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Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 6, 2009 / Notices 19. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (N1–59–09–7, 2 items, 2 temporary items). Master files and outputs of an electronic information system used in connection with such activities as the development of the Bureau’s budget requests, monitoring disbursements, and reporting to the Department, Congress, and the Office of Management and Budget. 20. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (N1– 406–09–5, 4 items, 2 temporary items). Data concerning motor vehicle registrations and the issuance of drivers’ licenses that is on the agency’s Web site as well as data that is published in the agency’s annual highway statistics report. 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Master files of an VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:36 May 05, 2009 Jkt 217001 electronic information system that contains data relating to individuals engaged in or suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. 27. Railroad Retirement Board, Office of Programs (N1–184–09–1, 1 item, 1 temporary item). Records maintained in the agency’s claims imaging system, consisting of applications for benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act and related records. This schedule only covers records maintained in this system, which was implemented in October 2001. Older applications for retirement benefits that pre-date this system have been appraised as permanent and will be scheduled separately. Dated: April 30, 2009. Michael J. Kurtz, Assistant Archivist for Records Services— Washington, DC. [FR Doc. E9–10490 Filed 5–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–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 six meetings 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. These are closed meetings to review applications for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 as follows (ending times are approximate): Music: May 28, 2009, from 11 p.m. to 12 p.m. Music: May 28, 2009, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Music: May 28, 2009, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Opera: May 28, 2009, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Opera: May 19, 2009, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Additionally, the Museums meeting originally announced for May 20, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. 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, PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21011 including information given in confidence to the agency. In accordance with the determination of the Chairman of February 28, 2008, these sessions will be closed to the public pursuant to subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code. Any person may observe meetings, or portions thereof, of advisory panels that are open to the public, and if time allows, may be permitted to participate in the panel’s discussions at the discretion of the panel chairman. If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Office of AccessAbility, National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, 202/682– 5532, TDY–TDD 202/682–5496, at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 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: April 30, 2009 Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Panel Coordinator, Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts. [FR Doc. E9–10399 Filed 5–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537–01–P NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS RIN 3135–AA23 Protocol for Categorical Exclusions Supplementing the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act for Certain American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Projects AGENCY: National Endowment for the Arts. ACTION: Notice of final action and request for comments. SUMMARY: The National Endowment for the Arts has established a protocol that provides for categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for projects funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that focus on the preservation of jobs (salary support, full or partial, for one or more positions, including support for contracted positions) in the nonprofit arts sector that are threatened by declines in philanthropic and other support during the current economic downturn. The proposed changes would better align NEA implementation of the CEQ NEPA E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 6, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 21011]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-10399]


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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 six meetings 
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. These are closed meetings to review 
applications for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment 
Act of 2009 as follows (ending times are approximate):

Music: May 28, 2009, from 11 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Music: May 28, 2009, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Music: May 28, 2009, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Opera: May 28, 2009, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Opera: May 19, 2009, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Additionally, the Museums meeting originally announced for May 20, 2009 
from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
    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 28, 2008, these sessions will be closed to the public pursuant 
to subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code.
    Any person may observe meetings, or portions thereof, of advisory 
panels that are open to the public, and if time allows, may be 
permitted to participate in the panel's discussions at the discretion 
of the panel chairman. If you need special accommodations due to a 
disability, please contact the Office of AccessAbility, National 
Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20506, 202/682-5532, TDY-TDD 202/682-5496, at least seven (7) days 
prior to the meeting.
    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: April 30, 2009
Kathy Plowitz-Worden,
Panel Coordinator, Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts.
[FR Doc. E9-10399 Filed 5-5-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7537-01-P
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