Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology Subcommittee; Committee on Technology, National Science and Technology Council; Notice of Public Meeting, 24241 [2013-09729]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / Notices OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology Subcommittee; Committee on Technology, National Science and Technology Council; Notice of Public Meeting Executive Office of the President, Office of Science and Technology Policy. ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting. AGENCY: The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), on behalf of the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the Committee on Technology, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), will hold a workshop on June 11–12, 2013, to obtain input from stakeholders regarding the goals and objectives of an updated U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Strategic Plan that is currently under development and scheduled for completion by December 2013. Representatives of the U.S. research community, industry, non-governmental organizations, and interested members of the general public are invited to offer suggestions to the U.S. Government interagency group that is drafting the new plan, which is an update of the 2011 NNI Strategic Plan (see https:// nano.gov/sites/default/files/ pub_resource/2011_strategic_plan.pdf). In particular, participants will be invited to suggest additions to and provide feedback on wording and emphasis areas in the NNI goals, the objectives that support these goals, and the Nanotechnology Signature Initiatives. Comments will also be solicited on the relationship between these topics and the revised Program Component Areas, which will be presented at the event. DATES: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at USDA Conference and Training Center, Patriots Plaza III, 355 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20024. Registration: Due to space limitations, pre-registration for the workshop is required. Registration will open on May 1, 2013 and remain open until June 3, 2013 or until capacity is reached. Individuals planning to attend the workshop should register online at https://www.nano.gov/ stakeholderworkshop. Written notices of participation by email should be sent to stakeholderworkshop@nnco.nano.gov or mailed to Stacey Standridge, 4201 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:05 Apr 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 Wilson Boulevard, Stafford II, Suite 405, Arlington, VA 22230. Please provide your full name, title, affiliation and email or mailing address when registering. Registration is on a firstcome, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Those interested in presenting 3–5 minutes of public comments at the meeting should also register at https:// www.nano.gov/stakeholderworkshop. Written or electronic comments should be submitted by email to stakeholderworkshop@nnco.nano.gov until May 13, 2013. Meeting Accomodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation to access this public meeting should contact Stacey Standridge (telephone 703–292–8103) or Cheryl David-Fordyce (703–292–2424) at least ten business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Notice, please contact Stacey Standridge at National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, by telephone (703–292–8103) or email (sstandridge@nnco.nano.gov). Additional information about the meeting, including the agenda, is posted at https://www.nano.gov/ stakeholderworkshop. Ted Wackler, Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant Director. [FR Doc. 2013–09729 Filed 4–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3270–F3–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Investment Company Act Release No. 30469; 812–13734] John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, et al.; Notice of Application April 18, 2013. Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’). ACTION: Notice of an application for an order under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (‘‘Act’’) for an exemption from sections 2(a)(32), 5(a)(1), 22(d) and 22(e) of the Act and rule 22c–1 under the Act, and under section 12(d)(1)(J) of the Act for an exemption from sections 12(d)(1)(A) and (B) of the Act, and under sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the Act for an exemption from sections 17(a)(1) and 17(a)(2) of the Act. 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SUMMARY OF APPLICATION: Applicants request an order that would permit: (a) Actively managed series of certain openend management investment companies to issue shares (‘‘Shares’’) redeemable in large aggregations only (‘‘Creation Units’’); (b) secondary market transactions in Shares to occur at negotiated market prices; (c) certain series to pay redemption proceeds, under certain circumstances, more than seven days after the tender of Creation Units for redemption; (d) certain affiliated persons of the series to buy securities from, and sell securities to, the series in connection with the purchase and redemption of Creation Units; (e) certain registered management investment companies and unit investment trusts outside of the same group of investment companies as the series to acquire Shares; and (f) certain series to perform creations and redemptions of Creation Units in-kind in a master-feeder structure.1 DATES: FILING DATES: The application was filed on December 23, 2009 and amended on June 18, 2010, August 29, 2011, August 9, 2012, January 14, 2013, and March 28, 2013. HEARING OR NOTIFICATION OF HEARING: An order granting the requested relief will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission’s Secretary and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on May 13, 2013, and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the writer’s interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Commission’s Secretary. ADDRESSES: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. Applicants: Thomas M. Kinzler, Esq., 601 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210– 2805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Courtney S. Thornton, Senior Counsel, at (202) 551–6812 or David P. Bartels, Branch Chief, at (202) 551–6821 (Division of Investment Management, 1 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this notice have the same meaning ascribed to them in the application. E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 24, 2013)]
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OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY


Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology Subcommittee; 
Committee on Technology, National Science and Technology Council; 
Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: Executive Office of the President, Office of Science and 
Technology Policy.

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), on 
behalf of the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) 
Subcommittee of the Committee on Technology, National Science and 
Technology Council (NSTC), will hold a workshop on June 11-12, 2013, to 
obtain input from stakeholders regarding the goals and objectives of an 
updated U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Strategic Plan 
that is currently under development and scheduled for completion by 
December 2013. Representatives of the U.S. research community, 
industry, non-governmental organizations, and interested members of the 
general public are invited to offer suggestions to the U.S. Government 
interagency group that is drafting the new plan, which is an update of 
the 2011 NNI Strategic Plan (see https://nano.gov/sites/default/files/pub_resource/2011_strategic_plan.pdf). In particular, participants 
will be invited to suggest additions to and provide feedback on wording 
and emphasis areas in the NNI goals, the objectives that support these 
goals, and the Nanotechnology Signature Initiatives. Comments will also 
be solicited on the relationship between these topics and the revised 
Program Component Areas, which will be presented at the event.

DATES: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at USDA Conference and Training 
Center, Patriots Plaza III, 355 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20024.
    Registration: Due to space limitations, pre-registration for the 
workshop is required. Registration will open on May 1, 2013 and remain 
open until June 3, 2013 or until capacity is reached. Individuals 
planning to attend the workshop should register online at https://www.nano.gov/stakeholderworkshop. Written notices of participation by 
email should be sent to stakeholderworkshop@nnco.nano.gov or mailed to 
Stacey Standridge, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Stafford II, Suite 405, 
Arlington, VA 22230. Please provide your full name, title, affiliation 
and email or mailing address when registering. Registration is on a 
first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Those 
interested in presenting 3-5 minutes of public comments at the meeting 
should also register at https://www.nano.gov/stakeholderworkshop. 
Written or electronic comments should be submitted by email to 
stakeholderworkshop@nnco.nano.gov until May 13, 2013.
    Meeting Accomodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation 
to access this public meeting should contact Stacey Standridge 
(telephone 703-292-8103) or Cheryl David-Fordyce (703-292-2424) at 
least ten business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Notice, 
please contact Stacey Standridge at National Nanotechnology 
Coordination Office, by telephone (703-292-8103) or email 
(sstandridge@nnco.nano.gov). Additional information about the meeting, 
including the agenda, is posted at https://www.nano.gov/stakeholderworkshop.

Ted Wackler,
Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant Director.
[FR Doc. 2013-09729 Filed 4-23-13; 8:45 am]
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