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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 51 / Thursday, March 15, 2018 / Notices would be identified and measured. After the captured fish have fully recovered in an aerated live well they would be released at or near the location of capture, away from any future electroshocking activities. The researchers do not intend to kill any listed fish, but some may die as an inadvertent result of the research. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS will evaluate the applications, associated documents, and comments submitted to determine whether the applications meet the requirements of section 10(a) of the ESA and Federal regulations. The final permit decisions will not be made until after the end of the 30-day comment period. NMFS will publish notice of its final action in the Federal Register. 21499 The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking a five-year permit to annually take juvenile SRWR chinook, CVSR chinook, CCV steelhead and sDPS green sturgeon in the Northern Sacramento River Delta. The purpose of this project is test if the removal or reduction of invasive aquatic vegetation biomass changes the density and composition of the local food web. The research would benefit the affected species by providing information on ways to reduce non-native predator numbers and helping direct habitat restoration for native fish. The DWR proposes to use boat electrofishing to capture fish. Captured fish would be identified to species, and released. The researchers do not intend to kill any listed fish, but some may die as an inadvertent result of the research. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES understanding of the potential impacts predators may be having on juvenile salmonids migrating through this region and thus helping inform management decisions. FISHBIO proposes to use boat electrofishing to capture fish and to observe fish during stream surveys. Captured fish would be immediately placed in an aerated livebox until processing (i.e., measuring and recording) is complete, and a partition in the livebox would separate potential predators from prey-sized fish to eliminate harmful interactions. Captured fish would be identified to species, and released. ESA-listed fish would be kept for as little time as possible and released before non-listed species. The researchers do not intend to kill any listed fish, but some may die as an inadvertent result of the research. Dated: March 12, 2018. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. 21547 The CDFW is seeking a two-year permit to take juvenile SONCC coho, CC chinook, NC steelhead, CCV steelhead, CCC coho, CVSR chinook, SRWR chinook, CCC steelhead, SC steelhead, and sDPS green sturgeon. The study’s purpose is to assess the condition of the rivers and streams in California and provide a baseline for future comparisons. CDFW is participating in the USEPA National Rivers and Streams Assessment (NRSA), a probability-based survey designed to assess the condition of the Nation’s rivers and streams. NRSA is a keystone program in California that provides data for the National Water Quality Inventory Report to Congress (305(b) report) and fulfills the water quality criteria and water quality monitoring requirements of the Clean Water Act. The CDFW proposes to capture fish by boat, raft or backpack electrofishing. Captured fish VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Mar 14, 2018 Jkt 244001 [FR Doc. 2018–05257 Filed 3–14–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Market Risk Advisory Committee Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice; request for nominations and topic submissions. AGENCY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) is requesting nominations for membership on the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC or Committee) and also inviting the submission of potential topics for discussion at future Committee meetings. The MRAC is a discretionary advisory committee established by the Commission in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. DATES: The deadline for the submission of nominations and topics is March 29, 2018. ADDRESSES: Nominations and topics for discussion at future MRAC meetings should be emailed to MRAC_ Submissions@cftc.gov or sent by hand delivery or courier to Alicia L. Lewis, MRAC Designated Federal Officer and Special Counsel to Commissioner Rostin Behnam, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20581. Please use the title ‘‘Market Risk Advisory Committee’’ for any nominations or topics you submit. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11507 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alicia L. Lewis, MRAC Designated Federal Officer and Special Counsel to Commissioner Rostin Behnam at (202) 418–5862 or email: alewis@cftc.gov. The MRAC was established to conduct public meetings and submit reports and recommendations to the Commission on matters of public concern to clearinghouses, exchanges, swap execution facilities, swap data repositories, intermediaries, market makers, service providers, end-users (e.g., consumers) and the Commission regarding (1) systemic issues that threaten the stability of the derivatives markets and other related financial markets, and (2) the impact and implications of the evolving market structure of the derivatives markets and other related financial markets. The duties of the MRAC are solely advisory and include advising the Commission with respect to the effects that developments in the structure of the derivatives markets have on the systemic issues that impact the stability of the derivatives markets and other financial markets. The MRAC also makes recommendations to the Commission on how to improve market structure and mitigate risk to support the Commission’s mission of ensuring the integrity of the derivatives markets and monitoring and managing systemic risk. Determinations of actions to be taken and policy to be expressed with respect to the reports or recommendations of the MRAC are made solely by the Commission. MRAC members generally serve as representatives and provide advice reflecting the views of organizations and entities that constitute the structure of the derivatives and financial markets. The MRAC may also include regular government employees when doing so furthers purposes of the MRAC. Historically, the MRAC has had approximately 30 members with the following types of entities with interests in the derivatives markets and systemic risk being represented: (i) Exchanges, (ii) clearinghouses, (iii) swap execution facilities, (iv) swap data repositories, (v) intermediaries, (vi) market makers, (vii) service providers, (viii) end-users, (ix) academia, (x) public interest groups, and (xi) regulators. The MRAC has held approximately 2–4 meetings per year. MRAC members serve at the pleasure of the Commission. In addition, MRAC members do not receive compensation or honoraria for their services, and they are not reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 11508 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 51 / Thursday, March 15, 2018 / Notices The Commission seeks members who represent organizations or groups with an interest in the MRAC’s mission and function and reflect a wide range of perspectives and interests related to the derivatives markets and other financial markets. To advise the Commission effectively, MRAC members must have a high-level of expertise and experience in the derivatives and financial markets and the Commission’s regulation of such markets, including from a historical perspective. To the extent practicable, the Commission will strive to select members reflecting wide ethnic, racial, gender, and age representation. MRAC members should be open to participating in a public forum. The Commission invites the submission of nominations for MRAC membership. Each nomination submission should include relevant information about the proposed member, such as the individual’s name, title, and organizational affiliation as well as information that supports the individual’s qualifications to serve on the MRAC. The submission should also include suggestions for topics for discussion at future MRAC meetings as well as the name and email or mailing address of the person nominating the proposed member. Submission of a nomination is not a guarantee of selection as a member of the MRAC. As noted in the MRAC’s Membership Balance Plan, the CFTC identifies members for the MRAC based on Commissioners’ and Commission staff professional knowledge of the derivatives and other financial markets, consultation with knowledgeable persons outside the CFTC, and requests to be represented received from organizations. The office of the Commissioner primarily responsible for the MRAC plays a primary, but not exclusive, role in this process and makes recommendations regarding membership to the Commission. The Commission, by vote, authorizes members to serve on the MRAC. In addition, the Commission invites submissions from the public regarding the topics on which MRAC should focus. In other words, topics that: (a) Reflect matters of public concern to clearinghouses, exchanges, swap execution facilities, swap data repositories, intermediaries, market makers, service providers, end-users and the Commission regarding systemic issues that impact the stability of the derivatives markets and other related financial markets; and/or (b) Are important to otherwise assist the Commission in identifying and understanding the impact and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Mar 14, 2018 Jkt 244001 implications of the evolving market structure of the derivatives markets and other related financial markets. Each topic submission should include the commenter’s name and email or mailing address. Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. II. Dated: March 12, 2018. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2018–05271 Filed 3–14–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION [Docket No. CPSC–2018–0004] Notice of Availability: Guidance on the Application of Human Factors to Consumer Products U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission, or CPSC) is announcing the availability of a draft document titled, ‘‘Guidance on the Application of Human Factors to Consumer Products.’’ DATES: Submit comments by May 14, 2018. SUMMARY: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC–2018– 0004, by any of the following methods: Electronic Submissions: Submit electronic comments to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. The Commission does not accept comments submitted by electronic mail (email), except through www.regulations.gov. The Commission encourages you to submit electronic comments by using the Federal eRulemaking Portal, as described above. Written Submissions: Submit written submissions by mail/hand delivery/ courier to: Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 820, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone (301) 504–7923. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this notice. All comments received may be posted without change, including any personal identifiers, contact information, or other personal information provided, to: https://www.regulations.gov. Do not submit confidential business information, trade secret information, or other sensitive or protected information ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 that you do not want to be available to the public. If furnished at all, such information should be submitted in writing. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to: https:// www.regulations.gov, and insert the docket number CPSC–2018–0004, into the ‘‘Search’’ box, and follow the prompts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rana Balci-Sinha, Director, Division of Human Factors, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850–3213; email: RBalciSinha@cpsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff 1 and Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Directorate (Health Canada) have developed the draft guidance document, ‘‘Guidance on the Application of Human Factors to Consumer Products,’’ to help consumer product manufacturers integrate human factors principles into the product development process. The draft guidance document provides recommendations to improve the usability and reduce the use-related hazards associated with consumer products. Many product-related injuries can be prevented by better user-centered design. Providing the consumer product industry with general human factors principles and guidance, and how these principles can be applied to their products, can help reduce productrelated incidents and reduce costly compliance and enforcement actions. The draft guidance document is intended for industry stakeholders, designers, and manufacturers in the consumer product sector. This draft guidance can be tailored to meet the needs of a particular product, recognizing that not all practices apply to all products. The draft guidance document is not a rule and does not establish legally enforceable responsibilities. The draft guidance document is available on the Commission’s website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ HF-Standard-Practice-Draft12Feb2018.pdf?CGk4Zs9GabjCn Z5RXQuSlr2toQ1aLPhJ and from the Commission’s Office of the Secretary at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Commission invites comment on the draft document, ‘‘Guidance on the Application of Human Factors to 1 This document was prepared under the direction of CPSC staff and has not been reviewed and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission. E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 51 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11507-11508]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-05271]


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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION


Market Risk Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

ACTION: Notice; request for nominations and topic submissions.

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SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) 
is requesting nominations for membership on the Market Risk Advisory 
Committee (MRAC or Committee) and also inviting the submission of 
potential topics for discussion at future Committee meetings. The MRAC 
is a discretionary advisory committee established by the Commission in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

DATES: The deadline for the submission of nominations and topics is 
March 29, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Nominations and topics for discussion at future MRAC 
meetings should be emailed to [email protected] or sent by hand 
delivery or courier to Alicia L. Lewis, MRAC Designated Federal Officer 
and Special Counsel to Commissioner Rostin Behnam, Commodity Futures 
Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20581. Please use the title ``Market Risk Advisory 
Committee'' for any nominations or topics you submit.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alicia L. Lewis, MRAC Designated 
Federal Officer and Special Counsel to Commissioner Rostin Behnam at 
(202) 418-5862 or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MRAC was established to conduct public 
meetings and submit reports and recommendations to the Commission on 
matters of public concern to clearinghouses, exchanges, swap execution 
facilities, swap data repositories, intermediaries, market makers, 
service providers, end-users (e.g., consumers) and the Commission 
regarding (1) systemic issues that threaten the stability of the 
derivatives markets and other related financial markets, and (2) the 
impact and implications of the evolving market structure of the 
derivatives markets and other related financial markets. The duties of 
the MRAC are solely advisory and include advising the Commission with 
respect to the effects that developments in the structure of the 
derivatives markets have on the systemic issues that impact the 
stability of the derivatives markets and other financial markets. The 
MRAC also makes recommendations to the Commission on how to improve 
market structure and mitigate risk to support the Commission's mission 
of ensuring the integrity of the derivatives markets and monitoring and 
managing systemic risk. Determinations of actions to be taken and 
policy to be expressed with respect to the reports or recommendations 
of the MRAC are made solely by the Commission.
    MRAC members generally serve as representatives and provide advice 
reflecting the views of organizations and entities that constitute the 
structure of the derivatives and financial markets. The MRAC may also 
include regular government employees when doing so furthers purposes of 
the MRAC. Historically, the MRAC has had approximately 30 members with 
the following types of entities with interests in the derivatives 
markets and systemic risk being represented: (i) Exchanges, (ii) 
clearinghouses, (iii) swap execution facilities, (iv) swap data 
repositories, (v) intermediaries, (vi) market makers, (vii) service 
providers, (viii) end-users, (ix) academia, (x) public interest groups, 
and (xi) regulators. The MRAC has held approximately 2-4 meetings per 
year. MRAC members serve at the pleasure of the Commission. In 
addition, MRAC members do not receive compensation or honoraria for 
their services, and they are not reimbursed for travel and per diem 
expenses.

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    The Commission seeks members who represent organizations or groups 
with an interest in the MRAC's mission and function and reflect a wide 
range of perspectives and interests related to the derivatives markets 
and other financial markets. To advise the Commission effectively, MRAC 
members must have a high-level of expertise and experience in the 
derivatives and financial markets and the Commission's regulation of 
such markets, including from a historical perspective. To the extent 
practicable, the Commission will strive to select members reflecting 
wide ethnic, racial, gender, and age representation. MRAC members 
should be open to participating in a public forum.
    The Commission invites the submission of nominations for MRAC 
membership. Each nomination submission should include relevant 
information about the proposed member, such as the individual's name, 
title, and organizational affiliation as well as information that 
supports the individual's qualifications to serve on the MRAC. The 
submission should also include suggestions for topics for discussion at 
future MRAC meetings as well as the name and email or mailing address 
of the person nominating the proposed member.
    Submission of a nomination is not a guarantee of selection as a 
member of the MRAC. As noted in the MRAC's Membership Balance Plan, the 
CFTC identifies members for the MRAC based on Commissioners' and 
Commission staff professional knowledge of the derivatives and other 
financial markets, consultation with knowledgeable persons outside the 
CFTC, and requests to be represented received from organizations. The 
office of the Commissioner primarily responsible for the MRAC plays a 
primary, but not exclusive, role in this process and makes 
recommendations regarding membership to the Commission. The Commission, 
by vote, authorizes members to serve on the MRAC.
    In addition, the Commission invites submissions from the public 
regarding the topics on which MRAC should focus. In other words, topics 
that:
    (a) Reflect matters of public concern to clearinghouses, exchanges, 
swap execution facilities, swap data repositories, intermediaries, 
market makers, service providers, end-users and the Commission 
regarding systemic issues that impact the stability of the derivatives 
markets and other related financial markets; and/or
    (b) Are important to otherwise assist the Commission in identifying 
and understanding the impact and implications of the evolving market 
structure of the derivatives markets and other related financial 
markets.
    Each topic submission should include the commenter's name and email 
or mailing address.

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. App. II.

    Dated: March 12, 2018.
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2018-05271 Filed 3-14-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6351-01-P
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