Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy, 22214-22215 [2015-09259]

Download as PDF 22214 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 76 / Tuesday, April 21, 2015 / Notices Place: National Institutes of Health, Building 31C, Conference Room 10, 31 Center Drive, 6th floor, Bethesda, MD 20892. Closed: 1:30 p.m. to Adjournment. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Building 31C, Conference Room 10, 31 Center Drive, 6th floor, Bethesda, MD 20892. Contact Person: Alicia J. Dombroski, Ph.D., Director, Division of Extramural Activities, Natl Inst of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 6701 Democracy Blvd., Room 660, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 594–4805, adombroski@ mail.nih.gov. Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by forwarding the statement to the Contact Person listed on this notice. The statement should include the name, address, telephone number and when applicable, the business or professional affiliation of the interested person. In the interest of security, NIH has instituted stringent procedures for entrance onto the NIH campus. All visitor vehicles, including taxicabs, hotel, and airport shuttles will be inspected before being allowed on campus. Visitors will be asked to show one form of identification (for example, a government-issued photo ID, driver’s license, or passport) and to state the purpose of their visit. Information is also available on the Institute’s/Center’s home page: https:// www.nidcr.nih.gov/about, where an agenda and any additional information for the meeting will be posted when available. applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Special Emphasis Panel; Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource. Date: June 18–19, 2015. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Hilton Washington Embassy Row, 2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20036. Contact Person: Joanna Kubler-Kielb, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Scientific Review Branch, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Room 5B01, Bethesda, MD 20892–9304, (301) 435–6916, kielbj@ mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.864, Population Research; 93.865, Research for Mothers and Children; 93.929, Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research; 93.209, Contraception and Infertility Loan Repayment Program, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: April 15, 2015. Michelle Trout, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2015–09058 Filed 4–20–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.121, Oral Diseases and Disorders Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: April 14, 2015. David Clary, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2015–09063 Filed 4–20–15; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2008–0010] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Open Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. National Institutes of Health tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:07 Apr 20, 2015 Jkt 235001 The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy (Board) will meet via teleconference on May 7, 2015. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 7, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Please note that the meeting may close early if the Board has completed its business. ADDRESSES: Members of the public who wish to participate in the teleconference should contact Ruth MacPhail as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by close of business May 5, 2015, to obtain the call-in number and access code. For information on services for individuals SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 with disabilities or to request special assistance, contact Ruth MacPhail as soon as possible. To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the Board as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Comments must be submitted in writing no later than May 5, 2015, and must be identified by Docket ID FEMA–2008–0010 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: FEMA– RULES@fema.dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Mail/Hand Delivery: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the Docket ID for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received by the National Fire Academy Board of Visitors, go to https://www.regulations.gov, click on ‘‘Advanced Search,’’ then enter ‘‘FEMA–2008–0010’’ in the ‘‘By Docket ID’’ box, then select ‘‘FEMA’’ under ‘‘By Agency,’’ and then click ‘‘Search.’’ Prior to the meeting, meeting materials will be posted at https://www.usfa.fema.gov/ nfa/about/bov.shtm by April 29, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alternate Designated Federal Officer: Denis G. Onieal, telephone (301) 447– 1117, email Denis.Onieal@fema.dhs.gov. Logistical Information: Ruth MacPhail, telephone (301) 447–1117, fax (301) 447–1173, and email Ruth.Macphail@fema.dhs.gov. The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy (Board) will meet via teleconference on Thursday, May 7, 2015. The meeting will be open to the public. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board The purpose of the Board is to review annually the programs of the National Fire Academy (NFA) and advise the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the United States Fire Administrator, on the operation of the NFA and any improvements therein that the Board E:\FR\FM\21APN1.SGM 21APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 76 / Tuesday, April 21, 2015 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES deems appropriate. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Board examines NFA programs to determine whether these programs further the basic missions that are approved by the Administrator of FEMA, examines the physical plant of the NFA to determine the adequacy of the NFA’s facilities, and examines the funding levels for NFA programs. The Board submits a written annual report through the United States Fire Administrator to the Administrator of FEMA. The report provides detailed comments and recommendations regarding the operation of the NFA. Agenda 1. The Board will receive updates on U.S. Fire Administration data, research, and response support initiatives. 2. The Board will discuss deferred maintenance and capital improvements on the National Emergency Training Center campus and Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Request/Budget Planning. 3. The Board will review and give feedback on NFA program activities, including: • The Managing Officer Program, a new multiyear curriculum that introduced emerging emergency services leaders to personal and professional skills in change management, risk reduction, and adaptive leadership; a progress report on this new program will be discussed; • Adoption of the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Model by Foreign Countries; • Training, Resource and Data Exchange (TRADE) policy discussion; • Review of Professional Development Crosswalk, national standards for Fire Officer competencies and their interrelationships with State, National and Academic programs; • Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) policy change discussion; • Off-Campus delivery program changes; • Status of staff vacancies and challenges; • Contract instructor issues and challenges; • Incremental versus radical course material policy discussion; • Status of Mediated Online courses; • Curriculum and Instruction program activities; • Interagency Agreement with the Department of Transportation with update on Traffic Incident Management Course; • Policy and program change discussion regarding consolidation of Management and Leadership Curricula; • Status of the National Professional Development Symposium which brings national training and education VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:07 Apr 20, 2015 Jkt 235001 audiences together for their annual conference and support initiatives, scheduled to be held June 10–12, 2015; • Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Recognition Program Update; • Program Decision Option budget requests to Department of Homeland Security. There will be a 10-minute comment period after each agenda item; each speaker will be given no more than 2 minutes to speak. Please note that the public comment period may end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments. Contact Ruth MacPhail to register as a speaker. Dated: April 15, 2015. Denis G. Onieal, Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2015–09259 Filed 4–20–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–45–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2015–0011; OMB No. 1660–NEW] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems (IPAWS) Memorandum of Agreement Applications Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a new information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems (IPAWS) Memorandum of Agreement Applications. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 22, 2015. ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use only one of the following means to submit comments: (1) Online. Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA–2015–0011. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22215 (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street, SW., Room 8NE, Washington, DC 20472– 3100. (3) Facsimile. Submit comments to (703) 483–2999. All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov, and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act notice that is available via the link in the footer of www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hans N. Yu, Project Manager, FEMA, National Continuity Programs, Protection & National Preparedness, (202) 646–3910 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number (202) 212–4701 or email address: FEMAInformation-Collections-Management@ fema.dhs.gov. 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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09259]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0010]


Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Open Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy (Board) 
will meet via teleconference on May 7, 2015. The meeting will be open 
to the public.

DATES: The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 7, from 2:00 to 
4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Please note that the meeting may close 
early if the Board has completed its business.

ADDRESSES: Members of the public who wish to participate in the 
teleconference should contact Ruth MacPhail as listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by close of business May 5, 2015, 
to obtain the call-in number and access code. For information on 
services for individuals with disabilities or to request special 
assistance, contact Ruth MacPhail as soon as possible.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment 
on the issues to be considered by the Board as listed in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Comments must be submitted in 
writing no later than May 5, 2015, and must be identified by Docket ID 
FEMA-2008-0010 and may be submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: FEMA-RULES@fema.dhs.gov. Include the docket number 
in the subject line of the message.
     Mail/Hand Delivery: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton 
Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the Docket ID for this action. 
Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received by the National Fire Academy Board of Visitors, go to 
https://www.regulations.gov, click on ``Advanced Search,'' then enter 
``FEMA-2008-0010'' in the ``By Docket ID'' box, then select ``FEMA'' 
under ``By Agency,'' and then click ``Search.'' Prior to the meeting, 
meeting materials will be posted at https://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/about/bov.shtm by April 29, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Alternate Designated Federal Officer: Denis G. Onieal, telephone 
(301) 447-1117, email Denis.Onieal@fema.dhs.gov.
    Logistical Information: Ruth MacPhail, telephone (301) 447-1117, 
fax (301) 447-1173, and email Ruth.Macphail@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board of Visitors for the National Fire 
Academy (Board) will meet via teleconference on Thursday, May 7, 2015. 
The meeting will be open to the public. Notice of this meeting is given 
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix.

Purpose of the Board

    The purpose of the Board is to review annually the programs of the 
National Fire Academy (NFA) and advise the Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the United States Fire 
Administrator, on the operation of the NFA and any improvements therein 
that the Board

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deems appropriate. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Board 
examines NFA programs to determine whether these programs further the 
basic missions that are approved by the Administrator of FEMA, examines 
the physical plant of the NFA to determine the adequacy of the NFA's 
facilities, and examines the funding levels for NFA programs. The Board 
submits a written annual report through the United States Fire 
Administrator to the Administrator of FEMA. The report provides 
detailed comments and recommendations regarding the operation of the 
NFA.

Agenda

    1. The Board will receive updates on U.S. Fire Administration data, 
research, and response support initiatives.
    2. The Board will discuss deferred maintenance and capital 
improvements on the National Emergency Training Center campus and 
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Request/Budget Planning.
    3. The Board will review and give feedback on NFA program 
activities, including:
     The Managing Officer Program, a new multiyear curriculum 
that introduced emerging emergency services leaders to personal and 
professional skills in change management, risk reduction, and adaptive 
leadership; a progress report on this new program will be discussed;
     Adoption of the Fire and Emergency Services Higher 
Education Model by Foreign Countries;
     Training, Resource and Data Exchange (TRADE) policy 
discussion;
     Review of Professional Development Crosswalk, national 
standards for Fire Officer competencies and their interrelationships 
with State, National and Academic programs;
     Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) policy change 
discussion;
     Off-Campus delivery program changes;
     Status of staff vacancies and challenges;
     Contract instructor issues and challenges;
     Incremental versus radical course material policy 
discussion;
     Status of Mediated Online courses;
     Curriculum and Instruction program activities;
     Interagency Agreement with the Department of 
Transportation with update on Traffic Incident Management Course;
     Policy and program change discussion regarding 
consolidation of Management and Leadership Curricula;
     Status of the National Professional Development Symposium 
which brings national training and education audiences together for 
their annual conference and support initiatives, scheduled to be held 
June 10-12, 2015;
     Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) 
Recognition Program Update;
     Program Decision Option budget requests to Department of 
Homeland Security.
    There will be a 10-minute comment period after each agenda item; 
each speaker will be given no more than 2 minutes to speak. Please note 
that the public comment period may end before the time indicated, 
following the last call for comments. Contact Ruth MacPhail to register 
as a speaker.

    Dated: April 15, 2015.
Denis G. Onieal,
Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire 
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2015-09259 Filed 4-20-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9111-45-P

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