President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, 55368-55369 [2011-22859]

Download as PDF 55368 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 173 / Wednesday, September 7, 2011 / Notices professional military education operations; and provide such oversight and advice, as is necessary, to facilitate high educational standards and cost effective operations. The Board will be focusing primarily on the internal procedures of Marine Corps University. All sessions of the meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, October 7, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Marine Corps University General Alfred M. Gray Research Center. The address is: 2040 Broadway Street, Quantico, Virginia 22134. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joel Westa, Director of Academic Support, Marine Corps University Board of Visitors, 2076 South Street, Quantico, Virginia 22134, telephone number 703– 784–4037. Dated: August 29, 2011. J.M. Beal, Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–22785 Filed 9–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Commission Meeting and Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company, located at 40 West Upper Ferry Road, West Trenton, New Jersey. The hearing will be part of the Commission’s regularly scheduled business meeting, which is open to the public. The public hearing to be held during the 1:30 p.m. business meeting will NOT include dockets related to natural gas development projects, nor will the Commissioners consider action on the Draft Natural Gas Development Regulations (‘‘draft regulations’’) published for comment on December 9, 2010, on the Commission’s Web site. Commission consideration of the draft regulations will occur at a special public meeting to be held on October 21, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, located at One Memorial Drive in Trenton, New Jersey. The Commission accepted written comment on the draft regulations through April 15, 2011 and received oral comment during six public hearing sessions in February 2011. The Commissioners and VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:37 Sep 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 staff are currently reviewing the voluminous comments received (many of which are available for review at drbc.net). The public meeting on October 21 will not include a public hearing. Additional information about the October 21, 2011 meeting will be published separately. Items for Public Hearing. The subjects of the public hearing to be held during the 1:30 p.m. business meeting on September 21, 2011 include 25 draft dockets, for which the names and brief descriptions are posted on the Commission’s website at drbc.net. The draft dockets can be accessed on the website ten days prior to the meeting date. Additional public records relating to the dockets may be examined at the Commission’s offices. Please contact William Muszynski at 609–883–9500, extension 221, with any docket-related questions. A public hearing also will be held during the 1:30 p.m. business meeting on a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a contract with The Nature Conservancy for a study of instream flow needs to protect key ecological communities for the range of habitats in the Delaware Basin. The public is advised that items scheduled for hearing are occasionally postponed to allow more time for the Commissioners to consider them. Please check the Commission’s Web site, drbc.net, closer to the meeting date for changes that may be made after the deadline for filing this notice. Other Agenda Items. In addition to the standard business meeting items, consisting of adoption of the Minutes of the Commission’s June 28 and July 13, 2011 business meetings, announcements of upcoming meetings and events, a report on hydrologic conditions, reports by the Executive Director and the Commission’s General Counsel, public hearings and public dialogue, the business meeting also will include the annual staff report on implementation of the Water Resources Plan for the Delaware River Basin. Opportunities to Comment. Individuals who wish to comment for the record on a hearing item or to address the Commissioners informally during the public dialogue portion of the meeting are asked to sign up in advance by contacting Ms. Paula Schmitt of the Commission staff, at paula.schmitt@drbc.state.nj.us or by phoning Ms. Schmitt at 609–883–9500 ext. 224. Written comment on items scheduled for hearing may be submitted in advance of the meeting date to: Commission Secretary, P. O. Box 7360, 25 State Police Drive, West Trenton, NJ PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 08628; by fax to Commission Secretary, DRBC at 609–883–9522 or by e-mail to paula.schmitt@drbc.state.nj.us. Written comment on dockets should also be furnished directly to the Project Review Section at the above address or fax number or by e-mail to william. muszynski@drbc.state.nj.us. Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to attend the informational meeting, conference session or hearings should contact the Commission Secretary directly at 609–883–9500 ext. 203 or through the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) at 711, to discuss how we can accommodate your needs. Dated: August 30, 2011. Pamela M. Bush, Esquire, Commission Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–22642 Filed 9–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6360–01–P DEARTMENT OF EDUCATION President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities U.S. Department of Education, President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Board). ACTION: Notice of an Open Meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the schedule and agenda of the meeting of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The notice also describes the functions of the Board. Notice of the meeting is required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and intended to notify the public of its opportunity to attend. DATES: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, Time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. ADDRESSES: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW., Washington, DC 20008, 202–328–2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Silvanus Wilson, Jr., Executive Director, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20204; telephone: (202) 453–5634, fax: (202) 453–5632. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (the Board) is established by Executive Order 13532 (February 26, 2010). The Board is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), (Pub. L. 92–463; as amended, 5 U.S.C.A., Appendix 2) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 173 / Wednesday, September 7, 2011 / Notices emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. The purpose of the Board is to advise the President and the Secretary of Education (Secretary) on all matters pertaining to strengthening the educational capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Board shall advise the President and the Secretary in the following areas: (i) Improving the identity, visibility, and distinctive capabilities and overall competitiveness of HBCUs; (ii) engaging the philanthropic, business, government, military, homelandsecurity, and education communities in a national dialogue regarding new HBCU programs and initiatives; (iii) improving the ability of HBCUs to remain fiscally secure institutions that can assist the nation in reaching its goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates by 2020; (iv) elevating the public awareness of HBCUs; and (v) encouraging public-private investments in HBCUs. Agenda The Board will receive updates from the Chairman of the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs and the Executive Director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs on their respective activities throughout Fiscal Year 2011 including activities that have occurred since the Board’s last meeting, which was held on June 7, 2011. In addition, the Board will discuss the federal support of HBCUs in Fiscal Year 2010, the budget outlook for federal support in Fiscal Year 2012 and possible strategies to meet its duties under its charter. Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, or material in alternative format) should notify John P. Brown, associate director, White House Initiative on HBCUs, at (202) 453–5645, no later than Friday, September 16, 2011. We will attempt to meet requests for such accommodations after this date, but cannot guarantee their availability. The meeting site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. An opportunity for public comment is available on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, from 1:30 p.m.–2 p.m. Individuals who wish to provide comments will be allowed three to five minutes to speak. Those members of the public interested in submitting written comments may do so by submitting them to the attention of John S. Wilson, Jr., White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:37 Sep 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Washington, DC 20202, by Friday, September 16, 2011. Records are kept of all Board proceedings and are available for public inspection at the office of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, 20202, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays) during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Electronic Access to the 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/ fedregister/. 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 1–866–512–1830; or in the Washington, DC, area at 202–512–0000. Dated: August 25, 2011. Martha J. Kanter, Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. [FR Doc. 2011–22859 Filed 9–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Savannah River Site Department of Energy. Notice of Open Meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Savannah River Site. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Monday, September 26, 2011; 1 p.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2011; 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: Marriott Charleston, 170 Lockwood Blvd., Charleston, SC 29403. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerri Flemming, Office of External Affairs, Department of Energy, Savannah River Operations Office, P.O. Box A, Aiken, SC 29802; Phone: (803) 952–7886. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE–EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 55369 waste management, and related activities. Tentative Agenda Monday, September 26, 2011 1 p.m. Combined Committee Session, 5 p.m. Adjourn. Tuesday, September 27, 2011 8:30 a.m. Approval of Minutes, Chair Update, Agency Updates, Public Comment Session, Waste Management Committee Report, Facilities Disposition & Site Remediation Committee Report, Public Comment Session. 12 p.m. Lunch Break. 1 p.m. Administrative Committee Report, Strategic & Legacy Management Committee Report, Nuclear Materials Committee Report, Public Comment Session. 4:30 p.m. Adjourn. If needed, time will be allotted after public comments for items added to the agenda. Public Participation: The EM SSAB, Savannah River Site, welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Gerri Flemming at least seven days in advance of the meeting at the phone number listed above. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Gerri Flemming’s office at the address or telephone listed above. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comments will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Gerri Flemming at the address or phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: https://www.srs.gov/ general/outreach/srs-cab/ meeting_summaries_2011.html. Issued at Washington, DC, on September 1, 2011. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–22814 Filed 9–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-22859]


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DEARTMENT OF EDUCATION


President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Education, President's Board of Advisors on 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Board).

ACTION: Notice of an Open Meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and agenda of the meeting 
of the President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities. The notice also describes the functions of the Board. 
Notice of the meeting is required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act and intended to notify the public of its 
opportunity to attend.

Dates: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW., 
Washington, DC 20008, 202-328-2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Silvanus Wilson, Jr., Executive 
Director, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20204; 
telephone: (202) 453-5634, fax: (202) 453-5632.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    The President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges 
and Universities (the Board) is established by Executive Order 13532 
(February 26, 2010). The Board is governed by the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), (Pub. L. 92-463; as amended, 5 
U.S.C.A., Appendix 2)

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which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory 
committees. The purpose of the Board is to advise the President and the 
Secretary of Education (Secretary) on all matters pertaining to 
strengthening the educational capacity of Historically Black Colleges 
and Universities (HBCUs).
    The Board shall advise the President and the Secretary in the 
following areas: (i) Improving the identity, visibility, and 
distinctive capabilities and overall competitiveness of HBCUs; (ii) 
engaging the philanthropic, business, government, military, homeland-
security, and education communities in a national dialogue regarding 
new HBCU programs and initiatives; (iii) improving the ability of HBCUs 
to remain fiscally secure institutions that can assist the nation in 
reaching its goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates 
by 2020; (iv) elevating the public awareness of HBCUs; and (v) 
encouraging public-private investments in HBCUs.

Agenda

    The Board will receive updates from the Chairman of the President's 
Board of Advisors on HBCUs and the Executive Director of the White 
House Initiative on HBCUs on their respective activities throughout 
Fiscal Year 2011 including activities that have occurred since the 
Board's last meeting, which was held on June 7, 2011. In addition, the 
Board will discuss the federal support of HBCUs in Fiscal Year 2010, 
the budget outlook for federal support in Fiscal Year 2012 and possible 
strategies to meet its duties under its charter.
    Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order 
to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening 
devices, or material in alternative format) should notify John P. 
Brown, associate director, White House Initiative on HBCUs, at (202) 
453-5645, no later than Friday, September 16, 2011. We will attempt to 
meet requests for such accommodations after this date, but cannot 
guarantee their availability. The meeting site is accessible to 
individuals with disabilities.
    An opportunity for public comment is available on Wednesday, 
September 21, 2011, from 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. Individuals who wish to 
provide comments will be allowed three to five minutes to speak. Those 
members of the public interested in submitting written comments may do 
so by submitting them to the attention of John S. Wilson, Jr., White 
House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, U.S. 
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20202, by Friday, September 16, 2011.
    Records are kept of all Board proceedings and are available for 
public inspection at the office of the White House Initiative on 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, U.S. Department of 
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, 20202, Monday 
through Friday (excluding federal holidays) during the hours of 9 a.m. 
to 5 p.m.
    Electronic Access to the 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/fedregister/. 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-
1830; or in the Washington, DC, area at 202-512-0000.

    Dated: August 25, 2011.
Martha J. Kanter,
Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.
[FR Doc. 2011-22859 Filed 9-6-11; 8:45 am]
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