Opportunity for Cosponsorship of Educational Program, 7692-7694 [E9-3479]

Download as PDF 7692 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 32 / Thursday, February 19, 2009 / Notices owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The applications also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at www.ffiec.gov/nic/. Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than March 13, 2009. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Steve Foley, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309: 1. First State Bank of the Florida Keys Holding Company, Key West, Florida, to become a bank holding company by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of First State Bank of the Florida Keys, Key West, Florida. B. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (E. Ann Worthy, Vice President) 2200 North Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 75201– 2272: 1. East Texas Bancorp, Inc., Longview, Texas, to merge with Lone Star Bancshares, Inc., Lone Star, Texas, and Hickory Hill Bancshares, Inc., Avinger, Texas, and thereby indirectly acquire The First State Bank, Avinger, Texas, and The Lone Star State Bank, Inc., Lone Star, Texas. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, February 12, 2009. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E9–3417 Filed 2–18–09; 8:45 am] FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Notice of Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or to Acquire Companies that are Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225) to engage de novo, or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in § 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies. Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at www.ffiec.gov/nic/. Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding the applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than March 4, 2009. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (Burl Thornton, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690–1414: 1. Barlow Banking Corporation, Iowa Falls, Iowa, to continue to engage in extending credit and servicing loans, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1) of Regulation Y. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, February 12, 2009. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E9–3416 Filed 2–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development; Notice of Closed Meeting 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 Institute of Child Health and Human Development Special Emphasis Panel; Pelvic Floor Disorder. Date: March 13, 2009. Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Ctr., 5701 Marinelli Road, Bethesda, MD. Contact Person: Dennis E. Leszczynski, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Division of Scientific Review, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, 6100 Executive Blvd., Rm. 5b01, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435– 6884, leszczyd@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.864, Population Research; 93.865, Research for Mothers and Children; 93.929, Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research; 93.209, Contraception and Infertility Loan Repayment Program, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: February 11, 2009. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E9–3441 Filed 2–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Opportunity for Cosponsorship of Educational Program BILLING CODE 6210–01–S AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary. ACTION: Notice. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:38 Feb 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 32 / Thursday, February 19, 2009 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations (OPEO) announces the opportunity to cosponsor a national tactical medicine education program to train medical personnel serving on military, Federal, state and local law enforcement special response teams. Potential cosponsors must have a demonstrated interest in the subject matter and be willing to contribute substantively to the cosponsored activity. DATES: To receive consideration, an expression of interest to participate as a cosponsor must be received by the close of business on March 6, 2009. Requests will meet the deadline date if they are either (1) received on or before the deadline date; or (2) postmarked on or before the deadline date. ADDRESSES: Expressions of interest in a cosponsorship should be sent Gregory Smith, Educational Program Coordinator, 330 Independence Avenue SW., Room G–644, Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 205–8166. Expressions of interest may be faxed; a fax number will be provided to callers on request to ensure receipt. Expressions of interest may also be submitted by electronic mail to gregory.smith@hhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Smith, Educational Program Coordinator, 330 Independence Avenue, SW., Room G–644, Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 205–8166; e-mail: gregory.smith@hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description The Office of the ASPR was created by section 2811 of the Public Health Service Act. Among other functions within ASPR, the Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations (OPEO) is responsible for participating in training and exercises to ensure national preparedness to respond to domestic and international public health and medical threats and emergencies, such as acts of terrorism. ASPR/OPEO announces the opportunity to cosponsor a national tactical medicine education program to train medical personnel serving on military, Federal, state and local law enforcement special response teams. This national program will initially be offered on a quarterly basis in the greater Washington, DC area. Each course will consist of a one-week block of instruction. In an age of terrorism and global threats, the purpose of the program is to provide highquality, affordable didactic and practical training to medical personnel who VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:38 Feb 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 provide life-saving medical support to law enforcement special response teams during critical incident response. ASPR/OPEO seeks a cosponsor to provide expertise in the development and maintenance of the program curriculum, its infrastructure, and the strategic communication necessary to promote and deliver the educational program effectively on an ongoing basis. The cosponsorship will involve course curriculum development, facilitation through internet website design and maintenance, strategic messaging, financial management of course fees, procurement of needed course supplies and equipment, oversight for pre-course logistics (e.g., coordination of instructor travel and lodging) and participation in the preparation of necessary educational material. The cosponsor would develop the project in conjunction with ASPR/ OPEO Staff. The cosponsor will be able to charge registration fees to recover its share of the costs of the event. Registration fees may be set at an amount no higher than necessary to recover such costs. Requirements of Cosponsorship The ASPR/OPEO is seeking a cosponsor to partner in ways that accord with its particular circumstances. For example, an entity might offer to cosponsor the following proposed program activities in order to facilitate course delivery on a quarterly basis in conjunction with the ASPR/OPEO Staff: (1) Participate in the development of the program curriculum; (2) Participate in the design and maintenance of a website that promotes the course, provides upcoming course information, and provides a platform for course registration; (3) Participate in financial management for the course by maintaining collected registration fees in an identified fund, providing ongoing transparency in financial accountability, and participating in the dispersal of such funding for procurement of selected course supplies, mailings and equipment; (4) Participate in course promotion activities, press releases and other strategic messaging that recognizes the cosponsorship; (5) Coordinate the course registration and student enrollment process; (6) Coordinate pre-course logistics (e.g., travel and lodging for course instructors into the DC area); (7) Assist with the preparation and distribution of course educational materials; (8) Assist with the development and maintenance of course-related databases PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7693 (e.g., lists of class participants, educational survey response data). Availability of Funds Limited Federal funding is available for this cosponsorship. The cosponsor may charge student registration fees to recoup its expenses for participation in the program. Registration fees may be set at an amount no higher than necessary to recover such costs. Any additional funds incidentally generated above the cosponsor’s costs must be directed back into future sessions of the course for improved course delivery, supplies, equipment and other courserelated necessities. A cosponsor agrees not to use the program as a vehicle to sell or promote products or services. Any incidental promotional materials cannot imply that HHS/ASPR/OPEO endorses any products or services. Eligibility for Cosponsorship To be eligible, a requester must: (1) Have a demonstrated interest and understanding of the basic concepts involved in health care delivery under austere, tactical, military or disaster conditions; (2) participate substantively in the cosponsored activity (not just provide funding or logistical support); (3) have an organizational or corporate mission that is not inconsistent with the public health and safety mission of the Department; and (4) agree to sign a cosponsorship agreement with ASPR/ OPEO which will set forth the details of the cosponsored activity. Cosponsorship Proposal Each cosponsorship proposal should contain a description of: (1) The entity or organization; (2) its background in training and educational activities; (3) its proposed involvement in the cosponsored activity to include evidence of a substantive interest. Evaluation Criteria After engaging in exploratory discussions with potential cosponsors that respond to this notice, the cosponsor will be selected by representatives of ASPR/OPEO using the following criteria: (1) Requester’s qualifications and capability to fulfill cosponsorship responsibilities; (2) Requester’s creativity for enhancing the medium for program messages; (3) Requester’s track record for facilitating the delivery of educational programs or other similar projects; (4) Requester’s ability to maintain sustained involvement in this ongoing program. E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1 7694 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 32 / Thursday, February 19, 2009 / Notices Dated: February 13, 2009. W. Craig Vanderwagen, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. E9–3479 Filed 2–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–37–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration on Aging Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; State Annual LongTerm Care Ombudsman Report and Instructions for Older Americans Act Title VII Administration on Aging, HHS. ACTION: Notice. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Administration on Aging (AoA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information collection requirements relating to State Annual Long-Term Care Ombudsman Report and Instructions for Older Americans Act Title VII. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by April 20, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to: sue.wheaton@aoa.gov. Submit written comments on the collection of information to: Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201. Attention: Sue Wheaton. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Wheaton, by telephone: (202) 357–3587 or by e-mail: sue.wheaton@aoa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency request or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:38 Feb 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, AoA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, AoA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of AoA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of AoA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. Under section 712(c), and section 712(h)(1)–(3) of the Older Americans Act, as amended, states are required to provide information on ombudsmen activities to AoA, which AoA is then required to present to Congress. The reporting system, the National Ombudsman Reporting System (NORS), was developed in response to these directives and other needs pertaining to the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program and approved by the Office of Management and Budget for use for the first time in FY 1995–96; it was extended a second time with slight modifications for use in FY 1997–2001 and extended for the third time with no change for use from FY 2002–2006. It was extended, with modifications, a fourth time for use from FY 2007–2008. This current (fifth) request is to extend, with no modifications, use of the existing State Annual Long-Term Care Ombudsman Report (and Instructions) for use from FY 2009–2011. The current form and instructions are posted on the AoA Web site at: https://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/elder_ rights/LTCombudsman/NORS/Form_ final.doc https://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/elder_ rights/LTCombudsman/NORS/ Instructions_Final.doc https://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/elder_ rights/LTCombudsman/NORS/ Complaint%20Code%20Definition %20Final.doc. AoA estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: Approximately one and one-half hour PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 per respondent, with 52 State Agencies on Aging responding annually for a total of 78 hours per year. Dated: February 13, 2009. Edwin L. Walker, Acting Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. 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Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project Minority HIV/AIDS Research Initiative (MARI) Project—Preventing HIV Risk Behaviors among Hispanic Adolescents—New—National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis Elimination Programs (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Opportunity for Cosponsorship of Educational Program

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and 
Response (ASPR), Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations (OPEO) 
announces the opportunity to cosponsor a national tactical medicine 
education program to train medical personnel serving on military, 
Federal, state and local law enforcement special response teams. 
Potential cosponsors must have a demonstrated interest in the subject 
matter and be willing to contribute substantively to the cosponsored 
activity.

DATES: To receive consideration, an expression of interest to 
participate as a cosponsor must be received by the close of business on 
March 6, 2009. Requests will meet the deadline date if they are either 
(1) received on or before the deadline date; or (2) postmarked on or 
before the deadline date.

ADDRESSES: Expressions of interest in a cosponsorship should be sent 
Gregory Smith, Educational Program Coordinator, 330 Independence Avenue 
SW., Room G-644, Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 205-8166. Expressions 
of interest may be faxed; a fax number will be provided to callers on 
request to ensure receipt. Expressions of interest may also be 
submitted by electronic mail to gregory.smith@hhs.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Smith, Educational Program 
Coordinator, 330 Independence Avenue, SW., Room G-644, Washington, DC 
20201; Ph: (202) 205-8166; e-mail: gregory.smith@hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Description

    The Office of the ASPR was created by section 2811 of the Public 
Health Service Act. Among other functions within ASPR, the Office of 
Preparedness and Emergency Operations (OPEO) is responsible for 
participating in training and exercises to ensure national preparedness 
to respond to domestic and international public health and medical 
threats and emergencies, such as acts of terrorism. ASPR/OPEO announces 
the opportunity to cosponsor a national tactical medicine education 
program to train medical personnel serving on military, Federal, state 
and local law enforcement special response teams. This national program 
will initially be offered on a quarterly basis in the greater 
Washington, DC area. Each course will consist of a one-week block of 
instruction. In an age of terrorism and global threats, the purpose of 
the program is to provide high-quality, affordable didactic and 
practical training to medical personnel who provide life-saving medical 
support to law enforcement special response teams during critical 
incident response.
    ASPR/OPEO seeks a cosponsor to provide expertise in the development 
and maintenance of the program curriculum, its infrastructure, and the 
strategic communication necessary to promote and deliver the 
educational program effectively on an ongoing basis. The cosponsorship 
will involve course curriculum development, facilitation through 
internet website design and maintenance, strategic messaging, financial 
management of course fees, procurement of needed course supplies and 
equipment, oversight for pre-course logistics (e.g., coordination of 
instructor travel and lodging) and participation in the preparation of 
necessary educational material. The cosponsor would develop the project 
in conjunction with ASPR/OPEO Staff. The cosponsor will be able to 
charge registration fees to recover its share of the costs of the 
event. Registration fees may be set at an amount no higher than 
necessary to recover such costs.

Requirements of Cosponsorship

    The ASPR/OPEO is seeking a cosponsor to partner in ways that accord 
with its particular circumstances. For example, an entity might offer 
to cosponsor the following proposed program activities in order to 
facilitate course delivery on a quarterly basis in conjunction with the 
ASPR/OPEO Staff:
    (1) Participate in the development of the program curriculum;
    (2) Participate in the design and maintenance of a website that 
promotes the course, provides upcoming course information, and provides 
a platform for course registration;
    (3) Participate in financial management for the course by 
maintaining collected registration fees in an identified fund, 
providing ongoing transparency in financial accountability, and 
participating in the dispersal of such funding for procurement of 
selected course supplies, mailings and equipment;
    (4) Participate in course promotion activities, press releases and 
other strategic messaging that recognizes the cosponsorship;
    (5) Coordinate the course registration and student enrollment 
process;
    (6) Coordinate pre-course logistics (e.g., travel and lodging for 
course instructors into the DC area);
    (7) Assist with the preparation and distribution of course 
educational materials;
    (8) Assist with the development and maintenance of course-related 
databases (e.g., lists of class participants, educational survey 
response data).

Availability of Funds

    Limited Federal funding is available for this cosponsorship. The 
cosponsor may charge student registration fees to recoup its expenses 
for participation in the program. Registration fees may be set at an 
amount no higher than necessary to recover such costs. Any additional 
funds incidentally generated above the cosponsor's costs must be 
directed back into future sessions of the course for improved course 
delivery, supplies, equipment and other course-related necessities. A 
cosponsor agrees not to use the program as a vehicle to sell or promote 
products or services. Any incidental promotional materials cannot imply 
that HHS/ASPR/OPEO endorses any products or services.

Eligibility for Cosponsorship

    To be eligible, a requester must: (1) Have a demonstrated interest 
and understanding of the basic concepts involved in health care 
delivery under austere, tactical, military or disaster conditions; (2) 
participate substantively in the cosponsored activity (not just provide 
funding or logistical support); (3) have an organizational or corporate 
mission that is not inconsistent with the public health and safety 
mission of the Department; and (4) agree to sign a cosponsorship 
agreement with ASPR/OPEO which will set forth the details of the 
cosponsored activity.

Cosponsorship Proposal

    Each cosponsorship proposal should contain a description of: (1) 
The entity or organization; (2) its background in training and 
educational activities; (3) its proposed involvement in the cosponsored 
activity to include evidence of a substantive interest.

Evaluation Criteria

    After engaging in exploratory discussions with potential cosponsors 
that respond to this notice, the cosponsor will be selected by 
representatives of ASPR/OPEO using the following criteria:
    (1) Requester's qualifications and capability to fulfill 
cosponsorship responsibilities;
    (2) Requester's creativity for enhancing the medium for program 
messages;
    (3) Requester's track record for facilitating the delivery of 
educational programs or other similar projects;
    (4) Requester's ability to maintain sustained involvement in this 
ongoing program.


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    Dated: February 13, 2009.
W. Craig Vanderwagen,
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. E9-3479 Filed 2-18-09; 8:45 am]
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