Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy, 93949-93950 [2016-30800]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 246 / Thursday, December 22, 2016 / Notices depending on the nature of the subject being tested and the target population. However, the total estimated response burden is 8,225 hours. The exact number of subjects and burden hours for each test are unknown at this time, but will be clearly outlined in each individual submission. These estimated burden hours are distributed over three years as follows: TABLE 1—ESTIMATED BURDEN FOR NSDUH METHODOLOGICAL FIELD TESTS Time period Respondent burden hours May 2017 to May 2018 ........ May 2018 to May 2019 ........ May 2019 to May 2020 ........ 2,742 2,742 2,741 Total ............................... 8,225 Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15E57–B, Rockville, Maryland 20857, OR email a copy to summer.king@samhsa.hhs.gov. Written comments should be received by February 21, 2017. Summer King, Statistician. [FR Doc. 2016–30808 Filed 12–21–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162–20–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4292– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2016–0001] Pennsylvania; Major Disaster and Related Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA–4292–DR), dated December 2, 2016, and related determinations. SUMMARY: DATES: Effective Date: December 2, 2016. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated December 2, 2016, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:40 Dec 21, 2016 Jkt 241001 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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania resulting from severe storms and flooding during the period of October 20–21, 2016, 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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 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 Public Assistance in the designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the Commonwealth. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance also will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs, with the exception of projects that meet the eligibility criteria for a higher Federal cost-sharing percentage under the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for Debris Removal implemented pursuant to section 428 of the Stafford Act. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Steven S. Ward, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster. The following areas of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster: Bradford, Centre, Lycoming, and Sullivan Counties for Public Assistance. All areas within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 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, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 93949 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. 2016–30802 Filed 12–21–16; 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; Notice of Open Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy (Board) will meet via teleconference on January 10, 2017. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Please note that the meeting may close early if the Board has completed its business. ADDRESSES: Members of the public who wish to participate in the teleconference should contact Ruth MacPhail as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by close of business January 8, 2017, to obtain the call-in number and access code. For information on services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance, contact Ruth MacPhail as soon as possible. To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the Board as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Comments must be submitted in writing no later than January 8, 2017, and must be identified by Docket ID FEMA–2008–0010 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: FEMA-RULES@ fema.dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1 93950 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 246 / Thursday, December 22, 2016 / Notices • Mail/Hand Delivery: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the Docket ID 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 background documents or comments received by the National Fire Academy Board of Visitors, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, click on ‘‘Advanced Search,’’ then enter ‘‘FEMA–2008–0010’’ in the ‘‘By Docket ID’’ box, then select ‘‘FEMA’’ under ‘‘By Agency,’’ and then click ‘‘Search.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alternate Designated Federal Officer: Kirby E. Kiefer, telephone (301) 447– 1117, email Kirby.Kiefer@fema.dhs.gov. Logistical Information: Ruth MacPhail, telephone (301) 447–1333 and email Ruth.Macphail@ fema.dhs.gov. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board The purpose of the Board is to review annually the programs of the National Fire Academy (NFA) and advise the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the United States Fire Administrator, on the operation of the NFA and any improvements therein that the Board deems appropriate. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Board examines NFA programs to determine whether these programs further the basic missions that are approved by the Administrator of FEMA, examines the physical plant of the NFA to determine the adequacy of the NFA’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 Administrator of FEMA. The report provides detailed comments and recommendations regarding the operation of the NFA. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Agenda 1. The Board will receive updates on U.S. Fire Administration data, research, and response support initiatives. 2. The Board will receive updates on deferred maintenance and capital improvements on the National Emergency Training Center campus and budget planning. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:40 Dec 21, 2016 Jkt 241001 3. The Board will deliberate and vote on recommendations on NFA program activities, including: • Empanel a subcommittee to evaluate and make recommendations concerning the Executive Fire Officer program to include curriculum, projects and other requirements; • A progress report to readdress the educational requirements of the Managing Officer Program, a multi-year curriculum that introduces emerging emergency services leaders to personal and professional skills in change management, risk reduction, and adaptive leadership; • Activity reports on the following subcommittees: Professional Development Initiative, Whole Community, and National Fire Incident Reporting System Subcommittee; • Executive Fire Officer Program Symposium held on September 8–10, 2016; • Mediated online training update. There will be a 10-minute comment period after each agenda item; each speaker will be given no more than 2 minutes to speak. Please note that the public comment period may end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments. Contact Ruth MacPhail to register as a speaker. Meeting materials will be posted at https://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/ about/bov.html by December 19, 2016. Dated: December 16, 2016. Kirby E. Kiefer, Acting Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2016–30800 Filed 12–21–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–45–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4206– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2016–0001] ˜ Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians; 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 Soboba Band ˜ of Luiseno Indians (FEMA–4206–DR), dated January 27, 2015, and related determinations. SUMMARY: DATES: Effective Date: November 30, 2016. PO 00000 Frm 00070 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. Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated November 30, 2016, the President amended the cost-sharing arrangements regarding Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), in a letter to W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I have determined that the damage to the lands associated with the Soboba Band of ˜ Luiseno Indians resulting from severe storms, flooding, and mudslides during the period of December 4–6, 2014, is of sufficient severity and magnitude that special cost sharing arrangements are warranted regarding Federal funds provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I amend my declaration of January 27, 2015, to authorize Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs. This adjustment to the cost sharing applies only to Public Assistance costs and direct Federal assistance eligible for such adjustments under the law. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. (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. 2016–30801 Filed 12–21–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1

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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; Notice of Open Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy (Board) 
will meet via teleconference on January 10, 2017. The meeting will be 
open to the public.

DATES: The meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, from 
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Please note that the meeting 
may close early if the Board has completed its business.

ADDRESSES: Members of the public who wish to participate in the 
teleconference should contact Ruth MacPhail as listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by close of business January 8, 
2017, to obtain the call-in number and access code. For information on 
services for individuals with disabilities or to request special 
assistance, contact Ruth MacPhail as soon as possible.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment 
on the issues to be considered by the Board as listed in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Comments must be submitted in 
writing no later than January 8, 2017, and must be identified by Docket 
ID FEMA-2008-0010 and may be submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: FEMA-RULES@fema.dhs.gov. Include the docket number 
in the subject line of the message.

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     Mail/Hand Delivery: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton 
Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727.

Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the Docket ID 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 background documents or 
comments received by the National Fire Academy Board of Visitors, go to 
https://www.regulations.gov, click on ``Advanced Search,'' then enter 
``FEMA-2008-0010'' in the ``By Docket ID'' box, then select ``FEMA'' 
under ``By Agency,'' and then click ``Search.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Alternate Designated Federal Officer: Kirby E. Kiefer, telephone 
(301) 447-1117, email Kirby.Kiefer@fema.dhs.gov.
    Logistical Information: Ruth MacPhail, telephone (301) 447-1333 and 
email Ruth.Macphail@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix.

Purpose of the Board

    The purpose of the Board is to review annually the programs of the 
National Fire Academy (NFA) and advise the Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the United States Fire 
Administrator, on the operation of the NFA and any improvements therein 
that the Board deems appropriate. In carrying out its responsibilities, 
the Board examines NFA programs to determine whether these programs 
further the basic missions that are approved by the Administrator of 
FEMA, examines the physical plant of the NFA to determine the adequacy 
of the NFA'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 Administrator of FEMA. The report 
provides detailed comments and recommendations regarding the operation 
of the NFA.

Agenda

    1. The Board will receive updates on U.S. Fire Administration data, 
research, and response support initiatives.
    2. The Board will receive updates on deferred maintenance and 
capital improvements on the National Emergency Training Center campus 
and budget planning.
    3. The Board will deliberate and vote on recommendations on NFA 
program activities, including:
     Empanel a subcommittee to evaluate and make 
recommendations concerning the Executive Fire Officer program to 
include curriculum, projects and other requirements;
     A progress report to readdress the educational 
requirements of the Managing Officer Program, a multi-year curriculum 
that introduces emerging emergency services leaders to personal and 
professional skills in change management, risk reduction, and adaptive 
leadership;
     Activity reports on the following subcommittees: 
Professional Development Initiative, Whole Community, and National Fire 
Incident Reporting System Subcommittee;
     Executive Fire Officer Program Symposium held on September 
8-10, 2016;
     Mediated online training update.
    There will be a 10-minute comment period after each agenda item; 
each speaker will be given no more than 2 minutes to speak. Please note 
that the public comment period may end before the time indicated, 
following the last call for comments. Contact Ruth MacPhail to register 
as a speaker. Meeting materials will be posted at https://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/about/bov.html by December 19, 2016.

    Dated: December 16, 2016.
Kirby E. Kiefer,
Acting Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire 
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2016-30800 Filed 12-21-16; 8:45 am]
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