Meetings of Humanities Panel, 9146-9147 [E8-3049]

Download as PDF 9146 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 33 / Tuesday, February 19, 2008 / Notices the Copyright Royalty Judges have been granted subpoena powers to compel participants or witnesses to appear and give testimony. See 17 U.S.C. 803(b)(6)(C)(ix). Moreover, there is a practical reason for making this determination. The requirement in section 112(e)(4) to determine rates is logical in that the two licenses involve different rights. The section 112 statutory license applies to reproductions, while the section 114 statutory license applies to public performances. Moreover, the beneficiaries of the section 114 license are not identical to the beneficiaries of the section 112 license. Royalties collected under section 114 are paid to the performers and the copyright owners of the sound recordings, i.e., usually the record companies; whereas, the royalties collected pursuant to the section 112 license are not paid to performers. Without separate rates for both the section 114 and 112 licenses, SoundExchange is unable to allocate properly the funds it collects as the Designated Agent and fulfill both its responsibility to distribute receipts to stakeholders of the public performance right under section 114(g) as well as its responsibility to distribute receipts to separate stakeholders of the reproduction right under section 112. Consequently, the Register finds that the Copyright Royalty Judges’ resolution to include rates for the section 112 license within rates and terms for the section 114, without specifying what percentage, if any, is attributable to the section 112 license, does not fulfill the Copyright Royalty Judges’ responsibility to determine the value of the section 112 license for ephemeral copies. Both the text and the legislative history of section 112 indicate Congress’ view that the rate setting body must determine the value of the section 112 license. See 17 U.S.C. 112(e)(3) (requiring reasonable rates and terms of royalty payments for the activities specified by paragraph (1) which shall include a minimum fee for each type of service offered by transmitting organizations); DMCA Conf. Rpt., 105–796, at 89–91; DMCA Section-by-Section Analysis at 52–53, 61–62. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Conclusion Having reviewed the resolution by the Copyright Royalty Judges for legal error, the Register of Copyrights hereby concludes that in setting rates for the section 112 and 114 statutory licenses, the Copryight Royalty Judges must establish separate values for each of the two licenses and that rates for the section 112 license shall include a VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:52 Feb 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 minimum fee.3 Pursuant to the requirements established in 802(f)(1)(D), the Register issues this written decision not later than 60 days after the dates on which the final determinations by the Copyright Judges were issued. This decision shall be binding as precedent upon the Copyright Royalty Judges in subsequent proceedings. Dated: February 14, 2008. Marybeth Peters, Register of Copyrights. [FR Doc. E8–3149 Filed 2–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1410–30–P NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Sunshine Act; Notice of Agency Meeting 10: a.m., Thursday, February 21, 2008. PLACE: Board Room, 7th Floor, Room 7047, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314–3428. STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Quarterly Insurance Fund Report. 2. Final Rule: Part 797 of NCUA’s Rules and Regulations, Procedures for Debt Collection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Rupp, Secretary of the Board, Telephone: 703–518–6304. TIME AND DATE: Mary Rupp, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 08–770 Filed 2–14–08; 2:39 pm] BILLING CODE 7535–01–M THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Meetings of Humanities Panel The National Endowment for the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather C. Gottry, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Endowment for the 3 The Register, however, takes no position on what the value of the minimum fee should be, or whether it could be a fee of zero. PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Humanities, Washington, DC 20506; telephone (202) 606–8322. Hearingimpaired individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Endowment’s TDD terminal on (202) 606–8282. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed meetings are for the purpose of panel review, discussion, evaluation and recommendation on applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including discussion of information given in confidence to the agency by the grant applicants. Because the proposed meetings will consider information that is likely to disclose trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential and/or information of a personal nature the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, pursuant to authority granted me by the Chairman’s Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee meetings, dated July 19, 1993, I have determined that these meetings will be closed to the public pursuant to subsections (c) (4), and (6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code. 1. Date: March 4, 2008. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. Program: This meeting will review applications for Stabilization 3 in Preservation and Access Grants for Stabilizing Humanities Collections, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access, at the October 1, 2007 deadline. 2. Date: March 6, 2008. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. Program: This meeting will review applications for Stabilization 4 in Preservation and Access Grants for Stabilizing Humanities Collections, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access, at the October 1, 2007 deadline. 3. Date: March 13, 2008. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. Program: This meeting will review applications for National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) in National Digital Newspaper Program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access, at the November 1, 2007 deadline. 4. Date: March 13, 2008. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 315. Program: This meeting will review applications for Digital Humanities E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 33 / Tuesday, February 19, 2008 / Notices Workshops, submitted to the Division of Education Programs, at the January 17, 2008 deadline. 5. Date: March 21, 2008. Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. Program: This meeting, which will be by teleconference, will review applications for America’s Media Makers: Production and Development Grants Program, submitted to the Division of Public Programs, at the January 23, 2008 deadline. 6. Date: March 24, 2008. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Room: 421. Program: This meeting will review applications for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations: Planning and Implementation Grants Program, submitted to the Division of Public Programs, at the January 23, 2008 deadline. Heather C. Gottry, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–3049 Filed 2–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Committee Management; Notice of Establishment The Director of the National Science Foundation has determined that the establishment of the Proposal Review Panel for Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the National Science Foundation (NSF), by 42 U.S.C. 1861, et seq. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. Name of Committee: Proposal Review Panel for Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (#34558). Purpose: advise the National Science Foundation on the merit of proposals of proposals requesting financial support for research and research-related activities under the purview of the Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation located in the Directorate of Engineering. Responsible NSF Official: Sohi Rastegar, Office Director, Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: 703/292–8305. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:52 Feb 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 Dated: February 13, 2008. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–2988 Filed 2–15–08; 8:45 am] 9147 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee; Open Committee Meetings BILLING CODE 7555–01–P 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 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 13, 2008. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–2987 Filed 2–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 According to the provisions of section 10 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2008. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. and will be held in Room 5A06A, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Building, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington, DC. The Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee is composed of a Chair, five representatives from labor unions holding exclusive bargaining rights for Federal blue-collar employees, and five representatives from Federal agencies. Entitlement to membership on the Committee is provided for in 5 U.S.C. 5347. The Committee’s primary responsibility is to review the Prevailing Rate System and other matters pertinent to establishing prevailing rates under subchapter IV, chapter 53, 5 U.S.C., as amended, and from time to time advise the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. This scheduled meeting will start in open session with both labor and management representatives attending. During the meeting either the labor members or the management members may caucus separately with the Chair to devise strategy and formulate positions. Premature disclosure of the matters discussed in these caucuses would unacceptably impair the ability of the Committee to reach a consensus on the matters being considered and would disrupt substantially the disposition of its business. Therefore, these caucuses will be closed to the public because of a determination made by the Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management under the provisions of section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463) and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B). These caucuses may, depending on the issues involved, constitute a substantial portion of the meeting. Annually, the Chair compiles a report of pay issues discussed and concluded recommendations. These reports are available to the public, upon written request to the Committee. The public is invited to submit material in writing to the Chair on Federal Wage System pay matters felt to be deserving of the Committee’s attention. Additional information on E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 33 (Tuesday, February 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9146-9147]
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[FR Doc No: E8-3049]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Meetings of Humanities Panel

AGENCY: The National Endowment for the Humanities.

ACTION: Notice of meetings.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the 
following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post 
Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather C. Gottry, Acting Advisory 
Committee Management Officer, National Endowment for the Humanities, 
Washington, DC 20506; telephone (202) 606-8322. Hearing-impaired 
individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained 
by contacting the Endowment's TDD terminal on (202) 606-8282.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed meetings are for the purpose of 
panel review, discussion, evaluation and recommendation on applications 
for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and 
the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including discussion of 
information given in confidence to the agency by the grant applicants. 
Because the proposed meetings will consider information that is likely 
to disclose trade secrets and commercial or financial information 
obtained from a person and privileged or confidential and/or 
information of a personal nature the disclosure of which would 
constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, pursuant 
to authority granted me by the Chairman's Delegation of Authority to 
Close Advisory Committee meetings, dated July 19, 1993, I have 
determined that these meetings will be closed to the public pursuant to 
subsections (c) (4), and (6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States 
Code.
    1. Date: March 4, 2008.
    Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Room: 415.
    Program: This meeting will review applications for Stabilization 3 
in Preservation and Access Grants for Stabilizing Humanities 
Collections, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access, at 
the October 1, 2007 deadline.
    2. Date: March 6, 2008.
    Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Room: 415.
    Program: This meeting will review applications for Stabilization 4 
in Preservation and Access Grants for Stabilizing Humanities 
Collections, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access, at 
the October 1, 2007 deadline.
    3. Date: March 13, 2008.
    Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Room: 415.
    Program: This meeting will review applications for National Digital 
Newspaper Program (NDNP) in National Digital Newspaper Program, 
submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access, at the November 
1, 2007 deadline.
    4. Date: March 13, 2008.
    Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Room: 315.
    Program: This meeting will review applications for Digital 
Humanities

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Workshops, submitted to the Division of Education Programs, at the 
January 17, 2008 deadline.
    5. Date: March 21, 2008.
    Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    Room: 415.
    Program: This meeting, which will be by teleconference, will review 
applications for America's Media Makers: Production and Development 
Grants Program, submitted to the Division of Public Programs, at the 
January 23, 2008 deadline.
    6. Date: March 24, 2008.
    Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    Room: 421.
    Program: This meeting will review applications for America's 
Historical and Cultural Organizations: Planning and Implementation 
Grants Program, submitted to the Division of Public Programs, at the 
January 23, 2008 deadline.

Heather C. Gottry,
Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-3049 Filed 2-15-08; 8:45 am]
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