Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development Meeting Notice, 75187-75188 [2010-30302]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 231 / Thursday, December 2, 2010 / Notices to provide information to victims of transportation accidents, and/or victims’ family members and friends. The NTSB’s purpose in proposing to use the form is to ensure that the NTSB has correct contact information for family members and friends of victims and/or survivors to whom the Office of Transportation Disaster Assistance will provide information. The form will solicit the following information: (1) First and last name of family member, friend, or survivor who seeks to receive updates; (2) home, cellular, and/or other telephone number; (3) e-mail address; (4) mailing address; (5) victim’s name and description of requestor’s relationship to victim; and (6) other comments or instructions, if desired. The NTSB notes that completion of the form is voluntary. 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The panel discussion and presentations will take place in the Auditorium of the Commission’s headquarters at 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC and will be open to the public with seating on a first-come, firstserved basis. Visitors will be subject to security checks. The hearing also will be webcast live at https://www.sec.gov. For further information, please contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. 75187 Dated: November 30, 2010. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–30407 Filed 11–30–10; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development Meeting Notice U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice of open Federal Interagency Task Force Meeting. AGENCY: The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time, and agenda for the second public meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development. The meeting will be open to the public. Dated: November 29, 2010. DATES: Friday, December 10, 2010, from Elizabeth M. Murphy, 9 a.m. to 12 Noon in the Eisenhower Conference Room, Side A & B, located Secretary. on the 2nd floor. [FR Doc. 2010–30321 Filed 11–30–10; 11:15 am] ADDRESSES: U.S. Small Business BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant COMMISSION to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Sunshine Act Meeting Appendix 2), SBA announces the meeting of the Interagency Task Force Notice is hereby given, pursuant to on Veterans Small Business the provisions of the Government in the Development. The Task Force is Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that established pursuant to Executive Order the Securities and Exchange 13540 and focused on coordinating the Commission will hold an Open Meeting efforts of Federal agencies to improve on December 3, 2010 at 10 a.m., in the capital, business development Auditorium, Room L–002. opportunities and pre-established Federal contracting goals for small The subject matter of the Open business concerns owned and Meeting will be: controlled by veterans (VOB’s) and The Commission will consider a service-disabled veterans (SDVOSB’S). recommendation to propose joint rules Moreover, the Task Force shall with the Commodity Futures Trading coordinate administrative and Commission relating to the definitions regulatory activities and develop of ‘‘Swap Dealer,’’ ‘‘Security-Based Swap proposals relating to ‘‘six focus areas’’: Dealer,’’ ‘‘Major Swap Participant,’’ (1) Access to capital (loans, surety Major Security-Based Swap Participant,’’ bonding and franchising); (2) Ensure and ‘‘Eligible Contract Participant.’’ achievement of pre-established contracting goals, including mentor Commissioner Aguilar, as duty ´ ´ officer, determined that no earlier notice protege and matching with contracting opportunities; (3) Increase the integrity thereof was possible. of certifications of status as a small At times, changes in Commission business; (4) Reducing paperwork and priorities require alterations in the administrative burdens in accessing scheduling of meeting items. business development and For further information and to entrepreneurship opportunities; (5) ascertain what, if any, matters have been Increasing and improving training and added, deleted or postponed, please counseling services; and (6) Making contact: other improvements to support veterans’ business development by the Federal The Office of the Secretary at (202) government. 551–5400. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02DEN1.SGM 02DEN1 75188 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 231 / Thursday, December 2, 2010 / Notices The Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development shall submit to the President, no later than one year after its first meeting, a report on the performance of its functions and any proposals developed pursuant to the ‘‘six focus areas’’ identified above. The purpose of the meeting is scheduled as a full Task Force meeting. The agenda will include presentations and discussion from the Task Force Subcommittees on their progress regarding the ‘‘six focus areas’’ of the Task Force. In addition, the Task Force will allow time to obtain public comment from individuals and representatives of organizations regarding the areas of focus. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting is open to the public; however, advance notice of attendance is requested. Anyone wishing to attend and/or make a presentation to the Task Force must contact Raymond B. Snyder by December 7, 2010, by e-mail in order to be placed on the agenda. Comments for the Record should be applicable to the ‘‘six focus areas’’ of the Task Force and e-mailed prior to the meeting for inclusion in the public record; verbal presentations, however, will be limited to five minutes in the interest of time and to accommodate as many presenters as possible. Written comments should be e-mailed to Raymond B. Snyder, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Veterans Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416, e-mail address: raymond.snyder@sba.gov. Additionally, if you need accommodations because of a disability or require additional information, please contact Raymond B. Snyder, Designated Federal Official for the Task Force, at (202) 205–6773; or by e-mail at: raymond.snyder@sba.gov, SBA, Office of Veterans Business Development, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. For more information, please visit our Web site at https://www.sba.gov/vets. Dated: November 24, 2010. Dan Jones, SBA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–30302 Filed 12–1–10; 8:45 am] WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Listening Session Regarding Improving the Accessibility of Government Information U.S. Council of CIOs, SSA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:28 Dec 01, 2010 Jkt 223001 On behalf of the Accessibility Committee of the U.S. Council of CIOs 29 U.S.C. 794d. SUMMARY: This notice announces a listening session being conducted in response to a memo dated July 19, 2010, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on ‘‘Improving the Accessibility of Government Information.’’ Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires Federal agencies to buy and use electronic and information technology (EIT) that is accessible. The July memo directs agencies to take stronger steps toward improving the acquisition and implementation of accessible technology. In order to better understand the needs of diverse communities and provide better solutions, the U.S. Council of CIOs, in collaboration with the Chief Acquisition Officers Council, the GSA Office of Governmentwide Policy and the U.S. Access Board, is holding the second in a series of listening sessions to engage citizens and employees in expressing concerns and proposing ideas. Persons with disabilities, their advocates, technology companies, government employees and other interested parties are invited to participate. DATES: The listening session will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Persons wishing to address the panel at the listening session can pre-register by contacting Emily Koo at (410) 965– 4472 or Innovate.Accessibility@ssa.gov. Pre-registrants will be given priority in addressing the panel in Washington, DC. Registration will also be available in person in Washington, DC on the afternoon of the listening session. Meeting Location: The listening session will be held at the Marvin Center at George Washington University, 800 21st St., Washington, DC, in the Grand Ballroom. Accommodations: The listening session will have sign language interpreters; CART (real time captioning) services, Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs), microphones and materials will be available in Braille, large print and electronic formats. The Marvin Center is wheelchair accessible. Anyone needing other accommodations should include a specific request when registering in advance. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: mailto: Emily Koo at (410) 965–4472 or Innovate.Accessibility@ssa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities. Inaccessible technology interferes with an ability to obtain and use information quickly and easily. Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, open new opportunities for people with disabilities, and encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals. The law applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Under Section 508 (29 U.S.C. ‘794 d), agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information that is comparable to access available to others. Effective implementation of Section 508 is an essential element of President Obama’s principles of open government, requiring that all government and data be accessible to all citizens. In order for the goal of open government to be meaningful for persons with disabilities, technology must also be accessible, including digital content. In July 2010, the OMB took steps to assure that the Federal government’s progress in implementing Section 508 is stronger and achieves results more quickly. Section 508 requires the GSA to provide technical assistance to agencies on Section 508 implementation. GSA has created a number of tools, available at https://www.Section508.gov, to help agencies to develop accessible requirements, test the acceptance process, and share lessons learned and best practices. For example: • The BuyAccessible Wizard, https:// www.buyaccessible.gov, helps build compliant requirements and solicitations; • The Quick Links site, https:// app.buyaccessible.gov/baw/ KwikLinksMain.jsp, provides prepackaged Section 508 solicitation documents; • The BuyAccessible Products and Services Directory, https:// app.buyaccessible.gov/DataCenter/ provides a registry of companies and accessibility information about their offerings; and • The Section 508 blog https:// buyaccessible.net/blog/ provides a venue where stakeholders may share ideas and success stories, or engage in conversations on improving accessibility. The OMB has directed that several actions be taken to improve 508 performance: • By Mid-January 2011, the GSA Office of Governmentwide Policy (OGP) will provide updated guidance on making government EIT accessible. This guidance will build upon existing E:\FR\FM\02DEN1.SGM 02DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 231 (Thursday, December 2, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75187-75188]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-30302]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development 
Meeting Notice

AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration.

ACTION: Notice of open Federal Interagency Task Force Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, 
time, and agenda for the second public meeting of the Interagency Task 
Force on Veterans Small Business Development. The meeting will be open 
to the public.

DATES: Friday, December 10, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon in the 
Eisenhower Conference Room, Side A & B, located on the 2nd floor.

ADDRESSES: U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20416.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), SBA announces the 
meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business 
Development. The Task Force is established pursuant to Executive Order 
13540 and focused on coordinating the efforts of Federal agencies to 
improve capital, business development opportunities and pre-established 
Federal contracting goals for small business concerns owned and 
controlled by veterans (VOB's) and service-disabled veterans 
(SDVOSB'S). Moreover, the Task Force shall coordinate administrative 
and regulatory activities and develop proposals relating to ``six focus 
areas'': (1) Access to capital (loans, surety bonding and franchising); 
(2) Ensure achievement of pre-established contracting goals, including 
mentor prot[eacute]g[eacute] and matching with contracting 
opportunities; (3) Increase the integrity of certifications of status 
as a small business; (4) Reducing paperwork and administrative burdens 
in accessing business development and entrepreneurship opportunities; 
(5) Increasing and improving training and counseling services; and (6) 
Making other improvements to support veterans' business development by 
the Federal government.

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    The Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development 
shall submit to the President, no later than one year after its first 
meeting, a report on the performance of its functions and any proposals 
developed pursuant to the ``six focus areas'' identified above. The 
purpose of the meeting is scheduled as a full Task Force meeting. The 
agenda will include presentations and discussion from the Task Force 
Subcommittees on their progress regarding the ``six focus areas'' of 
the Task Force. In addition, the Task Force will allow time to obtain 
public comment from individuals and representatives of organizations 
regarding the areas of focus.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting is open to the public; 
however, advance notice of attendance is requested. Anyone wishing to 
attend and/or make a presentation to the Task Force must contact 
Raymond B. Snyder by December 7, 2010, by e-mail in order to be placed 
on the agenda. Comments for the Record should be applicable to the 
``six focus areas'' of the Task Force and e-mailed prior to the meeting 
for inclusion in the public record; verbal presentations, however, will 
be limited to five minutes in the interest of time and to accommodate 
as many presenters as possible. Written comments should be e-mailed to 
Raymond B. Snyder, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Veterans 
Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416, e-mail address: 
raymond.snyder@sba.gov.
    Additionally, if you need accommodations because of a disability or 
require additional information, please contact Raymond B. Snyder, 
Designated Federal Official for the Task Force, at (202) 205-6773; or 
by e-mail at: raymond.snyder@sba.gov, SBA, Office of Veterans Business 
Development, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. For more 
information, please visit our Web site at https://www.sba.gov/vets.

    Dated: November 24, 2010.
Dan Jones,
SBA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-30302 Filed 12-1-10; 8:45 am]
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