Cook Inlet Regional Citizens' Advisory Council (CIRCAC) Recertification, 20085-20086 [2018-09664]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 88 / Monday, May 7, 2018 / Notices worldwide. A licensed vaccine or antiviral drug suitable for routine use remains unavailable. This invention relates to the use of murine pneumonia virus (MPV), a virus to which humans normally are not exposed to and that is not cross-protected with RSV, as a vector to express the RSV fusion (F) glycoprotein as an RSV vaccine candidate. The RSV F ORF was codon optimized. The RSV F ORF was placed under the control of MPV transcription signals and inserted at the first (rMPV– F1), third (rMPV29 F3), or fourth (rMPV–F4) gene position of a version of the MPV genome that contained a codon pair optimized L polymerase gene. The recovered viruses replicated in vitro as efficiently as the empty vector, with stable expression of RSV F protein. Replication and immunogenicity of rMPV–F1 and rMPV–F3 were evaluated in rhesus macaques following administration by the combined intranasal and intratracheal routes. Both viruses replicated at low levels in the upper and lower respiratory tract, maintained stable RSV F expression, and induced similar high levels of RSVneutralizing serum antibodies that reached peak titers by fourteen (14) days post-vaccination. rMPV provides a highly attenuated yet immunogenic vector for the expression of RSV F protein, with potential application in ¨ RSV-naıve and RSV experienced populations. The invention relates to live, chimeric non-human Mononegavirales vectors that allow a cell to express at least one protein from at least one human pathogen as well as compositions comprising the vectors, methods and kits for eliciting an immune response in a host, and methods of making the vectors. This technology is available for licensing for commercial development in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR part 404, as well as for further development and evaluation under a research collaboration. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Potential Commercial Applications • Viral diagnostics • Vaccine research Competitive Advantages • Ease of manufacture • Multivalent live attenuated vaccines • B cell and T cell activation • Low-cost vaccines Development Stage • In vivo data assessment (animal) Inventors: Shirin Munir (NIAID), Linda Brock (NIAID), Ursula Buchholz (NIAID), Peter Collins (NIAID). Publications: None. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 May 04, 2018 Jkt 244001 Intellectual Property: HHS Reference No. E–018–2018/0—U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/661,320, filed April 23, 2018 (pending). Licensing Contact: Peter Soukas, J.D., 301–594–8730; peter.soukas@nih.gov. Collaborative Research Opportunity: The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is seeking statements of capability or interest from parties interested in collaborative research to further develop, evaluate or commercialize for development of a vaccine for respiratory or other infections. For collaboration opportunities, please contact Peter Soukas, J.D., 301–594–8730; peter.soukas@nih.gov. Dated: April 26, 2018. Suzanne M. Frisbie, Deputy Director, Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. [FR Doc. 2018–09660 Filed 5–4–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2017–0289] Cook Inlet Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (CIRCAC) Recertification Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of recertification. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice informs the public that the Coast Guard has completed its triennial recertification of the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (CIRCAC) as an alternative voluntary advisory group for Cook Inlet, Alaska. The certification allows the CIRCAC to monitor the activities of terminal facilities and crude oil tankers under an alternative composition other than prescribed Cook Inlet Program established by statute. DATES: This recertification is effective for the period from September 1st, 2017, through August 31st, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT Jonathan Dale, Seventeenth Coast Guard District (dpi), by phone at (907)463– 2812, email at jonathan.dale@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background and Purpose As part of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, Congress passed the Oil Terminal and Oil Tanker Environmental Oversight and Monitoring Act of 1990 (the Act), 33 U.S.C. 2732, to foster a long-term partnership among industry, government, and local communities in PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20085 overseeing compliance with environmental concerns in the operation of crude oil terminals and oil tankers. The President has delegated his authority under 33 U.S.C 2732(o) respecting certification of advisory councils, or groups, subject to the Act to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Section 8(g) of Executive Order 12777, (56 FR 54757, October 22, 1991), as amended by section 34 of Executive Order 13286 (68 FR 10619, March 5, 2003). The Secretary redelegated that authority to the Commandant of the USCG. Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, paragraph 80 of section II. The Commandant redelegated that authority to the Chief, Office of Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection (G–M) on March 19, 1992 (letter #5402). The Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and Environmental Protection (G–M), redelegated recertification authority for advisory councils, or groups, to the Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard District on February 26, 1999 (letter #16450). On July 7, 1993, the USCG published a policy statement, ‘‘Alternative Voluntary Advisory Groups, Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet’’ (58 FR 36504), to clarify the factors considered in making the determination as to whether advisory councils, or groups, should be certified in accordance with the Act. On September 16, 2002, the USCG published a policy statement, 67 FR 58440, which changed the recertification procedures such that applicants are required to provide the USCG with comprehensive information every three years (triennially). For each of the two years between the triennial application procedures, applicants submit a letter requesting recertification that includes a description of any substantive changes to the information provided at the previous triennial recertification. Further, public comment is only solicited during the triennial comprehensive review. Discussion of Comments On June 29th, 2017, the USCG published a ‘‘Notice; request for comments for recertification of Cook Inlet Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council’’ in the Federal Register (82 FR 29572). We received 43 letters commenting on the proposed action. No public meeting was requested. One comment was received questioning CIRCAC’s recent changes to its by laws governing the Tourism Group. Through coordination of the involved parties, the Coast Guard is satisfied that the concern E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1 20086 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 88 / Monday, May 7, 2018 / Notices is now resolved. All of the other submissions were positive comments, and supported recertification. These letters consistently cited CIRCAC’s broad representation of the respective community’s interest, appropriate actions to keep the public informed, improvements to both spill response preparation and spill prevention, and oil spill industry monitoring efforts that combat complacency—as intended by the Act. Recertification By letter dated August 22, 2017, the Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard certified that the CIRCAC qualifies as an alternative voluntary advisory group under 33 U.S.C. 2732(o). While the triennial review is valid until August 31, 2020, the annual recertification terminates on August 31, 2018. April 20, 2018. Michael F. McAllister, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018–09664 Filed 5–4–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2018–0027] Committee Name: Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Reestablishment. AGENCY: The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that the reestablishment of the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC) is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of her duties as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments by 15 days after publication of this notice. ADDRESSES: If you desire to submit comments on this action, they must be submitted within 15 days after publication of Notice. Comments must be identified by Docket Number: DHS– 2018–0027 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 May 04, 2018 Jkt 244001 • Email: AcademicEngagement@ hq.dhs.gov. Include the docket number DHS–2018–0027 in the subject line of the message. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 202–282–1044. Include ‘‘ATTN: Office of Academic Engagement’’ on the cover page of the document. • Mail: Academic Engagement; Office of Academic Engagement/Mailstop 0385, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528–0440. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and docket number DHS–2017–0016. 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 Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council, go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for ‘‘Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Trent Frazier, Office of Academic Engagement/Mailstop 0385, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528–0440, email: AcademicEngagement@ hq.dhs.gov, tel: 202–447–4686 and fax: 202–282–1044. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For the reasons set forth below, the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that the reestablishment of the HSAAC is necessary and in the public interest. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. The HSAAC is being reestablished in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92–463). The HSAAC will provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary and senior leadership on matters relating to student and recent graduate recruitment; international students; academic research; campus and community resiliency, security and preparedness; faculty exchanges; and cybersecurity. Balanced Membership Plans: The HSAAC is composed of up to 23 members who are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of Homeland Security. To ensure a diverse, balanced membership on the HSAAC, the members serve as representatives, representing the viewpoints of institutions of higher education, community colleges, elementary and PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 secondary education (K–12), school systems, and/or partnership groups. Duration: Continuing. Responsible DHS Official: Trent Frazier, AcademicEngagement@ hq.dhs.gov, 202–447–4686. Dated: May 1, 2018. Trent Frazier, Executive Director for Academic Engagement. [FR Doc. 2018–09624 Filed 5–4–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Revision of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Airport Security Part 1542 Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: 30-Day notice. AGENCY: This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652–0002, abstracted below to OMB for review and approval of a revision of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The collection includes requirements for airport operators to submit certain information to TSA, as well as to maintain and update records to ensure compliance with security provisions. DATES: Send your comments by June 6, 2018. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB. Comments should be addressed to Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security/TSA, and sent via electronic mail to dhsdeskofficer@ omb.eop.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina A. Walsh, TSA PRA Officer, Office of Information Technology (OIT), TSA–11, Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598–6011; telephone (571) 227–2062; email TSAPRA@ tsa.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: TSA published a Federal Register notice, with a 60-day comment period soliciting SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 88 (Monday, May 7, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20085-20086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09664]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0289]


Cook Inlet Regional Citizens' Advisory Council (CIRCAC) 
Recertification

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of recertification.

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SUMMARY: This notice informs the public that the Coast Guard has 
completed its triennial recertification of the Cook Inlet Regional 
Citizens' Advisory Council (CIRCAC) as an alternative voluntary 
advisory group for Cook Inlet, Alaska. The certification allows the 
CIRCAC to monitor the activities of terminal facilities and crude oil 
tankers under an alternative composition other than prescribed Cook 
Inlet Program established by statute.

DATES: This recertification is effective for the period from September 
1st, 2017, through August 31st, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT Jonathan Dale, Seventeenth Coast 
Guard District (dpi), by phone at (907)463-2812, email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background and Purpose

    As part of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, Congress passed the Oil 
Terminal and Oil Tanker Environmental Oversight and Monitoring Act of 
1990 (the Act), 33 U.S.C. 2732, to foster a long-term partnership among 
industry, government, and local communities in overseeing compliance 
with environmental concerns in the operation of crude oil terminals and 
oil tankers.
    The President has delegated his authority under 33 U.S.C 2732(o) 
respecting certification of advisory councils, or groups, subject to 
the Act to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. 
Section 8(g) of Executive Order 12777, (56 FR 54757, October 22, 1991), 
as amended by section 34 of Executive Order 13286 (68 FR 10619, March 
5, 2003). The Secretary redelegated that authority to the Commandant of 
the USCG. Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, 
paragraph 80 of section II. The Commandant redelegated that authority 
to the Chief, Office of Marine Safety, Security and Environmental 
Protection (G-M) on March 19, 1992 (letter #5402).
    The Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection (G-M), redelegated recertification authority for advisory 
councils, or groups, to the Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard District 
on February 26, 1999 (letter #16450).
    On July 7, 1993, the USCG published a policy statement, 
``Alternative Voluntary Advisory Groups, Prince William Sound and Cook 
Inlet'' (58 FR 36504), to clarify the factors considered in making the 
determination as to whether advisory councils, or groups, should be 
certified in accordance with the Act.
    On September 16, 2002, the USCG published a policy statement, 67 FR 
58440, which changed the recertification procedures such that 
applicants are required to provide the USCG with comprehensive 
information every three years (triennially). For each of the two years 
between the triennial application procedures, applicants submit a 
letter requesting recertification that includes a description of any 
substantive changes to the information provided at the previous 
triennial recertification. Further, public comment is only solicited 
during the triennial comprehensive review.

Discussion of Comments

    On June 29th, 2017, the USCG published a ``Notice; request for 
comments for recertification of Cook Inlet Regional Citizens' Advisory 
Council'' in the Federal Register (82 FR 29572). We received 43 letters 
commenting on the proposed action. No public meeting was requested. One 
comment was received questioning CIRCAC's recent changes to its by laws 
governing the Tourism Group. Through coordination of the involved 
parties, the Coast Guard is satisfied that the concern

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is now resolved. All of the other submissions were positive comments, 
and supported recertification. These letters consistently cited 
CIRCAC's broad representation of the respective community's interest, 
appropriate actions to keep the public informed, improvements to both 
spill response preparation and spill prevention, and oil spill industry 
monitoring efforts that combat complacency--as intended by the Act.

Recertification

    By letter dated August 22, 2017, the Commander, Seventeenth Coast 
Guard certified that the CIRCAC qualifies as an alternative voluntary 
advisory group under 33 U.S.C. 2732(o). While the triennial review is 
valid until August 31, 2020, the annual recertification terminates on 
August 31, 2018.

    April 20, 2018.
Michael F. McAllister,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard 
District.
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