Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, 63491-63492 [2016-22214]

Download as PDF 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. 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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 63492 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 179 / Thursday, September 15, 2016 / Notices III. Public Comment At the end of each open session, there will be a period for oral statements. Please note that the oral statement period may end before the time indicated, following the last call for oral statements. To register as a speaker, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. To facilitate public participation, we invite public comment on the issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the ‘‘Agenda’’ below. Written comments must be received by September 12, 2016. Please include the docket number (DHS–2016–0055) 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: Michel Kareis, 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–2016–0055. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Agenda The webinar will consist of a briefing on the Science Advisory Guide for Emergencies (SAGE). The SAGE tool is approved as the S&T process for leadership to attain science support information concerning homeland security incidents/emergencies in order to mitigate, respond, and recover from those incidents. Committee members will be asked to provide recommendations for contacts in one of the 33 incidents as described in the DHS Incident Response Book. An update will be provided for HSSTAC deliverables under development in the following Subcommittees: Commercialization, Social Media Working Group and IOT Smart Cities. A message from Dr. Reginald Brothers will cover the S&T priorities as it relates to HSSTAC. There will be a period for public comment prior to adjourning the meeting. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Sep 14, 2016 Jkt 238001 Dated: September 8, 2016. Michel Kareis, Executive Director, Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 2016–22214 Filed 9–12–16; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 9110–9F–P persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4–2. Mark K. Albers, HiLine & Central Districts Manager. [FR Doc. 2016–22180 Filed 9–14–16; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BILLING CODE 4310–DN–P Bureau of Land Management [LLMTM00000.L111100000.XP0000 16XL1109AF MO#4500098205] DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Public Meeting; Central Montana Resource Advisory Council [NPS–WASO–NRSS–NSNSD–21927; PPWONRADN1, PPMRSNR1Y.NS000 (166)] Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. Proposed Information Collection; Natural Sounds/Quiet Valuation Survey In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Montana Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: The Central Montana Resource Advisory Council Meeting will be held October 12–13, 2016 in Malta, Montana. The meeting on October 12, 2016, will be held from noon to 5:00 p.m., with a 30-minute public comment period at 12:30 p.m. RAC members will take a field trip on October 13, 2016. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be in the Great Northern Hotel Conference Room at 2 S. 1st St. E., Malta, Montana. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Albers, HiLine & Central Districts Manager, Great Falls Field Office, 1101 15th Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401, (406) 791–7789, malbers@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–677–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 15member council advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of management issues associated with public land management in Montana. During these meetings the council is scheduled to participate in, discuss, and act upon these topics or activities. All RAC meetings are open to the public. Each formal RAC meeting will also have time allocated for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of ACTION: AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Park Service, Interior. Notice; request for comments. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 179 (Thursday, September 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63491-63492]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22214]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2016-0055]


Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee

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 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).

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.

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III. Public Comment

    At the end of each open session, there will be a period for oral 
statements. Please note that the oral statement period may end before 
the time indicated, following the last call for oral statements. To 
register as a speaker, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    To facilitate public participation, we invite public comment on the 
issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the ``Agenda'' 
below. Written comments must be received by September 12, 2016. Please 
include the docket number (DHS-2016-0055) 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: Michel Kareis, 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-2016-0055.

Agenda

    The webinar will consist of a briefing on the Science Advisory 
Guide for Emergencies (SAGE). The SAGE tool is approved as the S&T 
process for leadership to attain science support information concerning 
homeland security incidents/emergencies in order to mitigate, respond, 
and recover from those incidents. Committee members will be asked to 
provide recommendations for contacts in one of the 33 incidents as 
described in the DHS Incident Response Book. An update will be provided 
for HSSTAC deliverables under development in the following 
Subcommittees: Commercialization, Social Media Working Group and IOT 
Smart Cities. A message from Dr. Reginald Brothers will cover the S&T 
priorities as it relates to HSSTAC. There will be a period for public 
comment prior to adjourning the meeting.

    Dated: September 8, 2016.
Michel Kareis,
Executive Director, Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory 
Committee.
[FR Doc. 2016-22214 Filed 9-12-16; 4:15 pm]
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