entered 
employment, (2) job retention, and (3) average earnings.
    4. This amendment is to address a question asked during the 
Prospective Applicant Conference webinar on February 1, 2008. For the 
purposes of this SGA, youth aged 16 and above are eligible to be served 
under this grant.

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    5. This amendment is to answer a question asked during the 
Prospective Applicant Conference webinar on February 1, 2008. For the 
purposes of this SGA, youth common measures should be used for 16 and 
17 year-olds and adult common measures should be used for anyone ages 
18 and above.
    6. This amendment is to clarify an answer given during the 
Prospective Applicant Conference webinar on February 1, 2008. For the 
purposes of this SGA, no provision for profit will be allowed.
    7. A virtual Prospective Applicant Conference was held via webinar 
for this grant competition on February 1, 2008. The presentation slides 
with notes can be viewed at: https://www.workforce3one.org/
view.cfm?id=4788&info=1.
    A recorded version can be viewed at: https://www.workforce3one.org/
view.cfm?id=4795&info=1.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th day of February, 2008.
Eric Luetkenhaus,
Grant Officer, Employment & Training Administration.
 [FR Doc. E8-3007 Filed 2-15-08; 8:45 am]
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