Defense Science Board Task Force on Trends and Implications of Climate Change for National and International Security, 34438-34439 [2010-14672]

Download as PDF 34438 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 116 / Thursday, June 17, 2010 / Notices described in Part 16 of the Commission’s regulations in the manner described in Parts 15 and 16 of the Commission’s regulations with respect to all Cleared-Only Contracts. (p) ICE Clear shall apply large trader reporting requirements to all Cleared-Only Contracts in accordance with its rules, and each FCM and ESP acting pursuant to this order shall provide to the Commission the types of information described in Parts 17 and 18 of the Commission’s regulations in the manner described in Parts 15, 17, and 18 of the Commission’s regulations with respect to all Cleared-Only Contracts in which it participates. (q) ICE Clear and ICE Futures shall at all times fulfill all representations made in their requests for Commission action under Sections 4(c) and 4d of the Act and all supporting materials thereto. V. Request for Comment The Commission requests comment on all aspects of the issues presented by this amended exemption request. VI. Related Matters mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES A. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (‘‘PRA’’) 16 imposes certain requirements on federal agencies (including the Commission) in connection with their conducting or sponsoring any collection of information as defined by the PRA. The amended exemption would not, if approved, require a new collection of information from any entities that would be subject to the exemption. B. Cost-Benefit Analysis Section 15(a) of the Act,17 requires the Commission to consider the costs and benefits of its action before issuing an order under the Act. By its terms, Section 15(a) does not require the Commission to quantify the costs and benefits of an order or to determine whether the benefits of the order outweigh its costs. Rather, Section 15(a) simply requires the Commission to ‘‘consider the costs and benefits’’ of its action. Section 15(a) of the Act further specifies that costs and benefits shall be evaluated in light of five broad areas of market and public concern: protection of market participants and the public; efficiency, competitiveness, and financial integrity of futures markets; price discovery; sound risk management practices; and other public interest considerations. Accordingly, the Commission could in its discretion give greater weight to any one of the five enumerated areas and could in its discretion determine that, notwithstanding its costs, a particular order was necessary or appropriate to protect the public interest or to effectuate any of the provisions or to accomplish any of the purposes of the Act. The Commission is considering the costs and benefits of an amended exemption order in light of the specific provisions of Section 15(a) of the Act, as follows: 1. Protection of market participants and the public. The contracts that are the subject of the amended exemption request will only be entered into by persons who are ‘‘appropriate persons’’ as set forth in Section 4(c) of the Act. 2. Efficiency, competition, and financial integrity. Extending the exemption granted under Part 35 to allow the clearing of Long-Dated Swap Contracts may promote liquidity and transparency in the markets for OTC derivatives in coffee, sugar, and cocoa, as well as for futures on those commodities. Extending the exemption also may promote financial integrity by increasing the benefits of clearing in these OTC markets. 3. Price discovery. Price discovery may be enhanced through market competition. 4. Sound risk management practices. Clearing of Long-Dated Swap Contracts may foster risk management by the participant counterparties. ICE Clear’s risk management practices in clearing these transactions would be subject to the Commission’s supervision and oversight. 5. Other public interest considerations. The requested amended exemption may encourage market competition in agricultural derivative products without unnecessary regulatory burden. As noted above, however, there are pending financial services reform bills that would affect the trading and clearing requirements for agricultural swap contracts. After considering these factors, the Commission has determined to seek comment on the request for an amended exemption order as discussed above. The Commission also invites public comment on its application of the costbenefit provision. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2010 by the Commission. Sauntia S. Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. 16 44 [FR Doc. 2010–14682 Filed 6–16–10; 8:45 am] 17 7 BILLING CODE P U.S.C. 3507(d). U.S.C. 19(a). VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:13 Jun 16, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings TIME AND DATE: Wednesday, June 23, 2010; 10 a.m.–12 Noon. PLACE: Hearing Room 420, Bethesda Towers, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland. STATUS: Closed to the Public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Compliance Status Report The Commission staff will brief the Commission on the status of compliance matters. For a recorded message containing the latest agenda information, call (301) 504–7948. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Todd A. Stevenson, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 504–7923. Dated: June 14, 2010. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–14816 Filed 6–15–10; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board Task Force on Trends and Implications of Climate Change for National and International Security Department of Defense (DoD). Notice of advisory committee meetings. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Trends and Implications of Climate Change for National and International Security will meet in closed session on July 14–15 and on July 29–30, 2010, in Arlington, VA. DATES: The meetings will be held on July 14–15 and on July 29–30, 2010. ADDRESSES: Both meetings will be held at Strategic Analysis, Inc., 4075 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 350, Arlington, VA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maj. Michael Warner, USAF Military Assistant, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301–3140, via e-mail at michael.warner@osd.mil, or via phone at (703) 571–0081. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 116 / Thursday, June 17, 2010 / Notices the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. These meetings will bring together the information and views from multiple government and other organizations to provide a comprehensive picture of the current situation, known unknowns and emerging trends. The task force’s findings and recommendations, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, will be presented and discussed by the membership of the Defense Science Board prior to being presented to the Government’s decision maker. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.120 and 102–3.150, the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Science Board will determine and announce in the Federal Register when the findings and recommendations of the July 14–15 and the July 29–30, 2010, meetings are deliberated by the Defense Science Board. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meetings, which are the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meetings that are the subject of this notice. Dated: June 14, 2010. Mitchell S. Bryman, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2010–14672 Filed 6–16–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board Task Force on Nuclear Treaty Monitoring and Verification Department of Defense (DoD). Notice of advisory committee meetings. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Nuclear Treaty Monitoring and Verification will meet VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:13 Jun 16, 2010 Jkt 220001 in closed session on July 22–23 and on August 24–25, 2010, in Arlington, VA. DATES: The meetings will be held on July 22–23 and on August 24–25, 2010. 34439 Dated: June 14, 2010. Mitchell S. Bryman, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2010–14673 Filed 6–16–10; 8:45 am] Both meetings will be held at Science Applications International Corporation, 4001 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maj Michael Warner, USAF Military Assistant, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301–3140, via e-mail at michael.warner@osd.mil, or via phone at (703) 571–0081. Office of the Secretary ADDRESSES: The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. Both meetings will research and summarize anticipated directions in nonproliferation and arms control agreements and the environments in which they might be implemented. The task force’s findings and recommendations, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, will be presented and discussed by the membership of the Defense Science Board prior to being presented to the Government’s decision maker. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.120 and 102–3.150, the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Science Board will determine and announce in the Federal Register when the findings and recommendations of the July 22–23 and the August 24–25, 2010, meetings are deliberated by the Defense Science Board. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meetings, which are the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meetings that are the subject of this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Science Board Task Force on Improvements to Services Contracting; Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings Department of Defense (DOD). Notice of advisory committee meetings. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Improvements to Services Contracting will meet in closed session on July 28–29 and on September 22–23, 2010, in Arlington, VA. DATES: The meetings will be held on July 28–29 and on September 22–23, 2010. ADDRESSES: Both meetings will be held at Strategic Analysis, Inc., 4075 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 350, Arlington, VA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maj Michael Warner, USAF Military Assistant, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301–3140, via e-mail at michael.warner@osd.mil, or via phone at (703) 571–0081. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. Both meetings will assess the quality and completeness of guidance relating to the procurement of services, including implementation of statutory and regulatory authorities and requirements. The task force’s findings and recommendations, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, will be presented and discussed by the membership of the Defense Science Board prior to being presented to the Government’s decision maker. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.120 and 102–3.150, the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Science Board will determine and announce in the Federal Register when the findings and recommendations of the July 28–29 and September 22–23, 2010, meetings are deliberated by the Defense Science Board. E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 116 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34438-34439]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-14672]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Science Board Task Force on Trends and Implications of 
Climate Change for National and International Security

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Trends and 
Implications of Climate Change for National and International Security 
will meet in closed session on July 14-15 and on July 29-30, 2010, in 
Arlington, VA.

DATES: The meetings will be held on July 14-15 and on July 29-30, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Both meetings will be held at Strategic Analysis, Inc., 4075 
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 350, Arlington, VA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maj. Michael Warner, USAF Military 
Assistant, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, 
Washington, DC 20301-3140, via e-mail at michael.warner@osd.mil, or via 
phone at (703) 571-0081.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Defense Science Board is 
to advise the Secretary of Defense and

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the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics 
on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs 
of the Department of Defense. These meetings will bring together the 
information and views from multiple government and other organizations 
to provide a comprehensive picture of the current situation, known 
unknowns and emerging trends.
    The task force's findings and recommendations, pursuant to 41 CFR 
102-3.140 through 102-3.165, will be presented and discussed by the 
membership of the Defense Science Board prior to being presented to the 
Government's decision maker.
    Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.120 and 102-3.150, the Designated Federal 
Officer for the Defense Science Board will determine and announce in 
the Federal Register when the findings and recommendations of the July 
14-15 and the July 29-30, 2010, meetings are deliberated by the Defense 
Science Board.
    Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration 
by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written 
statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal 
Official (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), at any point, however, 
if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior 
to the meetings, which are the subject of this notice, then it may not 
be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The 
Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the 
Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to 
members of the Defense Science Board before the meetings that are the 
subject of this notice.

    Dated: June 14, 2010.
Mitchell S. Bryman,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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