Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, 13497-13498 [2018-06388]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2018 / Notices Comments must be submitted on or before May 29, 2018. ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use only one of the following means to submit comments: (1) Online. Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA–2018–0012. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street SW, 8NE, Washington, DC 20472–3100. All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov, and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act notice that is available via the link in the footer of www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Murray, Fire Program Specialist, FEMA, U.S. Fire Administration, (301) 447–1588, Thomas.murray2@fema.dhs.gov. You may contact the Information Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at email address: FEMA-InformationCollections-Management@fema.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Implementation of the concepts within the National Response Framework (NRF) and Response Federal Interagency Operational Plan (FIOP) is mandatory for Federal departments and agencies. See 6 U.S.C. 314. According to the NRF, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), as a support agency to Emergency Support Function (ESF)—4, Firefighting, is responsible for coordinating the support for the detection and suppression of fires. To meet the requirements of the FIOP, the USFA, supporting the Core Capability of Fire Management and Suppression, will provide National Incident Management System (NIMS) resources (e.g., personnel and equipment) necessary to support wildland, rural, and urban firefighting operations resulting from, or occurring coincidentally with, an all-hazards incident requiring a coordinated national response for assistance. Flooding, tornadoes and hurricanes do not follow geo-political boundaries. The larger and more widespread the event, the greater the likelihood that the existing local mutual-aid systems will not meet the demands placed upon sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Mar 28, 2018 Jkt 244001 them. Fire and Emergency Services will need to draw on assistance from systems beyond their normal mutual-aid boundaries, executing regional, statewide and interstate mutual-aid systems. For example, the State Emergency Management Agency may coordinate the use of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Many Federal agencies who have a role in disaster response under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93–288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq., depend to some extent on the support of skilled and equipped citizens. However, during a catastrophic event (such as in a New Madrid earthquake), these mutual-aid systems will be immediately overwhelmed. Responders who support Fire and Emergency Services, as well as involved Federal agencies themselves, may be impacted to such an extent that they are not available to deploy. The goal of this information collection is to help facilitate a sustained response to a catastrophic event where response services are limited and the demand for them is overwhelmed. The information contained in the National Catastrophic Resource Catalog (NCRC) will provide a foundation to supplement existing mutual-aid systems and sustain a longterm response operation. The USFA staff, deployed to the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) in Washington DC, will assess the situation and evaluate the availability of the NIMS-typed capabilities and credentialed personnel contained in the NCRC. The information will be used by NRCC personnel to coordinate the deployment of teams, persons and equipment to sustain the response operation. Collection of Information Title: National Catastrophic Resource Catalog. Type of Information Collection: New information collection. OMB Number: OMB Collection 1660– NEW. FEMA Forms: FEMA Form 035–0–1, National Catastrophic Resource Catalog. Abstract: This information collection will help USFA meet the ESF–4 firefighting resource requirements before/during a national catastrophic disaster response, such as an earthquake, hurricane, or terroristic act. USFA will pre-identify those specialized resources that may be available to support a disaster response. This collection will be solicited from the nation’s fire and emergency services on a voluntary basis to establish a catalog/database of potential resources PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13497 that could be mobilized to support a national catastrophic disaster response. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,947. Estimated Number of Responses: 3,947. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 439. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $23,728.94. Estimated Respondents’ Operation and Maintenance Costs: $0. Estimated Respondents’ Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0. Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $85,824.49. Comments Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Dated: March 13, 2018. William H. Holzerland, Senior Director for Information Management, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2018–06277 Filed 3–28–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–45–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2018–0016] Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee Science and Technology Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Committee management; notice of open Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 13498 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2018 / Notices The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) will meet inperson and via webinar on Thursday, April 12, 2018. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The HSSTAC meeting will take place Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. Due to security requirements, screening pre-registration is required for this event. Please see the REGISTRATION section below. ADDRESSES: 1120 Vermont Ave. NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michel Kareis, HSSTAC Designated Federal Official, S&T Interagency Office (IAO), STOP 0205, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Washington, DC 20528–0205, 202–254– 8778 (Office), 202–254–6176 (Fax), hsstac@hq.dhs.gov (Email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Background Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix (Pub. L. 92– 463). The committee addresses areas of interest and importance to the Under Secretary for Science and Technology (S&T), such as new developments in systems engineering, cyber-security, knowledge management and how best to leverage related technologies funded by other Federal agencies and by the private sector. It also advises the Under Secretary on policies, management processes, and organizational constructs as needed. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES II. Registration If you plan to attend the meeting inperson, you must RSVP by April 10, 2018. To register, email Hsstac@ hq.dhs.gov with the following subject line: ‘‘RSVP to HSSTAC Meeting.’’ The email should include the name(s), title, organization/affiliation, email address, and telephone number of those interested in attending. To pre-register for the webinar, please send an email to hsstac@hq.dhs.gov with the following subject line: ‘‘RSVP to HSSTAC Meeting.’’ The email should include the name(s), title, organization/ affiliation, email address, and telephone number of those interested in attending. You must RSVP by April 11, 2018. For information on services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Michel Kareis as soon as possible listed above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Mar 28, 2018 Jkt 244001 III. Public Comment At the end of the open session, there will be a period for oral statements. Please note that the comments period may end before the time indicated, following the last call for oral statements. To register as a speaker, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. To facilitate public participation, we invite public comment on the issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the Agenda below. Anyone is permitted to submit comments at any time, including orally at the meeting. However, those who would like their comments reviewed by committee members prior to the meeting must submit them in written form no later than April 9, 2018. Please include the docket number (DHS–2018–0016) and submit via one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: hsstac@hq.dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 202–254–6176. • Mail: Michel Kareis, HSSTAC Designated Federal Official, S&T IAO, STOP 0205, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Washington, DC 20528–0205. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and docket number DHS–2018–0016. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read the background documents or comments received by the HSSTAC, go to https://www.regulations.gov and enter the docket number into the search function: DHS–2018–0016. Agenda: The session will begin with remarks from the Designated Federal Official, Michel Kareis, and the Committee Chair, Dr. Vincent Chan. Next, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology (SOPDUSST) will provide an overview of his priorities, including the S&T revitalization plan, the DHS Leadership Year and a discussion on proposed HSSTAC tasking. The afternoon session will begin with DHS S&T highlights and subcommittee updates. Information will be provided by the Social Media Working Group for Emergency Services and Disaster Management Subcommittee (SMWGEDSC), Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Subcommittee, and Systems Engineering Authority PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Subcommittee. In addition, a new subcommittee on Technology Scouting and Technology Forecasting will be announced. There will be a discussion on new topics for the SMWGDSC, including future technology and shifts in trends. The final session of the day will be on Technology Scouting and Forecasting. A public comment period will be held at the end of the open session. Dated: March 26, 2018. Denis Gusty, Alternate Designated Federal Official for the HSSTAC. [FR Doc. 2018–06388 Filed 3–28–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9F–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension, With Changes, of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request 30-Day Notice of Information collection for review; Form No. I–901; Fee Remittance for Certain F, J and M Non-immigrants; OMB Control No. 1653–0034. ACTION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) will be submitting the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on December 8, 2017, at 82 FRN 58011, allowing for a 60-day comment period. USICE received one comment in connection with the 60-day notice. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this notice and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the OMB Desk Officer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, and sent via electronic mail to oira_ submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–5806. E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 61 (Thursday, March 29, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13497-13498]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06388]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2018-0016]


Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: Committee management; notice of open Federal Advisory Committee 
meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory 
Committee (HSSTAC) will meet in-person and via webinar on Thursday, 
April 12, 2018. The meeting will be open to the public.

DATES: The HSSTAC meeting will take place Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    The meeting may close early if the committee has completed its 
business.
    Due to security requirements, screening pre-registration is 
required for this event. Please see the REGISTRATION section below.

ADDRESSES: 1120 Vermont Ave. NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michel Kareis, HSSTAC Designated 
Federal Official, S&T Interagency Office (IAO), STOP 0205, Department 
of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Washington, DC 20528-0205, 202-
254-8778 (Office), 202-254-6176 (Fax), [email protected] (Email).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix (Pub. L. 92-463). The committee 
addresses areas of interest and importance to the Under Secretary for 
Science and Technology (S&T), such as new developments in systems 
engineering, cyber-security, knowledge management and how best to 
leverage related technologies funded by other Federal agencies and by 
the private sector. It also advises the Under Secretary on policies, 
management processes, and organizational constructs as needed.

II. Registration

    If you plan to attend the meeting in-person, you must RSVP by April 
10, 2018. To register, email [email protected] with the following 
subject line: ``RSVP to HSSTAC Meeting.'' The email should include the 
name(s), title, organization/affiliation, email address, and telephone 
number of those interested in attending.
    To pre-register for the webinar, please send an email to 
[email protected] with the following subject line: ``RSVP to HSSTAC 
Meeting.'' The email should include the name(s), title, organization/
affiliation, email address, and telephone number of those interested in 
attending. You must RSVP by April 11, 2018.
    For information on services for individuals with disabilities or to 
request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Michel Kareis 
as soon as possible listed above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section.

III. Public Comment

    At the end of the open session, there will be a period for oral 
statements. Please note that the comments period may end before the 
time indicated, following the last call for oral statements. To 
register as a speaker, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    To facilitate public participation, we invite public comment on the 
issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the Agenda below. 
Anyone is permitted to submit comments at any time, including orally at 
the meeting. However, those who would like their comments reviewed by 
committee members prior to the meeting must submit them in written form 
no later than April 9, 2018. Please include the docket number (DHS-
2018-0016) and submit via one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include the docket number in the 
subject line of the message.
     Fax: 202-254-6176.
     Mail: Michel Kareis, HSSTAC Designated Federal Official, 
S&T IAO, STOP 0205, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, 
Washington, DC 20528-0205.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and docket number DHS-2018-0016. 
Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read the background documents 
or comments received by the HSSTAC, go to https://www.regulations.gov 
and enter the docket number into the search function: DHS-2018-0016.
    Agenda: The session will begin with remarks from the Designated 
Federal Official, Michel Kareis, and the Committee Chair, Dr. Vincent 
Chan. Next, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under 
Secretary for Science and Technology (SOPDUSST) will provide an 
overview of his priorities, including the S&T revitalization plan, the 
DHS Leadership Year and a discussion on proposed HSSTAC tasking.
    The afternoon session will begin with DHS S&T highlights and 
subcommittee updates. Information will be provided by the Social Media 
Working Group for Emergency Services and Disaster Management 
Subcommittee (SMWGEDSC), Quadrennial Homeland Security Review 
Subcommittee, and Systems Engineering Authority Subcommittee. In 
addition, a new subcommittee on Technology Scouting and Technology 
Forecasting will be announced.
    There will be a discussion on new topics for the SMWGDSC, including 
future technology and shifts in trends. The final session of the day 
will be on Technology Scouting and Forecasting.
    A public comment period will be held at the end of the open 
session.

    Dated: March 26, 2018.
Denis Gusty,
Alternate Designated Federal Official for the HSSTAC.
[FR Doc. 2018-06388 Filed 3-28-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-9F-P
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