Sunshine Act Meeting, 1453-1454 [2012-314]

Download as PDF 1453 Notices Federal Register Vol. 77, No. 6 Tuesday, January 10, 2012 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2011–0116] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Shelled Peas From Kenya Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations for the importation of shelled peas from Kenya. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before March 12, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/ #!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2011-01160001. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2011–0116, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at https:// www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2011-0116 or in our reading room, which is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:28 Jan 09, 2012 Jkt 226001 holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 690–2817 before coming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on regulations for the importation of shelled peas from Kenya, contact Mr. Alex Belano, Senior Import Specialist, Regulatory Coordination and Compliance, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734–0627. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–2908. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Importation of Shelled Peas From Kenya. OMB Number: 0579–0302. Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: The Plant Protection Act (PPA, 7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to restrict the importation, entry, or interstate movement of plants, plant products, and other articles to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States or their dissemination within the United States. Regulations authorized by the PPA concerning the importation of fruits and vegetables into the United States from certain parts of the world are contained in ‘‘Subpart— Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56– 1 through 319.56–54). Under these regulations, shelled peas from Kenya are subject to certain conditions before entering the United States to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States. The regulations require that shipments of peas be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organization of Kenya with an additional declaration stating that the peas have been shelled and washed in accordance with § 319.56–45 and have been inspected and found free of certain plant pests. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities for an additional 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response. Respondents: Importers and Kenyan national plant protection organizations and producers. Estimated annual number of respondents: 1. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1. Estimated annual number of responses: 1. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 1 hour. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC this 4th day of January 2012. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2012–227 Filed 1–9–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS Sunshine Act Meeting Friday, January 13, 2012, 2:30 p.m. PLACE: Cohen Building, Room 3321, 330 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20237. SUBJECT: Notice of Meeting of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. SUMMARY: The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the DATE AND TIME: E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1 1454 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 6 / Tuesday, January 10, 2012 / Notices time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will announce its meeting schedule for calendar year 2012, discuss and consider new BBG Committee assignments, and receive and consider recommendations regarding the implementation of the Agency’s strategic plan for 2012–2016. The BBG will also consider a resolution on interference of BBG broadcasts as well as a resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the Voice of America (VOA), recognize the anniversaries of Agency language services, receive a budget update, and receive and consider a proposal to repurpose Internet censorship circumvention funds. The BBG will receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG’s public Web site at www.bbg.gov. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Persons interested in obtaining more information should contact Paul Kollmer-Dorsey at (202) 203–4545. Paul Kollmer-Dorsey, Deputy General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2012–314 Filed 1–6–12; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 8610–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the Census Scientific Advisory Committee Bureau of the Census, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of request for nominations. AGENCY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is requesting nominations of individuals and organizations to the Census Scientific Advisory Committee. The Census Bureau will consider nominations received in response to this notice, as well as from other sources. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice provides committee and membership criteria. DATES: Please submit nominations by February 9, 2012. ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Jeri Green, Chief, Office of External Engagement, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H182, 4600 Silver Hill Road, mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:28 Jan 09, 2012 Jkt 226001 Washington, DC 20233. Nominations also may be submitted via fax at (301) 763–8609, or by email to jeri.green@census.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeri Green, Chief, Office of External Engagement, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H182, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone (301) 763–2070. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Census Scientific Advisory Committee was established in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Appendix 2). The following provides information about the committee, membership, and the nomination process. Objectives and Duties 1. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee advises the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau on the uses of scientific developments in statistical data collection, statistical analysis, survey methodology, geospatial analysis, econometrics, cognitive psychology, and computer science as they pertain to the full range of Census Bureau programs and activities (including: communications, decennial, demographic, economic, field operations, geographic, information technology, and statistics). 2. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee provides scientific and technical expertise from the following disciplines: Demography, economics, geography, psychology, statistics, survey methodology, social and behavioral sciences, Information Technology and computing, marketing, communications, and other fields of expertise, as appropriate, to address Census Bureau program needs and objectives. This expertise is necessary to ensure that the Census Bureau continues to provide relevant and timely statistics used by federal, state, and local governments as well as business and industry in an increasingly technologically-oriented society. 3. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 4. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee reports to the Director of the Census Bureau. Membership 1. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee will consist of no more than 20 members and one Chair appointed by the Director of the Census Bureau. 2. Members are appointed for a two or three-year term with staggered term-end dates. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3. Members shall serve as either Special Government Employees (SGEs) or Representatives. SGEs will be subject to the ethical standards applicable to SGEs. Members will be individually advised of the capacity in which they serve through appointment letters. Committee membership will be reevaluated at the conclusion of the two or three-year term with the prospect of member renewal, active attendance and participation in meetings, administrative compliance, Census Bureau needs, and the Director’s concurrence will also be factors in renewals. 4. Committee members are selected in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee aims to have balanced representation, considering such factors as geography, technical, and scientific expertise. The Advisory Committee will include members from diverse backgrounds, including academia and private enterprise, which are further diversified by business type or industry, geography, and other factors. 5. No employee of the federal government can serve as a member of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee. Miscellaneous 1. Members of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee serve without compensation, but receive reimbursement for committee-related travel and lodging expenses. 2. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee meets at least once a year, budget permitting, but additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Census Director or Designated Federal Official. All Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Nomination Information 1. Nominations are requested as described above. 2. Nominees must have scientific and technical expertise in such areas as demography, economics, geography, psychology, statistics, survey methodology, social and behavioral sciences, Information Technology, computing, or marketing. Such knowledge and expertise are needed to provide advice and recommendations to the Director of the Census Bureau on the trends, uses, and application of scientific innovations and developments in relation to the full range of Census Bureau programs and activities. 3. Individuals, groups, and/or organizations may submit nominations E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 10, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1453-1454]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-314]


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BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS


Sunshine Act Meeting

Date and Time: Friday, January 13, 2012, 2:30 p.m.

Place: Cohen Building, Room 3321, 330 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20237.

Subject: Notice of Meeting of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.
SUMMARY: The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at 
the

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time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will announce 
its meeting schedule for calendar year 2012, discuss and consider new 
BBG Committee assignments, and receive and consider recommendations 
regarding the implementation of the Agency's strategic plan for 2012-
2016. The BBG will also consider a resolution on interference of BBG 
broadcasts as well as a resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the 
Voice of America (VOA), recognize the anniversaries of Agency language 
services, receive a budget update, and receive and consider a proposal 
to repurpose Internet censorship circumvention funds. The BBG will 
receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, 
the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the 
Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the 
Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The meeting is open to public 
observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's 
public Web site at www.bbg.gov.

Contact Person for More Information: Persons interested in obtaining 
more information should contact Paul Kollmer-Dorsey at (202) 203-4545.

Paul Kollmer-Dorsey,
Deputy General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2012-314 Filed 1-6-12; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 8610-01-P

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