Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee, 14300-14302 [2014-05438]

Download as PDF 14300 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 49 / Thursday, March 13, 2014 / Notices Drug Schedule Noroxymorphone (9668) .............. Poppy Straw Concentrate (9670) Alfentanil (9737) ........................... Remifentanil (9739) ...................... Sufentanil (9740) .......................... Fentanyl (9801) ............................ II II II II II II The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk for sale to its customers, for dosage form development, for clinical trials, and for use in stability qualification studies. No comments or objections have been received. The DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and determined that the registration of Cambrex Charles City, Inc., to manufacture the listed basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. The DEA has investigated Cambrex Charles City, Inc., to ensure that the company’s registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company’s physical security systems, verification of the company’s compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company’s background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 823, and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33, the above named company is granted registration as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed. Dated: February 19, 2014. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. BILLING CODE 4410–09–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket Number: OSHA–2014–0004] Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DOL. ACTION: Request for nominations to serve on the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health requests nominations for membership on the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC). SUMMARY: Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; GE Healthcare TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2014–05484 Filed 3–12–14; 8:45 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 4410–09–P By Notice dated October 16, 2013, and published in the Federal Register on October 25, 2013, 78 FR 64018, GE Healthcare, 3350 North Ridge Avenue, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004–1412, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of Cocaine (9041), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II. The company plans to manufacture a radioactive product to diagnose Parkinson’s disease for distribution to its customers. 17:33 Mar 12, 2014 Dated: February 19, 2014. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee [FR Doc. 2014–05495 Filed 3–12–14; 8:45 am] VerDate Mar<15>2010 No comments or objections have been received. The DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and determined that the registration of GE Healthcare to manufacture the listed basic class of controlled substance is consistent with the public interest at this time. The DEA has investigated GE Healthcare to ensure that the company’s registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company’s physical security systems, verification of the company’s compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company’s background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 823, and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33, the above named company is granted registration as a bulk manufacturer of the basic class of controlled substance listed. Jkt 232001 Nominations for WPAC must be submitted (postmarked, sent, transmitted, or received) by May 12, 2014. DATES: You may submit nominations for WPAC, identified by the OSHA Docket No., OSHA–2014– 0004, by any of the following methods: Electronically: Nominations, including attachments, may be submitted electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for making electronic submissions. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Facsimile: If your nomination and supporting materials, including attachments, do not exceed 10 pages, you may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648. Mail, hand delivery, express mail, messenger or courier service: Submit your nominations and supporting materials to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA–2014–0004, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–2625, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2350 (OSHA’s TTY number is (877) 889–5627). Deliveries (hand, express mail, messenger and courier service) are accepted during the Department of Labor’s and Docket Office’s normal business hours, 8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m., e.t. Instructions: All nominations and supporting materials for WPAC must include the Agency name and docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA–2014–0004). Because of security-related procedures, submitting nominations by regular mail may result in a significant delay in their receipt. Please contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about security procedures for submitting nominations by hand delivery, express delivery, and messenger or courier service. For additional information on submitting nominations see the ‘‘Public Participation—Submission of Nominations and Access to Docket’’ heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Submissions in response to this Federal Register notice, including personal information provided, are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and dates of birth. Docket: To read or download submissions or other material in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov or the OSHA Docket Office at the address above. All documents in the docket are listed in the https:// www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through that Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Meghan Smith, OSHA, Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N– 4624, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2199; email address smith.meghan.p@dol.gov. E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 49 / Thursday, March 13, 2014 / Notices The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health invites interested individuals to submit nominations for membership on WPAC. Background. The WPAC advises the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) and the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health (the Assistant Secretary) on ways to improve the fairness, efficiency, and transparency of OSHA’s whistleblower investigations. WPAC is a continuing advisory body and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and its implementing regulations (see ‘‘Authority and Signature’’ section). WPAC membership. WPAC is comprised of 12 members, who the Secretary appoints to staggered terms not to exceed two years. OSHA is seeking to fill 12 positions on WPAC that will become vacant on January 1, 2015. Because this is the first time that OSHA is staggering terms for WPAC members, six members will be appointed to one-year terms and six will be appointed to two-year terms. Thereafter, all members will be appointed to two-year terms. The composition of WPAC and categories of new members to be appointed to oneyear terms are as follows: • Two management representatives who are employers or are from employer associations in industries covered by one or more of the whistleblower laws; • Two labor representatives who are workers or from worker advocacy organizations in industries covered by one or more of the whistleblower laws; • One member represents the State OSH Plan states; and • One public representative from colleges, universities, non-partisan think tanks, and/or other entities, that have extensive knowledge and expertise on whistleblower statutes and issues. The composition of WPAC and categories of new members to be appointed to two-year terms are as follows: • Two management representatives who are employers or are from employer associations in industries covered by one or more of the whistleblower laws; • Two labor representatives who are workers or from worker advocacy organizations in industries covered by one or more of the whistleblower laws; and • Two public representatives from colleges, universities, non-partisan think tanks, and/or other entities, that have extensive knowledge and expertise on whistleblower statutes and issues. In addition, the committee will also have three Ad hoc/ TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:33 Mar 12, 2014 Jkt 232001 voting members who are regular government employees from other Federal Government agencies. They will be selected by the Secretary of Labor from Departments that have jurisdiction over statutes with whistleblower provisions, for example, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SarbanesOxley Act), or the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century), or the Federal Railroad Administration (Federal Railroad Safety Act). If a vacancy occurs before a term expires, the Secretary may appoint a new member who represents the same interest as the predecessor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The committee meets at least two times a year. Nomination requirements. Any individual or organization may nominate one or more qualified persons for membership. Submissions of nominations must include the following information: 1. The nominee’s name, contact information and current occupation or position; 2. The nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae, including prior membership on WPAC and other relevant organizations, associations and committees; 3. Category of membership (management, labor, state plan, or academic/extensive whistleblower knowledge) the nominee is qualified to represent; 4. A summary of the nominee’s background, experience and qualifications that address the nominee’s suitability to serve on WPAC; 5. Articles or other documents the nominee has authored that indicate the nominee’s knowledge, experience and expertise in whistleblowing; and 6. A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to regularly attend and participate in WPAC meetings, and has no apparent conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on WPAC. Membership selection. WPAC members will be selected on the basis of their experience, knowledge, and competence in the field of whistleblower protection. The information received through this nomination process, in addition to other relevant sources of information, will assist the Secretary in appointing members to serve on WPAC. In selecting WPAC members, the Secretary will consider individuals nominated in response to this Federal Register notice, as well as other qualified individuals. PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14301 Before candidates are appointed, the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) conducts a basic background check using publically available, Internetbased sources. The Department is committed to bringing greater diversity of thought, perspective and experience to its advisory committees. In addition, the Department encourages nominees of all races, genders, ages, disabilities and sexual orientations to apply. Instructions for submitting nominations. Interested individuals may submit nominations and supplemental materials using one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. All nominations, attachments and other materials must identify the docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA–2014–0004). You may supplement electronic nominations by uploading document files electronically. If, instead, you wish to submit additional materials in reference to an electronic or FAX submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see ADDRESSES section). The additional material must clearly identify your electronic or FAX submission by name and docket number (Docket No. OSHA–2014–0004) so that the materials can be attached to your submission. Because of security-related procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of nominations. For information about security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand, express delivery, messenger or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office (see ADDRESSES section). All submissions in response to this Federal Register notice are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting personal information, such as Social Security numbers and birthdates. Guidance on submitting nominations and materials in response to this Federal Register notice is available at https://www.regulations.gov and from the OSHA Docket Office. Access to docket and other materials. To read or download nominations and additional materials submitted in response to this Federal Register notice, go to Docket No. OSHA–2013–0013 at https://www.regulations.gov. All submissions are listed in the index of that docket. However, some documents (e.g., copyrighted material) are not publicly available to read or download through that Web page. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1 14302 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 49 / Thursday, March 13, 2014 / Notices about materials not available through https://www.regulations.gov and for assistance in using the internet to locate submissions. Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at https:// www.regulations.gov. This document, as well as news releases and other relevant information, also is available at OSHA’s Web page at https://www.osha.gov. TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Authority and Signature 17:33 Mar 12, 2014 [FR Doc. 2014–05438 Filed 3–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P Jkt 232001 respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting the electronic submissions of responses. Patricia Loiko, National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 729, Washington, DC 20506–0001, telephone (202) 682–5541 (this is not a toll-free number), fax (202) 682–5721. ADDRESSES: NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Arts David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice under the authority granted by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its implementing regulations (41 CFR Part 102–3), chapter 1600 of Department of Labor Management Series 3 (Mar. 17, 2008), Secretary of Labor’s Order 1– 2012 (Jan. 18, 2012), 77 FR 3912 (Jan. 25, 2012), and the Secretary of Labor’s authority to administer the whistleblower provisions found in Section 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. 660(c); the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, 49 U.S.C. 31105; the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, 15 U.S.C. 2651; the International Safe Container Act, 46 U.S.C. 80507; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-9(i); the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 1367; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2622; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S.C. 6971; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7622; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9610; the Energy Reorganization Act, 42 U.S.C. 5851; the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, 49 U.S.C. 42121; the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 18 U.S.C. 1514A; the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act, 49 U.S.C. 60129; the Federal Railroad Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. 20109; the National Transit Systems Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 1142; the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, 15 U.S.C. 2087; Section 1558 of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111–148; the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, 12 U.S.C.A. 5567, the Seaman’s Protection Act, 46 U.S.C. 2114, Section 402 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, P.L. 111–353, and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, 49 U.S.C. 30171. VerDate Mar<15>2010 Signed at Washington, DC, on March 7, 2014. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. Proposed Collection: Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The National Endowment for the Arts, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 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)(A)]. This program helps 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 requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the National Endowment for the Arts, on behalf of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities, is soliciting comments concerning renewal of the Application for Domestic Indemnification. A copy of this collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the address section below on or before May 5, 2014. The National Endowment for the Arts is particularly interested in comments which: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 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 to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: March 10, 2014. Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Panel Coordinator, Office of Guidelines & Panel Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–05513 Filed 3–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537–01–P NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Plan for Generic Information Collection Activity: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The NTSB is announcing it is submitting a plan for an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This ICR Plan describes various evaluation forms the NTSB plans to use to obtain feedback from attendees of various NTSB training programs. Feedback from attendees is important to the NTSB in ensuring the NTSB’s training courses and programs are helpful to attendees in their places of employment and useful to attendees who participate in NTSB investigations and other related agency matters. This Notice informs the public that it may submit to the NTSB comments concerning the agency’s proposed plan for information collection. SUMMARY: Submit written comments regarding this proposed plan for the collection of information by May 12, 2014. DATES: Respondents may submit written comments on the collection of information to the National Transportation Safety Board Training Center, 45065 Riverside Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia 20147. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Pritchert, NTSB Training Officer, at (571) 223–3927. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 49 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14300-14302]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05438]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket Number: OSHA-2014-0004]


Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DOL.

ACTION: Request for nominations to serve on the Whistleblower 
Protection Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and 
Health requests nominations for membership on the Whistleblower 
Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC).

DATES: Nominations for WPAC must be submitted (postmarked, sent, 
transmitted, or received) by May 12, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations for WPAC, identified by the OSHA 
Docket No., OSHA-2014-0004, by any of the following methods:
    Electronically: Nominations, including attachments, may be 
submitted electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, which is the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for making 
electronic submissions.
    Facsimile: If your nomination and supporting materials, including 
attachments, do not exceed 10 pages, you may fax them to the OSHA 
Docket Office at (202) 693-1648.
    Mail, hand delivery, express mail, messenger or courier service: 
Submit your nominations and supporting materials to the OSHA Docket 
Office, Docket No. OSHA-2014-0004, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-
2625, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone 
(202) 693-2350 (OSHA's TTY number is (877) 889-5627). Deliveries (hand, 
express mail, messenger and courier service) are accepted during the 
Department of Labor's and Docket Office's normal business hours, 8:15 
a.m.-4:45 p.m., e.t.
    Instructions: All nominations and supporting materials for WPAC 
must include the Agency name and docket number for this Federal 
Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-2014-0004). Because of security-
related procedures, submitting nominations by regular mail may result 
in a significant delay in their receipt. Please contact the OSHA Docket 
Office for information about security procedures for submitting 
nominations by hand delivery, express delivery, and messenger or 
courier service. For additional information on submitting nominations 
see the ``Public Participation--Submission of Nominations and Access to 
Docket'' heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
    Submissions in response to this Federal Register notice, including 
personal information provided, are posted without change at https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about 
submitting personal information such as social security numbers and 
dates of birth.
    Docket: To read or download submissions or other material in the 
docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov or the OSHA Docket Office at 
the address above. All documents in the docket are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., 
copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download 
through that Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, 
are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Meghan Smith, OSHA, Directorate of 
Whistleblower Protection Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-
4624, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone 
(202) 693-2199; email address smith.meghan.p@dol.gov.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health invites interested individuals to submit 
nominations for membership on WPAC.
    Background. The WPAC advises the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) 
and the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health 
(the Assistant Secretary) on ways to improve the fairness, efficiency, 
and transparency of OSHA's whistleblower investigations. WPAC is a 
continuing advisory body and operates in compliance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and its implementing 
regulations (see ``Authority and Signature'' section).
    WPAC membership.
    WPAC is comprised of 12 members, who the Secretary appoints to 
staggered terms not to exceed two years. OSHA is seeking to fill 12 
positions on WPAC that will become vacant on January 1, 2015. Because 
this is the first time that OSHA is staggering terms for WPAC members, 
six members will be appointed to one-year terms and six will be 
appointed to two-year terms. Thereafter, all members will be appointed 
to two-year terms. The composition of WPAC and categories of new 
members to be appointed to one-year terms are as follows:
     Two management representatives who are employers or are 
from employer associations in industries covered by one or more of the 
whistleblower laws;
     Two labor representatives who are workers or from worker 
advocacy organizations in industries covered by one or more of the 
whistleblower laws;
     One member represents the State OSH Plan states; and
     One public representative from colleges, universities, 
non-partisan think tanks, and/or other entities, that have extensive 
knowledge and expertise on whistleblower statutes and issues.
    The composition of WPAC and categories of new members to be 
appointed to two-year terms are as follows:
     Two management representatives who are employers or are 
from employer associations in industries covered by one or more of the 
whistleblower laws;
     Two labor representatives who are workers or from worker 
advocacy organizations in industries covered by one or more of the 
whistleblower laws; and
     Two public representatives from colleges, universities, 
non-partisan think tanks, and/or other entities, that have extensive 
knowledge and expertise on whistleblower statutes and issues.
    In addition, the committee will also have three Ad hoc/Ex-officio/
Non-voting members who are regular government employees from other 
Federal Government agencies. They will be selected by the Secretary of 
Labor from Departments that have jurisdiction over statutes with 
whistleblower provisions, for example, the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (Sarbanes-Oxley Act), or the Department of Transportation's 
Federal Aviation Administration (Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment 
and Reform Act for the 21st Century), or the Federal Railroad 
Administration (Federal Railroad Safety Act).
    If a vacancy occurs before a term expires, the Secretary may 
appoint a new member who represents the same interest as the 
predecessor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The 
committee meets at least two times a year.
    Nomination requirements. Any individual or organization may 
nominate one or more qualified persons for membership. Submissions of 
nominations must include the following information:
    1. The nominee's name, contact information and current occupation 
or position;
    2. The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae, including prior 
membership on WPAC and other relevant organizations, associations and 
committees;
    3. Category of membership (management, labor, state plan, or 
academic/extensive whistleblower knowledge) the nominee is qualified to 
represent;
    4. A summary of the nominee's background, experience and 
qualifications that address the nominee's suitability to serve on WPAC;
    5. Articles or other documents the nominee has authored that 
indicate the nominee's knowledge, experience and expertise in 
whistleblowing; and
    6. A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is 
willing to regularly attend and participate in WPAC meetings, and has 
no apparent conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on 
WPAC.
    Membership selection. WPAC members will be selected on the basis of 
their experience, knowledge, and competence in the field of 
whistleblower protection. The information received through this 
nomination process, in addition to other relevant sources of 
information, will assist the Secretary in appointing members to serve 
on WPAC. In selecting WPAC members, the Secretary will consider 
individuals nominated in response to this Federal Register notice, as 
well as other qualified individuals.
    Before candidates are appointed, the U.S. Department of Labor 
(Department) conducts a basic background check using publically 
available, Internet-based sources.
    The Department is committed to bringing greater diversity of 
thought, perspective and experience to its advisory committees. In 
addition, the Department encourages nominees of all races, genders, 
ages, disabilities and sexual orientations to apply.
    Instructions for submitting nominations. Interested individuals may 
submit nominations and supplemental materials using one of the methods 
listed in the ADDRESSES section. All nominations, attachments and other 
materials must identify the docket number for this Federal Register 
notice (Docket No. OSHA-2014-0004). You may supplement electronic 
nominations by uploading document files electronically. If, instead, 
you wish to submit additional materials in reference to an electronic 
or FAX submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see 
ADDRESSES section). The additional material must clearly identify your 
electronic or FAX submission by name and docket number (Docket No. 
OSHA-2014-0004) so that the materials can be attached to your 
submission.
    Because of security-related procedures, the use of regular mail may 
cause a significant delay in the receipt of nominations. For 
information about security procedures concerning the delivery of 
materials by hand, express delivery, messenger or courier service, 
please contact the OSHA Docket Office (see ADDRESSES section).
    All submissions in response to this Federal Register notice are 
posted without change at https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA 
cautions interested parties about submitting personal information, such 
as Social Security numbers and birthdates. Guidance on submitting 
nominations and materials in response to this Federal Register notice 
is available at https://www.regulations.gov and from the OSHA Docket 
Office.
    Access to docket and other materials. To read or download 
nominations and additional materials submitted in response to this 
Federal Register notice, go to Docket No. OSHA-2013-0013 at https://www.regulations.gov. All submissions are listed in the index of that 
docket. However, some documents (e.g., copyrighted material) are not 
publicly available to read or download through that Web page. All 
submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for 
inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA 
Docket Office for information

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about materials not available through https://www.regulations.gov and 
for assistance in using the internet to locate submissions.
    Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at 
https://www.regulations.gov. This document, as well as news releases and 
other relevant information, also is available at OSHA's Web page at 
https://www.osha.gov.

Authority and Signature

    David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice 
under the authority granted by the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its implementing regulations (41 
CFR Part 102-3), chapter 1600 of Department of Labor Management Series 
3 (Mar. 17, 2008), Secretary of Labor's Order 1-2012 (Jan. 18, 2012), 
77 FR 3912 (Jan. 25, 2012), and the Secretary of Labor's authority to 
administer the whistleblower provisions found in Section 11(c) of the 
Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. 660(c); the Surface 
Transportation Assistance Act, 49 U.S.C. 31105; the Asbestos Hazard 
Emergency Response Act, 15 U.S.C. 2651; the International Safe 
Container Act, 46 U.S.C. 80507; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 
300j-9(i); the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 1367; the 
Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2622; the Solid Waste Disposal 
Act, 42 U.S.C. 6971; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7622; the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 
42 U.S.C. 9610; the Energy Reorganization Act, 42 U.S.C. 5851; the 
Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st 
Century, 49 U.S.C. 42121; the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 18 U.S.C. 1514A; the 
Pipeline Safety Improvement Act, 49 U.S.C. 60129; the Federal Railroad 
Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. 20109; the National Transit Systems Security Act, 
6 U.S.C. 1142; the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, 15 U.S.C. 
2087; Section 1558 of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148; the 
Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, 12 U.S.C.A. 5567, the 
Seaman's Protection Act, 46 U.S.C. 2114, Section 402 of the FDA Food 
Safety Modernization Act, P.L. 111-353, and the Moving Ahead for 
Progress in the 21st Century Act, 49 U.S.C. 30171.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on March 7, 2014.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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