Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy, 77649-77650 [2015-31533]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 240 / Tuesday, December 15, 2015 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated November 25, 2015, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Texas resulting from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of October 22–31, 2015, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Texas. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Individual Assistance in the designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Hazard Mitigation and Other Needs Assistance will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The time period prescribed for the implementation of section 310(a), Priority to Certain Applications for Public Facility and Public Housing Assistance, 42 U.S.C. 5153, shall be for a period not to exceed six months after the date of this declaration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Kevin L. Hannes, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster. The following areas of the State of Texas have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster: Bastrop, Brazoria, Caldwell, Comal, Galveston, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Liberty, Navarro, Travis, Willacy, and Wilson Counties for Individual Assistance. All areas within the State of Texas are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Dec 14, 2015 Jkt 238001 Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2015–31535 Filed 12–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2008–0010] Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Committee Management; Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. AGENCY: The National Fire Academy (Academy) is requesting individuals who are interested in serving on the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy (Board) to apply for appointment as identified in this notice. Pursuant to the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, the Board shall review annually the programs of the Academy and shall make recommendations to the Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the United State Fire Administrator, regarding the operation of the Academy and any improvements that the Board deems appropriate. The Board is composed of eight (8) members, all of whom are experts and leaders in the fields of fire safety, fire prevention, fire control, research and development in fire protection, treatment and rehabilitation of fire victims, or local government services management, which includes emergency medical services. The Academy seeks to appoint individuals to three (3) positions on the Board that will be open due to term expiration. If other positions are vacated during the application process, candidates may be selected from the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77649 pool of applicants to fill the vacated positions. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST January 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: The preferred method of submission is via email. However, applications may also be submitted by fax or mail. Please only submit by ONE of the following methods: • Email: Ruth.MacPhail@ fema.dhs.gov. • Fax: 301–447–1834. • Mail: National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration, Attention: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727–8998. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kirby Kiefer, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, National Fire Academy, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727–8998; telephone 301–447–1117; and email Kirby.Kiefer@fema.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is an advisory committee established in accordance with the provision of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The purpose of the Board is to review annually the programs of the Academy and advise the FEMA Administrator on the operation of the Academy and any improvements therein that the Board deems appropriate. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Board examines Academy programs to determine whether these programs further the basic missions that are approved by the FEMA Administrator, examines the physical plant of the Academy to determine the adequacy of the Academy’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 FEMA Administrator. The report provides detailed comments and recommendations regarding the operation of the Academy. Individuals who are interested in serving on the Board are invited to apply for consideration for appointment. There is no application form; however, a current resume will be required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The appointment shall be for a term of up to three years. Individuals selected for appointment shall serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs), defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code. Candidates selected for appointment will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450). DATES: E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1 77650 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 240 / Tuesday, December 15, 2015 / Notices The Board shall meet as often as needed to fulfill its mission, but not less than twice each fiscal year to address its objectives and duties. The Board will meet in person at least once each fiscal year with additional meetings held via teleconference. Board members may be reimbursed for travel and per diem incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the Board. All travel for Board business must be approved in advance by the Designated Federal Officer. To the extent practical, Board members shall serve on any subcommittee that is established. FEMA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other nonmerit factor. FEMA strives to achieve a diverse candidate pool for all its recruitment actions. Current DHS and FEMA employees, FEMA Disaster Assistance Employees, FEMA Reservists, and DHS and FEMA contractors and potential contractors will not be considered for membership. Federally registered lobbyists will not be considered for SGE appointments. Dated: December 4, 2015. Kirby E. Kiefer, Acting Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2015–31533 Filed 12–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–45–P Notice is hereby given that special cost sharing arrangements are warranted regarding Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (Stafford Act). Therefore, consistent with 48 U.S.C. 1469a(d), pertaining to insular areas, and the President’s declaration letter dated September 10, 2014, Federal funds for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs for the Territory of American Samoa. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President’s major disaster declaration. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.) W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2015–31536 Filed 12–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Transportation Security Administration [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4192– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2015–0002] American Samoa; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the Territory of American Samoa (FEMA–4192–DR), dated September 10, 2014, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: November 24, 2015. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. 17:08 Dec 14, 2015 Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Air Cargo Security Requirements Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 [Docket No. TSA–2004–19515] Jkt 238001 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR), OMB control number 1652–0040, abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a revision in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ICR involves three broad categories of affected populations operating under a security program: Aircraft operators, foreign air carriers, and indirect air carriers. The collections of information that make up this ICR include security programs, security threat assessments (STA) on certain individuals, known shipper data via the Known Shipper Management System (KSMS), Indirect Air Carrier Management System (IACMS), and evidence of compliance recordkeeping. TSA seeks continued OMB approval in order to secure passenger aircraft carrying cargo as authorized in the Aviation and Transportation Security Act. DATES: Send your comments by February 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to TSAPRA@dhs.gov or delivered to the TSA PRA Officer, Office of Information Technology (OIT), TSA–11, Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598–6011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina A. Walsh at the above address, or by telephone (571) 227–2062. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The ICR documentation is available at www.reginfo.gov. Therefore, in preparation for OMB review and approval of the following information collection, TSA is soliciting comments to— (1) Evaluate whether the proposed information requirement is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Information Collection Requirement OMB Control Number 1652–0040 Air Cargo Security requirements, 49 CFR parts 1515, 1540, 1542, 1544, 1546, and 1548. The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), requires TSA: (1) E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 240 (Tuesday, December 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77649-77650]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31533]


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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; Request for Applicants for Appointment to 
the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy.

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SUMMARY: The National Fire Academy (Academy) is requesting individuals 
who are interested in serving on the Board of Visitors for the National 
Fire Academy (Board) to apply for appointment as identified in this 
notice. Pursuant to the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 
1974, the Board shall review annually the programs of the Academy and 
shall make recommendations to the Administrator, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA), through the United State Fire Administrator, 
regarding the operation of the Academy and any improvements that the 
Board deems appropriate. The Board is composed of eight (8) members, 
all of whom are experts and leaders in the fields of fire safety, fire 
prevention, fire control, research and development in fire protection, 
treatment and rehabilitation of fire victims, or local government 
services management, which includes emergency medical services. The 
Academy seeks to appoint individuals to three (3) positions on the 
Board that will be open due to term expiration. If other positions are 
vacated during the application process, candidates may be selected from 
the pool of applicants to fill the vacated positions.

DATES: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST January 14, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: The preferred method of submission is via email. However, 
applications may also be submitted by fax or mail. Please only submit 
by ONE of the following methods:
     Email: Ruth.MacPhail@fema.dhs.gov.
     Fax: 301-447-1834.
     Mail: National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration, 
Attention: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, 
Maryland 21727-8998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kirby Kiefer, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer, National Fire Academy, 16825 South Seton Avenue, 
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998; telephone 301-447-1117; and email 
Kirby.Kiefer@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is an advisory committee 
established in accordance with the provision of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The purpose of the Board is to 
review annually the programs of the Academy and advise the FEMA 
Administrator on the operation of the Academy and any improvements 
therein that the Board deems appropriate. In carrying out its 
responsibilities, the Board examines Academy programs to determine 
whether these programs further the basic missions that are approved by 
the FEMA Administrator, examines the physical plant of the Academy to 
determine the adequacy of the Academy'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 FEMA 
Administrator. The report provides detailed comments and 
recommendations regarding the operation of the Academy.
    Individuals who are interested in serving on the Board are invited 
to apply for consideration for appointment. There is no application 
form; however, a current resume will be required. Incomplete 
applications will not be considered. The appointment shall be for a 
term of up to three years. Individuals selected for appointment shall 
serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs), defined in section 202(a) 
of title 18, United States Code. Candidates selected for appointment 
will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form 
(Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450).

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    The Board shall meet as often as needed to fulfill its mission, but 
not less than twice each fiscal year to address its objectives and 
duties. The Board will meet in person at least once each fiscal year 
with additional meetings held via teleconference. Board members may be 
reimbursed for travel and per diem incurred in the performance of their 
duties as members of the Board. All travel for Board business must be 
approved in advance by the Designated Federal Officer. To the extent 
practical, Board members shall serve on any subcommittee that is 
established.
    FEMA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual 
orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic 
information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-
merit factor. FEMA strives to achieve a diverse candidate pool for all 
its recruitment actions.
    Current DHS and FEMA employees, FEMA Disaster Assistance Employees, 
FEMA Reservists, and DHS and FEMA contractors and potential contractors 
will not be considered for membership. Federally registered lobbyists 
will not be considered for SGE appointments.

    Dated: December 4, 2015.
Kirby E. Kiefer,
Acting Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire 
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2015-31533 Filed 12-14-15; 8:45 am]
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