Army Science Board Winter Plenary Meeting, 73852-73853 [2013-29250]

Download as PDF maindgalligan on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 73852 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 236 / Monday, December 9, 2013 / Notices B. Purpose of the Match: The purpose of this agreement is to verify an individual’s eligibility for receipt of benefits under programs administered by the Veterans Benefits Administration. The VA, as the source agency, will provide DMDC with two electronic files, the VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) and Veterans Assistance and Discharge System (VADS) files. The C&P file contains names of veterans, SSNs, and compensation and pension records. The VADS file contains names of veterans, SSNs, and DD214 data. Upon receipt of the electronic files, DMDC will perform a match using the SSNs in the VA C&P file and the VADS file against the DMDC Active Duty Transaction, Reserve Transaction, and Reserve Master files. DMDC will provide VA OIG an electronic listing of VA C&P and VADS records for which there is no matching record from any of the three DMDC files, and an electronic listing of records that contain data that are inconsistent with data contained in the VA C&P or VADS files. VA OIG is responsible for verifying and determining that the data on the DMDC electronic reply file are consistent with the VA source file and for resolving any discrepancies or inconsistencies on an individual basis. C. Authority for Conducting the Match: The authority for VA to conduct this match is 5 U.S.C. App. 3, the Inspector General Act of 1978 (IG Act). The IG Act authorizes the VA OIG to conduct audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of VA, IG Act, § 2. In addition, § 4 of the IG Act provides that the IG will conduct activities designed to promote economy and efficiency and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in VA’s programs and operations. D. Records To Be Matched: The systems of records maintained by the respective agencies under the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, from which records will be disclosed for the purpose of this computer match are as follows: VA will use personal data from the following Privacy Act record system for the match: Compensation, Pension, Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Records-VA, 58VA21/22/28, April 2010. DoD will use personal data from the following Privacy Act record system for the match: Defense Manpower Data Center Data Base—DMDC 01, published in the Federal Register at November 23, 2011, 76 FR 72391. E. Description of Computer Matching Program: VA, as the source agency, will provide DMDC with two electronic files, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:03 Dec 06, 2013 Jkt 232001 the C&P and VADS files. The C&P file contains names of veterans, SSNs, and compensation and pension records. The VADS file contains names of veterans, SSNs, and DD214 data. Upon receipt of the electronic files, DMDC will perform a match using the SSNs in the VA C&P file and the VADS file against the DMDC Active Duty Transaction, Reserve Transaction, and Reserve Master files. DMDC will provide VA OIG an electronic listing of VA C&P and VADS records for which there is no matching record from any of the three DMDC files, and an electronic listing of records that contain data that are inconsistent with data contained in the VA C&P or VADS files. VA OIG is responsible for verifying and determining that the data on the DMDC electronic reply file are consistent with the VA source file and for resolving any discrepancies or inconsistencies on an individual basis. The VADS file provided by VA contains approximately 308,000 records per year that include data elements showing veteran’s name, SSN, VA claim number, Date of Birth, Date of Discharge, and Character of Service. The C&P file provided by VA contains approximately 3.6 million records per year that includes data elements showing veteran’s stub name, SSN, Date of Birth, Date of Discharge, Entitlement Code, File Number, Combined Degree of Disability, Station Number/Regional Office Number, Suspense Segment Indicator, Address Line 1, Branch of Service, Additional Service Indicator, Net Award Amount, and Net Award Date. The Active Duty Transaction file provided by DMDC contains approximately 2.7 million records per year historically dating from 1971 to the present. This file includes data elements showing service member’s name, SSN, Date of Birth, Separation Program Designator, Interservice Separation code, Date of Separation, and Branch of Service. The Reserve Transaction file provided by DMDC contains approximately 1.5 million records per year historically dating from 1977 to the present. This file includes data elements showing reserve service member’s name, SSN, Date of Birth, Separation Program Designator, Interservice Separation code, Date of Separation, and Branch of Service. The Reserve Master file provided by DMDC contains approximately 1.3 million records per year historically dating from 1977 to the present. This file does not include character of service. However, a match on this file may indicate that the Reserve service PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 member spent time on active duty while a member of the Reserve Forces. F. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program: This computer matching program is subject to public comment and review by Congress and the Office of Management and Budget. If the mandatory 30 day period for comment has expired and no comments are received and if no objections are raised by either Congress or the Office of Management and Budget within 40 days of being notified of the proposed match, the computer matching program becomes effective and the respective agencies may begin the exchange at a mutually agreeable time and thereafter on a quarterly basis. By agreement between VA and DMDC, the matching program will be in effect for 18 months with an option to renew for 12 additional months unless one of the parties to the agreement advises the other by written request to terminate or modify the agreement. G. For Questions, Contact: Director, Defense Privacy and Civil Liberties Office, 241 18th Street South, Suite 101, Arlington, VA 22202. Telephone (703) 571–0070. [FR Doc. 2013–29216 Filed 12–6–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Army Science Board Winter Plenary Meeting Department of the Army, DoD. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41 Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR 102–3.140 through 160, the Department of the Army announces the following committee meeting: Name of Committee: Army Science Board (ASB) Winter Plenary Session. Date: January 15, 2014. Time: 0830–0945. Location: Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. Purpose of Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the Army Science Board to review the results of the FY13 study titled, ‘‘Creating an Innovation Culture in the Army’’ in an open session and begin work on the FY14 study topics. Agenda: The board will convene on January 15, 0830–0945, at the hotel SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09DEN1.SGM 09DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 236 / Monday, December 9, 2013 / Notices conference facility to conduct a public vote on the results of the Fiscal Year 2013 ‘‘Creating an Innovation Culture’’ Study. The ASB board members will cast a vote to accept the results of this study and record that vote for the record according to the Army Science Board Bylaws, Article VII, Section 2 and Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976. Committee’s Designated Federal Officer (DFO)/Point of Contact: COL William McLagan at (703) 545–8651 or email: william.m.mclagan.mil@mail.mil or Ms. Carolyn German at (703) 545– 8654 or email: carolyn.t.german.civ@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (Filing Written Statement): Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140d, the Committee is not obligated to allow the public to speak; however, interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Subcommittees. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the address listed below. Written statements not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting may not be considered by the Board prior to its scheduled meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the Board’s executive committee and ensure they are provided to the specific study members as necessary before, during, or after the meeting. After reviewing written comments, the study chairs and the DFO may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue during a future open meeting. The DFO, in consultation with the executive committee, may allot a specific amount of time for members of the public to present their issues for discussion. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Army Science Board, Designated Federal Officer, 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 7098, Arlington,VA 22202. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. maindgalligan on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2013–29250 Filed 12–6–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:03 Dec 06, 2013 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13005–003] Oliver Hydro LLC; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Original Major License. b. Project No.: 13005–003. c. Date filed: December 14, 2011. d. Applicant: Oliver Hydro LLC. e. Name of Project: William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: At the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam on the Black Warrior River, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The project would occupy 8.7 acres of United States lands administered by the Corps’ Mobile District. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Vincent A. Lamarra, Symbiotics LLC, 975 South State Highway, Logan, UT 84321; (435) 752–2580; or email at vincent.lamarra@symbioticsenergy.com. i. FERC Contact: Michael Spencer at (202) 502–8365, or via email at michael.spencer@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions using the Commission’s eFiling system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–13005–003. PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73853 The Commission’s Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. This application has been accepted and is now ready for environmental analysis. l. The proposed project would utilize the Corps’ existing William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam, and would consist of the following new facilities: (1) A forebay; (2) an intake structure; (3) a powerhouse containing two generating units with a total capacity of 11.72 megawatts (MW); (4) a 150-foot-long, 68foot-wide tailrace; (5) a proposed 1.7mile-long, 25 kilovolt (kV) transmission line; (6) a switchyard; and (7) appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an average annual generation of 42.6 GWh, and operate in a run-of-river mode utilizing surplus water from the William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam, as directed by the Corps. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS’’, ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the filing; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in E:\FR\FM\09DEN1.SGM 09DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 236 (Monday, December 9, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73852-73853]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29250]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Army Science Board Winter Plenary Meeting

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 
U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 
1976 (U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41 Code of the Federal Regulations 
(CFR 102-3.140 through 160, the Department of the Army announces the 
following committee meeting:
    Name of Committee: Army Science Board (ASB) Winter Plenary Session.
    Date: January 15, 2014.
    Time: 0830-0945.
    Location: Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 E. Market Street, San 
Antonio, TX 78205.
    Purpose of Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the Army 
Science Board to review the results of the FY13 study titled, 
``Creating an Innovation Culture in the Army'' in an open session and 
begin work on the FY14 study topics.
    Agenda: The board will convene on January 15, 0830-0945, at the 
hotel

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conference facility to conduct a public vote on the results of the 
Fiscal Year 2013 ``Creating an Innovation Culture'' Study. The ASB 
board members will cast a vote to accept the results of this study and 
record that vote for the record according to the Army Science Board 
Bylaws, Article VII, Section 2 and Sunshine in the Government Act of 
1976.
    Committee's Designated Federal Officer (DFO)/Point of Contact: COL 
William McLagan at (703) 545-8651 or email: 
william.m.mclagan.mil@mail.mil">william.m.mclagan.mil@mail.mil or Ms. Carolyn German at (703) 545-8654 
or email: carolyn.t.german.civ@mail.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (Filing Written Statement): Pursuant to 41 
CFR 102-3.140d, the Committee is not obligated to allow the public to 
speak; however, interested persons may submit a written statement for 
consideration by the Subcommittees. Individuals submitting a written 
statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Officer 
(DFO) at the address listed below. Written statements not received at 
least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting may not be considered by 
the Board prior to its scheduled meeting.
    The DFO will review all timely submissions with the Board's 
executive committee and ensure they are provided to the specific study 
members as necessary before, during, or after the meeting. After 
reviewing written comments, the study chairs and the DFO may choose to 
invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue 
during a future open meeting.
    The DFO, in consultation with the executive committee, may allot a 
specific amount of time for members of the public to present their 
issues for discussion.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Army Science Board, Designated Federal 
Officer, 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 7098, Arlington,VA 22202.

Brenda S. Bowen,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-29250 Filed 12-6-13; 8:45 am]
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