The President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee, 80676-80677 [2016-27572]

Download as PDF 80676 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 221 / Wednesday, November 16, 2016 / Notices asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES the actual data collection instruments FEMA will use. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and sent via electronic mail to oira.submission@ omb.eop.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection should be made to Director, Records Management Division, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472–3100, or email address FEMA-Information-CollectionsManagement@fema.dhs.gov. 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[FR Doc. 2016–27557 Filed 11–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–46–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2016–0065] The President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of partially Closed Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: The President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) will meet on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, in Washington, DC The meeting will be partially closed to the public. DATES: The NSTAC will meet on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Please note that the meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. ADDRESSES: The December 2016 NSTAC Meeting’s open session will be held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC. Due to limited seating, requests to attend in person will be on a first-come basis and the public portion of the meeting will be streamed via webcast at https:// www.whitehouse.gov/live, as an alternative option. Individuals who intend to participate in the meeting will need to register by sending an email to NSTAC@hq.dhs.gov by 5:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, please contact NSTAC@ hq.dhs.gov as soon as possible. Members of the public are invited to provide comment on the issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Associated briefing materials to be discussed at the meeting will be available at www.dhs.gov/nstac for review on Monday, November 21, 2016. Comments may be submitted at any time and must be identified by docket number DHS–2016–0065. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Please follow the instructions for submitting written comments. • Email: NSTAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include the docket number DHS–2016–0065 in the subject line of the email message. • Fax: (703) 235–5962, ATTN: Sandy Benevides. • Mail: Designated Federal Officer, Stakeholder Engagement and Critical Infrastructure Resilience Division, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Mail Stop 0604, Arlington, VA 20598–0604. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket and comments received by the NSTAC, please go to www.regulations.gov and enter docket number DHS–2016–0065. A public comment period will be held during the meeting from 2:50 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. Speakers who wish to participate in the public comment period must register in advance and can do so by emailing NSTAC@hq.dhs.gov no later than Friday, December 2, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to three minutes. Please note that the public comment period may end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Helen Jackson, NSTAC Designated Federal Officer, Department of Homeland Security, (703) 235–5321 (telephone) or helen.jackson@ hq.dhs.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. appendix (Pub. L. 92–463). The NSTAC advises the President on matters related to national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) telecommunications policy. Agenda: The committee will meet in an open session on December 7, 2016, to receive remarks from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership and other senior Government officials regarding the Government’s current cybersecurity initiatives and NS/EP priorities. Meeting participants will: (1) Receive a keynote address regarding the Government’s ongoing cybersecurity and NS/EP communications efforts; (2) E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 221 / Wednesday, November 16, 2016 / Notices engage in a panel discussion with senior Government officials regarding the effects of new technology on NS/EP processes and procedures; and (3) discuss the progress related to the draft National Cyber Incident Response Plan. Additionally, DHS will provide NSTAC members an update on the Government’s progress in implementing recent NSTAC recommendations. Finally, the NSTAC members will receive an update on the NSTAC Emerging Technologies Strategic Vision Subcommittee’s study of the near- and long-term NS/EP implications of emergent and expected information and communications technologies. The committee will also meet in a closed session to receive a classified briefing regarding cybersecurity threats and discuss future studies based on the Government’s NS/EP priorities and perceived vulnerabilities. Basis for Closure: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), The Government in the Sunshine Act, it has been determined that two agenda items require closure, as the disclosure of the information discussed would not be in the public interest. The first of these agenda items, the classified briefing, will provide members with a cybersecurity threat briefing on threats to critical infrastructure. Disclosure of these threats would provide criminals who seek to compromise commercial and Government networks with information on potential vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques, weakening the Nation’s cybersecurity posture. This briefing will be classified at the top secret/sensitive compartmented information level, thereby exempting disclosure of the content by statute. Therefore, this portion of the meeting is required to be closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1)(A) & (B). The second agenda item, the discussion of potential NSTAC study topics, will address areas of critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities and priorities for Government. Government officials will share data with NSTAC members on initiatives, assessments, and future security requirements across public and private sector networks. The information will include specific vulnerabilities within cyberspace that affect the United States’ ICT infrastructures and proposed mitigation strategies. Disclosure of this information to the public would provide criminals with an incentive to focus on these vulnerabilities to increase attacks on the Nation’s critical infrastructure and communications networks. As disclosure of this portion of the meeting is likely to significantly frustrate VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:23 Nov 15, 2016 Jkt 241001 implementation of proposed DHS actions, it is required to be closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B). Dated: November 9, 2016. Helen Jackson, Designated Federal Officer for the NSTAC. [FR Doc. 2016–27572 Filed 11–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2016–0056] Meeting: Homeland Security Advisory Council The Office of Partnership and Engagement, DHS. ACTION: Notice of partially closed Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The Homeland Security Advisory Council (‘‘Council’’) will meet in person on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Members of the public may participate in person. The meeting will be partially closed to the public. DATES: The Council will meet Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 10:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. The meeting will be open to the public from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. Please note the meeting may close early if the Council has completed its business. The meeting will be closed to the public from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (‘‘Wilson Center’’), located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004. All visitors will be processed through the lobby of the Wilson Center. Written public comments prior to the meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, November 28, 2016, and must be identified by Docket No. DHS–2016– 0056. Written public comments after the meeting must be identified by Docket No. DHS–2016–0056 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: HSAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include Docket No. DHS–2016–0056 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 282–9207 • Mail: Homeland Security Advisory Council, Attention Mike Miron, Department of Homeland Security, Mailstop 0445, 245 Murray Lane SW., Washington, DC 20528. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80677 Homeland Security’’ and ‘‘DHS–2016– 0056,’’ the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read comments received by the Council, go to https://www.regulations.gov, search ‘‘DHS–2016–0022,’’ ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and provide your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Miron at HSAC@hq.dhs.gov or at (202) 447–3135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463 (5 U.S.C. Appendix), which requires each FACA committee meeting to be open to the public. The Council provides organizationally independent, strategic, timely, specific, actionable advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters related to homeland security. The Council is comprised of leaders of local law enforcement, first responders, federal, state, and local government, the private sector, and academia. The Council will meet in an open session between 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. The Council may review and deliberate on the Privatized Immigration Detention Facilities Subcommittee’s interim report or final recommendations, and receive an update from the Countering Violent Extremism Subcommittee. The Council will meet in a closed session from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST, and from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, to receive sensitive operational information from senior officials on current counterterrorism threats, the Presidential transition, the Transportation and Security Administration, and cybersecurity. Basis for Partial Closure: In accordance with Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has determined this meeting requires partial closure. The disclosure of the information relayed would be detrimental to the public interest for the following reasons: The Council will receive closed session briefings from senior officials. These briefings will concern matters sensitive to homeland security within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(7)(E) and 552b(c)(9)(B). The Council will receive operational counterterrorism updates on the current threat environment and security measures associated with countering such threats, E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 221 (Wednesday, November 16, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80676-80677]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27572]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2016-0065]


The President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory 
Committee

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security.

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

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SUMMARY: The President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory 
Committee (NSTAC) will meet on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, in 
Washington, DC The meeting will be partially closed to the public.

DATES: The NSTAC will meet on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, from 9:00 
a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Please note that the 
meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business.

ADDRESSES: The December 2016 NSTAC Meeting's open session will be held 
at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC. Due to 
limited seating, requests to attend in person will be on a first-come 
basis and the public portion of the meeting will be streamed via 
webcast at https://www.whitehouse.gov/live, as an alternative option. 
Individuals who intend to participate in the meeting will need to 
register by sending an email to NSTAC@hq.dhs.gov by 5:00 p.m. EST on 
Wednesday, November 30, 2016. For information on facilities or services 
for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at 
the meeting, please contact NSTAC@hq.dhs.gov as soon as possible.
    Members of the public are invited to provide comment on the issues 
to be considered by the committee as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section below. Associated briefing materials to be 
discussed at the meeting will be available at www.dhs.gov/nstac for 
review on Monday, November 21, 2016. Comments may be submitted at any 
time and must be identified by docket number DHS-2016-0065.
    Comments may be submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Please follow the instructions for submitting written comments.
     Email: NSTAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include the docket number DHS-
2016-0065 in the subject line of the email message.
     Fax: (703) 235-5962, ATTN: Sandy Benevides.
     Mail: Designated Federal Officer, Stakeholder Engagement 
and Critical Infrastructure Resilience Division, National Protection 
and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray 
Lane, Mail Stop 0604, Arlington, VA 20598-0604.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number for this 
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at 
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket and comments received by the 
NSTAC, please go to www.regulations.gov and enter docket number DHS-
2016-0065.
    A public comment period will be held during the meeting from 2:50 
p.m. to 3:20 p.m. Speakers who wish to participate in the public 
comment period must register in advance and can do so by emailing 
NSTAC@hq.dhs.gov no later than Friday, December 2, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. 
EST. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to three minutes. 
Please note that the public comment period may end before the time 
indicated, following the last call for comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Helen Jackson, NSTAC Designated 
Federal Officer, Department of Homeland Security, (703) 235-5321 
(telephone) or helen.jackson@hq.dhs.gov (email).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. appendix (Pub. L. 92-463). The 
NSTAC advises the President on matters related to national security and 
emergency preparedness (NS/EP) telecommunications policy.
    Agenda: The committee will meet in an open session on December 7, 
2016, to receive remarks from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
leadership and other senior Government officials regarding the 
Government's current cybersecurity initiatives and NS/EP priorities. 
Meeting participants will: (1) Receive a keynote address regarding the 
Government's ongoing cybersecurity and NS/EP communications efforts; 
(2)

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engage in a panel discussion with senior Government officials regarding 
the effects of new technology on NS/EP processes and procedures; and 
(3) discuss the progress related to the draft National Cyber Incident 
Response Plan. Additionally, DHS will provide NSTAC members an update 
on the Government's progress in implementing recent NSTAC 
recommendations. Finally, the NSTAC members will receive an update on 
the NSTAC Emerging Technologies Strategic Vision Subcommittee's study 
of the near- and long-term NS/EP implications of emergent and expected 
information and communications technologies.
    The committee will also meet in a closed session to receive a 
classified briefing regarding cybersecurity threats and discuss future 
studies based on the Government's NS/EP priorities and perceived 
vulnerabilities.
    Basis for Closure: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), The 
Government in the Sunshine Act, it has been determined that two agenda 
items require closure, as the disclosure of the information discussed 
would not be in the public interest.
    The first of these agenda items, the classified briefing, will 
provide members with a cybersecurity threat briefing on threats to 
critical infrastructure. Disclosure of these threats would provide 
criminals who seek to compromise commercial and Government networks 
with information on potential vulnerabilities and mitigation 
techniques, weakening the Nation's cybersecurity posture. This briefing 
will be classified at the top secret/sensitive compartmented 
information level, thereby exempting disclosure of the content by 
statute. Therefore, this portion of the meeting is required to be 
closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1)(A) & (B).
    The second agenda item, the discussion of potential NSTAC study 
topics, will address areas of critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities 
and priorities for Government. Government officials will share data 
with NSTAC members on initiatives, assessments, and future security 
requirements across public and private sector networks. The information 
will include specific vulnerabilities within cyberspace that affect the 
United States' ICT infrastructures and proposed mitigation strategies. 
Disclosure of this information to the public would provide criminals 
with an incentive to focus on these vulnerabilities to increase attacks 
on the Nation's critical infrastructure and communications networks. As 
disclosure of this portion of the meeting is likely to significantly 
frustrate implementation of proposed DHS actions, it is required to be 
closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B).

    Dated: November 9, 2016.
Helen Jackson,
Designated Federal Officer for the NSTAC.
[FR Doc. 2016-27572 Filed 11-15-16; 8:45 am]
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