Establishment of the Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel, 24102-24103 [E8-9574]

Download as PDF 24102 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 85 / Thursday, May 1, 2008 / Notices products, a small business manufacturer must have submitted a proposal for a contract solicitation or received a contract from the Federal government within the last 24 months. The SBA defines ‘‘class of products’’ based on six digit coding systems. The first coding system is the Office of Management and Budget North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The second is the Product and Service Code required as a data entry field by the Federal Procurement Data System. The SBA received a request on February 22, 2008, to waive the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Trash Bags Manufacturing. In response, on April 8, 2008, SBA published in the Federal Register a notice of intent to waive the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Trash Bags Manufacturing. SBA explained in the notice that it was soliciting comments and sources of small business manufacturers of this class of products. No comments were received in response to this notice. SBA has determined that there are no small business manufacturers of this class of products, and is therefore granting the waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Trash Bags Manufacturing. NAICS code 326111 product number 8105. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17). Linda S. Korbol, Acting Director for Government Contracting. [FR Doc. E8–9552 Filed 4–30–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Small Business Size Standards: Waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule U.S. Small Business Administration. AGENCY: Notice of waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Paper Products Manufacturing product number 8540. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is granting a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Paper Products Manufacturing. The basis for waiver is that no small business manufacturers are supplying this class of product to the Federal government. The effect of a waiver would be to allow otherwise qualified regular dealers to supply the products of any domestic manufacturer on a Federal contract set aside for small businesses; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:13 Apr 30, 2008 Jkt 214001 DATE: This waiver is effective May 16, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela M. McClam, Program Analyst, by telephone at (202) 205–7408; by FAX at (202) 481–4783; or by e-mail at Pamela.McClam@sba.gov. Section 8(a)(17) of the Small Business Act, (Act) 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17), requires that recipients of Federal contracts set aside for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program provide the product of a small business manufacturer or processor, if the recipient is other than the actual manufacturer or processor of the product. This requirement is commonly referred to as the Nonmanufacturer Rule. The SBA regulations imposing this requirement are found at 13 CFR 121.406 (b). Section 8(a)(17)(b)(iv) of the Act authorizes SBA to waive the Nonmanufacturer Rule for any ‘‘class of products’’ for which there are no small business manufacturers or processors available to participate in the Federal market. As implemented in SBA’s regulations at 13 CFR 121.1202 (c), in order to be considered available to participate in the Federal market for a class of products, a small business manufacturer must have submitted a proposal for a contract solicitation or received a contract from the Federal government within the last 24 months. The SBA defines ‘‘class of products’’ based on six digit coding systems. The first coding system is the Office of Management and Budget North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The second is the Product and Service Code required as a data entry field by the Federal Procurement Data System. The SBA received a request on February 22, 2008, to waive the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Paper Products Manufacturing. In response, on April 8, 2008, SBA published in the Federal Register a notice of intent to waive the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Paper Products Manufacturing. SBA explained in the notice that it was soliciting comments and sources of small business manufacturers of this class of products. No comments were received in response to this notice. SBA has determined that there are no small business manufacturers of this class of products, and is therefore granting the waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Paper Products Manufacturing. NAICS code 326111 product number 8540. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17). PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 25, 2008. Linda S. Korbol, Acting Director for Government Contracting. [FR Doc. E8–9550 Filed 4–30–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel [Docket No. SSA–2008–0012] Establishment of the Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). Establishment of the Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commissioner of Social Security is establishing the Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). In making this decision, the Commissioner has found that the Panel is necessary and in the public interest. It will contribute to the performance of duties imposed upon SSA in carrying out its statutory mission. The Commissioner consulted with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration (GSA). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dianne Rose, Designated Federal Official, Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel, Social Security Administration, by: • Mail addressed to SSA, Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel, Room 800, Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–0001; • Telephone at 410–965–9455; • Fax at 410–965–0210; or • E-mail to dianne.rose@ssa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Panel members will analyze SSA’s current technology status and provide independent advice and recommendations for future systems enhancements based on their knowledge of the needs of the Agency and technological advancements. This will serve as a road map for the Agency in determining what future systems technologies may be developed. It will help SSA carry out its statutory mission. Advice and recommendations can relate to SSA’s systems in the area of internet applications, customer service, or any other arena that would improve the Agency’s ability to serve the American people. The Panel shall be composed of not more than 12 members, including: E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 85 / Thursday, May 1, 2008 / Notices (1) Members of academia and private industry recognized as experts in the area of future computer systems technology; (2) Members of private industry familiar with the use of computer technology in the fields of customer service, health care, privacy, financial, and document management; (3) Experts that can speak to the needs of SSA’s clientele; and (4) SSA experts familiar with the Agency’s policies, systems, and practices with regard to its mission. The Panel will be terminated two years after the effective date unless otherwise renewed. In accordance with the FACA, an additional notice will be published in the Federal Register announcing the Panel’s first meeting. Dated: April 24, 2008. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security. [FR Doc. E8–9574 Filed 4–30–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6207] Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Leadership Program Announcement Type: New Grant. Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/ PE/C/PY–08–68. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 00.000. Key Dates: Application Deadline: June 5, 2008. Executive Summary: The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/PY), of the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Leadership Program. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to conduct a three- to four-week exchange program in academic year 2008–09, preferably with an early 2009 winter program, focusing on civic education and leadership for 15 secondary school students and 2 educators each from Poland and the U.S. for a total of 34 participants. I. Funding Opportunity Description Authority: Overall grant making authority for this program is contained in the Mutual Educational and Cultural VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:13 Apr 30, 2008 Jkt 214001 Exchange Act of 1961, Public Law 87– 256, as amended, also known as the Fulbright-Hays Act. The purpose of the Act is ‘‘to enable the Government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries * * *; to strengthen the ties which unite us with other nations by demonstrating the educational and cultural interests, developments, and achievements of the people of the United States and other nations * * * and thus to assist in the development of friendly, sympathetic and peaceful relations between the United States and the other countries of the world.’’ The funding authority for the program above is provided through legislation. Purpose: In recognition of the 90th Anniversary of U.S.-Polish Diplomatic Relations in 2009, the Office of Citizen Exchanges’ Youth Programs Division proposes to sponsor an exchange program for secondary school students and educators (either teachers or adults who work with youth in other capacities) from the United States and Poland, who will travel to the host country to spend up to four weeks on an intensive academic and hands-on training program designed to develop the participants’ knowledge and skill base in the principles of civic education, civil society, rule of law, community service, and youth leadership, and to examine the history, constitution and political development of the host country in particular. As a part of the four-week program, students and educators will shadow professionals and participate in community service projects and/or mini (volunteer) internships in relevant fields designed to reinforce learning. The program structure will include: Up to two weeks of training in a host community outside of the capital cities; a one week Civic Education Workshop in Washington, DC or Warsaw; and one week of shadowing, community service or an internship. Polish and American participants will meet and interact at some point during either the host community stay or the Civic Education Workshop. II. Award Information Type of Award: Grant Agreement. Fiscal Year Funds: 2008. Approximate Total Funding: $250,000. Approximate Number of Awards: One. Approximate Average Award: $250,000. Anticipated Award Date: September 2008. PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24103 Anticipated Project Completion Date: December 2009. Additional Information: Pending successful implementation of this program and the availability of funds in subsequent fiscal years, it is ECA’s intent to renew this grant for two additional fiscal years (for exchanges in academic years 2010 and 2011), before openly competing it again. III. Eligibility Information III.1. Eligible Applicants Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3). III.2. Cost Sharing or Matching Funds There is no minimum or maximum percentage required for this competition. However, the Bureau encourages applicants to provide maximum levels of cost sharing and funding in support of its programs. Please note that cost sharing is one of the criteria by which proposals will be judged. When cost sharing is offered, it is understood and agreed that the applicant must provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in its proposal and later included in an approved grant agreement. Cost sharing may be in the form of allowable direct or indirect costs. For accountability, you must maintain written records to support all costs which are claimed as your contribution, as well as costs to be paid by the Federal government. Such records are subject to audit. The basis for determining the value of cash and in-kind contributions must be in accordance with OMB Circular A–110, (Revised), Subpart C.23—Cost Sharing and Matching. In the event you do not provide the minimum amount of cost sharing as stipulated in the approved budget, ECA’s contribution will be reduced in like proportion. III.3. Other Eligibility Requirements Bureau grant guidelines require that organizations with less than four years experience in conducting international exchanges be limited to $60,000 in Bureau funding. ECA anticipates awarding one grant, in an amount up to $250,000 to support program and administrative costs required to implement this exchange program. Therefore, organizations with less than four years experience in conducting international exchanges are ineligible to apply under this competition. E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 85 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24102-24103]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-9574]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel

[Docket No. SSA-2008-0012]


Establishment of the Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel

AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA).

ACTION: Establishment of the Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel.

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SUMMARY: The Commissioner of Social Security is establishing the Future 
Systems Technology Advisory Panel under the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA). In making this decision, the 
Commissioner has found that the Panel is necessary and in the public 
interest. It will contribute to the performance of duties imposed upon 
SSA in carrying out its statutory mission. The Commissioner consulted 
with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services 
Administration (GSA).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dianne Rose, Designated Federal 
Official, Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel, Social Security 
Administration, by:
     Mail addressed to SSA, Future Systems Technology Advisory 
Panel, Room 800, Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, 
MD 21235-0001;
     Telephone at 410-965-9455;
     Fax at 410-965-0210; or
     E-mail to dianne.rose@ssa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Panel members will analyze SSA's current 
technology status and provide independent advice and recommendations 
for future systems enhancements based on their knowledge of the needs 
of the Agency and technological advancements. This will serve as a road 
map for the Agency in determining what future systems technologies may 
be developed. It will help SSA carry out its statutory mission. Advice 
and recommendations can relate to SSA's systems in the area of internet 
applications, customer service, or any other arena that would improve 
the Agency's ability to serve the American people.
    The Panel shall be composed of not more than 12 members, including:

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    (1) Members of academia and private industry recognized as experts 
in the area of future computer systems technology;
    (2) Members of private industry familiar with the use of computer 
technology in the fields of customer service, health care, privacy, 
financial, and document management;
    (3) Experts that can speak to the needs of SSA's clientele; and
    (4) SSA experts familiar with the Agency's policies, systems, and 
practices with regard to its mission.
    The Panel will be terminated two years after the effective date 
unless otherwise renewed. In accordance with the FACA, an additional 
notice will be published in the Federal Register announcing the Panel's 
first meeting.

    Dated: April 24, 2008.
Michael J. Astrue,
Commissioner of Social Security.
[FR Doc. E8-9574 Filed 4-30-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4191-02-P
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