Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee Meeting, 9493-9494 [2016-04068]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 37 / Thursday, February 25, 2016 / Notices Dated: February 19, 2016. Melanie J. Gray, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [FR Doc. 2016–03994 Filed 2–24–16; 8:45 am] Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee Meeting BILLING CODE 4140–01–P Science and Technology Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 sections 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 applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Institute of General Medical Sciences Special Emphasis Panel. Date: March 18, 2016. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, Room 3An.12N, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. Contact Person: Lisa A. Dunbar, Scientific Review Officer, Office of Scientific Review, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health, 45 Center Drive, Room 3AN18, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–594–2849, dunbarl@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.375, Minority Biomedical Research Support; 93.821, Cell Biology and Biophysics Research; 93.859, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research; 93.862, Genetics and Developmental Biology Research; 93.88, Minority Access to Research Careers; 93.96, Special Minority Initiatives; 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: February 19, 2016. Melanie J. Gray, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. BILLING CODE 4140–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:07 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 238001 The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) will meet on March 10–11, 2016 in Washington, DC. The meeting will be both in-person and virtual (webinar)—open session. DATES: The HSSTAC will meet inperson on Thursday, March 10, 2016, from 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Friday, March 11, 2016, from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Due to security requirements, screening pre-registration is required for this event. Please see registration information below. Also, please note the meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. ADDRESSES: Department of Homeland Security, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., 8th Floor, Washington DC, 20005. SUMMARY: National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting [FR Doc. 2016–03993 Filed 2–24–16; 8:45 am] [DHS–2016–0012] Virtual Meeting For information on services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Bishop Garrison as soon as possible. If you plan to attend the meeting in-person you must RSVP by Tuesday, March 8, 2016. To register, send an email to HSSTAC@hq.dhs.gov with the following subject line: RSVP to HSSTAC Meeting. The email should include the name(s), title, organization/ affiliation, email address, and telephone number of those interested in attending. To pre-register for the virtual meeting (webinar) please send an email to: HSSTAC@hq.dhs.gov. The email should include the name(s), title, organization/ affiliation, email address, and telephone number of those interested in attending. To facilitate public participation, we invite public comment on the issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. Written comments must be received by February 25, 2016. Please include the docket number (DHS–2016– 0012) and submit via one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: HSSTAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9493 • Fax: 202–254–6176. • Mail: Bishop Garrison, HSSTAC Executive Director, S&T IAO STOP 0205, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Washington, DC 20528–0205. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read the background documents or comments received by the HSSTAC, go to https://www.regulations.gov and enter the docket number into the search function: DHS–2016–0012. A period is allotted for public comment on March 10 and March 11, 2016 at the end of each open session. Please note that the public comment period may end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments. To register as a speaker, contact the person listed below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bishop Garrison, HSSTAC Executive Director, S&T IAO STOP 0205, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Washington, DC 20528– 0205, 202–254–5617, (Office), 202–254– 6176 (Facsimile) mbishop.garrison@ hq.dhs.gov (Email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix (Pub. L. 92– 463). The committee addresses areas of interest and importance to the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, such as new developments in systems engineering, cyber-security, knowledge management and how best to leverage related technologies funded by other federal agencies and by the private sector. It also advises the Under Secretary on policies, management processes, and organizational constructs as needed. Agenda: Day 1: The morning session will cover the HSSTAC deliverables, specifically a whitepaper on an interdisciplinary approach to resilience. Comments and questions from the public will follow the first session. The second morning session will be a panel discussion on the new face of research and development and emerging issues in the science and technology field, followed by questions and comments from the public. The afternoon session will consist of discussions with Dr. Reginald Brothers, Under Secretary for Science and Technology. Topics include major issues from DHS S&T leadership in each of the following divisions: Research and Development Partnerships E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1 9494 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 37 / Thursday, February 25, 2016 / Notices (RDP), First Responder Group (FRG), Capability Development Support (CDS) and Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA). The rest of the afternoon will consist of breakout sessions for discussion on the issues presented earlier by S&T leadership. This session will be followed by questions and comments from the public. Day 2: The morning session will begin with a small working group session focused on developing whitepapers, implementation plans, and tangible recommendations from the HSSTAC. The afternoon session will include a continuation of the breakout session, followed by a presentation of an executive summary of the group’s discussions. This session will be followed by questions and comments from the public. The committee will then deliberate on any preliminary recommendations, and formulate initial recommendations on the science and technology issues presented earlier. Dated: February 22, 2016. Bishop Garrison, Executive Director, Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 2016–04068 Filed 2–24–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9F–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2016–0005] National Infrastructure Advisory Council National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of an Open Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: The National Infrastructure Advisory Council will meet Monday, March 14, 2016, at 1310 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 300, the Virginia Conference Room, Arlington, VA 22201. This meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The National Infrastructure Advisory Council will meet on March 14, 2015 from 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. EST. The meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. For additional information, please consult the National Infrastructure Advisory Council Web site, www.dhs.gov/NIAC, or contact the National Infrastructure Advisory Council Secretariat by phone at (703) 235–2888 or by email at NIAC@ hq.dhs.gov. ADDRESSES: 1310 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 300, the Virginia Conference Room, Arlington, VA 22201. Members mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:07 Feb 24, 2016 Jkt 238001 of the public will register at the registration table prior to entering the meeting room. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below as soon as possible. To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the Council as listed in the SUMMARY section below. Comments must be submitted in writing no later than 12:00 p.m. on March 9,2016, in order to be considered by the Council in its meeting. The comments must be identified by ‘‘DHS–2016– 0005,’’ and may be submitted by any one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting written comments. • Email: NIAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (703) 235–9707. • Mail: Ginger Norris, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane SW., Mail Stop 0612, Washington, DC 20598–0607. Instructions: All written submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number for this action. Written comments received will be posted without alteration at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket or to read background documents or comments received by the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, go to www.regulations.gov. Enter ‘‘NIAC’’ in the search line and the Web site will list all relevant documents for your review. Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide oral comments on the topics on the meeting agenda below, and on any previous studies issued by the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. We request that comments be limited to the issues and studies listed in the meeting agenda and previous National Infrastructure Advisory Council studies. All previous National Infrastructure Advisory Council studies can be located at www.dhs.gov/NIAC. Public comments may be submitted in writing or presented in person for the Council to consider. Comments received by Ginger Norris on or after 1:30 p.m. on March 14, 2015, will still be accepted and reviewed by the members, but not necessarily at the time of the meeting. In-person presentations will be limited PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 to three minutes per speaker, with no more than 15 minutes for all speakers. Parties interested in making in-person comments should register on the Public Comment Registration list available at the entrance to the meeting location prior to the beginning of the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ginger Norris, National Infrastructure Advisory Council, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, Department of Homeland Security, (703) 235–2888. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The National Infrastructure Advisory Council shall provide the President, through the Secretary of Homeland Security, with advice on the security and resilience of the Nation’s critical infrastructure sectors. The NIAC will meet to discuss issues relevant to critical infrastructure security and resilience as directed by the President. The meeting will commence at 1:30 p.m. EST. At this meeting, the council will discuss its on-going study on Water Resilience. All presentations will be posted prior to the meeting on the Council’s public Web page— www.dhs.gov/NIAC. Public Meeting Agenda I. Opening of Meeting II. Roll Call of Members III. Opening Remarks and Introductions IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes V. Status Update on Water Resilience Working Group VI. Open Discussion and Public Comment VII. Closing Remarks Dated: February 19, 2016. Ginger Norris, Alternate Designated Federal Officer for the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. [FR Doc. 2016–03925 Filed 2–24–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Pipeline Operator Security Information Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day notice. AGENCY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652–0055, abstracted below that we will submit to SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 37 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9493-9494]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04068]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[DHS-2016-0012]


Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS.

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

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SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory 
Committee (HSSTAC) will meet on March 10-11, 2016 in Washington, DC. 
The meeting will be both in-person and virtual (webinar)--open session.

DATES: The HSSTAC will meet in-person on Thursday, March 10, 2016, from 
9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Friday, March 11, 2016, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 
p.m.
    Due to security requirements, screening pre-registration is 
required for this event. Please see registration information below. 
Also, please note the meeting may close early if the committee has 
completed its business.

ADDRESSES: Department of Homeland Security, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., 
8th Floor, Washington DC, 20005.

Virtual Meeting

    For information on services for individuals with disabilities or to 
request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Bishop 
Garrison as soon as possible. If you plan to attend the meeting in-
person you must RSVP by Tuesday, March 8, 2016. To register, send an 
email to HSSTAC@hq.dhs.gov with the following subject line: RSVP to 
HSSTAC Meeting. The email should include the name(s), title, 
organization/affiliation, email address, and telephone number of those 
interested in attending.
    To pre-register for the virtual meeting (webinar) please send an 
email to: HSSTAC@hq.dhs.gov. The email should include the name(s), 
title, organization/affiliation, email address, and telephone number of 
those interested in attending.
    To facilitate public participation, we invite public comment on the 
issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION below. Written comments must be received by February 25, 
2016. Please include the docket number (DHS-2016-0012) and submit via 
one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: HSSTAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the 
subject line of the message.
     Fax: 202-254-6176.
     Mail: Bishop Garrison, HSSTAC Executive Director, S&T IAO 
STOP 0205, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, 
Washington, DC 20528-0205.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number. Comments 
received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read the background documents 
or comments received by the HSSTAC, go to https://www.regulations.gov 
and enter the docket number into the search function: DHS-2016-0012.
    A period is allotted for public comment on March 10 and March 11, 
2016 at the end of each open session. Please note that the public 
comment period may end before the time indicated, following the last 
call for comments. To register as a speaker, contact the person listed 
below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bishop Garrison, HSSTAC Executive 
Director, S&T IAO STOP 0205, Department of Homeland Security, 245 
Murray Lane, Washington, DC 20528-0205, 202-254-5617, (Office), 202-
254-6176 (Facsimile) mbishop.garrison@hq.dhs.gov (Email).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under 
section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. 
Appendix (Pub. L. 92-463). The committee addresses areas of interest 
and importance to the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, such 
as new developments in systems engineering, cyber-security, knowledge 
management and how best to leverage related technologies funded by 
other federal agencies and by the private sector. It also advises the 
Under Secretary on policies, management processes, and organizational 
constructs as needed.
    Agenda: Day 1: The morning session will cover the HSSTAC 
deliverables, specifically a whitepaper on an interdisciplinary 
approach to resilience. Comments and questions from the public will 
follow the first session. The second morning session will be a panel 
discussion on the new face of research and development and emerging 
issues in the science and technology field, followed by questions and 
comments from the public. The afternoon session will consist of 
discussions with Dr. Reginald Brothers, Under Secretary for Science and 
Technology. Topics include major issues from DHS S&T leadership in each 
of the following divisions: Research and Development Partnerships

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(RDP), First Responder Group (FRG), Capability Development Support 
(CDS) and Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA). 
The rest of the afternoon will consist of breakout sessions for 
discussion on the issues presented earlier by S&T leadership. This 
session will be followed by questions and comments from the public. Day 
2: The morning session will begin with a small working group session 
focused on developing whitepapers, implementation plans, and tangible 
recommendations from the HSSTAC. The afternoon session will include a 
continuation of the breakout session, followed by a presentation of an 
executive summary of the group's discussions. This session will be 
followed by questions and comments from the public. The committee will 
then deliberate on any preliminary recommendations, and formulate 
initial recommendations on the science and technology issues presented 
earlier.

    Dated: February 22, 2016.
Bishop Garrison,
Executive Director, Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory 
Committee.
[FR Doc. 2016-04068 Filed 2-24-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-9F-P
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