National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting, 28997 [2011-12290]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 97 / Thursday, May 19, 2011 / Notices Blvd., Room 5B01, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–496–1485, ravindm@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.864, Population Research; 93.865, Research for Mothers and Children; 93.929, Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research; 93.209, Contraception and Infertility Loan Repayment Program, National Institutes of Health, HHS) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [DHS Docket No. ICEB–2011–0003] RIN 1653–ZA01 Dated: May 13, 2011. Jennifer S. Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. Extension of Employment Authorization for Haitian F–1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the January 12, 2010 Earthquake in Haiti [FR Doc. 2011–12289 Filed 5–18–11; 8:45 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 4140–01–P U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), DHS. ACTION: Notice. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUMMARY: National Institutes of Health National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and AIDS Initial Review Group,Microbiology and Infectious Diseases B Subcommittee. Date: June 15, 2011. Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Contact Person: Gary S. Madonna, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Scientific Review Program, Division of Extramural Activities, NIAID, National Institutes of Health, 6700B Rockledge Drive, MSC 7616, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–496–3528, gm12w@nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.855, Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation Research; 93.856, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: May 13, 2011. Jennifer S. Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2011–12290 Filed 5–18–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:54 May 18, 2011 Jkt 223001 This notice informs the public of the extension of an earlier notice, which suspended certain requirements for F–1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. This notice extends the effective date of that notice. DATES: This notice is effective July 22, 2011 and will remain in effect until January 22, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Louis Farrell, Director, Student and Exchange Visitor Program; MS 5600, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; 500 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20536–5600; (703) 603– 3400. This is not a toll-free number. Program information can be found at https://www.ice.gov/sevis/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: What action is DHS taking under this notice? The Secretary of Homeland Security is exercising her authority under 8 CFR 214.2(f)(9) to extend the suspension of the applicability of certain requirements governing on-campus and off-campus employment for F–1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. See 75 FR 56120. The previous notice was effective from September 15, 2010 until July 22, 2011. Effective with this publication, suspension of the requirements is extended 18 months, from July 22, 2011 until January 22, 2013. F–1 students granted employment authorization through that notice were deemed to be engaged in a ‘‘full course of study’’ for the duration of their employment authorization, provided they satisfied the minimum course load requirement described in 75 FR 56120. See 8 CFR 214.2(f)(6)(i)(F). PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28997 Who is covered under this action? This notice applies exclusively to F– 1 students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and who were lawfully present in the United States in F–1 nonimmigrant status on January 12, 2010 under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 101(a)(15)(F)(i), and (1) Are enrolled in an institution that is Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified for enrollment of F–1 students, (2) are currently maintaining F–1 status, and (3) are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. This notice applies both to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as elementary school, middle school, and high school students. The notice, however, applies differently to elementary school, middle school, and high school students (see the discussion published in 75 FR 56121 in the question, ‘‘Does this notice apply to elementary school, middle school, and high school students in F–1 status?’’). F–1 students covered by this notice who transfer to other academic institutions that are SEVP-certified for enrollment of F–1 students remain eligible for the relief provided by means of this notice. Why is DHS taking this action? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took action to provide temporary relief to F–1 students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and experienced severe economic hardship as a result of the January 12, 2010 earthquake. See 75 FR 56120. It enabled these F–1 students to obtain employment authorization, work an increased number of hours while school was in session, and reduce their course load, while continuing to maintain their F–1 student status. DHS also took action to extend Temporary Protected Status to Haiti in response to the January 12, 2010 earthquake. See 75 FR 3476. Haiti has limited resources to cope with a natural disaster like this earthquake, which was the strongest one to strike the island nation in 200 years. The country’s critical infrastructure was severely damaged, and many government offices, schools, businesses, and hospitals were completely destroyed. Haiti continues to deal with the aftermath of the earthquake. As Haiti continues to rebuild its infrastructure and economy, this difficult period has affected students from Haiti studying in the United States. Many of these students depend on money from relatives in Haiti who are E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 97 (Thursday, May 19, 2011)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-12290]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of 
Closed Meeting

    Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as 
amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following 
meeting.
    The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the 
provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 
U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could 
disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as 
patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals 
associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would 
constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

    Name of Committee: Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and AIDS 
Initial Review Group,Microbiology and Infectious Diseases B 
Subcommittee.
    Date: June 15, 2011.
    Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.
    Place: Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, 
Arlington, VA 22202.
    Contact Person: Gary S. Madonna, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, 
Scientific Review Program, Division of Extramural Activities, NIAID, 
National Institutes of Health, 6700B Rockledge Drive, MSC 7616, 
Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-496-3528, gm12w@nih.gov.

(Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.855, 
Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation Research; 93.856, 
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research, National Institutes 
of Health, HHS)

    Dated: May 13, 2011.
Jennifer S. Spaeth,
Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy.
[FR Doc. 2011-12290 Filed 5-18-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4140-01-P

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