Overseas Schools Advisory Council Notice of Meeting, 177 [E9-31107]

Download as PDF pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 1 / Monday, January 4, 2010 / Notices form for the collection of information is available for review by calling OSC, or on OSC’s Web site, at https:// www.osc.gov/library.htm. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OSC is an independent agency responsible for, among other things, (1) investigation of allegations of prohibited personnel practices defined by law at 5 U.S.C. 2302(b), protection of whistleblowers, and certain other illegal employment practices under titles 5 and 38 of the U.S. Code, affecting current or former Federal employees or applicants for employment, and covered state and local government employees; and (2) the interpretation and enforcement of Hatch Act provisions on political activity in chapters 15 and 73 of title 5 of the U.S. Code. OSC is required to conduct an annual survey of individuals who seek its assistance. 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E9–31167 Filed 12–31–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7405–01–S DEPARTMENT OF STATE Overseas Schools Advisory Council Notice of Meeting The Overseas Schools Advisory Council, Department of State, will hold its Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room 1107, Department of State Building, 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public and will last until approximately 12 p.m. The Overseas Schools Advisory Council works closely with the U.S. business community in improving those American-sponsored schools overseas that are assisted by the Department of State and attended by dependents of U.S. Government families and children of employees of U.S. corporations and foundations abroad. This meeting will deal with issues related to the work and the support provided by the Overseas Schools Advisory Council to the Americansponsored overseas schools. The agenda includes a review of the projects selected for the 2008 and 2009 Educational Assistance Program, which are under development, and an address by Dr. Thelma Melendez, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, on education matters in the United States. Members of the public may attend the meeting and join in the discussion, subject to the instructions of the Chair. Admittance of public members will be limited to the seating available. Access to the State Department is controlled, Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and individual building passes are required for all attendees. Persons who plan to attend should so advise the office of Dr. Keith D. Miller, Department of State, Office of Overseas Schools, Room H328, SA–1, Washington, DC 20522–0132, telephone 202–261–8200, prior to January 11, 2010. Each visitor will be asked to provide his/her date of birth and either driver’s license or passport number at the time of registration and attendance, and must carry a valid photo ID to the meeting. Any requests for reasonable accommodation should be made at the time of registration. All such requests will be considered, however, requests made after January 11th might not be possible to fill. All attendees must use the C Street entrance to the building. Dated: December 18, 2009. Keith D. Miller, Executive Secretary, Overseas Schools Advisory Council. [FR Doc. E9–31107 Filed 12–31–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–24–P [Public Notice Number 6844] PO 00000 177 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research and Innovative Technology Administration Agency Information Collection; Activity Under OMB Review; Confidential Close Call Reporting System AGENCY: Research & Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), DOT. ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 1 (Monday, January 4, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 177]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-31107]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice Number 6844]


Overseas Schools Advisory Council Notice of Meeting

    The Overseas Schools Advisory Council, Department of State, will 
hold its Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 
9:30 a.m. in Conference Room 1107, Department of State Building, 2201 C 
Street, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public and will 
last until approximately 12 p.m.
    The Overseas Schools Advisory Council works closely with the U.S. 
business community in improving those American-sponsored schools 
overseas that are assisted by the Department of State and attended by 
dependents of U.S. Government families and children of employees of 
U.S. corporations and foundations abroad.
    This meeting will deal with issues related to the work and the 
support provided by the Overseas Schools Advisory Council to the 
American-sponsored overseas schools. The agenda includes a review of 
the projects selected for the 2008 and 2009 Educational Assistance 
Program, which are under development, and an address by Dr. Thelma 
Melendez, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, 
U.S. Department of Education, on education matters in the United 
States.
    Members of the public may attend the meeting and join in the 
discussion, subject to the instructions of the Chair. Admittance of 
public members will be limited to the seating available. Access to the 
State Department is controlled, and individual building passes are 
required for all attendees. Persons who plan to attend should so advise 
the office of Dr. Keith D. Miller, Department of State, Office of 
Overseas Schools, Room H328, SA-1, Washington, DC 20522-0132, telephone 
202-261-8200, prior to January 11, 2010. Each visitor will be asked to 
provide his/her date of birth and either driver's license or passport 
number at the time of registration and attendance, and must carry a 
valid photo ID to the meeting. Any requests for reasonable 
accommodation should be made at the time of registration. All such 
requests will be considered, however, requests made after January 11th 
might not be possible to fill. All attendees must use the C Street 
entrance to the building.

    Dated: December 18, 2009.
Keith D. Miller,
Executive Secretary, Overseas Schools Advisory Council.
[FR Doc. E9-31107 Filed 12-31-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-24-P
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