The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Is Providing Notice of the Opportunity To File Amicus Briefs in the Matter of Hyginus U. Aguzie v. Office of Personnel Management, MSPB Docket Number DC-0731-09-0261-R-1, 20007 [2010-8682]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 73 / Friday, April 16, 2010 / Notices electronic comments by your full name, date, and docket number so the Agency can attach them to your comments. Because of security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of comments. For information about security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand, express delivery, messenger, or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–2350, (TTY (877) 889– 5627). Comments and submissions are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and date of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through this Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on using the https:// www.regulations.gov Web site to submit comments and access the docket is available at the Web site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available through the Web site, and for assistance in using the internet to locate docket submissions. V. Authority and Signature David Michaels, PhD, MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 5–2007 (72 FR 31160). David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2010–8690 Filed 4–15–10; 8:45 am] WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Is Providing Notice of the Opportunity To File Amicus Briefs in the Matter of Hyginus U. Aguzie v. Office of Personnel Management, MSPB Docket Number DC–0731–09– 0261–R–1 AGENCY: Merit Systems Protection Board. ACTION: Notice. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:07 Apr 15, 2010 SUMMARY: Aguzie and several other cases pending before the Board present the following legal issue: When the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) directs an agency to separate a tenured employee for suitability reasons, must the Board consider a subsequent appeal under 5 CFR part 731 as contemplated therein, or should the Board instead consider the appeal under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 75, given that the scope of a Chapter 75 appeal is broader than a part 731 appeal and that OPM generally lacks authority to issue regulations limiting statutory rights? Interested parties may submit amicus briefs or other comments on this issue no later than May 24, 2010. Amicus briefs must be filed with the Clerk of the Board. Briefs shall not exceed 15 pages in length. The text shall be doublespaced, except for quotations and footnotes, and the briefs shall be on 81⁄2 by 11 inch paper with one inch margins on all four sides. DATES: All briefs submitted in response to this notice shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board on or before May 24, 2010. ADDRESSES: All briefs shall be captioned ‘‘Hyginus U. Aguzie v. Office of Personnel Management’’ and entitled ‘‘Amicus Brief.’’ Only one copy of the brief need be submitted. Briefs must be filed with the Office of the Clerk of the Board, Merit Systems Protection Board, 1615 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20419. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Shannon, Deputy Clerk of the Board, (202) 653–7200. Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 292–5331, jcolby@nsf.gov. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice with respect to the Foundation’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and human resources programming. Dated: April 12, 2010. Melissa Jurgens, Deputy Clerk of the Board (Acting). NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION [FR Doc. 2010–8682 Filed 4–15–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7400–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources; Notice of Meeting BILLING CODE 4510–26–P Jkt 220001 20007 In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources (#1119). Date/Time: May 5, 2010; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6, 2010; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Place: Hilton Arlington, Gallery Rooms, 2nd Floor, 950 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22203. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: James Colby, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agenda May 5, 2010 I. Acting Assistant Director’s Remarks: The Next Challenge: Leveraging What We Know to Make a Difference in STEM Education. II. Overview of New Program Planning: Comprehensive Broadening Participation— Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM). III. Discussion of Graduate Education/ Career Development Programs. IV. Collaborations with the Department of Education. V. Acceptance of Committee of Visitor Reports for: • National STEM Distributed Learning program. • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP). May 6, 2010 I. Discussion: Overview of Draft NSF Strategic Plan FY2010–FY2015; Vision/ Mission for Education and Human Resources (EHR) Directorate; II. Visit From the Office of the NSF Director. III. Future Issues for Consideration. Dated: April 13, 2010. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–8722 Filed 4–15–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P Proposal Review Panel for Chemistry; 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 of the Center for Chemical Innovation (CCI) at The California Institute of Technology by NSF Division of Chemistry (1191). Dates & Times: May 9, 2010; 8 p.m.–9 p.m., May 10, 2010; 8 a.m.–9 p.m., May 11, 2010; 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Place: Department of Chemistry, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125. Type of Meeting: Part-open. Contact Person: Dr. William Brittain, Program Director, Chemistry Centers Program, Division of Materials Research, Room 1055, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703) 292–5039. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations concerning Phase II award. E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 73 (Friday, April 16, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 20007]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-8682]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD


The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Is Providing Notice of 
the Opportunity To File Amicus Briefs in the Matter of Hyginus U. 
Aguzie v. Office of Personnel Management, MSPB Docket Number DC-0731-
09-0261-R-1

AGENCY: Merit Systems Protection Board.

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: Aguzie and several other cases pending before the Board 
present the following legal issue: When the Office of Personnel 
Management (OPM) directs an agency to separate a tenured employee for 
suitability reasons, must the Board consider a subsequent appeal under 
5 CFR part 731 as contemplated therein, or should the Board instead 
consider the appeal under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 75, given that the scope of 
a Chapter 75 appeal is broader than a part 731 appeal and that OPM 
generally lacks authority to issue regulations limiting statutory 
rights?
    Interested parties may submit amicus briefs or other comments on 
this issue no later than May 24, 2010. Amicus briefs must be filed with 
the Clerk of the Board. Briefs shall not exceed 15 pages in length. The 
text shall be double-spaced, except for quotations and footnotes, and 
the briefs shall be on 8\1/2\ by 11 inch paper with one inch margins on 
all four sides.

DATES: All briefs submitted in response to this notice shall be filed 
with the Clerk of the Board on or before May 24, 2010.

ADDRESSES: All briefs shall be captioned ``Hyginus U. Aguzie v. Office 
of Personnel Management'' and entitled ``Amicus Brief.'' Only one copy 
of the brief need be submitted. Briefs must be filed with the Office of 
the Clerk of the Board, Merit Systems Protection Board, 1615 M Street, 
NW., Washington, DC 20419.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Matthew Shannon, Deputy Clerk of the 
Board, (202) 653-7200.

    Dated: April 12, 2010.
Melissa Jurgens,
Deputy Clerk of the Board (Acting).
[FR Doc. 2010-8682 Filed 4-15-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7400-01-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.