Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development, 47512-47513 [2014-19118]

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[FR Doc. 2014–19117 Filed 8–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice of Open Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Aug 12, 2014 Jkt 232001 The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time, and agenda for the next meeting of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs. The meeting will be open to the public. SUMMARY: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. DATES: U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416. ROOM: Administrator’s Conference room, located on the 7th floor. ADDRESSES: Dated: August 6, 2014. Diana Doukas, SBA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–19116 Filed 8–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice of Open Federal Interagency Task Force Meeting. The meeting is open to the public, however, advance notice of attendance is requested. Anyone wishing to attend and/or make a presentation to the Advisory Committee must contact Cheryl Simms, by August 28, 2014, by email in order to be placed on the agenda. Comments for the Record should be emailed prior to the meeting for inclusion in the public record, verbal presentations; however, will be limited to five minutes in the interest of time and to accommodate as many presenters as possible. Written comments should be emailed to Cheryl Simms, Program Liaison, Office of Veterans Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416. Additionally, if you need accommodations because of a disability or require additional information, please contact Cheryl Simms, Designated Federal Official for the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs at (202) 205–6773; or by email at cheryl.simms@sba.gov . For more information, please visit our Web site at www.sba.gov/vets. The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time, and agenda for its public meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: Date and Time: September 11, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. ADDRESSES: SBA Headquarters, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, in the Administrator’s Large Conference room, located on the 7th Floor. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a) (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), SBA announces the meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development. The Task Force is established pursuant to Executive Order 13540 and focused on coordinating the efforts of Federal agencies to improve capital, business development opportunities and pre-established Federal contracting goals for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (VOB’s) and service-disabled veterans (SDVOSB’S). Moreover, the Task Force shall coordinate administrative and regulatory activities and develop proposals relating to ‘‘six focus areas’’: (1) Access to capital (loans, surety bonding and franchising); (2) Ensure achievement of pre-established contracting goals, including mentor ´ ´ protege and matching with contracting opportunities; (3) Increase the integrity of certifications of status as a small business; (4) Reducing paperwork and administrative burdens in accessing business development and entrepreneurship opportunities; (5) Increasing and improving training and counseling services; and (6) Making other improvements to support veteran’s business development by the Federal government. On November 1, 2011, the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development submitted its first report to the President, which included 18 Pursuant to section 10(a) (2) of the Federal AdvisoryCommittee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), SBA announces the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs. The Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs serves as an independent source of advice and policy recommendation to the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The purpose of this meeting is to finalize preparations for the 2014 Annual Report to SBA’s Administrator, Associate Administrator for Veterans Business Development, Congress, and the President and to discuss current and future programs for veterans’ small business owners. For information regarding our veterans’ resources and partners, please visit our Web site at www.sba.gov/vets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 AGENCY: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 156 / Wednesday, August 13, 2014 / Notices recommendations that were applicable to the ‘‘six focus areas’’ identified above. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss progress on the recommendations and next steps identified by the Interagency Task Force (IATF) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 14 Annual Report. The agenda will include updates from each of the members, public comment, and planning for the FY 14 of the IATF’s Annual Report. In addition, the Task Force will allow time to obtain public comment from individuals and representatives of organizations regarding the areas of focus. The meeting is open to the public; however, advance notice of attendance is requested. Anyone wishing to attend and/or make a presentation to the Task Force must contact Cheryl Simms, by August 28, 2018 by email in order to be placed on the agenda. Comments for the record should be applicable to the ‘‘six focus areas’’ of the Task Force and emailed prior to the meeting for inclusion in the public record, verbal presentations; however, will be limited to five minutes in the interest of time and to accommodate as many presenters as possible. Written comments should be emailed to Cheryl Simms, Program Liaison, Office of Veterans Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, at the email address for the Task Force, vetstaskforce@sba.gov . Additionally, if you need accommodations because of a disability or require additional information, please contact Cheryl Simms, Designated Federal Official for the Task Force at (202) 205–6773; or by email at cheryl.simms@sba.gov. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.sba.gov/vets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: August 6, 2014. Diana Doukas, SBA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–19118 Filed 8–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF STATE mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Public Notice 8821] In the Matter of the Review of the Designation of Asbat al-Ansar, (and other aliases), as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended Based upon a review of the Administrative Record assembled pursuant to Section 219(a)(4)(C) of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Aug 12, 2014 Jkt 232001 Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)(4)(C)) (‘‘INA’’), and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I conclude that the circumstances that were the basis for the 2009 decision to maintain the designation of the aforementioned organization as a Foreign Terrorist Organization have not changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation of the designation and that the national security of the United States does not warrant a revocation of the designation. Therefore, I hereby determine that the designation of the aforementioned organization as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, pursuant to Section 219 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1189), shall be maintained. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: August 1, 2014. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2014–19151 Filed 8–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8825] Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Committee Meeting The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct an open meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, in the Alexander Hamilton Room (AHR), 9th floor, of the U.S. Coast Guard Personnel Service Center (PSC), 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100, Arlington, VA 20598–7200. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the thirty-ninth session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Facilitation Committee to be held at the IMO Headquarters, United Kingdom, September 22–26, 2014. The agenda items to be considered include: —Decisions of other IMO bodies —Consideration and adoption of proposed amendments to the Convention —General review of the Convention, including harmonization with other international instruments —E-business possibilities for the facilitation of maritime traffic —Formalities connected with the arrival, stay and departure of persons —Ensuring security in and facilitating international trade —Ship/port interface —Guidelines on minimum training and education for mooring personnel PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 47513 —Technical cooperation activities related to facilitation of maritime traffic —Relations with other organizations —Application of the Committee’s Guidelines —Work programme —Election of Chairman and ViceChairman for 2015 —Any other business Members of the public may attend this meeting up to the seating capacity of the room. To facilitate the building security process, and to request reasonable accommodation, those who plan to attend should contact the meeting coordinator, Mr. David Du Pont, by email at David.A.DuPont@uscg.mil, by phone at (202) 372–1497, by fax at (202) 372– 1928, or in writing at Commandant (CG– REG), U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7418, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20593–7418 not later than September 2, 2014, 7 days prior to the meeting. Requests made after September 2, 2014, might not be able to be accommodated. Please note that due to security considerations, two valid, government issued photo identifications must be presented to gain entrance to the building. The USCG PSC is in the Ballston Commons Plaza located above the Ballston Common Mall in Arlington, VA. It can be reached by driving and is conveniently located next to the Ballston Metro Station. For members of the public that would like to participate, but are unable to attend this meeting the Coast Guard will provide a teleconference option. To participate by phone, contact the meeting coordinator (details above) to obtain teleconference information. Note the number of teleconference lines is limited and will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Additional information regarding this and other IMO SHC public meetings may be found at: www.uscg.mil/imo. Information specific to the Facilitation Committee may be found at www.uscg.mil/imo/fal and www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg523/imo.asp. Dated: August 4, 2014. Marc Zlomek, Executive Secretary, Shipping Coordinating Committee, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2014–19154 Filed 8–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 156 (Wednesday, August 13, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47512-47513]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-19118]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development

AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration.

ACTION: Notice of Open Federal Interagency Task Force Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, 
time, and agenda for its public meeting of the Interagency Task Force 
on Veterans Small Business Development. The meeting will be open to the 
public.

DATES: Date and Time: September 11, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

ADDRESSES: SBA Headquarters, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, 
in the Administrator's Large Conference room, located on the 7th Floor.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a) (2) of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), SBA announces the 
meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business 
Development. The Task Force is established pursuant to Executive Order 
13540 and focused on coordinating the efforts of Federal agencies to 
improve capital, business development opportunities and pre-established 
Federal contracting goals for small business concerns owned and 
controlled by veterans (VOB's) and service-disabled veterans 
(SDVOSB'S). Moreover, the Task Force shall coordinate administrative 
and regulatory activities and develop proposals relating to ``six focus 
areas'': (1) Access to capital (loans, surety bonding and franchising); 
(2) Ensure achievement of pre-established contracting goals, including 
mentor prot[eacute]g[eacute] and matching with contracting 
opportunities; (3) Increase the integrity of certifications of status 
as a small business; (4) Reducing paperwork and administrative burdens 
in accessing business development and entrepreneurship opportunities; 
(5) Increasing and improving training and counseling services; and (6) 
Making other improvements to support veteran's business development by 
the Federal government.
    On November 1, 2011, the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small 
Business Development submitted its first report to the President, which 
included 18

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recommendations that were applicable to the ``six focus areas'' 
identified above.
    The purpose of the meeting is to discuss progress on the 
recommendations and next steps identified by the Interagency Task Force 
(IATF) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 14 Annual Report. The agenda will 
include updates from each of the members, public comment, and planning 
for the FY 14 of the IATF's Annual Report. In addition, the Task Force 
will allow time to obtain public comment from individuals and 
representatives of organizations regarding the areas of focus.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting is open to the public; 
however, advance notice of attendance is requested. Anyone wishing to 
attend and/or make a presentation to the Task Force must contact Cheryl 
Simms, by August 28, 2018 by email in order to be placed on the agenda. 
Comments for the record should be applicable to the ``six focus areas'' 
of the Task Force and emailed prior to the meeting for inclusion in the 
public record, verbal presentations; however, will be limited to five 
minutes in the interest of time and to accommodate as many presenters 
as possible. Written comments should be emailed to Cheryl Simms, 
Program Liaison, Office of Veterans Business Development, U.S. Small 
Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, at 
the email address for the Task Force, vetstaskforce@sba.gov . 
Additionally, if you need accommodations because of a disability or 
require additional information, please contact Cheryl Simms, Designated 
Federal Official for the Task Force at (202) 205-6773; or by email at 
cheryl.simms@sba.gov. For more information, please visit our Web site 
at www.sba.gov/vets.

    Dated: August 6, 2014.
Diana Doukas,
SBA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-19118 Filed 8-12-14; 8:45 am]
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