Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee, 70214-70215 [2010-28878]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 70214 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 221 / Wednesday, November 17, 2010 / Notices December 9, 2010 and conclude by 1 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meetings will convene via webinar. Council Address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 N. Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Atran, Population Dynamics Statistician; Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Gag Update Assessment Work Group will convene to re-run a gag update assessment that was originally run in 2009. The purpose of the re-run is to address two issues recently discovered in the assessment inputs. In the original run, an incorrect size distribution estimate of undersized caught-andreleased fish from the recreational private and for-hire fishery was used. In addition, the original update assessment estimated dead discards from the commercial gag fishery to be about 5,000 fish per year based on logbook reports and depth distribution of the catch. However, more recent estimates of dead discards based on observer data have been on the order of 200,000 pounds of fish. A re-run of the assessment with adjustments to these inputs could result in a revision to the catch limits needed to rebuild the stock, which has been declared to be overfished and undergoing overfishing. At the first webinar, on December 6, 2010, the Work Group and National Marine Fisheries Service assessment biologists will determine what changes to the assessment inputs are needed to address the above issues. At the second webinar, on December 9, 2010, the Work Group will review the results of the assessment re-run. The results of the assessment re-run will be reviewed by the Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee in January 2011, and the Scientific and Statistical Committee may recommend a revised level of acceptable biological catch to the Council when it meets in February 2011. Copies of the agenda and other related materials can be obtained by calling (813) 348–1630 or can be downloaded from the Council’s ftp site, ftp.gulfcouncil.org. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before the Gag Update Assessment Work Group for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:21 Nov 16, 2010 Jkt 223001 Actions of the Gag Update Assessment Work Group will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agenda and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Trish Kennedy at the Council (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 working days prior to the meeting. Dated: November 12, 2010. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2010–28955 Filed 11–16–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of an open meeting. AGENCY: The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (RE&EEAC) will hold its inaugural meeting to provide an orientation of new committee members, discuss administrative procedures and future work products to fulfill the RE&EEAC’s mandate. DATES: December 7, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 4830, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian O’Hanlon, Office of Energy and Environmental Technologies Industries (OEEI), International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at (202) 482–3492; e-mail: Brian.OHanlon@doc.gov. This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to OEEI at (202) 482– 5225. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Secretary of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commerce established the RE&EEAC pursuant to his discretionary authority and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) on July 14, 2010. RE&EEAC is to provide the Secretary of Commerce with consensus advice from the private sector on the development and administration of programs and policies to expand the international competitiveness of the U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. Topics to be considered: The agenda for the December 7, 2010, RE&EEAC meeting is as follows: 1. Welcome and introduction of members. 2. Orientation. 3. Discussion of RE&EEAC priority issues. 4. Public comment period. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public and the room is disabled-accessible. Public seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting must notify Brian O’Hanlon at the contact information above by 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, December 2, in order to preregister for clearance into the building. Please specify any requests for reasonable accommodation at least five business days in advance of the meeting. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. A limited amount of time, from 3 p.m.– 3:30 p.m., will be available for pertinent brief oral comments from members of the public attending the meeting. Any member of the public may submit pertinent written comments concerning the RE&EEAC’s affairs at any time before or after the meeting. Comments may be submitted to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee, Office of Energy and Environmental Technologies Industries (OEEI), International Trade Administration, Room 4830, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. To be considered during the meeting, comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, December 2, 2010, to ensure transmission to the Committee prior to the meeting. Comments received after that date will be distributed to the members but may not be considered at the meeting. Copies of RE&EEAC meeting minutes will be available within 30 days of the meeting. E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 221 / Wednesday, November 17, 2010 / Notices Dated: November 10, 2010. Edward A. O’Malley, Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries. [FR Doc. 2010–28878 Filed 11–16–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC), Request for Nominations International Trade Administration, DOC. ACTION: Notice of solicitation of nominations for membership on the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC). AGENCY: The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) was established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App., and pursuant to Section 2313(c) of the Export Enhancement Act of 1988, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 4728(c). ETTAC was first chartered on May 31, 1994. By statute, the ETTAC advises, through the Secretary of Commerce, the Environmental Trade Working Group (ETWG) of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC). The Secretary appoints the chair of the ETWG from among the employees of the Department. Although the ETWG is not currently active, the Department continues to function as chair of the ETWG, and the Department, as ETWG chair, utilizes the advice of the ETTAC and shares it with the TPCC or relevant TPCC member agencies as appropriate. ETTAC advises on the development and administration of policies and programs to expand U.S. exports of environmental technologies, goods, and services. The Department of Commerce rechartered the ETTAC on October 25, 2010 and is currently seeking nominations for membership on the ETTAC for the new charter term. DATES: Nominations for membership must be received on or before December 3, 2010. ADDRESSES: All nominations should be submitted either: Via e-mail to ellen.bohon@trade.gov; via fax to the attention of Ellen Bohon at 202–482– 5665; or via mail to Ellen Bohon, Office of Energy & Environmental Industries, Room 4053, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bohon, Office of Energy & mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:21 Nov 16, 2010 Jkt 223001 Environmental Industries, Room 4053, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; phone 202–482– 03859; fax 202–482–5665; e-mail Ellen.Bohon@trade.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of Commerce invites nominations to ETTAC for the charter term beginning October 25, 2010 for appointments for a two-year term concurrent with the charter term. Members will be selected, in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce Guidelines, based upon their ability to advise the Secretary of Commerce on the development and administration of programs to expand United States exports of environmental technologies, products, and services that comply with United States environmental, safety, and related requirements, as articulated in ETTAC’s Charter. The ETTAC shall advise on matters including: Trade policy development and negotiations relating to U.S. environmental technologies exports; U.S. Government policies and programs on the export of U.S. environmental products, technologies, and services; the effect of foreign governments’ policies and practices on the export of U.S. environmental products, technologies, and services; the competitiveness of U.S. industry and its ability to compete for environmental technologies, products and services opportunities in international markets; and the identification of priority environmental technologies, products and services markets with high immediate returns for U.S. exports. More information on the advisory duties of ETTAC members can be found on ETTAC’s Charter, which is available on the Internet at https:// www.environment.ita.doc.gov under the tab: Advisory Committee. Members of the ETTAC shall be selected in a manner that ensures that the ETTAC is balanced in terms of points of view, product lines, company size, and geographic location. Members of the ETTAC shall be drawn from U.S. environmental technologies manufacturing and services companies, U.S. trade associations, and U.S. private sector organizations involved in the promotion of exports of environmental technologies, products, and services, provided that, the ETTAC shall include at least one individual representing each of the following: Environmental businesses, including small businesses; trade associations in the environmental sector; private sector organizations involved in the promotion of environmental exports, including PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70215 products that comply with U.S. environmental, safety, and related requirements; States and associations representing the States; and other appropriate interested members of the public, including labor representatives. Members shall serve in a representative capacity, expressing the views and interests of a U.S. company or organization, as well as its particular sector; they are, therefore, not Special Government Employees. Each member of the ETTAC must be a U.S. citizen, not a federally-registered lobbyist, and not registered as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Members of the ETTAC will not be compensated for their services or reimbursed for their travel expenses. The ETTAC shall, to the extent practicable, meet approximately three times a year. Most ETTAC meetings are held in Washington, DC. Members of the ETTAC who have experience in exporting the full range of environmental technologies products and services are sought, including experience in the following sectors: (1) Air Pollution Control/Monitoring; (2) Analytic Devices and Services; (3) Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services; (4) Financial Services for the Environmental Sector; (5) Process and Prevention Technologies; (6) Solid and Hazardous Waste; and (7) Water and Wastewater Treatment. All appointments are made without regard to political affiliation. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary from the date of appointment to the Committee to the date on which the Committee’s charter terminates (normally two years). Self-nominations are accepted. If you are interested in nominating someone to become a member of ETTAC, please provide the following information (2 pages maximum): (1) Name; (2) Title; (3) Work phone, fax, and e-mail address; (4) Name and Address of entity to be represented by the applicant, including Web site address; (5) Short biography of nominee including the applicant’s personal resume demonstrating knowledge and experience relevant to the work of the ETTAC; (6) Brief description of the entity to be represented, and, as applicable, its business activities; company size (number of employees and annual sales); and export markets served; (7) An affirmative statement that the applicant is not required to register as E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 221 (Wednesday, November 17, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70214-70215]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-28878]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee 
(RE&EEAC) will hold its inaugural meeting to provide an orientation of 
new committee members, discuss administrative procedures and future 
work products to fulfill the RE&EEAC's mandate.

DATES: December 7, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time 
(EST).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 
Room 4830, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian O'Hanlon, Office of Energy and 
Environmental Technologies Industries (OEEI), International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at (202) 482-3492; e-mail: 
Brian.OHanlon@doc.gov. This meeting is physically accessible to people 
with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other 
auxiliary aids should be directed to OEEI at (202) 482-5225.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Secretary of Commerce 
established the RE&EEAC pursuant to his discretionary authority and in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) on 
July 14, 2010. RE&EEAC is to provide the Secretary of Commerce with 
consensus advice from the private sector on the development and 
administration of programs and policies to expand the international 
competitiveness of the U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency 
industries.
    Topics to be considered: The agenda for the December 7, 2010, 
RE&EEAC meeting is as follows:
    1. Welcome and introduction of members.
    2. Orientation.
    3. Discussion of RE&EEAC priority issues.
    4. Public comment period.
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public and the 
room is disabled-accessible. Public seating is limited and available on 
a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public wishing to 
attend the meeting must notify Brian O'Hanlon at the contact 
information above by 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, December 2, in order to 
pre-register for clearance into the building. Please specify any 
requests for reasonable accommodation at least five business days in 
advance of the meeting. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may 
be impossible to fill. A limited amount of time, from 3 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 
will be available for pertinent brief oral comments from members of the 
public attending the meeting.
    Any member of the public may submit pertinent written comments 
concerning the RE&EEAC's affairs at any time before or after the 
meeting. Comments may be submitted to the Renewable Energy and Energy 
Efficiency Advisory Committee, Office of Energy and Environmental 
Technologies Industries (OEEI), International Trade Administration, 
Room 4830, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. To be 
considered during the meeting, comments must be received no later than 
5 p.m. EST on Thursday, December 2, 2010, to ensure transmission to the 
Committee prior to the meeting. Comments received after that date will 
be distributed to the members but may not be considered at the meeting.
    Copies of RE&EEAC meeting minutes will be available within 30 days 
of the meeting.


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    Dated: November 10, 2010.
Edward A. O'Malley,
Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries.
[FR Doc. 2010-28878 Filed 11-16-10; 8:45 am]
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