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Dated: June 3, 2014.
Lynn B. Mahaffie,
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Development, and Accreditation Service,
delegated the authority to perform the
functions and duties of the Assistant
Secretary for Postsecondary Education.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Advisory Committee on
Institutional Quality and Integrity
(NACIQI)
National Advisory Committee
on Foreign Medical Education and
Accreditation (NCFMEA), Office of
Postsecondary Education, Department of
Education.
ACTION: Update-Notice Seeking
Nominations for the NCMFEA.
AGENCY:
U.S. Department of
Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, 1990 K Street NW., Room
8072, Washington, DC 20006.
SUMMARY: This notice is an update to the
previous notice published in the
Federal Register (79 FR 28919) on May
20, 2014.
Please note that the email address for
the U.S. Department of Education,
White House Liaison is
whitehouseliaison@ed.gov. In addition,
please be advised that the deadline for
submission of nominations either
electronically or via mail has been
extended to no later than 12 noon
Eastern Standard Time, June 23, 2014.
As noted in the May 20, 2014 notice,
instructions for submitting nominations
are as follows:
Any interested person or organization
may nominate one or more qualified
individuals for membership. If you
would like to nominate an individual or
yourself for appointment to the
NCFMEA (including incumbents who
wish to seek reappointment), please
submit the following information to the
U.S. Department of Education’s White
House Liaison Office.
• A cover letter addressed to the
Secretary of Education that provides
your reason(s) for nominating the
individual; and
• A copy of the nominee’s current
resume or curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for the
nominee (name, title, business address,
business phone, fax number, and
business email address).
In addition, the cover letter must
include a statement affirming that the
nominee (if you are nominating
someone other than yourself) has agreed
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to be nominated and is willing to serve
on the Committee if selected. Nominees
should be broadly knowledgeable about
foreign medical education and
accreditation, respected in the
educational community, and
representative of the relevant
constituencies.
You may submit nominations,
including attachments by any of the
following methods:
• Electronically: Send to
whitehouseliaison@ed.gov specify in the
email subject line ‘‘NCFMEA
Nomination’’).
• Mail, express delivery, hand
delivery, messenger, or courier service:
Submit one copy of the documents
listed above to the following address:
The Honorable Arne Duncan, Secretary
of Education, ATTN: White House
Liaison Office, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20202.
Please submit nomination information
via only one (1) of the methods
mentioned above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carol Griffiths, Executive Director,
NCFMEA, U.S. Department of
Education, 1990 K Street NW., Room
8073, Washington, DC 20006–8129,
telephone: (202) 219–7035, fax: (202)
219–7005, or email: Carol.Griffiths@
ed.gov.
For questions about the nominations
process contact the U.S. Department of
Education, White House Liaison Office
at (202) 401–3677.
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Lynn B. Mahaffie,
Senior Director, Policy Coordination,
Development, and Accreditation Service
delegated the authority to perform the
functions and duties of the Assistant
Secretary for Postsecondary Education.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. EERE–2013–BT–NOC–0005]
Solicitation of Nominations for
Membership on the Appliance
Standards and Rulemaking Federal
Advisory Committee
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for
membership.
AGENCY:
To ensure a wide range of
candidates and a balanced committee,
the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
announces the solicitation of
nominations to fill upcoming vacancies
on the Appliance Standards and
Rulemaking Federal Advisory
Committee (Committee).
DATES: All nomination information
should be provided in a single,
complete package submitted
electronically or postmarked by July 7,
2014.
ADDRESSES: Nominations packages
should be submitted either
electronically or by mail, but not by
both methods. Complete nomination
packages identified by docket number
EERE–2013–BT–NOC–0005 may be
submitted by any of the following
methods:
1. Federal eRulemaking Portal:
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
2. Email: ASRAC@ee.doe.gov. Include
docket number EERE–2013–BT–NOC–
0005 in the subject line of the message.
3. Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Office, Mailstop EE–5B,
1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585–0121. If
possible, please submit all items on a
compact disc (CD), in which case it is
not necessary to include printed copies.
4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda
Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy,
Building Technologies Office, 950
L’Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 600,
Washington, DC 20024. Telephone:
(202) 586–2945. If possible, please
submit all items on a CD, in which case
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it is not necessary to include printed
copies. No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be
accepted.
It is recommended that nominations
be submitted in electronic format via
email to asrac@ee.doe.gov. Submissions
submitted by mail are welcome, but may
be delayed in delivery due to the DOE
mail vetting procedures in place. For
submission by mail, please send to Ms.
Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of
Energy, Building Technologies Office,
Mailstop EE–5B, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–
0121. If possible, please submit all items
on a compact disc (CD), in which case
it is not necessary to include printed
copies.
The
Committee will provide advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of
Energy on the DOE’s Appliance and
Equipment Standards Program’s test
procedures and rulemaking
determinations. The Committee’s scope
is to review and make recommendations
on the: (1) Development of minimum
efficiency standards for residential
appliances and commercial equipment,
(2) development of product test
procedures, (3) certification and
enforcement of standards, (4) labeling
for various residential products and
commercial equipment, and (5) specific
issues of concern to DOE as requested
by the Secretary of Energy, the Assistant
Secretary for Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, and the Buildings
Technologies Office’s Director.
To facilitate the functioning of the
Committee, working groups (i.e.,
subcommittees) may be formed with the
approval of the Department of Energy.
The objectives of the working groups are
to make recommendations to the parent
committee with respect to particular
matters related to the responsibilities of
the parent committee. Such working
groups may not work independently of
the chartered committee and must
report their recommendations and
advice to the full committee for full
deliberation and discussion.
Subcommittee members are appointed
with DOE approval.
DOE is hereby soliciting nominations
for members of the Appliance Standards
and Rulemaking Federal Advisory
Committee. The Committee is expected
to be continuing in nature. Members
will be selected with a view toward
achieving a balanced committee of
experts in fields relevant to energy
efficiency, appliance and commercial
equipment standards to include DOE, as
well as representatives of industry
(including manufacturers and trade
associations representing
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manufacturers, component
manufacturers and related suppliers,
and retailers), utilities, energy
efficiency/environmental advocacy
groups and consumers. Committee
members will serve for a term of three
years or less and may be reappointed for
successive terms, with no more than
two successive terms. Appointments
may be made in a manner that allows
the terms of the members serving at any
time to expire at spaced intervals, so as
to ensure continuity in the functioning
of the Committee. Some Committee
members may be appointed as special
Government employees, experts in
fields relevant to energy efficiency and
appliance and commercial equipment
standards; or as representatives of
industry (including manufacturers and
trade associations representing
manufacturers, component
manufacturers and related suppliers,
and retailers), utilities, energy
efficiency/environmental advocacy
groups and consumers. Special
Government employees will be subject
to certain ethical restrictions and such
members will be required to submit
certain information in connection with
the appointment process.
Members of the Committee will serve
without compensation; however, each
member may be reimbursed in
accordance with Federal Travel
Regulations for authorized travel and
per diem expenses incurred while
attending Committee meetings.
Process and Deadline for Submitting
Nominations: Qualified individuals can
self-nominate or be nominated by any
individual or organization. Nominators
should submit:
1. The nominee’s current resume or
curriculum vitae and contact
information, including mailing address,
email address, and telephone number;
2. A letter of interest, including a
summary of how the nominee’s
experience and expertise would support
the Committee’s objectives; and
3. An affirmative statement that: (a)
The nominee is not currently a
federally- registered lobbyist and will
not be a federally-registered lobbyist at
the time of appointment and during his/
her tenure as a Committee member, or
(b) if the nominee is currently a
federally- registered lobbyist, that the
nominee will no longer be a federallyregistered lobbyist at the time of
appointment to the Committee and
during his/her tenure as a member.
All nomination information should be
provided in a single, complete package
by the deadline specified in this notice.
Nominations packages should be
submitted by either mail or
electronically, but not by both methods.
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Should more information be needed,
DOE staff will contact the nominee,
obtain information from the nominee’s
past affiliations or obtain information
from publicly available sources, such as
the internet. A selection team will
review the nomination packages. This
team will be comprised of
representatives from several DOE
Offices. The selection team will seek
balanced viewpoints and consider many
criteria, including: (a) Scientific or
technical expertise, knowledge, and
experience; (b) stakeholder
representation; (c) availability and
willingness to serve; and (d) skills
working in committees, working groups
and advisory panels. The selection team
will make recommendations regarding
membership to the Secretary of Energy
for review and selection of Committee
members.
Nominations are open to all
individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
mental or physical handicap, marital
status, or sexual orientation. To ensure
that recommendations to the Committee
take into account the needs of the
diverse groups served by DOE,
membership shall include, to the extent
practicable, individuals with
demonstrated ability to represent the
needs of women and men of all racial
and ethnic groups, and persons with
disabilities. Please note, however, that
Federally-registered lobbyists and
individuals already serving on another
Federal advisory committee are
ineligible for nomination.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Cymbalsky by telephone at 202–287–
1692 or by email at asrac@ee.doe.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC, on May 30,
2014.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-NOC-0005]
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Appliance
Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for membership.
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SUMMARY: To ensure a wide range of candidates and a balanced committee,
the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the solicitation of
nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on the Appliance Standards and
Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee (Committee).
DATES: All nomination information should be provided in a single,
complete package submitted electronically or postmarked by July 7,
2014.
ADDRESSES: Nominations packages should be submitted either
electronically or by mail, but not by both methods. Complete nomination
packages identified by docket number EERE-2013-BT-NOC-0005 may be
submitted by any of the following methods:
1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
2. Email: ASRAC@ee.doe.gov. Include docket number EERE-2013-BT-NOC-
0005 in the subject line of the message.
3. Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585-0121. If possible, please submit all items on a
compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to include printed
copies.
4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of
Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite
600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 586-2945. If possible,
please submit all items on a CD, in which case
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it is not necessary to include printed copies. No telefacsimilies
(faxes) will be accepted.
It is recommended that nominations be submitted in electronic
format via email to asrac@ee.doe.gov. Submissions submitted by mail are
welcome, but may be delayed in delivery due to the DOE mail vetting
procedures in place. For submission by mail, please send to Ms. Brenda
Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office,
Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-
0121. If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc (CD), in
which case it is not necessary to include printed copies.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee will provide advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on the DOE's Appliance and
Equipment Standards Program's test procedures and rulemaking
determinations. The Committee's scope is to review and make
recommendations on the: (1) Development of minimum efficiency standards
for residential appliances and commercial equipment, (2) development of
product test procedures, (3) certification and enforcement of
standards, (4) labeling for various residential products and commercial
equipment, and (5) specific issues of concern to DOE as requested by
the Secretary of Energy, the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy, and the Buildings Technologies Office's Director.
To facilitate the functioning of the Committee, working groups
(i.e., subcommittees) may be formed with the approval of the Department
of Energy. The objectives of the working groups are to make
recommendations to the parent committee with respect to particular
matters related to the responsibilities of the parent committee. Such
working groups may not work independently of the chartered committee
and must report their recommendations and advice to the full committee
for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittee members are
appointed with DOE approval.
DOE is hereby soliciting nominations for members of the Appliance
Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee. The Committee is
expected to be continuing in nature. Members will be selected with a
view toward achieving a balanced committee of experts in fields
relevant to energy efficiency, appliance and commercial equipment
standards to include DOE, as well as representatives of industry
(including manufacturers and trade associations representing
manufacturers, component manufacturers and related suppliers, and
retailers), utilities, energy efficiency/environmental advocacy groups
and consumers. Committee members will serve for a term of three years
or less and may be reappointed for successive terms, with no more than
two successive terms. Appointments may be made in a manner that allows
the terms of the members serving at any time to expire at spaced
intervals, so as to ensure continuity in the functioning of the
Committee. Some Committee members may be appointed as special
Government employees, experts in fields relevant to energy efficiency
and appliance and commercial equipment standards; or as representatives
of industry (including manufacturers and trade associations
representing manufacturers, component manufacturers and related
suppliers, and retailers), utilities, energy efficiency/environmental
advocacy groups and consumers. Special Government employees will be
subject to certain ethical restrictions and such members will be
required to submit certain information in connection with the
appointment process.
Members of the Committee will serve without compensation; however,
each member may be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel
Regulations for authorized travel and per diem expenses incurred while
attending Committee meetings.
Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Qualified
individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or
organization. Nominators should submit:
1. The nominee's current resume or curriculum vitae and contact
information, including mailing address, email address, and telephone
number;
2. A letter of interest, including a summary of how the nominee's
experience and expertise would support the Committee's objectives; and
3. An affirmative statement that: (a) The nominee is not currently
a federally- registered lobbyist and will not be a federally-registered
lobbyist at the time of appointment and during his/her tenure as a
Committee member, or (b) if the nominee is currently a federally-
registered lobbyist, that the nominee will no longer be a federally-
registered lobbyist at the time of appointment to the Committee and
during his/her tenure as a member.
All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete
package by the deadline specified in this notice. Nominations packages
should be submitted by either mail or electronically, but not by both
methods.
Should more information be needed, DOE staff will contact the
nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past affiliations or
obtain information from publicly available sources, such as the
internet. A selection team will review the nomination packages. This
team will be comprised of representatives from several DOE Offices. The
selection team will seek balanced viewpoints and consider many
criteria, including: (a) Scientific or technical expertise, knowledge,
and experience; (b) stakeholder representation; (c) availability and
willingness to serve; and (d) skills working in committees, working
groups and advisory panels. The selection team will make
recommendations regarding membership to the Secretary of Energy for
review and selection of Committee members.
Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical
handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that
recommendations to the Committee take into account the needs of the
diverse groups served by DOE, membership shall include, to the extent
practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent the
needs of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups, and persons
with disabilities. Please note, however, that Federally-registered
lobbyists and individuals already serving on another Federal advisory
committee are ineligible for nomination.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Cymbalsky by telephone at 202-
287-1692 or by email at asrac@ee.doe.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC, on May 30, 2014.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2014-13050 Filed 6-5-14; 8:45 am]
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