Meetings of Humanities Panel, 48245-48246 [E8-19025]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 160 / Monday, August 18, 2008 / Notices back and forth between lunar orbit and the lunar surface. Such a vehicle would have direct application to NASA’s space exploration goals as well as the personal spaceflight industry. Additionally, the prize will help industry build new vehicles and develop the operational capacity to operate quick turnaround vertical take-off, vertical landing vehicles that will be of significant use in many facets of the commercial launch procurement market. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES II. Challenge Basis and Prize Amount To win the $2,000,000 purse, a rocketpropelled vehicle with an assigned payload must take-off vertically, climb to a defined altitude, fly for a predetermined amount of time, then land vertically on a target that is a fixed distance from the take-off point. After remaining at this location for a period of time, the vehicle must take-off, fly for the same amount of time, and land again on its original launch pad. III. Eligibility The Centennial Challenges Program has established the following language, including definitions, governing eligibility. Challenge is the Lunar Lander Challenge. A Team is an individual or private entity, or a group of individuals or private entities that register to participate in Challenge. A Team is comprised of a Team Leader and Team Members. A Team Leader is, by definition, also a Team Member. Team Members are participants on the Team that are not the Team Leader. To be eligible to win the Challenge prize, an individual or entity, (a) in the case of a private entity, shall be incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States, and (b) in the case of an individual, whether participating individually or as a member of a group, shall be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. A Team Leader is a single private entity or individual which is the sole agent representing TEAM regarding its participation in Challenge. In the case of the Team Leader that is a private entity, it must appoint an individual who is an officer of the private entity to represent the Team Leader. All Team Members will apply to register for the Challenge through Team Leader and must receive written concurrence by XPF. All Team Members must execute an ‘‘Adoption of Agreement’’ committing to all terms of this Agreement. By signing the Agreement, Team Leader represents that all Team Members have executed the Adoption of Agreement and that no one else will become a member of the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:50 Aug 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 Team or participate in the Challenge until such new Team Member has signed the Agreement. XPF may disqualify any TEAM if it discovers that a person is acting as a Team Member who has not signed this Agreement. Team Leader will provide XPF with a copy of the ‘‘Adoption of Agreement’’ signed by each team member. Any U.S. Government organization or organization principally or substantially funded by the Federal Government, including Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, Governmentowned, contractor operated (GOCO) facilities, University Affiliated Research Centers, and any employee of such an organization acting within the scope of his or her employment, are ineligible to be a Team Leader or Team Member. Team Members may participate in Challenge on more than one Team. IV. Rules The rules for the Lunar Lander Challenge can be found at: https:// space.xprize.org/ng-lunar-landerchallenge. Dated: August 11, 2008. Doug Comstock, Director, Innovative Partnerships Program Office. [FR Doc. E8–19095 Filed 8–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference from the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (ending time is approximate): Literature (application review): August 27, 2008. This meeting, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. DST, will be closed. This meeting has been scheduled on an emergency basis to address time sensitive issues. The closed portions of meetings are for the purpose of Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including information given in confidence to the agency. In accordance with the determination of the Chairman of February 21, 2007, these sessions will PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48245 be closed to the public pursuant to subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code. Further information with reference to these meetings can be obtained from Ms. Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Office of Guidelines & Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC 20506, or call 202/682–5691. Dated: August 13, 2008. Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Panel Coordinator, Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts. [FR Doc. E8–19069 Filed 8–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537–01–P THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Meetings of Humanities Panel The National Endowment for the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael P. McDonald, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Endowment for the Humanities, Washington, DC 20506; telephone (202) 606–8322. Hearingimpaired individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Endowment’s TDD terminal on (202) 606–8282. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed meetings are for the purpose of panel review, discussion, evaluation and recommendation on applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including discussion of information given in confidence to the agency by the grant applicants. Because the proposed meetings will consider information that is likely to disclose trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential and/or information of a personal nature the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, pursuant to authority granted me by the Chairman’s Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee meetings, dated July 19, 1993, I have determined that these meetings will be closed to the public pursuant to subsections (c)(4), E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1 48246 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 160 / Monday, August 18, 2008 / Notices and (6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code. 1. Date: September 3, 2008. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 421. Program: This meeting, which will be by teleconference, will review applications for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations Implementation Grants Program, submitted to the Division of Public Programs at the August 27, 2008 deadline. 2. Date: September 30, 2008. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Room: 402. Program: This meeting, which will be by teleconference, will review applications for NEH/DOE Humanities High Performance Computing, submitted to the Office of Digital Humanities at the July 15, 2008 deadline. Michael P. McDonald, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–19025 Filed 8–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces its intent to hold proposal review meetings throughout the year. The purpose of these meetings is to provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to the NSF for financial support. The agenda for each of these meetings is to review and evaluate proposals as part of the selection process for awards. The review and evaluation may also include assessment of the progress of awarded proposals. The majority of these meetings will take place at NSF, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22230. These meetings will be closed to the public. The proposals being reviewed include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. NSF will continue to review the agenda and merits of each meeting for overall compliance of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. These closed proposal review meetings will not be announced on an individual basis in the Federal Register. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:50 Aug 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 NSF intends to publish a notice similar to this on a quarterly basis. For an advance listing of the closed proposal review meetings that include the names of the proposal review panel and the time, date, place, and any information on changes, corrections, or cancellations, please visit the NSF Web site: https://www.nsf.gov/events/ advisory.jsp. This information may also be requested by telephoning 703/292– 8182. Dated: August 13, 2008. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–19040 Filed 8–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Sunshine Federal Register Notice AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETINGS: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. DATE: Weeks of August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2008. PLACE: Commissioners’ Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. STATUS: Public and closed. Week of August 18, 2008 There are no meetings scheduled for the week of August 18, 2008. Week of August 25, 2008—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of August 25, 2008. Week of September 1, 2008—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of September 1, 2008. Week of September 8, 2008—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of September 8, 2008. Week of September 15, 2008—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of September 15, 2008. Week of September 22, 2008—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of September 22, 2008. *The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. To verify the status of meetings, call (recording)—(301) 415–1292. Contact person for more information: Michelle Schroll, (301) 415–1662. Additional Information By a vote of 4–0 on August 11, 2008, the Commission determined pursuant to U.S.C. 552b(e) and § 9.107(a) of the Commission’s rules that Affirmation of PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ‘‘In the Matter of Pa’ina Hawaii, LLC, Materials License Application Commission Sua Sponte Review of Board Decision to Admit Contention on Potential Health Effects of Irradiated Foods’’, and ‘‘U.S. Department of Energy (High Level Waste Repository)—State of Nevada’s Request for Extension of Time to File Request for Hearing—SRM– SECY–08–0072’’ be held August 13, 2008, and on less than one week’s notice to the public. By a vote of 4–0 on August 11 & 12, 2008, the Commission determined pursuant to U.S.C. 552b(e) and § 9.107(a) of the Commission’s rules that Affirmation of ‘‘Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc. (Millstone Power Station, Unit 3), Connecticut Coalition Against Millstone and Nancy Burton Appeal of LBP–08–09’’ be held August 13, 2008, and on less than one week’s notice to the public. Affirmation of ‘‘U.S. Department of Energy (High Level Waste Repository)— Petitions of the State of Nevada and Dr. Jacob Paz to Reject the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Application to Construct a Geologic Repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada (Tentative)’’ was announced on July 15, 2008, to be held on July 23, 2008 and subsequently was postponed. On August 12, 2008, the Affirmation was rescheduled and announced to be held on August 13, 2008. This Affirmation has been postponed again and will be rescheduled. * * * * * The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the Internet at: https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/policymaking/schedule.html. * * * * * The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 160 (Monday, August 18, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48245-48246]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-19025]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Meetings of Humanities Panel

AGENCY: The National Endowment for the Humanities.

ACTION: Notice of meetings.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the 
following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post 
Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael P. McDonald, Advisory 
Committee Management Officer, National Endowment for the Humanities, 
Washington, DC 20506; telephone (202) 606-8322. Hearing-impaired 
individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained 
by contacting the Endowment's TDD terminal on (202) 606-8282.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed meetings are for the purpose of 
panel review, discussion, evaluation and recommendation on applications 
for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and 
the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including discussion of 
information given in confidence to the agency by the grant applicants. 
Because the proposed meetings will consider information that is likely 
to disclose trade secrets and commercial or financial information 
obtained from a person and privileged or confidential and/or 
information of a personal nature the disclosure of which would 
constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, pursuant 
to authority granted me by the Chairman's Delegation of Authority to 
Close Advisory Committee meetings, dated July 19, 1993, I have 
determined that these meetings will be closed to the public pursuant to 
subsections (c)(4),

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and (6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code.
    1. Date: September 3, 2008.
    Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Room: 421.
    Program: This meeting, which will be by teleconference, will review 
applications for America's Historical and Cultural Organizations 
Implementation Grants Program, submitted to the Division of Public 
Programs at the August 27, 2008 deadline.
    2. Date: September 30, 2008.
    Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Room: 402.
    Program: This meeting, which will be by teleconference, will review 
applications for NEH/DOE Humanities High Performance Computing, 
submitted to the Office of Digital Humanities at the July 15, 2008 
deadline.

Michael P. McDonald,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-19025 Filed 8-15-08; 8:45 am]
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