Science and Technology Directorate; Notice of Public Meeting of the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Governing Board, 32038 [E8-12554]

Download as PDF 32038 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 109 / Thursday, June 5, 2008 / Notices 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs, Directorate, Infrastructure Protection, Infrastructure Information Collection Division. Title: Constellation/Automated Critical Asset Management System (C/ ACAMS) Functional Survey. OMB Number: 1670—NEW. Frequency: Once a year. Affected Public: State employees. Number of Respondents: 650 per year. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 163 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $1,800.00. 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E8–12551 Filed 6–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P yshivers on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Science and Technology Directorate; Notice of Public Meeting of the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Governing Board Science and Technology Directorate, DHS. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:51 Jun 04, 2008 Jkt 214001 ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) will hold a public meeting of its Project 25 (P25) Compliance Assessment Program (CAP) Governing Board (GB). The P25 CAP GB is composed of public sector officials who represent the collective interest of organizations that procure P25 equipment. The purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the proposed Compliance Assessment Bulletin(s). The P25 CAP GB will not receive public comments during the session. DHS OIC will post details of the meeting, including the agenda and instructions on how to provide comments to the GB, ten business days in advance of the meeting at www.safecomprogram.gov. DATES: The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (EST). ADDRESSES: The session will take place via conference call. To listen, please send an e-mail to david.keller@touchstone.com or call 202–449–7142 by June 23 for access information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luke Klein-Berndt, Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility, Washington Navy Yard, 245 Murray Lane, SW., Building #410, Washington, DC 20528. Telephone: (202) 254–5332. E-mail: Luke.Klein-Berndt@dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Emergency responders—emergency medical services, fire personnel, and law enforcement officers—need to seamlessly exchange communications across disciplines and jurisdictions to successfully respond to day-to-day incidents and large-scale emergencies. P25 focuses on developing standards that allow radios and other components to interoperate, regardless of the manufacturer. In turn, these standards enable emergency responders to exchange critical communications with other disciplines and jurisdictions. An initial goal of P25 is to specify formal standards for interfaces between the components of a land mobile radio (LMR) system; LMR systems are commonly used by emergency responders in portable handheld and mobile vehicle-mounted devices. Although formal standards are being developed, no process is currently in place to confirm that equipment advertised as P25-compliant meets all aspects of P25 standards. 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For more information on the program, please review OIC’s Charter for the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program, which is available at https:// www.safecomprogram.gov. Dated: May 30, 2008. Luke Klein-Berndt, P25 CAP Program Manager. [FR Doc. E8–12554 Filed 6–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA–1758–DR] Arkansas; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Arkansas (FEMA–1758–DR), dated May 20, 2008, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: May 23, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 109 (Thursday, June 5, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-12554]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Science and Technology Directorate; Notice of Public Meeting of 
the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Governing Board

AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office for 
Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) will hold a public meeting of 
its Project 25 (P25) Compliance Assessment Program (CAP) Governing 
Board (GB). The P25 CAP GB is composed of public sector officials who 
represent the collective interest of organizations that procure P25 
equipment. The purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the 
proposed Compliance Assessment Bulletin(s).
    The P25 CAP GB will not receive public comments during the session. 
DHS OIC will post details of the meeting, including the agenda and 
instructions on how to provide comments to the GB, ten business days in 
advance of the meeting at www.safecomprogram.gov.

DATES: The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, from 2 
p.m. to 3 p.m. (EST).

ADDRESSES: The session will take place via conference call. To listen, 
please send an e-mail to david.keller@touchstone.com or call 202-449-
7142 by June 23 for access information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luke Klein-Berndt, Department of 
Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate, Office for 
Interoperability and Compatibility, Washington Navy Yard, 245 Murray 
Lane, SW., Building 410, Washington, DC 20528. Telephone: 
(202) 254-5332. E-mail: Luke.Klein-Berndt@dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Emergency responders--emergency medical 
services, fire personnel, and law enforcement officers--need to 
seamlessly exchange communications across disciplines and jurisdictions 
to successfully respond to day-to-day incidents and large-scale 
emergencies. P25 focuses on developing standards that allow radios and 
other components to interoperate, regardless of the manufacturer. In 
turn, these standards enable emergency responders to exchange critical 
communications with other disciplines and jurisdictions.
    An initial goal of P25 is to specify formal standards for 
interfaces between the components of a land mobile radio (LMR) system; 
LMR systems are commonly used by emergency responders in portable 
handheld and mobile vehicle-mounted devices. Although formal standards 
are being developed, no process is currently in place to confirm that 
equipment advertised as P25-compliant meets all aspects of P25 
standards.
    To address discrepancies between P25 standards and industry 
equipment, Congress passed legislation calling for the creation of the 
P25 CAP. The P25 CAP is a partnership of the DHS Command, Control and 
Interoperability Division; the Department of Commerce's National 
Institute of Standards and Technology; industry; and the emergency 
response community.
    The P25 CAP works to establish a process for ensuring that 
equipment complies with P25 standards and can interoperate across 
manufacturers. By providing manufacturers with a method to test their 
equipment for compliance with P25 standards, the P25 CAP helps 
emergency response officials make informed purchasing decisions. The 
program's initial focus is on the Common Air Interface, which allows 
for over-the-air compatibility between mobile and portable radios and 
tower equipment.
    For more information on the program, please review OIC's Charter 
for the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program, which is available at 
https://www.safecomprogram.gov.

    Dated: May 30, 2008.
Luke Klein-Berndt,
P25 CAP Program Manager.
[FR Doc. E8-12554 Filed 6-4-08; 8:45 am]
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