National Advisory Council Meeting, 40592-40593 [E8-15978]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 40592 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 15, 2008 / Notices System: Conversion to 10-Fingerprint Collection for the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program. Component: US–VISIT. Date of approval: November 15, 2007. US–VISIT is an office and program within the National Protection and Programs Directorate of DHS. The office manages DHS’ IDENT system and provides biometrics-based identity management services to agencies throughout immigration and border management, law enforcement, and intelligence communities. The Program provides an integrated, automated, biometric entry and exit system that records the arrival and departure of foreign nationals. US–VISIT published this PIA to update and describe the US– VISIT Program’s change from collecting two (2) fingerprints to collecting up to ten (10) fingerprints (using inkless optical reading devices) from foreign nationals upon entering or exiting the United States. System: National Infrastructure Coordinating Center INSight Application. Component: National Protection and Programs Directorate. Date of approval: November 23, 2007. The National Infrastructure Coordinating Center (hereafter refer to as the NICC), part of the National Operations Center (NOC) in the Operations Directorate, operates the INSight Information Management System (INSight), designed to support the identification of potentially significant changes in the operational status of the nation’s Critical Infrastructures and Key Resources so that trained analysts can provide timely coordination with the NOC, respective Information Sharing and Analysis Centers, and other involved agencies in the public sector and federal sectors. INSight may collect personally identifiable information (PII) associated with infrastructure information; accordingly NICC has conducted this PIA. System: Boarding Pass Scanning System. Component: Transportation Security Administration. Date of approval: November 29, 2007. The Boarding Pass Scanning System (BPSS) is a process and technology that validates the authenticity of the boarding pass at the TSA security checkpoint using 2-dimensional (2D) bar code readers and encryption techniques. The BPSS will display machine readable data from the boarding pass for confirmation against the human readable portions of the boarding pass to verify that the boarding VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:01 Jul 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 pass is legitimate and has not been tampered with. Once confirmed, the displayed data will be deleted from the BPSS. System: Enterprise Correspondence Tracking System (ECT). Component: Department Wide. Date of approval: December 3, 2007. The Executive Secretariat of DHS operates the Enterprise Correspondence Tracking (ECT) system. The ECT is a correspondence workflow management system that assists DHS in responding to inquiries from the public, other government agencies, and the private sector. Tens of thousands of pieces of correspondence ranging from official rulings, policy statements, testimony, or even thank you letters are processed annually by DHS. The Executive Secretariat conducted this privacy impact assessment because the ECT collects and uses PII. System: DHSAccessGate System. Component: Management. Date of approval: December 3, 2007. DHS added a new layer of security to its vendor employee access control procedures at certain facilities by offering a new and voluntary vendor program called the DHSAccessGate Program. Part of this program will involve the collection of PII from individuals who are not DHS employees or contractors. The DHS Office of Security has conducted this privacy impact assessment because of the collection of new PII. Hugo Teufel III, Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8–16045 Filed 7–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2007–0008] National Advisory Council Meeting Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the date, time, location, and agenda for the next meeting of the National Advisory Council (NAC). At the meeting, the subcommittees will be reporting back regarding their work since the May 14– 15, 2008 meeting. This meeting will be open to the public. DATES: Meeting Dates: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, from approximately 11 PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, August 14, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A public comment period will take place on the afternoon of August 14, 2008, between approximately 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Comment Date: Written comments or requests to make oral presentations must be received by August 6, 2008. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H St. NW., Washington, DC 20001. Persons wishing to make an oral presentation, or who are unable to attend or speak at the meeting, may submit written comments. Written comments and requests to make oral presentations at the meeting should be provided to the address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section and must be received by August 6, 2008. All submissions received must include the Docket ID FEMA–2007– 0008 and may be submitted by any one of the following methods: Federal Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow instructions for submitting comments on the Web site. E-mail: FEMA–RULES@dhs.gov. Include Docket ID FEMA–2007–0008 in the subject line of the message. Facsimile: (866) 466–5370. Mail: Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Room 835, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472. Hand Delivery/Courier: Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Room 835, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472. Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID FEMA– 2007–0008. Comments received will also 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 comments received by the National Advisory Council, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alyson Price, Designated Federal Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, telephone 202–646–3746, fax 202–646–3061, and e-mail FEMA– NAC@dhs.gov or Jennifer.Veal@associates.dhs.gov. The NAC’s Web site is located at: https:// www.fema.gov/about/nac/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq. ). The National Advisory Council (NAC) will meet for the purpose of reviewing the progress of the NAC subcommittees, to receive an update on E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 15, 2008 / Notices 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I–192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant (Pursuant to 212(d)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act); OMB Control No. 1615–0017. 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 previously published in the Federal Register on March 10, 2008, at 73 FR 12750, 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 14, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of an existing information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant (Pursuant to 212(d)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act). (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–192. 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. The information furnished on Form I–192 will be used to the Regional Advisory Councils, transition issues, and other matters. Public Attendance: The meeting is open to the public. Please note that the meeting may close early, if all business is finished. Persons with disabilities who require special assistance should advise the Designated Federal Officer of their anticipated special needs as early as possible. Members of the public who wish to make comments on Thursday, August 14, 2008 between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. are requested to register in advance, and must be present and seated by 1:30 pm. In order to allow as many people as possible to speak, speakers are requested to limit their remarks to 3 minutes. For those wishing to submit written comments, please follow the procedure noted above. Dated: July 7, 2008. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E8–15978 Filed 7–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–48–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I–192, Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ACTION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:01 Jul 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40593 determine if the applicant is eligible to enter the U.S. temporarily under the provisions of section 212(d)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 17,000 responses at 30 minutes (.50 hours) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 8,500 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 9, 2008. Stephen Tarragon, Acting Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8–16063 Filed 7–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency Information Collection Activities: Guam Visa Waiver Agreement U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of an existing information collection: 1651–0126; Proposed collection; comments requested. AGENCY: SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: Guam Visa Waiver Agreement (Form I–760). This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with no change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments form the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40592-40593]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-15978]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2007-0008]


National Advisory Council Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the date, time, location, and agenda for 
the next meeting of the National Advisory Council (NAC). At the 
meeting, the subcommittees will be reporting back regarding their work 
since the May 14-15, 2008 meeting. This meeting will be open to the 
public.

DATES: Meeting Dates: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, from approximately 11 
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, August 14, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A 
public comment period will take place on the afternoon of August 14, 
2008, between approximately 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
    Comment Date: Written comments or requests to make oral 
presentations must be received by August 6, 2008.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 
H St. NW., Washington, DC 20001. Persons wishing to make an oral 
presentation, or who are unable to attend or speak at the meeting, may 
submit written comments. Written comments and requests to make oral 
presentations at the meeting should be provided to the address listed 
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section and must be received by 
August 6, 2008. All submissions received must include the Docket ID 
FEMA-2007-0008 and may be submitted by any one of the following 
methods:
    Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow 
instructions for submitting comments on the Web site.
    E-mail: FEMA-RULES@dhs.gov. Include Docket ID FEMA-2007-0008 in the 
subject line of the message.
    Facsimile: (866) 466-5370.
    Mail: Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Room 835, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472.
    Hand Delivery/Courier: Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Room 835, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, 
DC 20472.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID 
FEMA-2007-0008. Comments received will also 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 
comments received by the National Advisory Council, go to https://
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alyson Price, Designated Federal 
Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20472, telephone 202-646-3746, fax 202-646-3061, and e-
mail FEMA-NAC@dhs.gov or Jennifer.Veal@associates.dhs.gov. The NAC's 
Web site is located at: https://www.fema.gov/about/nac/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 
U.S.C. App. 1 et seq. ). The National Advisory Council (NAC) will meet 
for the purpose of reviewing the progress of the NAC subcommittees, to 
receive an update on

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the Regional Advisory Councils, transition issues, and other matters.
    Public Attendance: The meeting is open to the public. Please note 
that the meeting may close early, if all business is finished. Persons 
with disabilities who require special assistance should advise the 
Designated Federal Officer of their anticipated special needs as early 
as possible. Members of the public who wish to make comments on 
Thursday, August 14, 2008 between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. are requested to 
register in advance, and must be present and seated by 1:30 pm. In 
order to allow as many people as possible to speak, speakers are 
requested to limit their remarks to 3 minutes. For those wishing to 
submit written comments, please follow the procedure noted above.

    Dated: July 7, 2008.
R. David Paulison,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. E8-15978 Filed 7-14-08; 8:45 am]
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