Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancy, 37283-37284 [2017-16799]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 9, 2017 / Notices This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Michigan (FEMA–4326–DR), dated 08/02/2017. DATES: Issued on 08/02/2017. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/02/2017. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/02/2018. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205–6734. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the President’s major disaster declaration on 08/02/2017, applications for disaster loans may be filed at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 06/22/2017 through 06/27/2017. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties (Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans): Bay, Gladwin, Isabella, Midland, and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe within Isabella County. Contiguous Counties (Economic Injury Loans Only): Michigan: Arenac, Clare, Gratiot, Mecosta, Montcalm, Ogemaw, Osceola, Roscommon, Saginaw, Tuscola. The Interest Rates are: SUMMARY: sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Percent For Physical Damage: Homeowners with Credit Available Elsewhere ...................... Homeowners without Credit Available Elsewhere .............. Businesses with Credit Available Elsewhere ...................... Businesses without Credit Available Elsewhere .............. Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere ... Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ..................................... For Economic Injury: Businesses & Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere .............. Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ..................................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Aug 08, 2017 3.875 1.938 6.430 3.215 2.500 2.500 3.215 2.500 Jkt 241001 The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 152286 and for economic injury is 152290. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) Cynthia G. Pitts, Acting Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. 2017–16717 Filed 8–8–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10080] Notice of Public Meeting The Department of State will conduct an open meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2017, in U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593–7509, Room 5Y23–21. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the fourth Session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 4) to be held at the IMO Headquarters, London, United Kingdom, on September 25–29, 2017. The agenda items to be considered include: —Decisions of other IMO bodies; —Consideration and analysis of reports on alleged inadequacy of port reception facilities; —Lessons learned and safety issues identified from the analysis of marine safety investigation reports; —Measures to harmonize port state control (PSC) activities and procedures worldwide; —Identified issues related to the implementation of IMO instruments from the analysis of PSC data; —Analysis of consolidated audit summary reports; —Updated survey guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC); —Non-exhaustive list of obligations under the instruments relevant to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code); —Unified interpretation of provisions of IMO safety, security, and environment related conventions; and —Review the Model Agreement for the authorization of recognized organizations acting on behalf of the Administration. Members of the public may attend this meeting up to the seating capacity of the room. Upon request to the meeting coordinator, members of the public may also participate via PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37283 teleconference, up to the capacity of the teleconference phone line. Please contact the meeting coordinator for additional details if you plan to participate by phone. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for the full number of meeting participants, those who plan to attend should contact the meeting coordinator, Mr. Chris Gagnon, by email at Christopher.J.Gagnon@ uscg.mil, by phone at (202) 372–1231, or in writing at 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE. , Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593–7509 not later than September 8, 2017. Requests made after September 8, 2017 might not be able to be accommodated. Please note that due to security considerations, two valid, government issued photo identifications must be presented to gain entrance to the Coast Guard Headquarters building. It is recommended that attendees arrive to the Headquarters building no later than 30 minutes ahead of the scheduled meeting for the security screening process. The Headquarters building is accessible by taxi and public transportation. Parking in the vicinity of the building is extremely limited and not guaranteed. Joel C. Coito, Coast Guard Liaison Officer, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2017–16768 Filed 8–8–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. EP 670 (Sub–No. 2)] Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancy Surface Transportation Board. Notice of vacancies on Federal advisory committee and solicitation of nominations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Surface Transportation Board (Board) hereby gives notice of two vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC) for (1) a representative from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors, and (2) an ‘‘at large’’ representative with relevant experience in the transportation of energy resources. The Board is soliciting suggestions from the public for candidates to fill these two vacancies. DATES: Suggestions for candidates for either RETAC membership position are due August 30, 2017. ADDRESSES: Suggestions may be submitted either via the Board’s e-filing SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 37284 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 9, 2017 / Notices format or in paper format. Any person using e-filing should attach a document and otherwise comply with the instructions at the E–FILING link on the Board’s Web site, at https://www.stb.gov. Any person submitting a filing in paper format should send the original and 10 copies to: Surface Transportation Board, Attn: Docket No. EP 670 (Sub–No. 2), 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Wolfe at 202–245–0239. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board exercises broad authority over transportation by rail carriers, including rates and services (49 U.S.C. 10701– 10747, 11101–11124), construction, acquisition, operation, and abandonment of railroad lines (49 U.S.C. 10901–10907), and consolidation, merger, or common control arrangements between railroads (49 U.S.C. 10902, 11323–11327). In 2007, the Board established RETAC as a Federal advisory committee consisting of a balanced cross-section of energy and rail industry stakeholders to provide independent, candid policy advice to the Board and to foster open, effective communication among the affected interests on issues such as rail performance, capacity constraints, infrastructure planning and development, and effective coordination among suppliers, railroads, and users of energy resources. RETAC operates under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, §§ 1–16). RETAC’s membership is balanced and representative of interested and affected parties, consisting of not less than: Five representatives from the Class I railroads; three representatives from Class II and III railroads; three representatives from coal producers; five representatives from electric utilities (including at least one rural electric cooperative and one state- or municipally-owned utility); four representatives from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors; one representative of the petroleum shipping industry; and two representatives from private car owners, car lessors, or car manufacturers. RETAC may also include up to two members with relevant experience but not necessarily affiliated with one of the aforementioned industries or sectors. (At present, the at-large seats are occupied by representatives of railway labor and the downstream petroleum VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Aug 08, 2017 Jkt 241001 production industry.) Members are selected by the Chairman of the Board with the concurrence of a majority of the Board. The Chairman may invite representatives from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Energy, and Transportation and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to serve on RETAC in advisory capacities as ex officio (non-voting) members. The members of the Board serve as ex officio members of the Committee. RETAC meets at least twice per year. Meetings are generally held at the Board’s headquarters in Washington, DC, but may be held in other locations. Members of RETAC serve without compensation and without reimbursement of travel expenses unless reimbursement of such expenses is authorized in advance by the Board’s Managing Director. Further information about RETAC is available on the RETAC page of the Board’s Web site at https:// www.stb.gov/stb/rail/retac.html. The Board is soliciting nominations from the public for candidates to fill two vacancies on RETAC. One vacancy will be for a representative from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors, for a three-year term ending September 30, 2020; and one vacancy will be for an ‘‘at large’’ representative with relevant experience in the transportation of energy resources, for a three-year term ending September 30, 2020. According to revised guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget, it is permissible for federally registered lobbyists to serve on advisory committees, such as RETAC, as long as they do so in a representative capacity, rather than an individual capacity. See Revised Guidance on Appointment of Lobbyists to Fed. Advisory Comms., Bds., & Comm’ns, 79 FR 47,482 (Aug. 13, 2014). Members of RETAC are appointed to serve in a representative capacity. Nominations for candidates to fill these vacancies should be submitted in letter form and should include: (1) The name of the candidate; (2) the interest the candidate will represent; (3) a summary of the candidate’s experience and qualifications for the position; (4) a representation that the candidate is willing to serve as a member of RETAC; and (5) a statement that the candidate agrees to serve in a representative capacity. Suggestions for candidates for membership on RETAC should be filed with the Board by August 30, 2017. Please note that submissions will be available to the public at the Board’s offices and posted on the Board’s Web site under Docket No. EP 670 (Sub–No. 2). PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 1321; 49 U.S.C. 11101; 49 U.S.C. 11121. Decided: August 4, 2017. By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2017–16799 Filed 8–8–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION Commission Meeting Susquehanna River Basin Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold its regular business meeting on September 7, 2017, in Elmira, New York. Details concerning the matters to be addressed at the business meeting are contained in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview, Ballroom, 760 E. Water St., Elmira, NY 14901. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason E. Oyler, General Counsel, 717– 238–0423, ext. 1312. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The business meeting will include actions or presentations on the following items: (1) Informational presentation of interest to the Chemung Subbasin area; (2) ratification/approval of contracts/grants; (3) adoption of alternatives analysis guidance; (4) amendment of delegation authority to the Executive Director; (5) report on delegated settlements; (6) resolution adopting amendments to Commission’s By-laws; (7) Middletown Borough request for waiver of application required by 18 CFR 806.6(a)(5) and (b); (8) Peak Resorts, Inc.-Greek Peak Mountain Resort request for waiver of 18 CFR 806.6(b)(1); (9) request for waiver of 18 CFR 806.31(e) as it pertains to the renewal of Docket No. 19870901 for Carrolltown Borough Municipal Authority; and (10) Regulatory Program projects and requests for extension of emergency certificates, including for Sunset Golf Course, Sunoco Pipeline L.P. and Furman Foods, Inc. Projects, the alternatives analysis guidance and the request of waiver by Middletown Borough are those that were the subject of a public hearing conducted by the Commission on SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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[FR Doc No: 2017-16799]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 2)]


Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancy

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of vacancies on Federal advisory committee and 
solicitation of nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Surface Transportation Board (Board) hereby gives notice 
of two vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee 
(RETAC) for (1) a representative from biofuel feedstock growers or 
providers and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors, and (2) 
an ``at large'' representative with relevant experience in the 
transportation of energy resources. The Board is soliciting suggestions 
from the public for candidates to fill these two vacancies.

DATES: Suggestions for candidates for either RETAC membership position 
are due August 30, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Suggestions may be submitted either via the Board's e-filing

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format or in paper format. Any person using e-filing should attach a 
document and otherwise comply with the instructions at the E-FILING 
link on the Board's Web site, at https://www.stb.gov. Any person 
submitting a filing in paper format should send the original and 10 
copies to: Surface Transportation Board, Attn: Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-
No. 2), 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jason Wolfe at 202-245-0239. 
[Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board exercises broad authority over 
transportation by rail carriers, including rates and services (49 
U.S.C. 10701-10747, 11101-11124), construction, acquisition, operation, 
and abandonment of railroad lines (49 U.S.C. 10901-10907), and 
consolidation, merger, or common control arrangements between railroads 
(49 U.S.C. 10902, 11323-11327).
    In 2007, the Board established RETAC as a Federal advisory 
committee consisting of a balanced cross-section of energy and rail 
industry stakeholders to provide independent, candid policy advice to 
the Board and to foster open, effective communication among the 
affected interests on issues such as rail performance, capacity 
constraints, infrastructure planning and development, and effective 
coordination among suppliers, railroads, and users of energy resources. 
RETAC operates under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 
2, Sec. Sec.  1-16).
    RETAC's membership is balanced and representative of interested and 
affected parties, consisting of not less than: Five representatives 
from the Class I railroads; three representatives from Class II and III 
railroads; three representatives from coal producers; five 
representatives from electric utilities (including at least one rural 
electric cooperative and one state- or municipally-owned utility); four 
representatives from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel 
refiners, processors, and distributors; one representative of the 
petroleum shipping industry; and two representatives from private car 
owners, car lessors, or car manufacturers. RETAC may also include up to 
two members with relevant experience but not necessarily affiliated 
with one of the aforementioned industries or sectors. (At present, the 
at-large seats are occupied by representatives of railway labor and the 
downstream petroleum production industry.) Members are selected by the 
Chairman of the Board with the concurrence of a majority of the Board. 
The Chairman may invite representatives from the U.S. Departments of 
Agriculture, Energy, and Transportation and the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission to serve on RETAC in advisory capacities as ex 
officio (non-voting) members. The members of the Board serve as ex 
officio members of the Committee.
    RETAC meets at least twice per year. Meetings are generally held at 
the Board's headquarters in Washington, DC, but may be held in other 
locations. Members of RETAC serve without compensation and without 
reimbursement of travel expenses unless reimbursement of such expenses 
is authorized in advance by the Board's Managing Director. Further 
information about RETAC is available on the RETAC page of the Board's 
Web site at https://www.stb.gov/stb/rail/retac.html.
    The Board is soliciting nominations from the public for candidates 
to fill two vacancies on RETAC. One vacancy will be for a 
representative from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel 
refiners, processors, and distributors, for a three-year term ending 
September 30, 2020; and one vacancy will be for an ``at large'' 
representative with relevant experience in the transportation of energy 
resources, for a three-year term ending September 30, 2020. According 
to revised guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget, it 
is permissible for federally registered lobbyists to serve on advisory 
committees, such as RETAC, as long as they do so in a representative 
capacity, rather than an individual capacity. See Revised Guidance on 
Appointment of Lobbyists to Fed. Advisory Comms., Bds., & Comm'ns, 79 
FR 47,482 (Aug. 13, 2014). Members of RETAC are appointed to serve in a 
representative capacity.
    Nominations for candidates to fill these vacancies should be 
submitted in letter form and should include: (1) The name of the 
candidate; (2) the interest the candidate will represent; (3) a summary 
of the candidate's experience and qualifications for the position; (4) 
a representation that the candidate is willing to serve as a member of 
RETAC; and (5) a statement that the candidate agrees to serve in a 
representative capacity. Suggestions for candidates for membership on 
RETAC should be filed with the Board by August 30, 2017. Please note 
that submissions will be available to the public at the Board's offices 
and posted on the Board's Web site under Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 2).

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 1321; 49 U.S.C. 11101; 49 U.S.C. 11121.

    Decided: August 4, 2017.
By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2017-16799 Filed 8-8-17; 8:45 am]
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