Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee, 60885-60886 [2015-25645]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 195 / Thursday, October 8, 2015 / Notices Dated: October 1, 2015. Jason Donaldson, Chief Financial Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2015–25679 Filed 10–7–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KD–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION [Docket No. CPSC–2013–0025] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Safety Standard for Infant Swings Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (‘‘CPSC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) requests comments on a proposed extension of approval of a collection of information under the safety standard for swings, approved previously under OMB Control No. 3041–0155. The Commission will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting an extension of this collection of information from the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’). DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by December 7, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC–2013– 0025, by any of the following methods: Electronic Submissions: Submit electronic comments to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. The Commission does not accept comments submitted by electronic mail (email), except through www.regulations.gov. The Commission encourages you to submit electronic comments by using the Federal eRulemaking Portal, as described above. Written Submissions: Submit written submissions by mail/hand delivery/ courier to: Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 820, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone (301) 504–7923. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this notice. All comments received may be posted without change, including any personal identifiers, contact information, or other mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Oct 07, 2015 Jkt 238001 personal information provided, to: https://www.regulations.gov. Do not submit confidential business information, trade secret information, or other sensitive or protected information that you do not want to be available to the public. If furnished at all, such information should be submitted in writing. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to: https:// www.regulations.gov, and insert the docket number CPSC–2013–0025, into the ‘‘Search’’ box, and follow the prompts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert H. Squibb, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 504–7815, or by email to: rsquibb@cpsc.gov. CPSC seeks to renew the following currently approved collection of information: Title: Safety Standard for Infant Swings. OMB Number: 3041–0155. Type of Review: Renewal of collection. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Affected Public: Manufacturers and importers of infant swings. Estimated Number of Respondents: 9 firms that supply infant swings to the United States market have been identified; there are approximately 5 models per firm annually. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour/ model associated with marking and labeling. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 45 hours (9 firms × 5 models × 1 hour). General Description of Collection: The Commission revised the CPSC standard for the safety standard for infant swings (16 CFR part 1223) on June 24, 2013 (78 FR 37706). The standard is intended to address hazards to children associated with infant swings. Among other requirements, the standard requires manufacturers, including importers, to meet the collection of information requirements for marking and labeling for infant swings. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Comments The Commission solicits written comments from all interested persons about the proposed collection of information. The Commission specifically solicits information relevant to the following topics: —Whether the collection of information described above is necessary for the proper performance of the Commission’s functions, including PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60885 whether the information would have practical utility; —Whether the estimated burden of the proposed collection of information is accurate; —Whether the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected could be enhanced; and —Whether the burden imposed by the collection of information could be minimized by use of automated, electronic or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology. Dated: October 5, 2015. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–25626 Filed 10–7–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee Office of Science, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Wednesday, October 28, 2015— 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015—8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, 9751 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Sharlene Weatherwax, Designated Federal Officer, BERAC, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, SC–23/Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290; Telephone: (301) 903–3251; Fax (301) 903–5051 or email: sharlene.weatherwax@science.doe.gov. The most current information concerning this meeting can be found on the Web site: https:// science.energy.gov/ber/berac/meetings/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: To provide advice on a continuing basis to the Director, Office of Science of the Department of Energy, on the many complexes scientific and technical SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1 60886 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 195 / Thursday, October 8, 2015 / Notices issues that arises in the development and implementation of the Biological and Environmental Research Program. Tentative Agenda Topics • Report from the Under Secretary for Science and Energy • Report from the Office of Science • Report from the Office of Biological and Environmental Research • News from the Biological Systems Science and Climate and Environmental Sciences Divisions • Report on the Biological Systems Science Division Strategic Plan • Briefings on the Industrialization of Biology and the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA–E) • Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory update • Integrated Field Laboratory workshop report and discussion • Science Talk • New Business • Public Comment Public Participation: The day and a half meeting is open to the public. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Sharlene Weatherwax at: sharlene.weatherwax@ science.doe.gov (email) or (301) 903– 5051 (fax). You must make your request for an oral statement at least five business days before the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson of the Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Public comment will follow the 10-minute rule. Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 45 days at the BERAC Web site: https://science.energy.gov/ber/ berac/meetings/berac-minutes/. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 2, 2015. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–25645 Filed 10–7–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY State Energy Advisory Board (STEAB) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Open Teleconference. AGENCY: This notice announces a teleconference call of the State Energy Advisory Board (STEAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463; 86 Stat.770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT). To receive the call-in number and passcode, please contact the Board’s Designated Federal Officer at the address or phone number listed below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Li, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone number 202–287–5718, and email: michael.li@ee.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: To make recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy regarding goals and objectives, programmatic and administrative policies, and to otherwise carry out the Board’s responsibilities as designated in the State Energy Efficiency Programs Improvement Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101– 440). SUMMARY: Tentative Agenda: Receive STEAB Task Force updates on action items and revised objectives for FY 2016, discuss follow-up opportunities and engagement with EERE and other DOE staff as needed to keep Task Force work moving forward, continue engagement with DOE, EERE and EPSA staff regarding energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and initiatives, and receive updates on member activities within their states. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Members of the public who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Michael Li at the address or telephone number listed above. Requests to make oral comments must be received five days prior to the meeting; reasonable provision will be made to include requested topic(s) on the agenda. The Chair of the Board is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available for public review and copying within 60 days on the STEAB Web site at: https://www.energy.gov/eere/ steab/state-energy-advisory-board. Issued at Washington, DC, on October 2, 2015. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–25649 Filed 10–7–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Docket Nos. Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC ............................................................................................................................................................. 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Take notice that on September 18, 2015, Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC (ACP), 120 Tredgar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 filed an application under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commission’s regulations requesting authorization to install, construct, own, operate and maintain certain natural gas pipeline VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Oct 07, 2015 Jkt 238001 facilities for its Atlantic Coast Pipeline project consisting of: (i) Approximately 564.1 miles of various diameter pipeline; (ii) three greenfield compressor stations totaling 117,545 horsepower (HP) of compression; and (iii) various appurtenant and auxiliary facilities designed to transport up to approximately 1.5 million dekatherms PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CP15–554–000 PF15–6–000 CP15–555–000 PF15–5–000 CP15–556–000 per day (MMDth/d) of natural gas. Facilities to be constructed are located in Harrison, Lewis, Upshur, Randolph, and Pocahontas Counties, West Virginia; Highland, Augusta, Nelson, Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward, Nottoway, Dinwiddie, Brunswick, Greensville and Southampton Counties and the Cities of E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 195 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60885-60886]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-25645]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Science, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Biological and 
Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC). The Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public 
notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

DATES: Wednesday, October 28, 2015--9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Thursday, October 29, 2015--8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, 9751 
Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Sharlene Weatherwax, Designated 
Federal Officer, BERAC, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, 
Office of Biological and Environmental Research, SC-23/Germantown 
Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290; 
Telephone: (301) 903-3251; Fax (301) 903-5051 or email: 
sharlene.weatherwax@science.doe.gov. The most current information 
concerning this meeting can be found on the Web site: https://science.energy.gov/ber/berac/meetings/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose of the Committee: To provide advice on a continuing basis 
to the Director, Office of Science of the Department of Energy, on the 
many complexes scientific and technical

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issues that arises in the development and implementation of the 
Biological and Environmental Research Program.

Tentative Agenda Topics

 Report from the Under Secretary for Science and Energy
 Report from the Office of Science
 Report from the Office of Biological and Environmental 
Research
 News from the Biological Systems Science and Climate and 
Environmental Sciences Divisions
 Report on the Biological Systems Science Division Strategic 
Plan
 Briefings on the Industrialization of Biology and the Advanced 
Research Projects Agency--Energy (ARPA-E)
 Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory update
 Integrated Field Laboratory workshop report and discussion
 Science Talk
 New Business
 Public Comment

    Public Participation: The day and a half meeting is open to the 
public. If you would like to file a written statement with the 
Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you 
would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the 
agenda, you should contact Sharlene Weatherwax at: 
sharlene.weatherwax@science.doe.gov (email) or (301) 903-5051 (fax). 
You must make your request for an oral statement at least five business 
days before the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include 
the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson of the 
Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of 
business. Public comment will follow the 10-minute rule.
    Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public 
review and copying within 45 days at the BERAC Web site: https://science.energy.gov/ber/berac/meetings/berac-minutes/.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 2, 2015.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-25645 Filed 10-7-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6450-01-P

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