Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, 39022-39023 [E8-15448]

Download as PDF 39022 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 8, 2008 / Notices 93.398, Cancer Research Manpower; 93.399, Cancer Control, National Institutes of Health, HHS) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Dated: June 26, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8–15464 Filed 7–7–08; 8:45 am] [Docket No. DHS–2008–0070] In the interest of security, NIH has instituted stringent procedures for entrance onto the NIH campus. All visitor vehicles, including taxicabs, hotel, and airport shuttles will be inspected before being allowed on campus. Visitors will be asked to show one form of identification (for example, a government-issued photo ID, driver’s license, or passport) and to state the purpose of their visit. BILLING CODE 4140–01–P (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.879, Medical Library Assistance, National Institutes of Health, HHS) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Dated: June 27, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8–15191 Filed 7–7–08; 8:45 am] National Institutes of Health National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; Notice of Closed Meeting BILLING CODE 4140–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute; Notice of Closed Meeting ebenthall on PRODPC60 with NOTICES Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel; Innovative Technology Solutions to Cancer Sample Preparation. Date: July 24, 2008. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852 (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Sherwood Githens, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Special Review and Logistics Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, National Cancer Institute, 6116 Executive Blvd. Room 8053, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301/435–1822, githenss@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.392, Cancer Construction; 93.393, Cancer Cause and Prevention Research; 93.394, Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research; 93.395, Cancer Treatment Research; 93.396, Cancer Biology Research; 93.397, Cancer Centers Support; VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:11 Jul 07, 2008 Jkt 214001 Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Special Emphasis Panel; Behavioral Mechanisms in Alcohol Seeking (RFA AA–08–0071008). Date: July 16, 2008. Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications (RFA AA–08–007/008). Place: National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane Bethesda, MD 20892. Contact Person: Beata Buzas, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane, Rm 3041 Rockville, MD 20852 301–443–0800, bbuzas@mail.nih.gov. This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.271, Alcohol Research Career Development Awards for Scientists and Clinicians; 93.272, Alcohol National Research Service Awards for Research Training; 93.273, Alcohol Research Programs; 93.891, Alcohol Research Center Grants, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: June 27, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8–15189 Filed 7–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–M PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee Science and Technology Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Open Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee will meet July 15, 2008, at 1120 Vermont Avenue, NW., in Washington, DC. DATES: The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee will meet July 15, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The mission of the Committee is to be a source of independent, scientific and technical planning advice for the Under Secretary for Science and Technology. The duties of the committee are solely advisory. The committee will meet for the purpose of discussing last year’s Improvised Explosive Device study, and current committee efforts, and to solicit input from attendees on future efforts. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 1120 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. Requests to have written material distributed to each member of the committee prior to the meeting should reach the contact person at the address below by July 7, 2008. Send written material to Ms. Deborah Russell, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, Bldg. 410, Washington, DC 20528. Comments must be identified by DHS–2008–0070 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: HSSTAC@dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 202–254–6173. • Mail: Ms. Deborah Russell, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, Bldg. 410, Washington, DC 20528. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or E:\FR\FM\08JYN1.SGM 08JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 8, 2008 / Notices 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I–526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur; OMB Control No. 1615– 0026. previously published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2008, at 73 FR 19860, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comments for this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 7, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov, and to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202–395– 6974 or via e-mail at oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (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 submission of responses. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of an existing information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the comments received by the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Ms. Deborah Russell, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, Bldg. 410, Washington, DC 20528 202– 254–5739. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92–463). Public Attendance: Due to meeting space restrictions, the maximum number of public attendees will be 20. Members of the public will be registered to attend the public session on a firstcome, first-served basis per the procedures that follow. Any member of the public who wishes to attend the public session must provide his or her name, citizenship and affiliation no later than 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Please provide the required information to Deborah Russell via phone at 202–254–5739. Persons with disabilities who require special assistance should indicate so in their admittance request. Photo identification will be required for entry into the public session, and everyone in attendance must be present and seated by 9 a.m. on July 15, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bradley Buswell, Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Technology. [FR Doc. E8–15448 Filed 7–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I–526, Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request ebenthall on PRODPC60 with NOTICES ACTION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:11 Jul 07, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39023 Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–526. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals and households. This form is used by the USCIS to determine if an alien can enter the U.S. to engage in commercial enterprise. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 1,368 responses at 1 hour and 15 minutes (1.25 hours) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 1,710 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please visit the USCIS Web site at: https:// www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp. If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529, (202) 272–8377. Dated: July 1, 2008. Stephen Tarragon, Acting Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8–15395 Filed 7–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: File No. OMB–25, Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters; OMB Control No. 1615– 0064. ACTION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2008, at 73 FR E:\FR\FM\08JYN1.SGM 08JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 8, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39022-39023]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-15448]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2008-0070]


Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Open Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory 
Committee will meet July 15, 2008, at 1120 Vermont Avenue, NW., in 
Washington, DC.

DATES: The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee 
will meet July 15, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The mission of the 
Committee is to be a source of independent, scientific and technical 
planning advice for the Under Secretary for Science and Technology. The 
duties of the committee are solely advisory.
    The committee will meet for the purpose of discussing last year's 
Improvised Explosive Device study, and current committee efforts, and 
to solicit input from attendees on future efforts.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 1120 Vermont Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC. Requests to have written material distributed to each 
member of the committee prior to the meeting should reach the contact 
person at the address below by July 7, 2008. Send written material to 
Ms. Deborah Russell, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of 
Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, Bldg. 410, Washington, DC 20528. 
Comments must be identified by DHS-2008-0070 and may be submitted by 
one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail: HSSTAC@dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the 
subject line of the message.
     Fax: 202-254-6173.
     Mail: Ms. Deborah Russell, Science and Technology 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, Bldg. 
410, Washington, DC 20528.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number for this 
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or

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comments received by the Homeland Security Science and Technology 
Advisory Committee, go to https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah Russell, Science and 
Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray 
Drive, Bldg. 410, Washington, DC 20528 202-254-5739.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463).
    Public Attendance: Due to meeting space restrictions, the maximum 
number of public attendees will be 20. Members of the public will be 
registered to attend the public session on a first-come, first-served 
basis per the procedures that follow. Any member of the public who 
wishes to attend the public session must provide his or her name, 
citizenship and affiliation no later than 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, July 
9, 2008. Please provide the required information to Deborah Russell via 
phone at 202-254-5739. Persons with disabilities who require special 
assistance should indicate so in their admittance request. Photo 
identification will be required for entry into the public session, and 
everyone in attendance must be present and seated by 9 a.m. on July 15, 
2008.

Bradley Buswell,
Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Technology.
[FR Doc. E8-15448 Filed 7-7-08; 8:45 am]
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