Request for Applicants for Appointment to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Airport and Seaport Inspections User Fee Advisory Committee, 69133-69134 [E9-31007]
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as the Federal Coordinating Officer for
this major disaster.
The following areas of the State of
Nebraska have been designated as
adversely affected by this major disaster:
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–1864–
DR; Docket ID FEMA–2008–0018]
Nebraska; Major Disaster and Related
Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: This is a notice of the
Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Nebraska
(FEMA–1864–DR), dated December 16,
2009, and related determinations.
DATES: Effective Date: December 16,
2009.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance
Directorate, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3886.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
hereby given that, in a letter dated
December 16, 2009, the President issued
a major disaster declaration under the
authority of the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.
(the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows:
I have determined that the damage in
certain areas of the State of Nebraska
resulting from a severe winter storm during
the period of November 16–17, 2009, is of
sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant
a major disaster declaration under the Robert
T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the
‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I declare that such
a major disaster exists in the State of
Nebraska.
In order to provide Federal assistance, you
are hereby authorized to allocate from funds
available for these purposes such amounts as
you find necessary for Federal disaster
assistance and administrative expenses.
You are authorized to provide Public
Assistance in the designated areas and
Hazard Mitigation throughout the State.
Consistent with the requirement that Federal
assistance is supplemental, any Federal
funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will
be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible
costs.
Further, you are authorized to make
changes to this declaration for the approved
assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.
The Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that
pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order
12148, as amended, Stephen R.
Thompson, of FEMA is appointed to act
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Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee,
Richardson, and Thayer Counties for Public
Assistance.
All counties within the State of Nebraska
are eligible to apply for assistance under the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
The following Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used
for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora
Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034,
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA);
97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant;
97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to
Individuals and Households In Presidentially
Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance—
Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals
and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals
and Households—Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants—Public Assistance
(Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039,
Hazard Mitigation Grant.
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Request for Applicants for
Appointment to the U.S. Customs and
Border Protection Airport and Seaport
Inspections User Fee Advisory
Committee
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland
Security (DHS).
ACTION: Committee Management:
request for applicants for appointment
to the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection Airport and Seaport
Inspections User Fee Advisory
Committee.
SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) is requesting
individuals who are interested in
serving on the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection Airport and Seaport
Inspections User Fee Advisory
Committee (or the Committee) to apply
for appointment. The Committee
provides advice and makes
recommendations to the Commissioner
of CBP on issues related to the
performance of airport and seaport
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inspections involving agriculture,
customs, and immigration concerns.
DATES: Applications for membership
should reach CBP on or before March 1,
2010.
ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for
membership, your application should be
sent to CBP by one of the following
methods:
• E-mail: Traderelations@dhs.gov.
• Facsimile: (202) 344–1969.
• Mail: Ms. Elizabeth Williamson,
Program Management Analyst, Office of
Trade Relations, Customs and Border
Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW., Room 5.2A, Washington, DC
20229.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Elizabeth Williamson, Program
Management Analyst, Office of Trade
Relations, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, (202) 344–1440, FAX (202)
344–1969.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The U.S. Customs and Border
Protection Airport and Seaport
Inspections User Fee Advisory
Committee was established as an
advisory committee in accordance with
the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App.
This Advisory Committee was originally
established pursuant to section 286(k) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA), codified at title 8 U.S.C. 1356(k),
which references the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). With the
merger of the Immigration and
Naturalization Service into the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), the Advisory Committee’s
responsibilities were transferred from
the Attorney General to the
Commissioner of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) pursuant to
section 1512(d) of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002.
The Committee
Purpose and Objective: The purpose
of the Committee is to provide advice to
the Commissioner of CBP and the
Secretary of DHS on issues related to the
performance of airport and seaport
inspections involving agriculture,
customs, and immigration concerns on
a regular basis in an open and candid
atmosphere. The Committee provides a
critical and unique forum for
distinguished representatives of diverse
industry sectors to present their views
and advice directly to CBP officials on
issues concerning staffing levels,
inspectional programs, and user fees.
Balanced Membership Plans: The
members will be selected by the
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Commissioner of CBP (subject to
approval by the Secretary of DHS) to
represent the point of view of the
airline, cruise ship, transportation, and
other industries who may be subject to
immigration and agriculture and/or
customs inspection user fees. It is
intended that the committee will be
composed of candidates with diverse
views, thus creating a balanced forum.
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Committee Meetings
The Committee generally meets
biannually, although additional
meetings may be scheduled. The
Committee is co-chaired by the Deputy
Assistant Commissioner for CBP’s Office
of Administration (formerly the Office
of Finance), and the Deputy Assistant
Commissioner for CBP’s Office of Field
Operations.
Committee Membership
CBP is increasing the membership of
this committee from the existing 10
members up to 15 members. New
members will be appointed to serve a
term of up to twenty-four months.
Membership on the Committee is
personal to the appointee. Under the
Charter, a member may not send an
alternate to represent him or her at a
Committee meeting. However, since
Committee meetings are open to the
public, another person from a member’s
organization may attend and observe the
proceedings in a nonparticipating
capacity. Regular attendance is
essential; the Charter provides that a
member who is absent for two
consecutive meetings or two meetings in
a calendar year may be recommended
for replacement on the Committee.
Members who are currently serving
on the Committee are eligible to reapply for membership. A new
application letter (see ADDRESSES above)
is required, but it may incorporate
reference materials previously filed
(please attach courtesy copies).
Members of the Airport and Seaport
Inspections User Fee Advisory
Committee will represent their
respective interest groups and are not
Special Government Employees as
defined in section 202(a) of title 18,
United States Code.
Members will not be compensated by
the Federal Government for their service
as members of the Airport and Seaport
Inspections User Fee Advisory
Committee.
Application for Advisory Committee
Appointment
There is no prescribed format for the
application. Applicants may send a
letter describing their interest and
qualifications and enclose a resume.
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Any interested person wishing to
serve on the Committee must provide
the following:
• Statement of interest and reasons
for application; and
• Complete professional biography or
resume.
In support of the policy of the DHS on
gender and ethnic diversity, qualified
women and members of minority groups
are encouraged to apply for
membership.
Dated: December 23, 2009.
Jayson P. Ahern,
Acting Commissioner, U.S. Customs and
Border Protection.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park System Advisory Board
Re-establishment
National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Re-establishment of
the National Park System Advisory
Board.
AGENCY:
The Secretary of the Interior
intends to re-establish the National Park
System Advisory Board. This action is
necessary and in the public interest in
connection with the performance of
statutory duties imposed upon the
Department of the Interior and the
National Park Service.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Shirley S. Smith, 202–208–7160.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board
was established initially by section 3 of
the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 667;
16 U.S.C. 463), and has been in
existence almost continuously since
then. Pursuant to Public Law 111–8, the
legislative authorization will expire
January 1, 2010. However, due to the
importance of the issues on which the
Board advises, in the event the Board is
not extended by legislation prior to that
termination date, the Secretary of the
Interior intends to exercise the authority
contained in Section 3 of Public Law
91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–2(c)) to reestablish and continue the Board as a
discretionary committee from January 1,
2010, until such time as it may be
legislatively reauthorized. If the Board is
renewed legislatively after January 1,
2010, the discretionary Board will revert
to a legislative Board.
The advice and recommendations
provided by the Board and its
subcommittees fulfill an important need
within the Department of the Interior
and the National Park Service, and it is
necessary to re-establish the Board to
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ensure its work is not disrupted. The
Board’s twelve members will be
balanced to represent a cross-section of
disciplines and expertise relevant to the
National Park Service mission. The reestablishment of the Board comports
with the requirements of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5
U.S.C., Appendix), and follows
consultation with the General Services
Administration.
Certification: I hereby certify that the
re-establishment of the National Park
System Advisory Board is necessary and
in the public interest in connection with
the performance of duties imposed on
the Department of the Interior by the
Act of August 25, 1916, 16 U.S.C. 1 et
seq., and other statutes relating to the
administration of the National Park
System.
Ken Salazar,
Secretary of the Interior.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposals, Submissions,
and Approvals
AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of an extension of an
information collection (1028–0092).
SUMMARY: The U.S. Geological Survey is
requesting renewal of an existing
information collection that received
emergency clearance on October 22,
2009. We will ask the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
approve the information collection (IC)
described below. As required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA)
and as part of our continued effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent
burden, we invite the general public and
other federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on this IC. We
may not conduct or sponsor and a
person is not required to respond to a
collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
DATES: You must submit comments on
or before March 1, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on
this information collection directly to
Phadrea Ponds, Information Collections
Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological
Survey, 2150–C Center Avenue, Fort
Collins, CO 80525 (mail); (970) 226–
9230 (fax); or pponds@usgs.gov (e-mail).
Use Information Collection Number
1028–0092 in the subject line.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the U.S. Customs and
Border Protection Airport and Seaport Inspections User Fee Advisory
Committee
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security (DHS).
ACTION: Committee Management: request for applicants for appointment to
the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Airport and Seaport Inspections
User Fee Advisory Committee.
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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting
individuals who are interested in serving on the U.S. Customs and
Border Protection Airport and Seaport Inspections User Fee Advisory
Committee (or the Committee) to apply for appointment. The Committee
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Commissioner of CBP on
issues related to the performance of airport and seaport inspections
involving agriculture, customs, and immigration concerns.
DATES: Applications for membership should reach CBP on or before March
1, 2010.
ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should
be sent to CBP by one of the following methods:
E-mail: Traderelations@dhs.gov.
Facsimile: (202) 344-1969.
Mail: Ms. Elizabeth Williamson, Program Management
Analyst, Office of Trade Relations, Customs and Border Protection, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 5.2A, Washington, DC 20229.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Elizabeth Williamson, Program
Management Analyst, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, (202) 344-1440, FAX (202) 344-1969.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Airport and Seaport
Inspections User Fee Advisory Committee was established as an advisory
committee in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. This Advisory Committee was
originally established pursuant to section 286(k) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (INA), codified at title 8 U.S.C. 1356(k), which
references the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). With the
merger of the Immigration and Naturalization Service into the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Advisory Committee's
responsibilities were transferred from the Attorney General to the
Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pursuant to
section 1512(d) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
The Committee
Purpose and Objective: The purpose of the Committee is to provide
advice to the Commissioner of CBP and the Secretary of DHS on issues
related to the performance of airport and seaport inspections involving
agriculture, customs, and immigration concerns on a regular basis in an
open and candid atmosphere. The Committee provides a critical and
unique forum for distinguished representatives of diverse industry
sectors to present their views and advice directly to CBP officials on
issues concerning staffing levels, inspectional programs, and user
fees.
Balanced Membership Plans: The members will be selected by the
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Commissioner of CBP (subject to approval by the Secretary of DHS) to
represent the point of view of the airline, cruise ship,
transportation, and other industries who may be subject to immigration
and agriculture and/or customs inspection user fees. It is intended
that the committee will be composed of candidates with diverse views,
thus creating a balanced forum.
Committee Meetings
The Committee generally meets biannually, although additional
meetings may be scheduled. The Committee is co-chaired by the Deputy
Assistant Commissioner for CBP's Office of Administration (formerly the
Office of Finance), and the Deputy Assistant Commissioner for CBP's
Office of Field Operations.
Committee Membership
CBP is increasing the membership of this committee from the
existing 10 members up to 15 members. New members will be appointed to
serve a term of up to twenty-four months.
Membership on the Committee is personal to the appointee. Under the
Charter, a member may not send an alternate to represent him or her at
a Committee meeting. However, since Committee meetings are open to the
public, another person from a member's organization may attend and
observe the proceedings in a nonparticipating capacity. Regular
attendance is essential; the Charter provides that a member who is
absent for two consecutive meetings or two meetings in a calendar year
may be recommended for replacement on the Committee.
Members who are currently serving on the Committee are eligible to
re-apply for membership. A new application letter (see ADDRESSES above)
is required, but it may incorporate reference materials previously
filed (please attach courtesy copies).
Members of the Airport and Seaport Inspections User Fee Advisory
Committee will represent their respective interest groups and are not
Special Government Employees as defined in section 202(a) of title 18,
United States Code.
Members will not be compensated by the Federal Government for their
service as members of the Airport and Seaport Inspections User Fee
Advisory Committee.
Application for Advisory Committee Appointment
There is no prescribed format for the application. Applicants may
send a letter describing their interest and qualifications and enclose
a resume.
Any interested person wishing to serve on the Committee must
provide the following:
Statement of interest and reasons for application; and
Complete professional biography or resume.
In support of the policy of the DHS on gender and ethnic diversity,
qualified women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply
for membership.
Dated: December 23, 2009.
Jayson P. Ahern,
Acting Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. E9-31007 Filed 12-29-09; 8:45 am]
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