Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction Meeting, 18165-18166 [2011-7744]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 63 / Friday, April 1, 2011 / Notices from the Commission’s information requirements. Please consult the Department’s regulations for information regarding the Department’s conduct of Sunset Reviews.1 Please consult the Department’s regulations at 19 CFR Part 351 for definitions of terms and for other general information concerning AD and CVD proceedings at the Department. This notice of initiation is being published in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218 (c). Dated: March 25, 2011. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2011–7761 Filed 3–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Request for Public Comments Concerning Regulatory Cooperation Activities That Would Help Eliminate or Reduce Unnecessary Regulatory Divergences in North America That Disrupt U.S. Exports International Trade Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period. AGENCY: This notice announces an extension of the request for public comment to the Federal Register notice on regulatory cooperation activities in North America. The comment period is extended to April 18, 2011. DATES: The comment period for notice published on March 3, 2011 (76 FR 11760), is extended to April 18, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submissions should be made via the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov under docket ITA– 2011–0003. 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Similarly, to the extent possible, please include any exhibits, annexes, or other attachments in the same file as the submission itself, not as separate files. Dated: March 29, 2011. John Andersen, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Market Access and Compliance, International Trade Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–7849 Filed 3–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DA–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction Meeting National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1 18166 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 63 / Friday, April 1, 2011 / Notices The Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction (ACEHR or Committee), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Monday, April 25, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The primary purpose of this meeting is to review the Committee’s draft annual report to the NIST Director. The draft report will be posted on the NEHRP Web site at https:// nehrp.gov/. Interested members of the public will be able to participate in the meeting from remote locations by calling into a central phone number. DATES: The ACEHR will hold a meeting via teleconference on Monday, April 25, 2011, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). ADDRESSES: Questions regarding the meeting should be sent to National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8604, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899–8604. For instructions on how to participate in the meeting, please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Jack Hayes, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8604, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899–8604. Dr. Hayes’ e-mail address is jack.hayes@nist.gov and his phone number is (301) 975–5640. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established in accordance with the requirements of Section 103 of the NEHRP Reauthorization Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108–360). The Committee is composed of 14 members appointed by the Director of NIST, who were selected for their technical expertise and experience, established records of distinguished professional service, and their knowledge of issues affecting the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. In addition, the Chairperson of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (SESAC) serves in an exofficio capacity on the Committee. The Committee assesses: • Trends and developments in the science and engineering of earthquake hazards reduction; • The effectiveness of NEHRP in performing its statutory activities (improved design and construction methods and practices; land use controls and redevelopment; prediction techniques and early-warning systems; coordinated emergency preparedness plans; and public education and involvement programs); mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:09 Mar 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 • Any need to revise NEHRP; and • The management, coordination, implementation, and activities of NEHRP. Background information on NEHRP and the Advisory Committee is available at https://nehrp.gov/. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app., notice is hereby given that the ACEHR will hold a meeting via teleconference on Monday, April 25, 2011, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). There will be no central meeting location. The public is invited to participate in the meeting by calling in from remote locations. The primary purpose of this meeting is to review the Committee’s draft annual report to the NIST Director. The draft report will be posted on the NEHRP Web site at https://nehrp.gov/. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions related to the Committee’s affairs are invited to request detailed instructions by contacting Michelle Harman on how to dial in from a remote location to participate in the meeting. Michelle Harman’s e-mail address is michelle.harman@nist.gov, and her phone number is 301–975–5324. Approximately fifteen minutes will be reserved from 3:45 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) for public comments; speaking times will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. The amount of time per speaker will be determined by the number of requests received, but is likely to be about 3 minutes each. Questions from the public will not be considered during this period. Speakers who wish to expand upon their oral statements, those who had wished to speak but could not be accommodated, and those who were unable to participate are invited to submit written statements to the ACEHR, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, MS 8604, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899–8604, via fax at (301) 975–5433, or electronically by e-mail to info@nehrp.gov. All participants of the meeting are required to pre-register to be admitted. Anyone wishing to participate must register by close of business Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in order to be admitted. Please submit your name, e-mail address, and phone number to Michelle Harman. After registering, participants will be provided with detailed instructions on how to dial in from a remote location in order to participate. Michelle Harman’s e-mail address is michelle.harman@nist.gov, and her phone number is (301) 975–5324. PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: March 24, 2011. Charles H. Romine, Acting Associate Director for Laboratory Programs. [FR Doc. 2011–7744 Filed 3–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Innovation Program Advisory Board National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Technology Innovation Program Advisory Board, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will meet in open session on Tuesday, May 18, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern daylight savings time. SUMMARY: The meeting will convene Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at 8:30 a.m. and will adjourn at 3:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Portrait Room, Building 101, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899. Please note admittance instructions under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rene Cesaro, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, telephone number (301) 975–2162. Ms. Cesaro’s e-mail address is rene.cesaro@nist.gov. DATES: The Technology Innovation Program (TIP) Advisory Board is composed of ten members appointed by the Director of NIST who are eminent in such fields as business, research, science and technology, engineering, education, and management consulting. The purpose of this meeting is to review and make recommendations regarding general policy for the Technology Innovation Program, its organization, its budget, and its programs within the framework of applicable national policies as set forth by the President and the Congress. The agenda will include a TIP update, a presentation on the status of TIP’s current project portfolio, and a discussion of potential critical national need areas for future funding. The agenda may change to accommodate Board business. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 63 (Friday, April 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7744]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction Meeting

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction (ACEHR 
or Committee), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Monday, April 
25, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The primary 
purpose of this meeting is to review the Committee's draft annual 
report to the NIST Director. The draft report will be posted on the 
NEHRP Web site at https://nehrp.gov/. Interested members of the public 
will be able to participate in the meeting from remote locations by 
calling into a central phone number.

DATES: The ACEHR will hold a meeting via teleconference on Monday, 
April 25, 2011, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

ADDRESSES: Questions regarding the meeting should be sent to National 
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Director, National Institute of 
Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8604, 
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-8604. For instructions on how to 
participate in the meeting, please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section of this notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Jack Hayes, National Earthquake 
Hazards Reduction Program Director, National Institute of Standards and 
Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8604, Gaithersburg, Maryland 
20899-8604. Dr. Hayes' e-mail address is jack.hayes@nist.gov and his 
phone number is (301) 975-5640.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established in accordance 
with the requirements of Section 103 of the NEHRP Reauthorization Act 
of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-360). The Committee is composed of 14 members 
appointed by the Director of NIST, who were selected for their 
technical expertise and experience, established records of 
distinguished professional service, and their knowledge of issues 
affecting the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. In 
addition, the Chairperson of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 
Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (SESAC) serves in an 
ex-officio capacity on the Committee. The Committee assesses:
     Trends and developments in the science and engineering of 
earthquake hazards reduction;
     The effectiveness of NEHRP in performing its statutory 
activities (improved design and construction methods and practices; 
land use controls and redevelopment; prediction techniques and early-
warning systems; coordinated emergency preparedness plans; and public 
education and involvement programs);
     Any need to revise NEHRP; and
     The management, coordination, implementation, and 
activities of NEHRP.
    Background information on NEHRP and the Advisory Committee is 
available at https://nehrp.gov/.
    Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app., 
notice is hereby given that the ACEHR will hold a meeting via 
teleconference on Monday, April 25, 2011, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. 
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). There will be no central meeting location. 
The public is invited to participate in the meeting by calling in from 
remote locations. The primary purpose of this meeting is to review the 
Committee's draft annual report to the NIST Director. The draft report 
will be posted on the NEHRP Web site at https://nehrp.gov/.
    Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to 
offer comments and suggestions related to the Committee's affairs are 
invited to request detailed instructions by contacting Michelle Harman 
on how to dial in from a remote location to participate in the meeting. 
Michelle Harman's e-mail address is michelle.harman@nist.gov, and her 
phone number is 301-975-5324. Approximately fifteen minutes will be 
reserved from 3:45 p.m.-4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) for public 
comments; speaking times will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve 
basis. The amount of time per speaker will be determined by the number 
of requests received, but is likely to be about 3 minutes each. 
Questions from the public will not be considered during this period. 
Speakers who wish to expand upon their oral statements, those who had 
wished to speak but could not be accommodated, and those who were 
unable to participate are invited to submit written statements to the 
ACEHR, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau 
Drive, MS 8604, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-8604, via fax at (301) 
975-5433, or electronically by e-mail to info@nehrp.gov.
    All participants of the meeting are required to pre-register to be 
admitted. Anyone wishing to participate must register by close of 
business Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in order to be admitted. Please 
submit your name, e-mail address, and phone number to Michelle Harman. 
After registering, participants will be provided with detailed 
instructions on how to dial in from a remote location in order to 
participate. Michelle Harman's e-mail address is 
michelle.harman@nist.gov, and her phone number is (301) 975-5324.

    Dated: March 24, 2011.
Charles H. Romine,
Acting Associate Director for Laboratory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2011-7744 Filed 3-31-11; 8:45 am]
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