Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 51714-51715 [2013-20323]

Download as PDF 51714 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2013 / Notices 12:00 p.m .................. 1:00 p.m .................... Lunch. Environmental Restoration Overview ................................................. 1:10 p.m .................... 14 ER01–018 (ER–2419): High Resolution Delineation of Contaminant Concentrations, Biogeochemical Processes, and Microbial Communities in Saturated Subsurface Environments (FY14 New Start). 14 ER01–037 (ER–2420): A High Resolution Passive Flux Meter Approach Based on Colorimetric Responses (FY14 New Start). Break. 14 ER01–039 (ER–2421): Investigating the Sensitivity of Emerging Geophysical Technologies to Immobile Porosity and Isolated DNAPL and Dissolved/Sorbed VOC Mass in Fractured Media (FY14 New Start). 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All written statements shall be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program, Scientific Advisory Board. The DFO will ensure VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:29 Aug 20, 2013 Jkt 229001 Mr. Joseph Francis, Chair. Dr. Robin Nissan, Weapons Systems and Platforms Program Manager. Dr. John La Scala, Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Dr. John Hall, Resource Conservation and, Climate Change, Program Manager. Dr. Christina Liang, USDA Forest Service, Hilo, HI. Dr. Creighton Litton, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI. Dr. Jeffrey Foster, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Dr. John Hall, Resource Conservation and, Climate Change, Program Manager. Ms. Kathleen Jones, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, Hanover, NH. Mr. Kevin Bjella, Cold Regions Research and, Engineering Laboratory , Ft. Wainwright, AK. Dr. Jonathan Ajo-Franklin, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA. that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Contact information for the DFO can be obtained from the GSA’s FACA Database at https:// facasms.fido.gov/. Time is allotted at the close of each meeting day for the public to make comments. Oral comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Dated: August 16, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2013–20397 Filed 8–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy [Docket ID: USN–2013–0032] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Department of the Navy, DoD. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Navy announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2013 / Notices information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by October 21, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. Any associated form(s) for this collection may be located within this same electronic docket and downloaded for review/testing. Follow the instructions at https:// www.regulations.gov for submitting comments. Please submit comments on any given form identified by docket number, form number, and title. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Commandant of Midshipmen, Operations Office, United States Naval Academy, 101 Buchanan Road, Annapolis, MD 21402–5101, or contact Commandant’s Operations Officer, telephone (410) 293–7125. Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: United States Naval Academy Sponsor Application contained within the USNA Admission’s Web site; OMB Control Number 0703–0054. Needs and Uses: This collection of information is necessary to determine the eligibility and overall compatibility between sponsor applicants and Fourth Class Midshipmen at the United States VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:29 Aug 20, 2013 Jkt 229001 Naval Academy. An analysis of the information collection is made by the Sponsor Program Director during the process in order to best match sponsors with Midshipmen. Affected Public: Individuals or households; Federal Government. Annual Burden Hours: 800. Number of Respondents: 800. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: 1 hour. Frequency: Annually. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection The sponsor program matches first year students with families in the community for a semblance of home away from the rigors of the academy. The application is used to evaluate and match sponsor families with incoming midshipmen of similar interests. Dated: August 15, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2013–20323 Filed 8–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance: Meeting Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, Education. ACTION: Notice of an opening meeting/ hearing. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming open hearing/meeting of the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance. This notice also describes the functions of the Advisory Committee. Notice of an advisory committee meeting is required under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This document is intended to notify the general public of their opportunity to attend. DATES: Date and Time: Thursday, September 19, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at approximately 3:00 p.m. (EDT). ADDRESSES: DoubleTree by Hilton Washington, DC—Crystal City, Salon A & B, North Tower, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Janet Chen, Director of Programs, Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, Capitol Place, 80 F Street NW., Suite 413, Washington, DC 20202–7582, (202) 219–2099. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Student SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51715 Financial Assistance is established under Section 491 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended by Public Law 100–50 (20 U.S.C. 1098). The Advisory Committee serves as an independent source of advice and counsel to the Congress and the Secretary of Education on student financial aid policy. Since its inception, the congressional mandate requires the Advisory Committee to conduct objective, nonpartisan, and independent analyses on important aspects of the student assistance programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. In addition, Congress expanded the Advisory Committee’s mission in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 to include several important areas: access, Title IV modernization, early information and needs assessment and review and analysis of regulations. Specifically, the Advisory Committee is to review, monitor and evaluate the Department of Education’s progress in these areas and report recommended improvements to Congress and the Secretary. The one-day hearing will consist of two main sessions. The morning session will be a discussion among representatives from the higher education community of the Advisory Committee’s forthcoming report for HEA reauthorization scheduled to be released in September. The afternoon session will provide the public with an opportunity to comment on issues related to student aid for HEA reauthorization. To make public comments during the afternoon session, please email ACSFA@ed.gov with your name, contact information, and a brief summary of your comments by August 30, 2013. A limited number of speakers will be provided the opportunity to speak. Speakers will have up to five minutes to comment. Advisory Committee staff will contact presenters prior to the hearing to confirm participation. Space for the hearing is limited and you are encouraged to register early. You may register on the Advisory Committee’s Web site, https:// www2.ed.gov/ACSFA or by sending an email to the following address: ACSFA@ ed.gov or Tracy.Deanna.Jones@ed.gov. Please include your name, title, affiliation, mailing and email addresses, and telephone and fax numbers. If you are unable to register electronically, you may fax your registration information to the Advisory Committee staff office at (202) 219–3032. The registration deadline is Monday, September 9, 2013. Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the hearing (i.e., interpreting E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2013)]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-20323]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Navy

[Docket ID: USN-2013-0032]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Department of the Navy announces a proposed public 
information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions 
thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection 
of

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information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by October 
21, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark 
Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350-3100.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency 
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The 
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the 
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the 
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov as they are received without 
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.
    Any associated form(s) for this collection may be located within 
this same electronic docket and downloaded for review/testing. Follow 
the instructions at https://www.regulations.gov for submitting comments. 
Please submit comments on any given form identified by docket number, 
form number, and title.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this 
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and 
associated collection instruments, please write to the Commandant of 
Midshipmen, Operations Office, United States Naval Academy, 101 
Buchanan Road, Annapolis, MD 21402-5101, or contact Commandant's 
Operations Officer, telephone (410) 293-7125.
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: United States Naval Academy 
Sponsor Application contained within the USNA Admission's Web site; OMB 
Control Number 0703-0054.
    Needs and Uses: This collection of information is necessary to 
determine the eligibility and overall compatibility between sponsor 
applicants and Fourth Class Midshipmen at the United States Naval 
Academy. An analysis of the information collection is made by the 
Sponsor Program Director during the process in order to best match 
sponsors with Midshipmen.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Federal Government.
    Annual Burden Hours: 800.
    Number of Respondents: 800.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency: Annually.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    The sponsor program matches first year students with families in 
the community for a semblance of home away from the rigors of the 
academy. The application is used to evaluate and match sponsor families 
with incoming midshipmen of similar interests.

    Dated: August 15, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2013-20323 Filed 8-20-13; 8:45 am]
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