Homeland Security Advisory Council, 53707-53708 [2010-21787]

Download as PDF hsrobinson on DSK69SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 169 / Wednesday, September 1, 2010 / Notices goal of TechSolutions is to field technologies that meet 80% of the operational requirement, in a 12 to 15 month time frame, at a cost commensurate with the proposal. Goals will be accomplished through rapid prototyping or the identification of existing technologies that satisfy identified requirements. Through the use of data collection forms, TechSolutions will collect submitter and capability gap information from first responders (Federal, State, local, and tribal police, firefighters, and emergency medical service) through the TechSolutions Web site. The information will be used to address reported capability gaps, leading to improved safety and productivity. The DHS invites interested persons to comment on the following forms and instructions (hereinafter ‘‘Forms Package’’) for the TechSolutions program: (1) Submit a Capability Gap (DHS Form 10011 (04/07)), (2) Information Request (DHS Form 10012 (04/07)), and (3) User Registration (DHS Form 10015 (04/07)). Section 313 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–296) established this requirement. This notice and request for comments is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until October 1, 2010. Comments: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–6974. Please include docket number DHS–2010–0072 in the subject line of the message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffery Harris (202) 254–6015 (Not a toll free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Please note that the Forms Package includes three forms for collecting submitter and capability gap information from first responders (Federal, State, local, and tribal police, firefighters, and emergency medical service). As explained herein, these separate forms are intended to be flexible and permit DHS S&T to address reported capability gaps, leading to improved safety and productivity without undue bureaucratic burden. The Department is committed to improving its TechSolutions processes and urges all interested parties to VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:24 Aug 31, 2010 Jkt 220001 suggest how these materials can further reduce burden while seeking necessary information under the Act. DHS is particularly interested in comments that: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Suggest ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Suggest ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. The Forms Package will be available on the Tech Solutions Web site found at (https://www.techsolutions.dhs.gov). The user will complete the forms online and submit them through the Web site. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Information Collection Revision. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: TechSolutions Submit a Capability Gap, Information Request, and User Registration. Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: DHS Science and Technology Directorate, Submit a Capability Gap (DHS Form 10011 (04/ 07), Information Request (DHS Form 10012 (04/07), and User Registration (DHS Form 10015 (04/07). (3) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions, and state, local or tribal government; the data collected through the TechSolutions Forms Package will be used to address reported capability gaps, leading to improved safety and productivity for first responders. (4) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: a. Estimate of the total number of respondents: 391. PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53707 b. An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond: .42 burden hours. c. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 39 burden hours. Dated: August 24, 2010. Tara O’Toole, Under Secretary for Science and Technology. [FR Doc. 2010–21786 Filed 8–31–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9F–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2010–0074] Homeland Security Advisory Council The Office of Policy, DHS. Notice of Open Teleconference Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will meet via teleconference for the purpose of reviewing the report of the HSAC’s Southwest Border Task Force (SWBTF). DATES: The HSAC conference call will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, September 16, 2010. Please be advised that the meeting is scheduled for one hour and all participating members of the public should promptly call-in at the beginning of the teleconference. ADDRESSES: The HSAC meeting will be held via teleconference. Members of the public interested in participating in this teleconference meeting may do so by following the process outlined below (see ‘‘Public Participation’’). Written comments must be submitted and received by September 9, 2010. Comments must be identified by Docket No. DHS–2010–0074 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: HSAC@dhs.gov. Include docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 282–9207. • Mail: Homeland Security Advisory Council, Department of Homeland Security, Mailstop 0850, 245 Murray Lane, SW., Washington, DC 20528. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and DHS–2010– 0074, the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1 53708 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 169 / Wednesday, September 1, 2010 / Notices comments received by the DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council, go to https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: HSAC Staff at hsac@dhs.gov or 202– 447–3135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The HSAC provides independent advice to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to aid in the creation and implementation of critical and actionable policies and capabilities across the spectrum of homeland security operations. The HSAC periodically reports, as requested, to the Secretary, on such matters. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires Federal Register publication 15 days prior to a meeting. The HSAC will meet to review the SWBTF report with findings and recommendations. Public Participation: Members of the public may register to participate in this HSAC teleconference via aforementioned procedures. Each individual must provide his or her full legal name, e-mail address and phone number no later than 5 p.m. EDT on September 14, 2010, to a staff member of the HSAC via e-mail at HSAC@dhs.gov or via phone at (202) 447–3135. HSAC conference call details will be provided to interested members of the public at this time. Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact the HSAC as soon as possible. Dated: August 25, 2010. Becca Sharp, Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council, DHS. [FR Doc. 2010–21787 Filed 8–31–10; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–ES–2010–N190; 80221–1113– 0000–F5] hsrobinson on DSK69SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment. AGENCY: 18:24 Aug 31, 2010 Jkt 220001 Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760–431–9440; fax: 760–431–9624). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We seek review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies and the public on the following permit requests. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Applicant: Christine L. Beck, San Diego, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, nest monitor and band) the California least tern (Sterna antillarum browni) and least Bell’s vireo (Vireo belliipusillus) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the range of the species in San Diego and Orange Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No. TE–797267 We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications VerDate Mar<15>2010 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Permit No. TE–15544A BILLING CODE 9110–9M–P SUMMARY: to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or before October 1, 2010. ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Program Manager, Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W–2606, Sacramento, CA 95825 (telephone: 916– 414–6464; fax: 916–414–6486). Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when submitting comments. Applicant: H.T. Harvey and Associates, Los Gatos, California. The applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit (December 16, PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2009, 74 FR 66668) to take (survey, capture, handle and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the range of the species in Humboldt County, California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No. TE–15548A Applicant: Karen T. Mabb, Camp Pendleton, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and kill) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), the longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus wootoni), the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and the vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys and habitat enhancement activities throughout the range of each species in California, and to remove/reduce to possession Erynigium aristulatum var. parishii (San Diego Button-celery) from Federal lands in conjunction with surveys and habitat enhancement activities on Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, California, for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No. TE–210235 Applicant: Matthew W. McDonald, Idyllwild, California. The applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit (May 1, 2009, 74 FR 20337) to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No. TE–17841A Applicant: Tetra Tech Incorporated, Santa Barbara, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and kill) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), the longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus wootoni), the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and the vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No. TE–003269 Applicant: Robert A. James, San Diego, California. The applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit (December 16, 1999, 64 FR 70274) to take (capture, E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 169 (Wednesday, September 1, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53707-53708]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-21787]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2010-0074]


Homeland Security Advisory Council

AGENCY: The Office of Policy, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of Open Teleconference Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will meet via 
teleconference for the purpose of reviewing the report of the HSAC's 
Southwest Border Task Force (SWBTF).

DATES: The HSAC conference call will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 
p.m. EDT on Thursday, September 16, 2010. Please be advised that the 
meeting is scheduled for one hour and all participating members of the 
public should promptly call-in at the beginning of the teleconference.

ADDRESSES: The HSAC meeting will be held via teleconference. Members of 
the public interested in participating in this teleconference meeting 
may do so by following the process outlined below (see ``Public 
Participation'').
    Written comments must be submitted and received by September 9, 
2010.
    Comments must be identified by Docket No. DHS-2010-0074 and may be 
submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail: HSAC@dhs.gov. Include docket number in the subject 
line of the message.
     Fax: (202) 282-9207.
     Mail: Homeland Security Advisory Council, Department of 
Homeland Security, Mailstop 0850, 245 Murray Lane, SW., Washington, DC 
20528.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and DHS-2010-0074, the docket 
number for this action. Comments received will be posted without 
alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal 
information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or

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comments received by the DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council, go to 
https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: HSAC Staff at hsac@dhs.gov or 202-447-
3135.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The HSAC provides 
independent advice to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland 
Security to aid in the creation and implementation of critical and 
actionable policies and capabilities across the spectrum of homeland 
security operations. The HSAC periodically reports, as requested, to 
the Secretary, on such matters. The Federal Advisory Committee Act 
requires Federal Register publication 15 days prior to a meeting. The 
HSAC will meet to review the SWBTF report with findings and 
recommendations.
    Public Participation: Members of the public may register to 
participate in this HSAC teleconference via aforementioned procedures. 
Each individual must provide his or her full legal name, e-mail address 
and phone number no later than 5 p.m. EDT on September 14, 2010, to a 
staff member of the HSAC via e-mail at HSAC@dhs.gov or via phone at 
(202) 447-3135. HSAC conference call details will be provided to 
interested members of the public at this time.
    Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For 
information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact 
the HSAC as soon as possible.

    Dated: August 25, 2010.
Becca Sharp,
Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council, DHS.
[FR Doc. 2010-21787 Filed 8-31-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-9M-P

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