Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting, 7927-7928 [E9-3619]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 33 / Friday, February 20, 2009 / Notices (09–011). Notice of information collection under OMB review. NOTICE: ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: All comments should be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to Jasmeet Seehra, Desk Officer for NASA; Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs; Room 10236; New Executive Office Building; Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Dr. Walter Kit, NASA Clearance Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., JB0000, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358–1350, Walter.Kit1@nasa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract NASA needs to collect racial and ethnic data information from on-line job applicants to determine if NASA’s recruitment efforts are reaching all segments of the country, as required by Federal law. II. Method of Collection NASA will utilize an on-line job application system to collect information. There is no other information technology application available to reduce applicant burden. III. Data Title: NASA Voluntary On-Line Job Applicant Racial and Ethnic Data Collection. OMB Number: 2700–XXXX. Type of review: New Collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Time Per Response: 0.083 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3334 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0.00. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:55 Feb 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NASA, including whether the information collected has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of NASA’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (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 automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. They will also become a matter of public record. Walter Kit, NASA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–3556 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Centennial Challenges 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NOTICE: (09–012). ACTION: Notice of Centennial Challenges 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges. This notice is issued in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 2459f–1(d). The 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges are now scheduled and teams that wish to compete may now register. The NASA Centennial Challenges Program is a program of prize contests to stimulate innovation and competition in space exploration and ongoing NASA mission areas. The 2009 Power Beaming Challenge is a prize contest designed to promote the development of new power distribution technologies. The 2009 Tether Challenge is a prize contest designed to develop very strong tether material for use in various structural applications. The Spaceward Foundation is administering both Challenges for NASA. DATES: The 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges will be held from April 29 through May 1, 2009. ADDRESSES: The 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges will be held at the Innovative Science and Technology SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7927 Experimental Facility (ISTEF), Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To register for and get additional information regarding the 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges, visit: https://www.spaceward.org/ or contact Mr. Ben Shelef at the Spaceward Foundation, 725 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043, Phone: 650– 965–2900. Questions and comments regarding the NASA Centennial Challenges Program should be addressed to Mr. Andrew Petro, NASA Headquarters, Suite 6J79, 300 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20546, Phone: 202–358–0310. The Centennial Challenges Web site is https:// centennialchallenges.nasa.gov/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The maximum prize purse available for the 2009 Power Beaming Challenge is $2,000,000. The maximum prize purse available for the 2009 Tether Challenge is $2,000,000. NASA prizes can only be awarded to U.S. citizens. Additional information regarding the challenges including rules, team agreements, eligibility, and prize criteria can be found at: https://www.spaceward.org/. Dated: February 13, 2009. Douglas A. Comstock, Director, Innovative Partnerships Program Office. [FR Doc. E9–3712 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463 as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Site Visit review of the Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) at The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM, #1203. Dates & Times: March 26, 2009; 7:45 a.m.–9 p.m. March 27, 2009; 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Place: The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Type of Meeting: Part-open. Contact Person: Dr. William Brittain, Program Director, Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers Program, Division of Materials Research, Room 1065, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703) 292– 5039. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations concerning further support of the PREM at The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1 7928 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 33 / Friday, February 20, 2009 / Notices Agenda: Thursday, March 26, 2009 7:45 a.m.–9 a.m. Closed—Executive Session. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Open—Review of The University of New Mexico PREM. 4 p.m.–6 p.m. Closed—Executive Session. 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Open—Poster Session and Dinner. Friday, March 27, 2009 8 a.m.–9 a.m. Closed—Executive session. 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Open—Review of the Harvard MRSEC. 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Closed—Executive Session, Draft and Review Report. Reason for Closing: The work being reviewed may 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. 552 b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Open—Review of the Princeton MRSEC. 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Closed—Executive Session, Draft and Review Report. Reason for Closing: The work being reviewed may 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. 552 b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. Dated: February 17, 2009. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E9–3619 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes: Call for Nominations NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463 as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Site Visit review of the Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) at California State University at Northridge, Northridge, CA, #1203. Dates & Times: March 30, 2009; 7:45 a.m.–9 p.m. March 31, 2009; 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Place: California State University at Northridge, Northridge CA. Type of Meeting: Part-open. Contact Person: Dr. Thomas Rieker, Program Director, Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers Program, Division of Materials Research, Room 1065, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703) 292– 4914. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations concerning further support of the PREM at California State University at Northridge, Northridge, CA. Agenda: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:45 a.m.–9 a.m. Closed—Executive Session. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Open—Review of the Cal State Northridge PREM. 4 p.m.–6 p.m. Closed—Executive Session. 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Open—Poster Session and Dinner. Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8 a.m.–9 a.m. Closed—Executive session. 17:55 Feb 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Call for nominations. BILLING CODE 7555–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 Dated: February 17, 2009. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E9–3620 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is advertising for nominations for the radiation oncologist position on the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI). Nominees should currently be practicing radiotherapy using Gamma Knife®. DATES: Nominations are due on or before April 21, 2009. Nomination Process: Submit an electronic copy of resume or curriculum vitae to Ms. Ashley Tull, ashley.tull@nrc.gov. Please ensure that resume or curriculum vitae include the following information, if applicable: education; certification; professional association membership and committee membership activities; duties and responsibilities in current and previous clinical, research, and/or academic position(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Ashley Tull, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs; (240) 888–7129; ashley.tull@nrc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACMUI advises NRC on policy and technical issues that arise in the regulation of the medical use of byproduct material. Responsibilities include providing comments on changes to NRC rules, regulations, and guidance documents; evaluating certain nonroutine uses of byproduct material; providing technical assistance in licensing and inspections; and bringing PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 key issues to the attention of NRC, for appropriate action. ACMUI members possess the medical and technical skills needed to address evolving issues. The current membership is comprised of the following professionals: (a) Nuclear medicine physician; (b) nuclear cardiologist; (c) nuclear medicine physicist; (d) therapy medical physicist; (e) radiation safety officer; (f) nuclear pharmacist; (g) two radiation oncologists; (h) patients’ rights advocate; (i) Food and Drug Administration representative; (j) Agreement State representative; and (k) health care administrator. NRC is inviting nominations for the radiation oncologist appointment to the ACMUI, and nominees should currently be practicing radiotherapy using Gamma Knife(r). The term of the individual currently occupying the position will end September 30, 2009. Committee members currently serve a four-year term and may be considered for reappointment to an additional term. Nominees must be U.S. citizens and be able to devote approximately 160 hours per year to Committee business. Members who are not Federal employees are compensated for their service. In addition, members are reimbursed travel (including per-diem in lieu of subsistence) and are reimbursed secretarial and correspondence expenses. Full-time Federal employees are reimbursed travel expenses only. Security Background Check: The selected nominee will undergo a thorough security background check. Security paperwork may take the nominee several weeks to complete. Nominees will also be required to complete a financial disclosure statement to avoid conflicts of interest. Dated at Rockville, Maryland this 13th day of February 2009. For the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Annette L. Vietti-Cook, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–3630 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 33 (Friday, February 20, 2009)]
[Notices]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting

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

    Name: Site Visit review of the Partnership for Research and 
Education in Materials (PREM) at The University of New Mexico, 
Albuquerque NM, 1203.
    Dates & Times:

March 26, 2009; 7:45 a.m.-9 p.m.
March 27, 2009; 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

    Place: The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
    Type of Meeting: Part-open.
    Contact Person: Dr. William Brittain, Program Director, 
Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers Program, Division 
of Materials Research, Room 1065, National Science Foundation, 4201 
Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703) 292-5039.
    Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations 
concerning further support of the PREM at The University of New 
Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.

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    Agenda:

Thursday, March 26, 2009
    7:45 a.m.-9 a.m. Closed--Executive Session.
    9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open--Review of The University of New Mexico PREM.
    4 p.m.-6 p.m. Closed--Executive Session.
    6 p.m.-9 p.m. Open--Poster Session and Dinner.

Friday, March 27, 2009
    8 a.m.-9 a.m. Closed--Executive session.
    9 a.m.-10 a.m. Open--Review of the Harvard MRSEC.
    10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Closed--Executive Session, Draft and Review 
Report.

    Reason for Closing: The work being reviewed may 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. 552 b(c), (4) and (6) of the 
Government in the Sunshine Act.

    Dated: February 17, 2009.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
 [FR Doc. E9-3619 Filed 2-19-09; 8:45 am]
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