Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy, 5818-5819 [2012-2466]

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To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. Our online docket for this rulemaking is available on the Internet at https://www. regulations.gov under docket number USCG–USCG–2011–1162. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions concerning the meeting or the proposed rule, please call or email Lieutenant Megan Drewniak of the Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England; email Megan.L.Drewniak@ uscg.mil, telephone 207–741–5421. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Background and Purpose ORPC’s tidal energy project involves installation of five underwater turbines on the seabed in the navigable waters of Cobscook Bay. The nature and operation of the structure is hazardous and poses risks to the mariner. 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Once there, insert ‘‘USCG–2011–1162’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click ‘‘Search.’’ You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket Management Facility. We encourage you to participate by submitting comments in writing. All comments received will be posted without change to https://www. regulations.gov and will include any personal information you have provided. Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before February 21, 2012. If you submit a comment online via https://www.regulations.gov, it will be considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you fax, hand delivery, or mail your comment, it will be considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the Docket Management Facility. Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316). Dated: January 20, 2012. C.L. Roberge, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Northern New England. [FR Doc. 2012–2547 Filed 2–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2008–0010] Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Committee management; notice of open federal advisory committee teleconference meeting. AGENCY: The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy (Board) will meet by teleconference on February 21, 2012. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will take place Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT. Please note that the meeting may close early if the Board has completed its business. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1 5819 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 24 / Monday, February 6, 2012 / Notices Members of the public who wish to obtain the call-in number, access code and other information for the public teleconference may contact Ruth MacPhail as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by close of business February 16, 2012, as the number of teleconference lines is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For information on services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance, contact Ruth MacPhail as soon as possible. Members of the public may also participate by coming to the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), Building H, Room 200, Emmitsburg, Maryland. A picture identification is needed for access. Contact Ruth MacPhail for directions. To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the Board as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Comments must be submitted in writing no later than February 16, 2012, and must be identified by docket ID FEMA–2008– 0010 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: FEMA-RULES@dhs.gov. Include the docket ID in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (703) 483–2999. • Mail: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727. Instructions: All submissions received must include the docket ID for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www. regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received by the Board, go to https://www.regulations.gov. Public comments will be requested prior to discussion and deliberation of each agenda item. Speakers will be afforded 5 minutes to make comments. Contact Ruth MacPhail to register as a speaker. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton ADDRESSES: Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727, telephone (301) 447–1117, fax (301) 447–1173, and email ruth.macphail@ fema.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92–463). Purpose of the Board The purpose of the Board is to review annually the programs of the National Fire Academy (Academy) and advise the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the United States Fire Administrator, regarding the operation of the Academy and any improvements therein that the Board deems appropriate. The Board makes interim advisories to the Administrator of FEMA, through the United States Fire Administrator, whenever there is an indicated urgency to do so in fulfilling its duties. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Board examines Academy programs to determine whether these programs further the basic missions which are approved by the Administrator of FEMA, examines the physical plant of the Academy to determine the adequacy of the Academy’s facilities, and examines the funding levels for Academy programs. The Board submits an annual report through the United States Fire Administrator to the Administrator of FEMA, in writing. The report provides detailed comments and recommendations regarding the operation of the Academy. documenting student and instructor performance. The Board will review the status of the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Institutional Recognition and Certificate program, which the North American Fire Training Directors have approved. The Board will review the status of Training Resources and Data Exchange (TRADE)/FESHE Adobe Connect sessions. The Board will discuss the status of deferred maintenance and capital improvements on the NETC campus, to include FY 2012 Budget Planning, and National Fire Programs update. The Board will review and consider reports from the Applicant Outreach Subcommittee, FESHE/Professional Development Subcommittee, Training Resources and Data Exchange Review Subcommittee, and Emergency Medical Services Subcommittee. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 24 (Monday, February 6, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5818-5819]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-2466]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0010]


Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Committee management; notice of open federal advisory committee 
teleconference meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy (Board) 
will meet by teleconference on February 21, 2012. The meeting will be 
open to the public.

DATES: The meeting will take place Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 1 
p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT. Please note that the meeting may close early if the 
Board has completed its business.

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ADDRESSES: Members of the public who wish to obtain the call-in number, 
access code and other information for the public teleconference may 
contact Ruth MacPhail as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section by close of business February 16, 2012, as the number of 
teleconference lines is limited and available on a first-come, first-
served basis. For information on services for individuals with 
disabilities or to request special assistance, contact Ruth MacPhail as 
soon as possible.
    Members of the public may also participate by coming to the 
National Emergency Training Center (NETC), Building H, Room 200, 
Emmitsburg, Maryland. A picture identification is needed for access. 
Contact Ruth MacPhail for directions.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment 
on the issues to be considered by the Board as listed in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Comments must be submitted in 
writing no later than February 16, 2012, and must be identified by 
docket ID FEMA-2008-0010 and may be submitted by one of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: FEMA-RULES@dhs.gov. Include the docket ID in the 
subject line of the message.
     Fax: (703) 483-2999.
     Mail: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, 
Maryland 21727.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the docket ID 
for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received by the Board, go to https://www.regulations.gov.
    Public comments will be requested prior to discussion and 
deliberation of each agenda item. Speakers will be afforded 5 minutes 
to make comments. Contact Ruth MacPhail to register as a speaker.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton 
Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727, telephone (301) 447-1117, fax (301) 
447-1173, and email ruth.macphail@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463).

Purpose of the Board

    The purpose of the Board is to review annually the programs of the 
National Fire Academy (Academy) and advise the Administrator of the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the United States 
Fire Administrator, regarding the operation of the Academy and any 
improvements therein that the Board deems appropriate. The Board makes 
interim advisories to the Administrator of FEMA, through the United 
States Fire Administrator, whenever there is an indicated urgency to do 
so in fulfilling its duties. In carrying out its responsibilities, the 
Board examines Academy programs to determine whether these programs 
further the basic missions which are approved by the Administrator of 
FEMA, examines the physical plant of the Academy to determine the 
adequacy of the Academy's facilities, and examines the funding levels 
for Academy programs. The Board submits an annual report through the 
United States Fire Administrator to the Administrator of FEMA, in 
writing. The report provides detailed comments and recommendations 
regarding the operation of the Academy.

Agenda

    The Board will select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for fiscal 
year (FY) 2012 and will review and approve the minutes of the October 
14-15, 2011, meeting. The Board will review Academy program activities, 
including instructor-led online course pilot tests, Academy online 
courses, current curriculum developments, and anticipated FY 2012 
curriculum developments. The Academy will report on the American 
Council on Education (ACE) review of Academy programs and 
recommendations for implementing a more rigorous system of evaluating 
and documenting student and instructor performance.
    The Board will review the status of the Fire and Emergency Services 
Higher Education (FESHE) Institutional Recognition and Certificate 
program, which the North American Fire Training Directors have 
approved. The Board will review the status of Training Resources and 
Data Exchange (TRADE)/FESHE Adobe Connect sessions. The Board will 
discuss the status of deferred maintenance and capital improvements on 
the NETC campus, to include FY 2012 Budget Planning, and National Fire 
Programs update. The Board will review and consider reports from the 
Applicant Outreach Subcommittee, FESHE/Professional Development 
Subcommittee, Training Resources and Data Exchange Review Subcommittee, 
and Emergency Medical Services Subcommittee.
    After deliberation, the Board will recommend actions to the 
Superintendent of the National Fire Academy and the Administrator of 
FEMA.

    Dated: January 27, 2012.
Denis G. Onieal,
Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire 
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2012-2466 Filed 2-3-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-45-P

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