Sunshine Act Meeting, 49262-49263 [2013-19723]

Download as PDF 49262 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 13, 2013 / Notices Procedures for Submitting Nominations ´ Submit resumes for nomination for the Trademark Public Advisory Committee to: John W. Cabeca, Senior Advisor, Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, utilizing the addresses provided above. Dated: July 23, 2013. Teresa Stanek Rea, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. [FR Doc. 2013–19495 Filed 8–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its Social Innovation Fund (SIF) Application Instructions. The application instructions will be used by organizations requesting funding for a SIF project. Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the Addresses section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by October 15, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection activity, by any of the following methods: ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:31 Aug 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community Service, Social Innovation Fund; Attention Lois Nembhard, Deputy Director, Room 9601; 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20525. (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the CNCS mailroom at Room 8100 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. (3) Electronically through www.regulations.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call 1–800–833–3722 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Nembhard, (202) 606–3223, or by email at innovation@cns.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CNCS is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of CNCS, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are expected to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses). Background: This collection will be used by organizations applying to become Social Innovation Fund intermediaries. Applications will be submitted primarily via eGrants. Current Action: This is a new information collection request. SIF previously used the CNCS Universal Application and is now developing more tailored application instructions. Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Social Innovation Fund Application Instructions. OMB Number: None. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Organizations applying to be Social Innovation Fund intermediaries. PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Respondents: 50. Frequency: Annual. Average Time per Response: Averages 24 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,200. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: August 8, 2013. Lois Nembhard, Deputy Director, Social Innovation Fund. [FR Doc. 2013–19604 Filed 8–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–P DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD Sunshine Act Meeting Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting and Hearing. AGENCY: Pursuant to the provisions of the ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’ (5 U.S.C. 552b), and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board’s (Board) public meeting and hearing described below. The Board invites any interested persons or groups to present any comments, technical information, or data concerning safety issues related to the matters to be considered. TIME AND DATE OF MEETING: Session I: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., October 22, 2013; Session II: 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., October 22, 2013. PLACE: Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. STATUS: Open. While the Government in the Sunshine Act does not require that the scheduled discussion be conducted in a meeting, the Board has determined that an open meeting in this specific case furthers the public interests underlying both the Government in the Sunshine Act and the Board’s enabling legislation. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: In Session I of this public meeting and hearing, the Board will receive testimony from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and its contractor concerning the safety-related risks associated with continued operation of aging defense nuclear SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 13, 2013 / Notices facilities at the Y–12 National Security Complex. The Board will examine nearterm and long-term risk assessment and mitigation efforts, including NNSA’s progress since the Board’s October 2, 2012, public meeting and hearing concerning improving the integration of safety into the design of the Uranium Capabilities Replacement Project, formerly known as the Uranium Processing Facility Project. In Session II, the Board will discuss Y–12’s emergency planning, response, and oversight capabilities for severe events, including the condition and survivability of emergency response facilities. The Board will also discuss the safety of nuclear operations, specifically focused on key safety initiatives to improve conduct of operations and work planning, as well as the importance of robust oversight to sustain long-term improvements. ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Marcelyn Atwood, General Manager, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004–2901, (800) 788–4016. This is a toll-free number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public participation in the hearing is invited. The Board is setting aside time at the end of each session of the hearing for presentations and comments from the public. Requests to speak may be submitted in writing or by telephone. The Board asks that commenters describe the nature and scope of their oral presentations. Those who contact the Board prior to close of business on October 18, 2013, will be scheduled to speak at the session of the hearing most relevant to their presentations. At the beginning of Session I, the Board will post a schedule for speakers at the entrance to the hearing room. Anyone who wishes to comment or provide technical information or data may do so in writing, either in lieu of, or in addition to, making an oral presentation. The Board Members may question presenters to the extent deemed appropriate. Documents will be accepted at the hearing or may be sent to the Board’s Washington, DC office. The Board will hold the record open until November 22, 2013, for the receipt of additional materials. The hearing will be presented live through Internet video streaming. A link to the presentation will be available on the Board’s Web site (www.dnfsb.gov). A transcript of the hearing, along with a DVD video recording, will be made available by the Board for inspection and viewing by the public at the Board’s Washington office and at DOE’s public reading room at the VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:31 Aug 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 DOE Federal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. The Board specifically reserves its right to further schedule and otherwise regulate the course of the meeting and hearing, to recess, reconvene, postpone, or adjourn the meeting and hearing, conduct further reviews, and otherwise exercise its power under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. Dated: August 8, 2013. Peter S. Winokur, Chairman. [FR Doc. 2013–19723 Filed 8–9–13; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3670–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2013–ICCD–0075] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; IES Fellows Survey Institute of Education Sciences/ National Center for Education Statistics (IES), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 12, 2013. ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting Docket ID number ED–2013–ICCD–0075 or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room 2E105, Washington, DC 20202–4537. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Electronically mail ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please do not send comments here. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 49263 public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: IES Fellows Survey. OMB Control Number: 1850–0873. Type of Review: Revision of an existing collection of information. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 625. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 219. Abstract: The surveys are for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows taking part in the Institute of Education Sciences three education training grant programs. These programs provide universities support to provide predoctoral training in education research, postdoctoral training in education research, or postdoctoral training in special education research. The results of the survey will be used both to improve the fellowship programs as well as to provide information on the programs to policymakers, practitioners, and the public. Dated: August 8, 2013. Stephanie Valentine, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 13, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49262-49263]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-19723]


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DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD


Sunshine Act Meeting

AGENCY: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting and Hearing.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the ``Government in the Sunshine 
Act'' (5 U.S.C. 552b), and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is 
hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) 
public meeting and hearing described below. The Board invites any 
interested persons or groups to present any comments, technical 
information, or data concerning safety issues related to the matters to 
be considered.

TIME AND DATE OF MEETING: Session I: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., October 22, 
2013; Session II: 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., October 22, 2013.

PLACE: Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, 
Tennessee 37902.

STATUS: Open. While the Government in the Sunshine Act does not require 
that the scheduled discussion be conducted in a meeting, the Board has 
determined that an open meeting in this specific case furthers the 
public interests underlying both the Government in the Sunshine Act and 
the Board's enabling legislation.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: In Session I of this public meeting and 
hearing, the Board will receive testimony from the National Nuclear 
Security Administration (NNSA) and its contractor concerning the 
safety-related risks associated with continued operation of aging 
defense nuclear

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facilities at the Y-12 National Security Complex. The Board will 
examine near-term and long-term risk assessment and mitigation efforts, 
including NNSA's progress since the Board's October 2, 2012, public 
meeting and hearing concerning improving the integration of safety into 
the design of the Uranium Capabilities Replacement Project, formerly 
known as the Uranium Processing Facility Project. In Session II, the 
Board will discuss Y-12's emergency planning, response, and oversight 
capabilities for severe events, including the condition and 
survivability of emergency response facilities. The Board will also 
discuss the safety of nuclear operations, specifically focused on key 
safety initiatives to improve conduct of operations and work planning, 
as well as the importance of robust oversight to sustain long-term 
improvements.

CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Marcelyn Atwood, General 
Manager, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue 
NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901, (800) 788-4016. This is a 
toll-free number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public participation in the hearing is 
invited. The Board is setting aside time at the end of each session of 
the hearing for presentations and comments from the public. Requests to 
speak may be submitted in writing or by telephone. The Board asks that 
commenters describe the nature and scope of their oral presentations. 
Those who contact the Board prior to close of business on October 18, 
2013, will be scheduled to speak at the session of the hearing most 
relevant to their presentations. At the beginning of Session I, the 
Board will post a schedule for speakers at the entrance to the hearing 
room. Anyone who wishes to comment or provide technical information or 
data may do so in writing, either in lieu of, or in addition to, making 
an oral presentation. The Board Members may question presenters to the 
extent deemed appropriate. Documents will be accepted at the hearing or 
may be sent to the Board's Washington, DC office. The Board will hold 
the record open until November 22, 2013, for the receipt of additional 
materials. The hearing will be presented live through Internet video 
streaming. A link to the presentation will be available on the Board's 
Web site (www.dnfsb.gov). A transcript of the hearing, along with a DVD 
video recording, will be made available by the Board for inspection and 
viewing by the public at the Board's Washington office and at DOE's 
public reading room at the DOE Federal Building, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. The Board specifically reserves its 
right to further schedule and otherwise regulate the course of the 
meeting and hearing, to recess, reconvene, postpone, or adjourn the 
meeting and hearing, conduct further reviews, and otherwise exercise 
its power under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

    Dated: August 8, 2013.
Peter S. Winokur,
Chairman.
[FR Doc. 2013-19723 Filed 8-9-13; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 3670-01-P

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