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Download as PDF 22682 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 78 / Wednesday, April 23, 2014 / Notices Agreement No.: 012265. Title: CMA CGM/OOCL HoustonAltamira Space Charter Agreement. Parties: CMA CGM S.A. and Orient Overseas Container Line Limited. Filing Party: Draughn Arbona, Esq.; Senior Counsel; CMA CGM (America) LLC; 5701 Lake Wright Drive; Norfolk, VA 23502. Synopsis: The agreement authorizes CMA to charter space to OOCL for the movement of empty containers in the trade between Houston, TX and Altamira, Mexico. By Order of the Federal Maritime Commission. Dated: April 18, 2014. Rachel E. Dickon, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–09269 Filed 4–22–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730–01–P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than May 8, 2014. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (E. Ann Worthy, Vice President) 2200 North Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 75201– 2272: 1. Clinton D. Dunn, Dallas, Texas; to control voting shares of G–6 Corporation, and thereby indirectly control voting shares of First State Bank, both in Mesquite, Texas. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 18, 2014. Margaret McCloskey Shanks, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2014–09227 Filed 4–22–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:37 Apr 22, 2014 Jkt 232001 FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than May 8, 2014. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (E. Ann Worthy, Vice President) 2200 North Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 75201– 2272: 1. Central Texas Financial Corp., Cameron, Texas, to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Citcamco Incorporated, and indirectly acquire Peoples Finance Company, both in Cameron, Texas, and thereby engage in extending credit and servicing loans, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1). Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 18, 2014. Margaret McCloskey Shanks, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2014–09225 Filed 4–22–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P indicated. The applications will also be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than May 19, 2014. A. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (Yvonne Sparks, Community Development Officer) P.O. Box 442, St. Louis, Missouri 63166–2034: 1. Benefit Financial Group, Inc., Fort Smith, Arkansas; to become a bank holding company through the conversion of its wholly owned subsidiary bank, Benefit Bank, Fort Smith, Arkansas from a federal savings bank to a state chartered non-member bank. 2. First Clover Leaf Financial Corporation, Edwardsville, Illinois; to become a bank holding company through the conversion of its wholly owned subsidiary, First Clover Leaf Bank, FSB, Edwardsville, Illinois, from a federal savings bank to a national bank. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 18, 2014. Margaret McCloskey Shanks, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2014–09226 Filed 4–22–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank [Notice-GSA–OFPP–2014–01; Docket No. 2014–0002; Sequence 15] PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Open Dialogue on Improving Federal Procurement Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), General Services Administration (GSA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Chief Acquisition Officers Council (CAOC), in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), the Chief Information Officers Council (CIOC), the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Office SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 78 / Wednesday, April 23, 2014 / Notices of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), is conducting an open dialogue to discuss improvements to the federal acquisition process. This dialogue is part an ongoing effort to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the federal acquisition system by identifying impactful steps that can be taken by agencies to improve the way they do business with the best companies and enter into contracts that allow these companies to provide their best solutions for the taxpayer. DATES: Effective: April 23, 2014. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may participate in the dialogue through an online platform by reviewing the information and participation dates posted at www.cao.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jim Wade, OFPP, 202–395–2181 or jwade@omb.eop.gov; or Mr. Mathew Blum, OFPP, 202–395–4953, or mblum@ omb.eop.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President’s Management Agenda lays the foundation for creating a 21st century government that delivers better results to the American people. This foundation includes an efficient and effective acquisition system that maximizes the value of every taxpayer dollar. The federal acquisition system is governed by a myriad of rules, both administrative and statutory, that are designed to help agencies maximize results from their contracts, make sure that contractors are qualified to do business with the federal government, and ensure consistency with key economic and social policies. Efforts to streamline, modernize, and improve requirements may allow contractors and agencies to execute in a more efficient and effective manner, while still supporting the execution of these policies. The CAOC, in collaboration with the FAR Council, the CIOC, GSA and OFPP, seeks to conduct an open conversation to identify specific rules and requirements, tools, procedures, and practices that impact the efficiency and effectiveness of federal procurement and ways to improve them. The CAOC is interested in hearing about proposed improvements that can be accomplished through executive (regulatory, administrative, or management) action, as well as potential legislative proposals where requirements are based in statute. Dialogue will be encouraged in each of the following areas: • Reporting and compliance requirements—e.g., opportunities where collection processes and systems can be reengineered or automated, duplicative VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:37 Apr 22, 2014 Jkt 232001 reporting can be eliminated, the frequency of reporting can be reduced, and outdated compliance thresholds can be changed. • Procurement practices—e.g., opportunities where acquisition strategies can be modernized (to support more efficient and effective acquisition of IT, in particular), where best commercial practices can be utilized, as well as efforts to promote greater consideration of innovative solutions and contracting practices. • Participation by small and minority businesses, new entrants, and nontraditional government contractors— e.g., opportunities for improving existing technical or strategic assistance programs, making buying platforms for finding business opportunities and bidding more user friendly, and lowering the cost of doing business. To facilitate feedback, an online platform is being launched so that interested parties may submit ideas, respond to questions posed by moderators, and comment on other ideas—including those that they think are most promising and impactful. Information on the platform and the dates for participating in the dialogue are posted at www.cao.gov. Dated: April 17, 2014. William Clark, Acting Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2014–09129 Filed 4–22–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–61–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ‘‘Phase II of a Longitudinal Program Evaluation of Health and Human Services (HHS) Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) National Action Plan (NAP).’’ In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521, AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22683 Comments on this notice must be received by June 23, 2014. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to: Doris Lefkowitz, Reports Clearance Officer, AHRQ, by email at doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov. Copies of the proposed collection plans, data collection instruments, and specific details on the estimated burden can be obtained from the AHRQ Reports Clearance Officer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doris Lefkowitz, AHRQ Reports Clearance Officer, (301) 427–1477, or by email at doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Proposed Project Phase II of a Longitudinal Program Evaluation of Heath Human Services (HHS) Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) National Action Plan (NAP) This evaluation of HHS’ Healthcare Associated Infections National Action Plan will assess the efficacy, efficiency and coordination of federal efforts to mitigate and prevent Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs). As such, the evaluation represents a critical component of AHRQ’s mission to promote health care quality improvement. HAIs are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for other conditions while in a healthcare setting. They affect care in hospitalshereafter referred to as ‘‘acute care’’, ambulatory care settings, and long-term care facilities, and represent a significant cause of illness and death in the United States. Over one million HAIs occur across health care settings every year. In 2008, amidst growing demands on the healthcare system, rising healthcare costs, and increasing concerns about antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, HHS established a senior-level Steering Committee for the Prevention of HAIs. Charged with improving coordination and maximizing the efficiency of prevention efforts across HHS, the Steering Committee released the first ‘‘National Action Plan to Prevent Health Care-Associated Infections’’ (HAI NAP) in 2009. This plan outlined a systematic and phased approach to reducing HAIs and associated morbidity, mortality, and costs. Phase One of HAI NAP, which concluded in 2012, focused on HAI prevention in acute care hospitals, where data on prevention and the capacity to measure improvement were most complete. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 78 (Wednesday, April 23, 2014)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-09129]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[Notice-GSA-OFPP-2014-01; Docket No. 2014-0002; Sequence 15]


Open Dialogue on Improving Federal Procurement

AGENCY: Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), General Services 
Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Chief Acquisition Officers Council (CAOC), in coordination 
with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), the 
Chief Information Officers Council (CIOC), the General Services 
Administration (GSA) and the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) 
Office

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of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), is conducting an open dialogue to 
discuss improvements to the federal acquisition process. This dialogue 
is part an ongoing effort to improve the effectiveness and efficiency 
of the federal acquisition system by identifying impactful steps that 
can be taken by agencies to improve the way they do business with the 
best companies and enter into contracts that allow these companies to 
provide their best solutions for the taxpayer.

DATES: Effective: April 23, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may participate in the dialogue through 
an online platform by reviewing the information and participation dates 
posted at www.cao.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jim Wade, OFPP, 202-395-2181 or 
jwade@omb.eop.gov; or Mr. Mathew Blum, OFPP, 202-395-4953, or 
mblum@omb.eop.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President's Management Agenda lays the 
foundation for creating a 21st century government that delivers better 
results to the American people. This foundation includes an efficient 
and effective acquisition system that maximizes the value of every 
taxpayer dollar.
    The federal acquisition system is governed by a myriad of rules, 
both administrative and statutory, that are designed to help agencies 
maximize results from their contracts, make sure that contractors are 
qualified to do business with the federal government, and ensure 
consistency with key economic and social policies. Efforts to 
streamline, modernize, and improve requirements may allow contractors 
and agencies to execute in a more efficient and effective manner, while 
still supporting the execution of these policies.
    The CAOC, in collaboration with the FAR Council, the CIOC, GSA and 
OFPP, seeks to conduct an open conversation to identify specific rules 
and requirements, tools, procedures, and practices that impact the 
efficiency and effectiveness of federal procurement and ways to improve 
them. The CAOC is interested in hearing about proposed improvements 
that can be accomplished through executive (regulatory, administrative, 
or management) action, as well as potential legislative proposals where 
requirements are based in statute. Dialogue will be encouraged in each 
of the following areas:
     Reporting and compliance requirements--e.g., opportunities 
where collection processes and systems can be reengineered or 
automated, duplicative reporting can be eliminated, the frequency of 
reporting can be reduced, and outdated compliance thresholds can be 
changed.
     Procurement practices--e.g., opportunities where 
acquisition strategies can be modernized (to support more efficient and 
effective acquisition of IT, in particular), where best commercial 
practices can be utilized, as well as efforts to promote greater 
consideration of innovative solutions and contracting practices.
     Participation by small and minority businesses, new 
entrants, and non-traditional government contractors--e.g., 
opportunities for improving existing technical or strategic assistance 
programs, making buying platforms for finding business opportunities 
and bidding more user friendly, and lowering the cost of doing 
business.
    To facilitate feedback, an online platform is being launched so 
that interested parties may submit ideas, respond to questions posed by 
moderators, and comment on other ideas--including those that they think 
are most promising and impactful. Information on the platform and the 
dates for participating in the dialogue are posted at www.cao.gov.

    Dated: April 17, 2014.
William Clark,
Acting Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, 
Office of Government-wide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-09129 Filed 4-22-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6820-61-P

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