Sunshine Act; Notice of Meeting, 37987 [E9-18344]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 145 / Thursday, July 30, 2009 / Notices the development and implementation of the NOAA Oceans and Human Health Initiative, as set forth in section 903(b) of the Oceans and Human Health Act. Nominations to the Panel are being solicited for a balanced representation of individuals with multi-disciplinary expertise in the marine and biomedical sciences. The Panel is not subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). DATES: Resumes should be sent to the address, e-mail, or fax specified and must be received by Monday, August 31, 2009. ADDRESSES: Senior Science and Policy Analyst, Oceans and Human Health Initiative, National Ocean Service, NOAA, 331 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412–9110, fax: 843– 762–8737, e-mail: Carolyn.Sotka@noaa.gov; cc: Juli.Trtanj@noaa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Sotka, NOAA, Senior Science and Policy Analyst, National Ocean Service (NOS), NOAA, 331 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29412–9110; Telephone: 843–762–8944, Fax: 843–762–8737; e-mail: Carolyn.Sotka@noaa.gov. The purpose of the Panel is to advise NOAA with regard to: 1. Development of overall vision, mission and goals for NOAA’ s Oceans and Human Health Initiative; 2. Preparation and periodic updating of a NOAA’s Oceans and Human Health Initiative Research Plan; 3. Communication, coordination and integration of Oceans and Human Health Initiative activities with other programs and partners, including but not limited to the National Science Foundation/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Centers of Oceans and Human Health, the InterAgency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia, human health academic and medical communities, and state environmental, health and natural resource agencies; 4. Oceans and Human Health Initiative performance and progress; 5. Effectiveness of NOAA’s education and outreach efforts; and 6. Such other matters as may be identified. The Panel members shall not be employed by NOAA. Nominations should provide the nominee’s contact information and describe their qualifications relative to the criteria given below, or include a resume. Anyone is eligible to nominate a panel member, and nominations from erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:34 Jul 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 organizations and self-nominations are encouraged. The Panel is expected to have up to a maximum of 15 members, with a variety of backgrounds (recognizing that it will not be practical to have all backgrounds represented), with respect to: 1. Particularly relevant areas of marine and biomedical sciences, such as: a. Conservation medicine, diseases of humans, diseases of marine organisms; b. Epidemiology and human health sciences; c. Harmful algal bloom impacts on public health; d. Source tracking and environmental microbiology; e. Marine pharmaceuticals and other natural products; f. Marine organisms and habitats as models for biomedical research and/or indicators of environmental condition; g. Pollutants, contaminants, and ecological chemistry; h. Seafood safety; i. Remote sensing, observing systems; and predictive models; j. Ecosystem science and services; k. Climate change and variability; l. Genomics and proteomics; m. Biomaterials, bioengineering, and other techniques for producing marine products, including chemical, aquaculture, and recombinant DNA; n. Outreach and education; and o. Social sciences relevant to human health. 2. Experience in academia, within mission-oriented government agencies, non governmental organizations, and the private sector; 3. Familiarity with NOAA’s mandates; and 4. Being a science provider to key generic groups of stakeholders, science interpreter to groups of stakeholders, or stakeholder with a history of interaction with science providers. The qualifications of individuals are expected to be outstanding with respect to one or more, but not necessarily all, of the criteria. Because of the limited size of the advisory panel, management organization expertise must include expertise directly related to ecosystem condition or human health or the very special features of science applied to government decision-making. The advisory panel members should have the following qualifications: 1. National and international recognition within their profession; 2. Knowledge of the scientific, technical, and biomedical information needed to support NOAA’s Oceans and Human Health Initiative, coupled with broad familiarity with NOAA’s mission; 3. Knowledge of, and experience with, the organization and management of PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37987 complex, mission-oriented scientific and/or public health programs; and 4. Ability to represent views of academia, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, or the private business sector. This solicitation is to obtain candidate applications for 3 current vacancies on the Panel. Appointments to the advisory panel will be for two or three-year terms, renewable once and the panel is expected to meet twice yearly. Dated: July 23, 2009. William Corso, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management. [FR Doc. E9–18184 Filed 7–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Sunshine Act; Notice of Meeting TIME AND DATE: 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2009. PLACE: 1155 21st St., NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Enforcement Matters. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. Sauntia S. Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–18342 Filed 7–28–09; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Sunshine Act; Notice of Meeting TIME AND DATE: 11 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2009. PLACE: 1155 21st St., NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance Matters. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. Sauntia S. Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–18344 Filed 7–28–09; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 145 (Thursday, July 30, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 37987]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-18344]


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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION


Sunshine Act; Notice of Meeting

Time and Date: 11 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2009.

Place: 1155 21st St., NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission 
Conference Room.

Status: Closed.

Matters to be Considered: Surveillance Matters.

Contact Person for More Information: Sauntia S. Warfield, 202-418-5084.

Sauntia S. Warfield,
Assistant Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. E9-18344 Filed 7-28-09; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 6351-01-P
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