Determination on U.S. Position on Proposed International Monetary Fund (IMF) Project: Precautionary Stand-By Arrangement, 78864-78865 [E8-30574]

Download as PDF 78864 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 23, 2008 / Notices Copies of the filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the self-regulatory organization. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–CBOE– 2008–117 and should be submitted on or January 13, 2009. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.5 Florence E. Harmon, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–30408 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [Docket No. SSA–2008–0052] Establishment of the Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). Notice of the establishment of the Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel. ACTION: SUMMARY: We are establishing the Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel (Panel) under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The creation of the Panel, while discretionary, is necessary and in the public interest. It will help us to perform our statutory duties. We have consulted with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. ADDRESSES: Members of the public may suggest to the Panel cities and States in the contiguous United States in which to hold Panel meetings. To the extent possible, we intend to hold Panel meetings in a variety of locations throughout the Nation to ensure access to as many interested parties as possible. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra Tidwell-Peters, Designated Federal Official, Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel, SSA, by: • Mail addressed to: SSA, Occupational Information Development. Advisory Panel, 3–E–26 Operations Building, Baltimore, MD 21235. • Telephone at: 410–965–9617. • Fax at: 410–597–0825. 5 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Dec 22, 2008 Jkt 217001 • E-mail to debra.tidwell-peters @ssa.gov. Panel members will analyze the occupational information used by SSA in our disability programs and provide expert guidance as we develop an occupational information system (OIS) tailored for these programs. We plan to design the OIS to improve our disability policies and processes and to ensure up-to-date vocational evidence in our disability programs. We will select Panel members based primarily on their occupational expertise. This Panel will provide guidance on our plans and actions to replace the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and its companion volume, The Selected Characteristics of Occupations. We expect to tailor the OIS specifically for our disability programs. The Panel will be composed of not more than 12 members, including: (a) Members of academia recognized as experts in relevant subject areas, such as occupational analysis, vocational assessment, and physical and occupational rehabilitation; (b) professional experts in relevant subject areas, such as vocational rehabilitation, forensic vocational assessment, and disability insurance programs; (c) medical professionals with experience in relevant subject areas such as occupational or physical rehabilitation medicine, psychiatry or psychology, and physical or occupational therapy; (d) professional experts who represent or advocate on behalf of the disabled claimants; and (e) an agency employee who has expertise in our disability program policies, processes, and systems. The Panel is continuing in nature. In accordance with the FACA, we will publish a notice of the first Panel meeting in the Federal Register . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 9, 2008. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security. [FR Doc. E8–30589 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6467] Determination on U.S. Position on Proposed European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Facility in Serbia Pursuant to section 658 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div. J, Pub. L. 110–161) (SFOAA), and Department of State Delegation of Authority Number PO 00000 Frm 00144 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 312, I hereby determine that the allocation of the EBRD’s Sustainable Energy Credit Line for the Western Balkans, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia will lead to sustainable development and economic integration in the region and contribute to a stronger economy in the Western Balkans, including Serbia, directly supporting implementation of the Dayton Accords. I therefore waive the application of Section 658 of the SFOAA to the extent that provision would otherwise prevent the U.S. Executive Directors of the EBRD from voting in favor of these projects. This Determination shall be reported to the Congress and published in the Federal Register. Dated: November 21, 2008. Marcie Ries, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–30579 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–23–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6466] Determination on U.S. Position on Proposed International Monetary Fund (IMF) Project: Precautionary Stand-By Arrangement Pursuant to section 658 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div. J, Pub. L. 110–161) (SFOAA), and Department of State Delegation of Authority Number 312, I hereby determine that the IMF’s proposed Precautionary Stand-By Arrangement for strengthening Serbia’s fiscal discipline and furthering its structural reform agenda will help facilitate a smooth balance of payments adjustment and promote good macroeconomic policies during the global financial crisis, leading to sustainable development and economic integration in the region and contribute to a stronger economy in Serbia, directly supporting implementation of the Dayton Accords. I therefore waive the application of Section 658 of the SFOAA to the extent that provision would otherwise prevent the U.S. Executive Directors of the IMF from voting in favor of these projects. This Determination shall be reported to the Congress and published in the Federal Register. E:\FR\FM\23DEN1.SGM 23DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 23, 2008 / Notices Dated: December 2, 2008. Judith Garber, Assistant Secretary of State, Acting for European and Eurasian Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–30574 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am] 78865 Dated: November 21, 2008. Mark Dybul, Coordinator, Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–30568 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am] Dated: December 17, 2008. Keith D. Miller, Executive Secretary, Overseas Schools Advisory Council, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–30559 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P BILLING CODE 4710–24–P BILLING CODE 4710–23–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice Number 6461] [Public Notice 6464] Overseas Schools Advisory Council Notice of Meeting Meeting of the Expert Panel on Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV The Overseas Schools Advisory Council, Department of State, will hold its Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room 1482, George C. Marshall Conference Center, Department of State, Harry S Truman Building, 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public. The Overseas Schools Advisory Council works closely with the U.S. business community in improving those American-sponsored schools overseas, which are assisted by the Department of State and attended by dependents of U.S. Government families and children of employees of U.S. corporations and foundations abroad. This meeting will deal with issues related to the work and the support provided by the Overseas Schools Advisory Council to the Americansponsored overseas schools. The agenda includes a review of the recent activities of American-sponsored overseas schools and the overseas schools regional associations, a review of projects selected for the 2007 and 2008 Educational Assistance Programs, which are under development, and selection of projects for the 2009 Educational Assistance Program. Members of the general public may attend the meeting and join in the discussion, subject to the instructions of the Chair. Admittance of public members will be limited to the seating available. Access to the State Department is controlled, and individual building passes are required for all attendees. Persons who plan to attend should so advise the office of Dr. Keith D. Miller, Department of State, Office of Overseas Schools, Room H328, SA–1, Washington, DC 20522–0132, telephone 202–261–8200, by January 5, 2009. Each visitor will be asked to provide his/her date of birth and driver’s license or U.S. passport number at the time of registration and attendance and must carry a valid photo ID to the meeting. All attendees must use the 21st Street entrance to the building. The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Expert Panel on Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV will meet on January 9, 2009 at 9 a.m. in the Shriver B and C Conference Rooms at Peace Corps Headquarters located at 1111 20th Street NW., Washington, DC 20526. The meeting will last until approximately 5 p.m. and is open to the public. The meeting will be hosted by the Office of the United States Global AIDS Coordinator, Ambassador Mark Dybul, who leads implementation of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The Expert Panel serves the U.S. Government by providing an objective review of activities to prevent motherto-child transmission of HIV. It will provide a report with recommendations to the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and the appropriate congressional committees for scale-up of prevention of mother-to-child transmission services. Topics for the January 9th meeting are the Global Status of PMTCT Program Implementation, Update on the Science of PMTCT, PEPFAR PMTCT Programs, Overcoming Barriers, and Collaboration with International and Multilateral Groups. The public may attend this meeting as seating capacity allows. Admittance to the Peace Corps building will be by means of a pre-arranged clearance list. In order to be placed on the list, please provide your name, title, company, or other affiliation if appropriate, to the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator email (BallardEL@state.gov), or telephone (202) 663–2708 by January 7. For further information about the meeting, please contact Rebecca Hooper, Director of Management and Budget, Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator at (202) 663–2339 or HooperRM@state.gov. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Dec 22, 2008 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00145 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent To Request Revision From the Office of Management and Budget of a Currently Approved Information Collection Activity, Request for Comments; Part 60 Flight Simulation Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a current information collection. The collection of this information is necessary to ensure safety of flight by ensuring complete and adequate training, testing, checking, and experience is obtained and maintained by those who conduct flight simulation training. DATES: Please submit comments by February 23, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla Mauney on (202) 267–9895, or by e-mail at: Carla.Mauney@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Title: Part 60—Flight Simulation Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use. Type of Request: Extension without change of an approved collection. OMB Control Number: 2120–0680. Forms(s): There are no FAA forms associated with this collection. Affected Public: A total 80 Respondents. Frequency: The information is collected on occasion. Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 132 hours per response. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 72,072 hours annually. Abstract: The collection of this information is necessary to ensure safety of flight by ensuring complete and adequate training, testing, checking, and experience is obtained and maintained by those who conduct flight simulation training. E:\FR\FM\23DEN1.SGM 23DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78864-78865]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-30574]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6466]


Determination on U.S. Position on Proposed International Monetary 
Fund (IMF) Project: Precautionary Stand-By Arrangement

    Pursuant to section 658 of the Department of State, Foreign 
Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div. J, Pub. 
L. 110-161) (SFOAA), and Department of State Delegation of Authority 
Number 312, I hereby determine that the IMF's proposed Precautionary 
Stand-By Arrangement for strengthening Serbia's fiscal discipline and 
furthering its structural reform agenda will help facilitate a smooth 
balance of payments adjustment and promote good macroeconomic policies 
during the global financial crisis, leading to sustainable development 
and economic integration in the region and contribute to a stronger 
economy in Serbia, directly supporting implementation of the Dayton 
Accords. I therefore waive the application of Section 658 of the SFOAA 
to the extent that provision would otherwise prevent the U.S. Executive 
Directors of the IMF from voting in favor of these projects.
    This Determination shall be reported to the Congress and published 
in the Federal Register.


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    Dated: December 2, 2008.
Judith Garber,
Assistant Secretary of State, Acting for European and Eurasian Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. E8-30574 Filed 12-22-08; 8:45 am]
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