Advisory Committee for Engineering; Notice of Meeting, 56616-56617 [E8-22753]

Download as PDF 56616 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 189 / Monday, September 29, 2008 / Notices occupational injuries, illnesses, and accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also requires that OSHA obtain such information with minimum burden upon employers, especially those operating small businesses, and to reduce to the maximum extent feasible unnecessary duplication of efforts in obtaining information (29 U.S.C. 657). Under the paperwork requirement specified by paragraph (c) of the Standard, employers must certify that his or her employees have been trained as specified by the performancelanguage training provision of the Standard. Specifically, employers must prepare a certification record which includes the identity of the person trained, the signature of the employer or the person who conducted the training, and the date the training was completed. The certification record shall be prepared at the completion of training and shall be maintained on file for the duration of the employee’s employment. The information collected would be used by employers as well as compliance officers to determine whether employees have been trained according to the requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910.268(c). mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES II. Special Issues for Comment OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues: • Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the Agency’s functions, including whether the information is useful; • The accuracy of OSHA’s estimate of the burden (time and costs) of the information collection requirements, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply; for example, by using automated or other technological information collection and transmission techniques. III. Proposed Actions OSHA is requesting that OMB extend its approval of the information collection requirement contained in the Standard on Telecommunications (29 CFR 1910.268). In the existing ICR, the Agency calculated burden hours and cost for the training certification record for all employees working in the telecommunications industry. After further research, the Agency has found that this is not the case; only a percentage of employees in telecommunications customer service and all telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, and line VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:48 Sep 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 installers and repairers are subject to the training requirement of the Standard. Therefore, OSHA is proposing to decrease the existing burden hour estimate for the collection of information requirement specified by the Standard from 4,202 hours to 1,507 hours, for a total decrease of 2,695 hours. The Agency will summarize the comments submitted in response to this notice and will include this summary in the request to OMB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Telecommunications (29 CFR 1910.268). OMB Number: 1218–0225. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits; not-for-profit organizations; Federal Government; State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 668. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Average Time per Response: Three (3) minutes for an establishment to disclose training records and 3 minutes for the training record to be generated. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,507. Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $0. IV. Public Participation—Submission of Comments on This Notice and Internet Access to Comments and Submissions You may submit comments in response to this document as follows: (1) Electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile (FAX); or (3) by hard copy. All comments, attachments, and other material must identify the Agency name and the OSHA docket number for the ICR (Docket No. OSHA–2008–0023). You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES). The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments by your name, date, and the docket number so the Agency can attach them to your comments. Because of security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of comments. For information about security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand, express delivery, messenger, or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–2350 (TTY (877) 889– 5627). Comments and submissions are posted without change at https:// PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and date of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through this Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on using the https:// www.regulations.gov Web site to submit comments and access the docket is available at the Web site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available through the Web site, and for assistance in using the Internet to locate docket submissions. V. Authority and Signature Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 5–2007 (72 FR 31159). Signed at Washington, DC, on September 22nd, 2008. Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. E8–22705 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Engineering; Notice of Meeting In accordance with Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Advisory Committee for Engineering (1170). Date/Time: October 15, 2008: 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; October 16, 2008: 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 375, Arlington, Virginia 22230. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Shirah Pope, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 505, Arlington, Virginia 22230. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice, recommendations and counsel on major goals and policies pertaining to engineering programs and activities. Agenda Wednesday, October 15 Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation Update (EFRI) E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 189 / Monday, September 29, 2008 / Notices Discussion of Potential Future ENG Topics Overview of EHR Programs for Broadening Participation Thursday, October 16 Report from Subcommittee on Broadening Participation and Discussion Overview of the Division of Electrical Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS) ECCS Committee of Visitor’s Report Discussion with Arden Bement, Director and Kathie Olsen, Deputy Director, NSF Dated: September 23, 2008. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–22753 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION U.S. Chief Financial Officer Council; Grants Policy Committee Notice of open stakeholder Webcast meeting and publication of draft Implementation Plan. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice announces an open stakeholder Webcast meeting sponsored by the Grants Policy Committee (GPC) of the U.S. Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Council, as well as the publication of the Committee’s draft Implementation Plan for public comment. DATES: The GPC will hold a Webcast meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 from 2–3:30 p.m., Eastern Time. The Webcast will be broadcast live. The GPC’s draft Implementation Plan will be posted on https://www.GPC.gov as of the date of this notice and remain posted until at least November 7, 2008. ADDRESSES: The GPC October 28 Webcast meeting will be broadcast from and held in Room B–180 of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. Seating is limited—the first 50 people to respond, and receive confirmation of the response, can be part of the live audience. Both federal and non-federal employees must R.S.V.P. to reserve a seat by contacting Charisse CarneyNunes at GPCWebcast@nsf.gov. All who have reserved seating must arrive at the HUD building fifteen minutes prior to broadcast (arrive on the North side of the building). You must have a government-issued photo ID to gain access and will have to go through security screening. The GPC encourages non-federal organizations staffs and members to attend the meeting in person or via Webcast. Overview: This Webcast will serve several purposes: (1) To update the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:48 Sep 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 public on the latest news of the GPC; (2) to present the draft Implementation Plan to the public and allow for public comment; and (3) to update the public on the status of the pilot that will be conducted in furtherance of the Federal Financial Accountability and Transparency Act (Transparency Act) to collect federal grantee subaward data. Webcast presenters will be available for a question & answer period after the presentations. Further Information about the GPC Webcast: Questions on the Webcast should be directed to Charisse CarneyNunes, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230; e-mail, GPCWebcast@nsf.gov. Information and materials that pertain to this Webcast meeting, including the call-in telephone number and the agenda will be posted on the Grants Policy Committee’s Web site at https:// www.GPC.gov on the ‘‘Webcasts and Outreach’’ page. The link to view the Webcast will be posted on this site, along with Webcast instructions. After the meeting, a link to its recording will be posted on https://www.GPC.gov for at least 90 days. Comments Submission Information: You may submit comments during the Webcast meeting via telephone or email. The call-in telephone number, which may be used only DURING the live Webcast, is 202–708–0995. The email address for comments, which should be used only DURING the Webcast is HUDTV@HUD.GOV. After the Webcast, you may submit comments via e-mail through the close of business on Friday, November 7, 2008. The email address for comments after the Webcast is GPCWebcast@nsf.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Webcast meeting has been made possible by the cooperation of the National Science Foundation, HUD, and the GPC. Webcast Materials: Webcast materials including the agenda, the GPC’s draft Implementation Plan, Webcast meeting slides, and feedback form are posted at https://www.GPC.gov on the Webcasts and Outreach page. Purpose of the Webcast meeting: The purpose of the Webcast meeting is threefold: (1) To update the public on the latest news of the GPC; (2) to present the GPC’s draft Implementation Plan to the public and allow for public comment; and (3) to update the public on the status of the pilot that will be conducted in furtherance of the Federal Financial Accountability and Transparency Act (Transparency Act) to collect federal grantee subaward data. Presenters will be available for a PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56617 question and answer period after the presentations. A key purpose of the Webcast meeting is to seek stakeholder input into the language describing the GPC’s planned implementation of its strategic plan, including the mapping of its potential products to fulfill the agreed-upon strategic objectives of the GPC. The Webcast materials are being offered to stimulate public input into the GPC’s long-term planning and prioritization efforts and to receive input from stakeholders to inform government efforts as they relate to streamlining and stewardship of federal policy and practice relating to grants, cooperative agreements, and federal financial assistance. Meeting structure and agenda: The October 28th Webcast meeting will have the following structure and agenda: (1) Welcome; (2) GPC Update; (3) Draft Implementation Plan Presentation; (4) Transparency Act Subaward Pilot update; and (5) Participants’ discussion, questions and comments. Background: The GPC is a committee of the U.S. Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Council. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sponsors the GPC; its membership consists of grants policy subject matter experts from across the Federal Government. The GPC is charged with improving the management of federal financial assistance government-wide. To carry out that role, the committee recommends financial assistance policies and practices to OMB and coordinates related interagency activities. The GPC serves the public interest in collaboration with other Federal Government-wide grants initiatives. Dated: September 23, 2008. Thomas N. Cooley, Director, Office of Budget, Finance and Award Management of the National Science Foundation and Chair of the Grants Policy Committee of the U.S. CFO Council. Submitted for the National Science Foundation on September 23, 2008. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. E8–22750 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 189 (Monday, September 29, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56616-56617]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22753]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Advisory Committee for Engineering; Notice of Meeting

    In accordance with Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 
as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following 
meeting:

    Name: Advisory Committee for Engineering (1170).
    Date/Time: October 15, 2008: 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; October 16, 
2008: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
    Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 
375, Arlington, Virginia 22230.
    Type of Meeting: Open.
    Contact Person: Shirah Pope, National Science Foundation, 4201 
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 505, Arlington, Virginia 22230.
    Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice, recommendations and 
counsel on major goals and policies pertaining to engineering 
programs and activities.

Agenda

Wednesday, October 15

Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation Update (EFRI)

[[Page 56617]]

Discussion of Potential Future ENG Topics
Overview of EHR Programs for Broadening Participation

Thursday, October 16

Report from Subcommittee on Broadening Participation and Discussion
Overview of the Division of Electrical Communications and Cyber 
Systems (ECCS)
ECCS Committee of Visitor's Report
Discussion with Arden Bement, Director and Kathie Olsen, Deputy 
Director, NSF

    Dated: September 23, 2008.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-22753 Filed 9-26-08; 8:45 am]
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