NASA Federal Advisory Committees; Public Nominations, 60054-60055 [2017-27211]

Download as PDF 60054 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 241 / Monday, December 18, 2017 / Notices II. General Background on the Application MET submitted four applications, one dated July 7, 2015 (OSHA–2006–0028– 0037), two dated December 14, 2016 (OSHA–2006–0028–0038 and OSHA– 2006–0028–0039), and a fourth dated January 11, 2017 (OSHA–2006–0028– 0040), to expand its recognition to include four additional test standards. OSHA staff performed a detailed analysis of the application packets and reviewed other pertinent information. OSHA did not perform any on-site reviews in relation to these applications. Table 1 below lists the appropriate test standards found in MET’s applications for expansion for testing and certification of products under the NRTL Program. TABLE 1—PROPOSED LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN MET’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION Test standard Test standard title UL 50E ..................... UL 60079–1 ............. UL 60335–2–40 ....... Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Environmental Considerations. Standard for Explosive Atmospheres—Part 1: Equipment Protection by Flameproof Enclosures ‘‘d’’. Household and Similar Electrical Appliances—Safety—Part 2–40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers. Standard for Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems—Part 5–1: Safety Requirements—Electrical, Thermal and Energy. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES UL 61800–5–1 ......... III. Preliminary Findings on the Application MET submitted acceptable applications for expansion of its scope of recognition. OSHA’s review of the application file, and pertinent information, indicate that MET can meet the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its recognition to include the addition of these four test standards for NRTL testing and certification listed above. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of MET’s applications. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether MET meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its recognition as a NRTL. Comments should consist of pertinent written documents and exhibits. Commenters needing more time to comment must submit a request in writing, stating the reasons for the request. Commenters must submit the written request for an extension by the due date for comments. OSHA will limit any extension to 10 days unless the requester justifies a longer period. OSHA may deny a request for an extension if the request is not adequately justified. To obtain or review copies of the exhibits identified in this notice, as well as comments submitted to the docket, contact the Docket Office, Room N–3655, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, at the above address. These materials also are available online at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. OSHA–2006–0028. OSHA staff will review all comments to the docket submitted in a timely manner and, after addressing the issues raised by these comments, will recommend to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health whether to grant MET’s applications for expansion of its scope of recognition. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:53 Dec 15, 2017 Jkt 244001 The Assistant Secretary will make the final decision on granting the application. In making this decision, the Assistant Secretary may undertake other proceedings prescribed in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. OSHA will publish a public notice of its final decision in the Federal Register. IV. Authority and Signature Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this notice. Accordingly, the Agency is issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and 29 CFR 1910.7. Signed at Washington, DC, on December 11, 2017. Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2017–27123 Filed 12–15–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice (17–088)] NASA Federal Advisory Committees; Public Nominations National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Invitation for Public Nominations of U.S. Citizens for Potential Service on the National Space Council Users’ Advisory Group. AGENCY: REF: Federal Register, Vol. 82, No. 237, Tuesday, December 12, 2017, 58452. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Notice 17–088; National Space Council Users’ Advisory Group; Establishment. PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Further to the NASA Federal Register notice of December 12, 2017 (see citation above), NASA announces an invitation for public nominations of U.S. citizens to serve as potential members of the National Space Council Users’ Advisory Group (UAG). The UAG is a new Federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) being established pursuant to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1991 (Pub. L. 101–611, Section 121) and Executive Order 13803, Section 6 (‘‘Reviving the National Space Council’’) signed by the President on June 30, 2017. The UAG is purely advisory and will ensure that the interests of industry and other nonFederal entities are adequately represented in the deliberations of the National Space Council. NASA is sponsoring the UAG on behalf of the National Space Council, an Executive Branch interagency coordinating committee chaired by the Vice President, which is tasked with advising and assisting the President on national space policy and strategy. Members of the UAG will serve either as ‘‘Representatives’’ (representing industry, other non-Federal entities, and other recognizable groups of persons involved in aeronautical and space activities), or as ‘‘Special Government Employees’’ (individual subject matter experts or consultants). Deadline: The deadline for NASA to receive all public nominations is January 10, 2018. Instructions for Public Nominations: U.S. citizens or organizations may nominate individuals for consideration as potential members of the UAG. Interested candidates may also selfnominate. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen, may not be a regular government employee, and must not be registered by the Department of Justice SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 241 / Monday, December 18, 2017 / Notices under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq. Additionally, a candidate for a Special Government Employee appointment must not be federally registered as a lobbyist under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1602, as amended. Nominations must be contained in an email to NASA attaching the required documents. All nominations should include a cover letter, a resume (including contact information for the individual) and a professional biography demonstrating professional stature, knowledge and experience commensurate with achieving the UAG’s purpose as set forth in Public Law 101–611, Section 121. Each document must not exceed one page. The cover letter must be a signed letter saved as a PDF file, indicate the category of membership for which the individual is being nominated (‘‘Representative’’ or ‘‘Special Government Employee’’), and contain an affirmative statement that the individual meets all aforesaid requirements. Cover letters for Representative nominations must also indicate why the individual should be considered for membership relative to the UAG’s representational objectives, and be on the supporting organization’s letterhead. Cover letters for Special Government Employee nominations must also identify the subject area(s) where the individual’s expertise and/or consultative stature is nationally recognized relative to the UAG’s advisory objectives. Nominations must be submitted in a single email attaching the cover letter, resume, and professional biography to HQUAGnoms@nasa.gov. Hard copies such as paper documents sent through postal mail will not be accepted. Privacy Act Notification: The information provided in response to this announcement will support membership selection of the National Space Council Users’ Advisory Group (UAG). Its collection is authorized by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App., as amended; 5 U.S.C. 3109; Title V of Public Law 100–685; Public Law 101–611, Section 121; Executive Order 13803 of June 30, 2017, Section 6; and 44 U.S.C. 3101. Providing this information is voluntary, but not providing it or not providing it as requested may result in information or an individual not being considered in the UAG membership selection process. NASA may share this information for authorized purposes consistent with the purpose for which it is collected. Elaboration and conditions of VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:53 Dec 15, 2017 Jkt 244001 information disclosure may be found under ‘‘Routine Uses’’ of the full System of Records Notice for System 10SPER, ‘‘Special Personnel Records’’ (15–118, 81 FR 10, pp. 2244–2247) at https:// www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-01-15/ pdf/2016-00689.pdf and in Appendix B (11–091, 76 FR 200, pp. 64112–64114) at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR2011-10-17/pdf/2011-26731.pdf. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For any questions, please contact the UAG Designated Federal Officer/Executive Secretary, Dr. Jeff Waksman, Office of the Administrator, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, email: jeff.l.waksman@nasa.gov; phone: 202– 358–3758. Patricia D. Rausch, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2017–27211 Filed 12–15–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P ACTION: 60055 Notice. The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission’s consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: December 20, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 241 (Monday, December 18, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60054-60055]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-27211]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice (17-088)]


NASA Federal Advisory Committees; Public Nominations

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

ACTION: Invitation for Public Nominations of U.S. Citizens for 
Potential Service on the National Space Council Users' Advisory Group.

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    REF: Federal Register, Vol. 82, No. 237, Tuesday, December 12, 
2017, 58452. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Notice 17-
088; National Space Council Users' Advisory Group; Establishment.
SUMMARY: Further to the NASA Federal Register notice of December 12, 
2017 (see citation above), NASA announces an invitation for public 
nominations of U.S. citizens to serve as potential members of the 
National Space Council Users' Advisory Group (UAG). The UAG is a new 
Federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA) being established pursuant to the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1991 (Pub. L. 101-611, 
Section 121) and Executive Order 13803, Section 6 (``Reviving the 
National Space Council'') signed by the President on June 30, 2017. The 
UAG is purely advisory and will ensure that the interests of industry 
and other non-Federal entities are adequately represented in the 
deliberations of the National Space Council. NASA is sponsoring the UAG 
on behalf of the National Space Council, an Executive Branch 
interagency coordinating committee chaired by the Vice President, which 
is tasked with advising and assisting the President on national space 
policy and strategy. Members of the UAG will serve either as 
``Representatives'' (representing industry, other non-Federal entities, 
and other recognizable groups of persons involved in aeronautical and 
space activities), or as ``Special Government Employees'' (individual 
subject matter experts or consultants).
    Deadline: The deadline for NASA to receive all public nominations 
is January 10, 2018.
    Instructions for Public Nominations: U.S. citizens or organizations 
may nominate individuals for consideration as potential members of the 
UAG. Interested candidates may also self-nominate. The candidate must 
be a U.S. citizen, may not be a regular government employee, and must 
not be registered by the Department of Justice

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under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq. 
Additionally, a candidate for a Special Government Employee appointment 
must not be federally registered as a lobbyist under the Lobbying 
Disclosure Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1602, as amended. Nominations must be 
contained in an email to NASA attaching the required documents. All 
nominations should include a cover letter, a resume (including contact 
information for the individual) and a professional biography 
demonstrating professional stature, knowledge and experience 
commensurate with achieving the UAG's purpose as set forth in Public 
Law 101-611, Section 121. Each document must not exceed one page. The 
cover letter must be a signed letter saved as a PDF file, indicate the 
category of membership for which the individual is being nominated 
(``Representative'' or ``Special Government Employee''), and contain an 
affirmative statement that the individual meets all aforesaid 
requirements. Cover letters for Representative nominations must also 
indicate why the individual should be considered for membership 
relative to the UAG's representational objectives, and be on the 
supporting organization's letterhead. Cover letters for Special 
Government Employee nominations must also identify the subject area(s) 
where the individual's expertise and/or consultative stature is 
nationally recognized relative to the UAG's advisory objectives. 
Nominations must be submitted in a single email attaching the cover 
letter, resume, and professional biography to [email protected]. Hard 
copies such as paper documents sent through postal mail will not be 
accepted.
    Privacy Act Notification: The information provided in response to 
this announcement will support membership selection of the National 
Space Council Users' Advisory Group (UAG). Its collection is authorized 
by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, 5 
U.S.C. App., as amended; 5 U.S.C. 3109; Title V of Public Law 100-685; 
Public Law 101-611, Section 121; Executive Order 13803 of June 30, 
2017, Section 6; and 44 U.S.C. 3101. Providing this information is 
voluntary, but not providing it or not providing it as requested may 
result in information or an individual not being considered in the UAG 
membership selection process. NASA may share this information for 
authorized purposes consistent with the purpose for which it is 
collected. Elaboration and conditions of information disclosure may be 
found under ``Routine Uses'' of the full System of Records Notice for 
System 10SPER, ``Special Personnel Records'' (15-118, 81 FR 10, pp. 
2244-2247) at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-01-15/pdf/2016-00689.pdf and in Appendix B (11-091, 76 FR 200, pp. 64112-64114) at 
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-10-17/pdf/2011-26731.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For any questions, please contact the 
UAG Designated Federal Officer/Executive Secretary, Dr. Jeff Waksman, 
Office of the Administrator, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 
email: [email protected]; phone: 202-358-3758.

Patricia D. Rausch,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2017-27211 Filed 12-15-17; 8:45 am]
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