Sunshine Act Notice, 12400 [08-985]

Download as PDF 12400 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 46 / Friday, March 7, 2008 / Notices ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Notice United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC). ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting Roundtable Discussion. AGENCY: DATE & TIME: Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 9 p.m.–2 p.m. (MST). PLACE: Hyatt Regency Denver, 650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 436– 1234. AGENDA: The Commission will host a voting systems testing laboratory roundtable discussion regarding the Technical Guidelines Development Committee’s (TGDC) recommended voluntary voting system guidelines (VVSG). The discussion will be focused upon the following topics: (1) Whether the recommended TGDC standards create appropriate functional standards that promote innovation; (2) How to evaluate innovative systems, for which there are no standards for purposes of certification; (3) The value and risks associated with Open Ended Vulnerability Testing; (4) The processes associated with testing to the VVSG and possible modifications; (5) The implications of the recommended usability benchmarks on the testing laboratories; (6) The cost implications of the proposed VVSG. This Meeting Will Be Open To The Public. PERSON TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Matthew Masterson, Telephone: (202) 566–3100. Thomas R. Wilkey, Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. [FR Doc. 08–985 Filed 3–4–08; 4:20 pm] BILLING CODE 6820–KF–M ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Notice United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC). ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting Roundtable Discussion. AGENCY: & TIME Thursday, March 27, 2008, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (EST). PLACE: Kellogg Conference Center, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave., NE., Washington, DC 20002, (202) 651– 6000. AGENDA: The Commission will host a voting systems testing laboratory roundtable discussion regarding the Technical Guidelines Development Committee’s (TGDC) recommended sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES DATE VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:46 Mar 06, 2008 Jkt 214001 voluntary voting system guidelines (VVSG).The discussion will be focused upon the following topics: (1) New research, technology, or methods in the areas of accessibility and usability that can serve as a basis of the discussion; (2) Overarching usability and/or disability concerns with voting systems; (3) Does the current recommended guidelines allow for independent participation by individuals with disabilities; (4) How to best qualify people to conduct usability and accessibility testing: (5) The possible benefits and drawbacks of component testing and certification; (6) Addressing cognitive disabilities in the standards; (7) Possible ways to improve communication between voting system manufacturers/developers and usability and accessibility experts; (8) The strengths and weaknesses of the proposed usability benchmarks in the proposed standards. This meeting will be open to the public. PERSON TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Matthew Masterson, Telephone: (202) 566–3100. Thomas R. Wilkey, Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. [FR Doc. 08–986 Filed 3–4–08; 4:20 pm] BILLING CODE 6820–KF–M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Savannah River Site Department of Energy. Notice of Open Meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Savannah River Site. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. Monday, March 24, 2008: 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008: 8:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: Radisson Hotel Columbia, 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerri Flemming, Office of External Affairs, Department of Energy, Savannah River Operations Office, P.O. Box A, Aiken, SC 29802; Phone: (803) 952–7886. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Tentative Agenda: Monday, March 24, 2008 1 p.m.: Combined Committee Session. 5 p.m.: Adjourn. Tuesday, March 25, 2008 8:30 a.m.: Approval of Minutes, Agency Updates. 9:30 a.m.: Public Comment Session. 9:45 a.m.: Chair and Facilitator Updates. 10:15 a.m.: Nuclear Materials Committee Report. 11 a.m.: Strategic and Legacy Management Committee Report. 11:45 a.m.: Public Comment Session. 12 p.m.: Lunch Break. 1 p.m.: Waste Management Committee Report. 2:15 p.m.: Facility Disposition and Site Remediation Committee Report. 2:45 p.m.: Administrative Committee Report. 3:45 p.m.: Public Comment Session. 4 p.m.: Adjourn. If needed, time will be allotted after public comments for items added to the agenda and administrative details. A final agenda will be available at the meeting Monday, March 24, 2008. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Gerri Flemming’s office at the address or telephone listed above. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comment will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Gerri Flemming at the address or phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: https://www.srs.gov/ general/outreach/srs-cab/srs-cab.html. Issued at Washington, DC, on March 4, 2008. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–4552 Filed 3–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 46 (Friday, March 7, 2008)]
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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Notice

AGENCY: United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting Roundtable Discussion.

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Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 9 p.m.-2 p.m. (MST).

Place: Hyatt Regency Denver, 650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 
436-1234.

Agenda: The Commission will host a voting systems testing laboratory 
roundtable discussion regarding the Technical Guidelines Development 
Committee's (TGDC) recommended voluntary voting system guidelines 
(VVSG). The discussion will be focused upon the following topics: (1) 
Whether the recommended TGDC standards create appropriate functional 
standards that promote innovation; (2) How to evaluate innovative 
systems, for which there are no standards for purposes of 
certification; (3) The value and risks associated with Open Ended 
Vulnerability Testing; (4) The processes associated with testing to the 
VVSG and possible modifications; (5) The implications of the 
recommended usability benchmarks on the testing laboratories; (6) The 
cost implications of the proposed VVSG.
    This Meeting Will Be Open To The Public.

Person To Contact For Information: Matthew Masterson, Telephone: (202) 
566-3100.

Thomas R. Wilkey,
Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 08-985 Filed 3-4-08; 4:20 pm]
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