Request for Nominations of Experts to the Science and Information Subcommittee of the Great Lakes Advisory Board, 28999-29000 [2015-12259]

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[FR Doc. 2015–12214 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL 9927–99–Region 5] Request for Nominations of Experts to the Science and Information Subcommittee of the Great Lakes Advisory Board Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the formation of a new Science and Information Subcommittee (SIS) of the Great Lakes Advisory Board (the Board) and requests nominations of experts to be considered for appointment to the SIS. The SIS will assist the Board in providing ongoing advice on Great Lakes ‘‘adaptive management,’’ the process of learning from past decisions to make more effective future Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) decisions. The SIS may provide other recommendations, as requested by the federal Great Lakes Interagency Task Force (IATF) and for the benefit of the IATF. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may be used in the solicitation of nominees. DATES: Nominations should be submitted within June 19, 2015 per instructions below. ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line ‘‘SIS Nomination 2014’’ to cestaric.rita@ epa.gov. You may also submit nominations by mail to: Rita Cestaric, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes National Program Office, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rita Cestaric, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604; email address: cestaric.rita@epa.gov; telephone number: (312) 886–6815. General information concerning Great Lakes restoration and protection and the Advisory Board can be found at https:// www.glri.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28999 Background: The Board is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463. EPA established the Board in 2013 to provide independent advice to the EPA Administrator in her capacity as Chair of the IATF. The Board conducts business in accordance with FACA and related regulations. The Board consists of eighteen experts representing a broad range of Great Lakes interests. The SIS is being formed to provide expert advice on matters related to Board work. Specifically, the SIS may provide advice on the technical aspects of Great Lakes restoration and protection including refinement and implementation of an Adaptive Management Framework under the GLRI. It may provide other advice as requested, such as domestic implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (Science) Annex 10, the identification of significant gaps in Great Lakes scientific knowledge, the development and use of information systems to assist in adaptive management and other matters as requested by the federal agencies regarding Great Lakes protection and restoration. The SIS will as needed, but it is anticipated to meet in person or by teleconference at least two times a year. The anticipated workload for members will be approximately 100–150 hours per year. SIS members may be invited to participate in meetings of the Board, in addition to participation on the SIS. The SIS is anticipated to be composed of ten to fifteen members. Federal agency representatives may serve as advisors to the SIS. EPA will work directly with federal agencies to solicit qualified federal participants. This solicitation is focused exclusively on non-Federal candidates for membership. Request for Nominations: Nominees should be regionally, nationally or internationally recognized experts in one or more of the following disciplines: Ecology, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, geology, fisheries and wildlife management, public health, social sciences, behavioral sciences, economics, and/or information management, including technological platforms (e.g., dashboards) for information delivery. It is helpful, but not necessary, to have demonstrated experience with Great Lakes-specific issues. How To Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified individuals for appointment to the SIS. Individuals may self-nominate. Nominations can be submitted in electronic format E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 29000 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices (preferred) or in hard copy format (see ADDRESSES section above). To be considered, nominations should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The cover letter should include why the nominee wishes to be considered and a short biographical sketch (no more than two paragraphs). The CV should contain contact information for the person making the nomination; contact information for the nominee; the disciplinary and specific areas of expertise of the nominee; sources of recent grant and/or contract support; current position, educational background, research activities, and recent service on other national advisory committees or national professional organizations. The SIS will include members who possess the necessary domains of knowledge and the collective breadth of experience to adequately address the charge. Selection criteria to be used for SIS membership include: (a) Scientific and/or technical expertise, knowledge and experience; (b) availability and willingness to serve; (c) skills working in committees, subcommittees and advisory panels; and, (d) diversity of expertise and viewpoints. EPA values and welcomes diversity and encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. A SIS that includes geographically diverse membership will also be a consideration by EPA in selecting nominees. Individuals having questions about the nomination procedures should contact Rita Cestaric, DFO, as indicated above in this notice. The EPA will acknowledge the receipt of all nominations. To help the Agency in evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us how you learned of this opportunity. Dated: May 12, 2015. Stan Meiburg, Acting Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. 2015–12259 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Advisory Committee Act; Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council Federal Communications Commission ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) V will hold its first meeting. DATES: June 24, 2015. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Room TW–C305 (Commission Meeting Room), 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffery Goldthorp, Designated Federal Officer, (202) 418–1096 (voice) or jeffery.goldthorp@fcc.gov (email); or Lauren Kravetz, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, (202) 418–7944 (voice) or lauren.kravetz@fcc.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be held on June 24, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Federal Communications Commission, Room TW–C305, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. The CSRIC is a Federal Advisory Committee that will provide recommendations to the FCC regarding best practices and actions the FCC can take to ensure the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications systems. On March 19, 2015, the FCC, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, renewed the charter for the CSRIC for a period of two years through March 18, 2017. The meeting on June 24, 2015, will be the first meeting of the CSRIC under the current charter. The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many attendees as possible; however, admittance will be limited to seating availability. The Commission will provide audio and/or video coverage of the meeting over the Internet from the FCC’s Web page at https://www.fcc.gov/live. The public may submit written comments before the meeting to Jeffery Goldthorp, CSRIC Designated Federal Officer, by email to jeffery.goldthorp@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail to Jeffery Goldthorp, Associate Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Room 7–A325, Washington, DC 20554. Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via email to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (tty). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include a way the FCC can contact you if it needs more PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information. Please allow at least five days’ advance notice; last-minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–12116 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–1158] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before July 20, 2015. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 97 (Wednesday, May 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28999-29000]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12259]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL 9927-99-Region 5]


Request for Nominations of Experts to the Science and Information 
Subcommittee of the Great Lakes Advisory Board

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the 
formation of a new Science and Information Subcommittee (SIS) of the 
Great Lakes Advisory Board (the Board) and requests nominations of 
experts to be considered for appointment to the SIS. The SIS will 
assist the Board in providing ongoing advice on Great Lakes ``adaptive 
management,'' the process of learning from past decisions to make more 
effective future Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) decisions. 
The SIS may provide other recommendations, as requested by the federal 
Great Lakes Interagency Task Force (IATF) and for the benefit of the 
IATF. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may be used 
in the solicitation of nominees.

DATES: Nominations should be submitted within June 19, 2015 per 
instructions below.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line 
``SIS Nomination 2014'' to cestaric.rita@epa.gov. You may also submit 
nominations by mail to: Rita Cestaric, Designated Federal Officer 
(DFO), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes National 
Program Office, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rita Cestaric, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 W. Jackson, Chicago, 
IL 60604; email address: cestaric.rita@epa.gov; telephone number: (312) 
886-6815. General information concerning Great Lakes restoration and 
protection and the Advisory Board can be found at https://www.glri.us.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Board is a federal advisory committee chartered 
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. EPA 
established the Board in 2013 to provide independent advice to the EPA 
Administrator in her capacity as Chair of the IATF. The Board conducts 
business in accordance with FACA and related regulations. The Board 
consists of eighteen experts representing a broad range of Great Lakes 
interests.
    The SIS is being formed to provide expert advice on matters related 
to Board work. Specifically, the SIS may provide advice on the 
technical aspects of Great Lakes restoration and protection including 
refinement and implementation of an Adaptive Management Framework under 
the GLRI. It may provide other advice as requested, such as domestic 
implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (Science) 
Annex 10, the identification of significant gaps in Great Lakes 
scientific knowledge, the development and use of information systems to 
assist in adaptive management and other matters as requested by the 
federal agencies regarding Great Lakes protection and restoration.
    The SIS will as needed, but it is anticipated to meet in person or 
by teleconference at least two times a year. The anticipated workload 
for members will be approximately 100-150 hours per year. SIS members 
may be invited to participate in meetings of the Board, in addition to 
participation on the SIS.
    The SIS is anticipated to be composed of ten to fifteen members. 
Federal agency representatives may serve as advisors to the SIS. EPA 
will work directly with federal agencies to solicit qualified federal 
participants. This solicitation is focused exclusively on non-Federal 
candidates for membership.
    Request for Nominations: Nominees should be regionally, nationally 
or internationally recognized experts in one or more of the following 
disciplines: Ecology, environmental chemistry, environmental 
engineering, geology, fisheries and wildlife management, public health, 
social sciences, behavioral sciences, economics, and/or information 
management, including technological platforms (e.g., dashboards) for 
information delivery. It is helpful, but not necessary, to have 
demonstrated experience with Great Lakes-specific issues.
    How To Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization 
may nominate qualified individuals for appointment to the SIS. 
Individuals may self-nominate. Nominations can be submitted in 
electronic format

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(preferred) or in hard copy format (see ADDRESSES section above). To be 
considered, nominations should include a cover letter and curriculum 
vitae. The cover letter should include why the nominee wishes to be 
considered and a short biographical sketch (no more than two 
paragraphs). The CV should contain contact information for the person 
making the nomination; contact information for the nominee; the 
disciplinary and specific areas of expertise of the nominee; sources of 
recent grant and/or contract support; current position, educational 
background, research activities, and recent service on other national 
advisory committees or national professional organizations.
    The SIS will include members who possess the necessary domains of 
knowledge and the collective breadth of experience to adequately 
address the charge. Selection criteria to be used for SIS membership 
include: (a) Scientific and/or technical expertise, knowledge and 
experience; (b) availability and willingness to serve; (c) skills 
working in committees, subcommittees and advisory panels; and, (d) 
diversity of expertise and viewpoints. EPA values and welcomes 
diversity and encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and 
ethnic groups. A SIS that includes geographically diverse membership 
will also be a consideration by EPA in selecting nominees.
    Individuals having questions about the nomination procedures should 
contact Rita Cestaric, DFO, as indicated above in this notice. The EPA 
will acknowledge the receipt of all nominations. To help the Agency in 
evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us 
how you learned of this opportunity.

    Dated: May 12, 2015.
Stan Meiburg,
Acting Deputy Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2015-12259 Filed 5-19-15; 8:45 am]
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