FEMA National Advisory Council (NAC)-Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Subcommittee, 63490-63491 [2016-22127]

Download as PDF sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 63490 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 179 / Thursday, September 15, 2016 / Notices assure that space is available, arrange for entry, and to receive teleconference instructions. RSVPs for U.S. citizens are required by September 21, and non-U.S. citizens must RSVP by September 19. ADDRESSES: The public listening session will be held in Room W22–308 of the United States Department of Transportation Headquarters building in Washington, DC. The United States Department of Transportation Headquarters building is located at 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590, across from the Navy Yard Metro Station. Due to security requirements, each visitor must RSVP in advance, and present a valid government-issued photo identification (for example, a driver’s license or passport) in order to gain entrance to the building. Due to limited seating and security requirements, an RSVP is required by Wednesday, September 21, 2016 for U.S. citizens and by Monday, September 19, 2016 for non-U.S. citizens. Contact the Coast Guard (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) to RSVP and to facilitate the security process related to building access, or to request reasonable accommodation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about this public listening session you may contact Mr. Wayne Lundy by telephone at 202–372– 1379 or by email at Wayne.M.Lundy@ uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard is hosting a public listening session on the use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) by ships in the Arctic on September 27, 2016. The purpose of this public listening session is for the Coast Guard to gather information on issues relating to the use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) by ships in the Arctic. Please note that there is no obligation to attend and that no specific regulatory or other actions will be presented at this session. The agenda is as follows: At the onset of the session, the Coast Guard will provide a brief overview regarding the existing measures found in IMO Polar Code—Resolution MSC.385(94), and in the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Code) addressing Polar Waters. Following the Coast Guard’s introduction, the public is invited to speak on items relating to the use of HFO by ships. Specifically, the Coast Guard is interested in public viewpoints relating to: (1) Environmental risks to Arctic waters posed by HFO use by ships; (2) potential measures that could be taken to reduce those risks to Arctic waters; and (3) the development, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Sep 14, 2016 Jkt 238001 sustainment, and economics of communities that would be directly affected by such measures, particularly remote indigenous populations and business interests vital to remote population centers. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2007–0008] Procedural This listening session is open to the public. Please note that the public listening session venue has limited seating and security requirements, and thus requires individuals wishing to attend in person to RSVP by Wednesday, September 21, 2016 for U.S. citizens, and by Monday, September 19, 2016 for non-U.S. citizens. There will be audiovisual arrangements available for those interested in making brief (15 minutes or less) presentations. Teleconference information will be made available upon receipt of an RSVP. Additionally, written comments will be accepted both at the listening session and via email. Those interested in making presentations, submitting written comments, or teleconferencing should contact Mr. Wayne Lundy by telephone at (202) 372–1379 or by email at Wayne.M.Lundy@uscg.mil. A final agenda including a list of those making presentations will be distributed prior to the meeting. The Coast Guard will consider all information provided as public information. Please note that the Coast Guard will not be providing comments or responding to information provided at the listening session. Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Mr. Wayne Lundy at (202) 372–1379 or by email at Wayne.M.Lundy@uscg.mil as soon as possible. Dated: September 12, 2016. J.G. Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. Coast Guard. [FR Doc. 2016–22222 Filed 9–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FEMA National Advisory Council (NAC)-Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Subcommittee Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants for appointment to the FEMA National Advisory CouncilIntegrated Public Alert and Warning System Subcommittee. AGENCY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency is requesting qualified individuals interested in serving on the FEMA National Advisory Council (NAC)-Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Subcommittee to apply for appointment. Pursuant to the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015, the IPAWS Subcommittee will consider common alerting and warning protocols, standards, terminology, and operating procedures for an integrated public alert and warning system. DATES: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 6, 2016. SUMMARY: The preferred method of submission for application packages is via email, but application packages may also be submitted by fax or U.S. mail. Please submit by only ONE of the following methods: • Email: FEMA-NAC@fema.dhs.gov. Please include ‘‘IPAWS Subcommittee Application’’ on the subject line of the email. Please save materials as one document using the naming convention, ‘‘LAST NAME_FIRST NAME’’, and attach to the email. • Fax: (540) 504–2331. • U.S. Mail: Office of the National Advisory Council, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 8th Floor, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472– 3184. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deana Platt, Designated Federal Officer, Office of the National Advisory Council, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 8th Floor, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472–3184; telephone (202) 646–2700; fax (540) 504–2331; and email FEMA-NAC@fema.dhs.gov. For more information on the NAC, visit https://www.fema.gov/national-advisorycouncil. E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 179 / Thursday, September 15, 2016 / Notices The NAC is an advisory committee established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix. As required by the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015, the FEMA Administrator established the IPAWS Subcommittee to develop recommendations for an integrated public alert and warning system. The IPAWS Subcommittee will review and make recommendations to the NAC on matters related to common alerting and warning protocols, standards, terminology, and operating procedures. The IPAWS Subcommittee will also make recommendations to the NAC on having the capability to adapt the distribution and content of communications based on locality, risks, or user preferences; to alert and warn individuals with disabilities; incorporate multiple communications technologies; provide alerts to the largest portion of the affected population; promote local and regional community preparedness and response; and provide redundant alert mechanisms. FEMA is requesting qualified individuals who are interested in serving on the IPAWS Subcommittee to apply for appointment. Individuals selected for appointment will serve as either a Special Government Employee (SGE) or a Representative in one of the following disciplines: State and local government officials; emergency management agencies; emergency response providers; federally recognized Indian tribes and national Indian organizations; communications service providers; vendors, developers, and manufacturers of systems, facilities, equipment, and/or capabilities for the provision of communications services; third-party service bureaus; broadcasting industry (to include public broadcasting); commercial mobile radio service industry; cable industry; satellite industry; national organizations representing individuals with disabilities; blind, deaf, and hearing loss communities; individuals with access and functional needs; elderly; consumer or privacy advocates; and organizations representing individuals with Limited English Proficiency. The Administrator may appoint up to four (4) additional candidates to serve as FEMA Administrator Selections. The appointment will end upon the termination of the IPAWS Subcommittee in April 2019. If you are interested and qualified based on leadership ability and subjectmatter expertise, please apply for consideration of appointment by sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Sep 14, 2016 Jkt 238001 submitting an application package to the Office of the NAC as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Each application package MUST include the following information: • Cover letter, addressed to the Office of the NAC, that indicates why you are interested in serving on the IPAWS Subcommittee, and includes the following information: The discipline area(s) being applied for, current position title and organization, home and work addresses, a current telephone number and email address • Resume or Curriculum Vitae Incomplete applications will not be considered. Each application will be reviewed based on relevant expertise in the appropriate field, and understanding of public alerts. Appointees may be designated as a SGE as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code, or as a Representative member. Candidates selected for appointment as SGEs are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (Office of Government Ethics Form 450) each year. This form can be obtained by visiting the Web site of the Office of Government Ethics (https:// www.oge.gov). However, please do not submit this form with your application. The IPAWS Subcommittee will meet approximately four (4) times per year, two in person and two via webinar. Members may be reimbursed for travel expenses and per diem. All travel for IPAWS Subcommittee business must be approved in advance by the Designated Federal Officer. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other nonmerit factor. DHS strives to achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all of its recruitment actions. Current DHS and FEMA employees, FEMA Reservists, and DHS and FEMA contractors and potential contractors will not be considered for membership. Federally registered lobbyists may apply for positions designated as Representative appointments but are not eligible for positions that are designated as SGE appointments. Dated: September 9, 2016. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2016–22127 Filed 9–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–48–P PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63491 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2016–0055] Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee Science and Technology Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) will meet on September 29, 2016 virtually. The meeting will be an open session with webinar participation. DATES: The HSSTAC will virtually meet Thursday, September 29, 2016, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. The meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. ADDRESSES: Webinar (Virtual). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michel Kareis, 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 (Fax) michel.kareis@hq.dhs.gov (Email). SUMMARY: I. Background Notice of this meeting is given under 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 (S&T), 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. II. Registration 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. For information on services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Michel Kareis as soon as possible. To register, email 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. E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 179 (Thursday, September 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63490-63491]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22127]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2007-0008]


FEMA National Advisory Council (NAC)-Integrated Public Alert and 
Warning System (IPAWS) Subcommittee

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants for appointment to 
the FEMA National Advisory Council-Integrated Public Alert and Warning 
System Subcommittee.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency is requesting 
qualified individuals interested in serving on the FEMA National 
Advisory Council (NAC)-Integrated Public Alert and Warning System 
(IPAWS) Subcommittee to apply for appointment. Pursuant to the 
Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015, 
the IPAWS Subcommittee will consider common alerting and warning 
protocols, standards, terminology, and operating procedures for an 
integrated public alert and warning system.

DATES: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 6, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: The preferred method of submission for application packages 
is via email, but application packages may also be submitted by fax or 
U.S. mail. Please submit by only ONE of the following methods:
     Email: FEMA-NAC@fema.dhs.gov. Please include ``IPAWS 
Subcommittee Application'' on the subject line of the email. Please 
save materials as one document using the naming convention, ``LAST 
NAME_FIRST NAME'', and attach to the email.
     Fax: (540) 504-2331.
     U.S. Mail: Office of the National Advisory Council, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 8th Floor, 500 C Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20472-3184.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deana Platt, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of the National Advisory Council, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, 8th Floor, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472-
3184; telephone (202) 646-2700; fax (540) 504-2331; and email FEMA-NAC@fema.dhs.gov. For more information on the NAC, visit https://www.fema.gov/national-advisory-council.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NAC is an advisory committee established 
in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix. As required by the Integrated Public Alert 
and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015, the FEMA Administrator 
established the IPAWS Subcommittee to develop recommendations for an 
integrated public alert and warning system. The IPAWS Subcommittee will 
review and make recommendations to the NAC on matters related to common 
alerting and warning protocols, standards, terminology, and operating 
procedures. The IPAWS Subcommittee will also make recommendations to 
the NAC on having the capability to adapt the distribution and content 
of communications based on locality, risks, or user preferences; to 
alert and warn individuals with disabilities; incorporate multiple 
communications technologies; provide alerts to the largest portion of 
the affected population; promote local and regional community 
preparedness and response; and provide redundant alert mechanisms.
    FEMA is requesting qualified individuals who are interested in 
serving on the IPAWS Subcommittee to apply for appointment. Individuals 
selected for appointment will serve as either a Special Government 
Employee (SGE) or a Representative in one of the following disciplines: 
State and local government officials; emergency management agencies; 
emergency response providers; federally recognized Indian tribes and 
national Indian organizations; communications service providers; 
vendors, developers, and manufacturers of systems, facilities, 
equipment, and/or capabilities for the provision of communications 
services; third-party service bureaus; broadcasting industry (to 
include public broadcasting); commercial mobile radio service industry; 
cable industry; satellite industry; national organizations representing 
individuals with disabilities; blind, deaf, and hearing loss 
communities; individuals with access and functional needs; elderly; 
consumer or privacy advocates; and organizations representing 
individuals with Limited English Proficiency. The Administrator may 
appoint up to four (4) additional candidates to serve as FEMA 
Administrator Selections. The appointment will end upon the termination 
of the IPAWS Subcommittee in April 2019.
    If you are interested and qualified based on leadership ability and 
subject-matter expertise, please apply for consideration of appointment 
by submitting an application package to the Office of the NAC as listed 
in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Each application package MUST 
include the following information:

 Cover letter, addressed to the Office of the NAC, that 
indicates why you are interested in serving on the IPAWS 
Subcommittee, and includes the following information: The discipline 
area(s) being applied for, current position title and organization, 
home and work addresses, a current telephone number and email 
address
 Resume or Curriculum Vitae

    Incomplete applications will not be considered. Each application 
will be reviewed based on relevant expertise in the appropriate field, 
and understanding of public alerts.
    Appointees may be designated as a SGE as defined in section 202(a) 
of title 18, United States Code, or as a Representative member. 
Candidates selected for appointment as SGEs are required to complete a 
Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (Office of Government Ethics 
Form 450) each year. This form can be obtained by visiting the Web site 
of the Office of Government Ethics (https://www.oge.gov). However, 
please do not submit this form with your application.
    The IPAWS Subcommittee will meet approximately four (4) times per 
year, two in person and two via webinar. Members may be reimbursed for 
travel expenses and per diem. All travel for IPAWS Subcommittee 
business must be approved in advance by the Designated Federal Officer.
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not discriminate on 
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political 
affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, 
disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee 
organization, or other non-merit factor. DHS strives to achieve a 
widely diverse candidate pool for all of its recruitment actions. 
Current DHS and FEMA employees, FEMA Reservists, and DHS and FEMA 
contractors and potential contractors will not be considered for 
membership. Federally registered lobbyists may apply for positions 
designated as Representative appointments but are not eligible for 
positions that are designated as SGE appointments.

    Dated: September 9, 2016.
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2016-22127 Filed 9-14-16; 8:45 am]
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