National Board for Education Sciences; Meeting, 34069-34070 [2011-14423]

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AGENCY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an upcoming meeting of the National Board for Education Sciences. The notice also describes the functions of the Committee. Notice of this meeting is required by Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and is intended to notify the public of their opportunity to attend the meeting. DATES: June 29, 2011. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: 80 F Street, NW., Room 100, Washington, DC 20208. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monica Herk, Executive Director, National Board for Education Sciences, 555 New Jersey Ave., NW., Room 602 I, Washington, DC, 20208; phone: (202) 208–3491; fax: (202) 219–1466; e-mail: Monica.Herk@ed.gov. SUMMARY: The National Board for Education Sciences is authorized by Section 116 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA), 20 U.S.C. 9516. The Board advises the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) on, among other things, the establishment of activities to be supported by the Institute, on the funding for applications for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements for research after the completion of peer review, and reviews and evaluates the work of the Institute. At this time, the Board consists of ten of fifteen appointed members due to the expirations of the terms of former members. The Board shall meet and can carry out official business because the ESRA states that a majority of the voting members serving at the time of a meeting constitutes a quorum. On June 29, 2011, starting at 8:30 a.m. the Board will approve the agenda and hear remarks from the chair, followed by the swearing in of new members. John Easton, IES Director, and the Commissioners of the national centers will give an overview of recent developments at IES. From 9:15 to 10:30 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34069 a.m. Board members will address the topic of ‘‘Linking NCES and State Data, and Other Initiatives to Create a More Comprehensive Portrait of U.S. Students and Schools.’’ Opening remarks by Dr. Jack Buckley, NCES Commissioner, will be followed by Board discussion. A break will take place from 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. From 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., the Board will consider the topic, ‘‘The ‘Big Picture’.’’ Board members will engage in a roundtable discussion addressing the following questions: ‘‘Within the overall Board-approved IES research priorities, what are the most important and compelling research questions and topics to address?’’ and ‘‘Where are the gaps in knowledge the greatest and most serious?’’ The meeting will break for lunch from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Following lunch the Board will turn to the topic, ‘‘Communications: What are effective ways to communicate key research findings?’’ from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. After opening remarks by IES Director John Easton and Dr. John W. Wallace, formerly with MDRC, the Board will discuss the issue, paying particular attention to two potential audiences for the research findings: (1) Federal, state, and local education policy-makers, and (2) educational practitioners at the school or classroom level. An afternoon break from 2:45 to 3 p.m. will precede a presentation and discussion of ‘‘Low-Cost Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) Using Existing Data (e.g., State Test Scores)’’ from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dr. Eric Bettinger of Stanford University and Dr. Robert Slavin of Johns Hopkins University and the Success for All Foundation will present brief remarks, followed by Board discussion. At 4:30 p.m. there will be closing remarks and a consideration of next steps from the IES Director and NBES Chair, with adjournment scheduled for 5 p.m. Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistance listening devices, or materials in alternative format) should notify Monica Herk no later than June 15. We will attempt to meet requests for accommodations after this date but cannot guarantee their availability. The meeting site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. There will not be an opportunity for public comment. However, members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments related to NBES to Monica Herk (see contact information above. A final agenda will be available from Monica Herk (see contact E:\FR\FM\10JNN1.SGM 10JNN1 34070 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 112 / Friday, June 10, 2011 / Notices information above) on June 15 and will be posted on the Board Web site https://ies.ed.gov/director/board/ agendas/index.asp. Records are kept of all Committee proceedings and are available for public inspection at 555 New Jersey Ave., NW., Room 602 K, Washington, DC 20208, from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday. Electronic Access to This Document: You may view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the Internet at the following site: https://www.ed.gov/news/ fed-register/. 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SEAB was reestablished pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). This notice is provided in accordance with the Act. DATES: Monday, June 13, 2011; 7 p.m.– 9 p.m. ADDRESSES: Washington & Jefferson College, 60 South Lincoln Street, Washington, Philadelphia 15301. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Renee Stone, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; e-mail to: shalegas@hq.doe.gov or at the following WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:33 Jun 09, 2011 Jkt 223001 Web site: https:// www.shalegas.energy.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The SEAB was reestablished to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the Department’s basic and applied research, economic and national security policy, educational issues, operational issues and other activities as directed by the Secretary. The Natural Gas Subcommittee was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Full Board on how to improve the safety and environmental performance of natural gas hydraulic fracturing from shale formations, thereby harnessing a vital domestic energy resource while ensuring the safety of citizen’s drinking water and the health of the environment. President Obama directed Secretary Chu to convene this group as part of the President’s ‘‘Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future’’—a comprehensive plan to reduce America’s oil dependence, save consumers money, and to make our country the leader in clean energy industries. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is to allow Subcommittee members to hear directly from natural gas stakeholders. Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2011. The tentative meeting agenda includes a technical presentation on long-lateral hydraulic fracturing. From approximately 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Subcommittee will hear comments from members of the public. The meeting will conclude at 9 p.m. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Space is limited. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so on Monday, June 13, 2011. Approximately 105 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number of individuals who wish to speak, but will not exceed 2 minutes. The Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak should register to do so beginning at 6:30 p.m. on June 13, 2011. Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to Renee Stone, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20585, or by e-mail to: shalegas@hq.doe.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting date due to programmatic issues and members’ availability. Issued at Washington, DC on June 6, 2011. Carol A. Matthews, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–14436 Filed 6–9–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, Natural Gas Subcommittee Department of Energy, DOE. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB), Natural Gas Subcommittee. SEAB was reestablished pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). 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The Natural Gas Subcommittee was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Full Board on how to improve the safety and environmental performance of natural gas hydraulic fracturing from shale formations, thereby harnessing a vital domestic energy resource while ensuring the safety of citizen’s drinking water and the health of the environment. President Obama directed Secretary Chu to convene this group as part of the President’s ‘‘Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future’’—a comprehensive plan to reduce America’s oil dependence, save consumers money, and to make our country the leader in clean energy industries. E:\FR\FM\10JNN1.SGM 10JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 112 (Friday, June 10, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34069-34070]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14423]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


National Board for Education Sciences; Meeting

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences.

ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an 
upcoming meeting of the National Board for Education Sciences. The 
notice also describes the functions of the Committee. Notice of this 
meeting is required by Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act and is intended to notify the public of their opportunity 
to attend the meeting.

DATES: June 29, 2011. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: 80 F Street, NW., Room 100, Washington, DC 20208.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monica Herk, Executive Director, 
National Board for Education Sciences, 555 New Jersey Ave., NW., Room 
602 I, Washington, DC, 20208; phone: (202) 208-3491; fax: (202) 219-
1466; e-mail: Monica.Herk@ed.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Board for Education Sciences is 
authorized by Section 116 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 
(ESRA), 20 U.S.C. 9516. The Board advises the Director of the Institute 
of Education Sciences (IES) on, among other things, the establishment 
of activities to be supported by the Institute, on the funding for 
applications for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements for 
research after the completion of peer review, and reviews and evaluates 
the work of the Institute.
    At this time, the Board consists of ten of fifteen appointed 
members due to the expirations of the terms of former members. The 
Board shall meet and can carry out official business because the ESRA 
states that a majority of the voting members serving at the time of a 
meeting constitutes a quorum.
    On June 29, 2011, starting at 8:30 a.m. the Board will approve the 
agenda and hear remarks from the chair, followed by the swearing in of 
new members. John Easton, IES Director, and the Commissioners of the 
national centers will give an overview of recent developments at IES. 
From 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Board members will address the topic of 
``Linking NCES and State Data, and Other Initiatives to Create a More 
Comprehensive Portrait of U.S. Students and Schools.'' Opening remarks 
by Dr. Jack Buckley, NCES Commissioner, will be followed by Board 
discussion. A break will take place from 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.
    From 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., the Board will consider the topic, 
``The `Big Picture'.'' Board members will engage in a roundtable 
discussion addressing the following questions: ``Within the overall 
Board-approved IES research priorities, what are the most important and 
compelling research questions and topics to address?'' and ``Where are 
the gaps in knowledge the greatest and most serious?'' The meeting will 
break for lunch from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
    Following lunch the Board will turn to the topic, ``Communications: 
What are effective ways to communicate key research findings?'' from 
1:15 to 2:45 p.m. After opening remarks by IES Director John Easton and 
Dr. John W. Wallace, formerly with MDRC, the Board will discuss the 
issue, paying particular attention to two potential audiences for the 
research findings: (1) Federal, state, and local education policy-
makers, and (2) educational practitioners at the school or classroom 
level.
    An afternoon break from 2:45 to 3 p.m. will precede a presentation 
and discussion of ``Low-Cost Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) Using 
Existing Data (e.g., State Test Scores)'' from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dr. Eric 
Bettinger of Stanford University and Dr. Robert Slavin of Johns Hopkins 
University and the Success for All Foundation will present brief 
remarks, followed by Board discussion.
    At 4:30 p.m. there will be closing remarks and a consideration of 
next steps from the IES Director and NBES Chair, with adjournment 
scheduled for 5 p.m.
    Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order 
to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistance 
listening devices, or materials in alternative format) should notify 
Monica Herk no later than June 15. We will attempt to meet requests for 
accommodations after this date but cannot guarantee their availability. 
The meeting site is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
    There will not be an opportunity for public comment. However, 
members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments related 
to NBES to Monica Herk (see contact information above. A final agenda 
will be available from Monica Herk (see contact

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information above) on June 15 and will be posted on the Board Web site 
https://ies.ed.gov/director/board/agendas/index.asp.
    Records are kept of all Committee proceedings and are available for 
public inspection at 555 New Jersey Ave., NW., Room 602 K, Washington, 
DC 20208, from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time 
Monday through Friday.
    Electronic Access to This Document: You may view this document, as 
well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal 
Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 
Internet at the following site: https://www.ed.gov/news/fed-register/.
    To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available 
free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. 
Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free at 1-866-512-1800; or in 
the Washington, DC, area at (202) 512-0000.

    Note: The official version of this document is the document 
published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the 
official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal 
Regulations is available on GPO Access at: https://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/.


    Dated: June 6, 2011.
John Q. Easton,
Director, Institute of Education Sciences.
[FR Doc. 2011-14423 Filed 6-9-11; 8:45 am]
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