First Responder Network Authority Board Special Meeting, 63168-63169 [2013-24800]

Download as PDF 63168 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 23, 2013 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Closed Meeting. AGENCY: The Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (Judges Panel) will meet in closed session Monday through Friday, November 4–8, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time each day. The purpose of this meeting is to review recommendations from site visits, and recommend 2013 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipients. DATES: The meeting will be held Monday through Friday, November 4–8, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time each day. The entire meeting will be closed to the public. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Administration Building, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Fangmeyer, Acting Director, Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, telephone number (301) 975–4781, email robert.fangmeyer@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the General Counsel, formally determined on March 19, 2013, pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended by Section 5(c) of the Government in Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the meeting of the Judges Panel may be closed in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) because the meeting is likely to disclose trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person which is privileged or confidential; and, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) because for a government agency the meeting is likely to disclose information that could significantly frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action. The meeting, which involves examination of Award applicant data from U.S. companies and other organizations and discussion of these data as compared to the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award criteria in order to recommend 2013 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipients, will be closed to the public. Dated: October 17, 2013. Willie E. May, Associate Director for Laboratory Programs. [FR Doc. 2013–24801 Filed 10–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Authority: 15 U.S.C. 3711a(d)(1) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. First Responder Network Authority Board Special Meeting Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. app., notice is hereby given that the Judges Panel will meet on Monday through Friday, November 4–8, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time each day. The Judges Panel is composed of twelve members, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, chosen for their familiarity with quality improvement operations and competitiveness issues of manufacturing companies, services companies, small businesses, health care providers, and educational institutions. Members are also chosen who have broad experience in for-profit and nonprofit areas. The purpose of this meeting is to review recommendations from site visits, and recommend 2013 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipients. The Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary performing the non-exclusive duties of the Chief Financial Officer and AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:13 Oct 22, 2013 Jkt 232001 National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Notice of Public Meeting of the First Responder Network Authority. ACTION: The Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) will hold a Special Meeting via telephone conference (teleconference) on October 25, 2013. SUMMARY: The Special Meeting will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. DATES: The Special Meeting will be conducted via teleconference. Members of the public may listen to the meeting by dialing toll-free 1 (888) 469–3306 and using passcode ‘‘FirstNet.’’ Due to the limited number of ports, attendance via teleconference will be on a first-come, first-served basis. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Uzoma Onyeije, Secretary, FirstNet, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230: telephone (202) 482–0016; email uzoma@firstnet.gov. Please direct media inquiries to NTIA’s Office of Public Affairs, (202) 482–7002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Act), Public Law 112–96, 126 Stat. 156 (2012), created FirstNet as an independent authority within the NTIA. The Act directs FirstNet to establish a single, nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network. The FirstNet Board is responsible for making strategic decisions regarding FirstNet’s operations. As provided in Section 4.08 of the FirstNet Bylaws, the Board through this Notice provides at least two days’ notice of a Special Meeting of the Board to be held on October 25, 2013. The Board may, by a majority vote, close a portion of the Special Meeting as necessary to preserve the confidentiality of commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential, to discuss personnel matters, or to discuss legal matters affecting FirstNet, including pending or potential litigation. See 47 U.S.C. 1424(e)(2). Matters to Be Considered: NTIA will post an agenda for the Special Meeting on its Web site at https:// www.ntia.doc.gov/category/firstnet prior to the meeting. The agenda topics are subject to change. Time and Date: The Special Meeting will be held on October 25, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The times and dates are subject to change. Please refer to NTIA’s Web site at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/ category/firstnet for the most up-to-date information. Other Information: The teleconference for the Special Meeting is open to the public. On the date and time of the Special Meeting, members of the public may call toll-free 1 (888) 469–3306 and use passcode ‘‘FirstNet’’ to listen to the meeting. If you experience technical difficulty, please contact Helen Shaw by telephone (202) 482–1157; or via email hshaw@ntia.doc.gov. Public access will be limited to listen-only. Due to the limited number of ports, attendance via teleconference will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The Special Meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals requiring accommodations are asked to notify Mr. Onyeije, by telephone (202) 482–0016 or email uzoma@firstnet.gov, at least two days (2) business days before the meeting. Records: NTIA maintains records of all Board proceedings. Board minutes E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 23, 2013 / Notices 63169 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE will be available at https:// www.ntia.doc.gov/category/firstnet. Dated: October 18, 2013. Kathy D. Smith, Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information Administration. [FR Doc. 2013–24800 Filed 10–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–60–P waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. Office of the Secretary Dated: October 18, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Meetings of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force; Cancellation of October 1, 2013, October 4, 2013 and October 9, 2013 Meetings Director of Administration and Management, DoD. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting; Cancellation. [FR Doc. 2013–24788 Filed 10–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary AGENCY: ACTION: Department of Defense. Meeting notice; cancellation. On Monday, September 23, 2013 (78 FR 58290–58291), the Department of Defense published a notice announcing a meeting of the Defense Business Board (DBB), which was scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2013. This notice announces the cancellation of the October 17, 2013 meeting. Due to the lapse of appropriations, the scheduled DBB meeting on October 17, 2013 is cancelled. Due to the government shutdown, this notice of meeting cancellation could not be published before the date of the meeting that is now cancelled. SUMMARY: Ms. Phyllis Ferguson, Phyllis.L.Ferguson2.civ@mail.mil, 703– 695–7563 or Ms. Debora Duffy, Debora.K.Duffy.civ@mail.mil, (703) 697– 2168. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting Announcement: Due to the lapse of appropriations, the Department of Defense cancelled the meeting of the Defense Business Board on October 17, 2013. As a result, the Department of Defense was unable to provide appropriate notification as required by 41 CFR 102–3.150(a). Therefore, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. Dated: October 17, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2013–24719 Filed 10–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:13 Oct 22, 2013 On Thursday, September 12, 2013 (78 FR 56219–56220), the Department of Defense published a notice announcing an October 1, 2013 meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force in Bossier City, Louisiana. On Thursday, September 26, 2013 (78 FR 59343– 59344), the Department of Defense published a notice announcing an October 4, 2013 meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force in Colorado Springs, Colorado. On October 3, 2013 (78 FR 61342–61343), the Department of Defense published a notice announcing an October 9, 2013 meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), and the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), this notice announces that the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force meetings scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, Friday, October 4, 2013 and Wednesday, October 9, 2013 were cancelled due to the government shutdown. SUMMARY: Defense Business Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Cancellation Jkt 232001 Mrs. Marcia Moore, Designated Federal Officer, National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force, 1950 Defense Pentagon Room 3A874, Washington, DC 20301–1950. Email: marcia.l.moore12.civ@mail.mil. Desk (703) 545–9113. Facsimile (703) 692– 5625. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting Announcement: Due to the lapse of appropriations, the Department of Defense cancelled the meetings of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force on October 1, 4, and 9 of 2013. As a result, the Department of Defense was unable to provide appropriate notification as required by 41 CFR 102–3.150(a). Therefore, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Navy Base Intermodal Facility at the former Charleston Naval Complex (CNC) in North Charleston, South Carolina U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army ACTION: Notice of Intent. AGENCY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Charleston District intends to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to assess the potential social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed construction and operation of an intermodal container transfer facility (ICTF) by the South Carolina Department of Commerce Division of Public Railways d/b/a Palmetto Railways (Palmetto Railways). The DEIS will assess potential effects of a range of alternatives, including the proposed alternative. SUMMARY: Public Scoping Meeting: A public scoping meeting is planned for Thursday, November 14, 2013 beginning at 5:30 p.m. EDT at the Chicora School of Communications, 3795 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405. An open house will be held from 5:30–7 p.m. The formal scoping meeting will be held from 7–9 p.m. Individuals and organizations that are interested in the proposed activity or whose interests may be affected by the proposed work are encouraged to attend the Scoping Meeting and to submit written comments to the Corps. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information and/or questions about the proposed project and DEIS, please contact Mr. Nathaniel Ball, Corps Project Manager, by telephone: 843– 329–8044 or toll-free 1–866–329–8187, or by mail: Mr. Nathaniel I. Ball, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 69–A Hagood Avenue, Charleston, South Carolina 29403. For inquiries from the media, please contact the Corps, Charleston District Corporate Communication DATES: E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 23, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63168-63169]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-24800]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration


First Responder Network Authority Board Special Meeting

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting of the First Responder Network 
Authority.

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SUMMARY: The Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) 
will hold a Special Meeting via telephone conference (teleconference) 
on October 25, 2013.

DATES: The Special Meeting will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013, 
from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

ADDRESSES: The Special Meeting will be conducted via teleconference. 
Members of the public may listen to the meeting by dialing toll-free 1 
(888) 469-3306 and using passcode ``FirstNet.'' Due to the limited 
number of ports, attendance via teleconference will be on a first-come, 
first-served basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Uzoma Onyeije, Secretary, FirstNet, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20230: telephone (202) 482-0016; email uzoma@firstnet.gov. Please 
direct media inquiries to NTIA's Office of Public Affairs, (202) 482-
7002.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 
2012 (Act), Public Law 112-96, 126 Stat. 156 (2012), created FirstNet 
as an independent authority within the NTIA. The Act directs FirstNet 
to establish a single, nationwide interoperable public safety broadband 
network. The FirstNet Board is responsible for making strategic 
decisions regarding FirstNet's operations. As provided in Section 4.08 
of the FirstNet Bylaws, the Board through this Notice provides at least 
two days' notice of a Special Meeting of the Board to be held on 
October 25, 2013. The Board may, by a majority vote, close a portion of 
the Special Meeting as necessary to preserve the confidentiality of 
commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential, 
to discuss personnel matters, or to discuss legal matters affecting 
FirstNet, including pending or potential litigation. See 47 U.S.C. 
1424(e)(2).
    Matters to Be Considered: NTIA will post an agenda for the Special 
Meeting on its Web site at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/firstnet 
prior to the meeting. The agenda topics are subject to change.
    Time and Date: The Special Meeting will be held on October 25, 
2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The times 
and dates are subject to change. Please refer to NTIA's Web site at 
https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/firstnet for the most up-to-date 
information.
    Other Information: The teleconference for the Special Meeting is 
open to the public. On the date and time of the Special Meeting, 
members of the public may call toll-free 1 (888) 469-3306 and use 
passcode ``FirstNet'' to listen to the meeting. If you experience 
technical difficulty, please contact Helen Shaw by telephone (202) 482-
1157; or via email hshaw@ntia.doc.gov. Public access will be limited to 
listen-only. Due to the limited number of ports, attendance via 
teleconference will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The Special 
Meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals 
requiring accommodations are asked to notify Mr. Onyeije, by telephone 
(202) 482-0016 or email uzoma@firstnet.gov, at least two days (2) 
business days before the meeting.
    Records: NTIA maintains records of all Board proceedings. Board 
minutes

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will be available at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/firstnet.

    Dated: October 18, 2013.
Kathy D. Smith,
Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2013-24800 Filed 10-22-13; 8:45 am]
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