Homeland Security Advisory Council, 44293-44294 [2018-18898]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 169 / Thursday, August 30, 2018 / Notices (FEMA–4380–DR), dated July 30, 2018, and related determinations. DATES: The declaration was issued July 30, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated July 30, 2018, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows: amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Vermont resulting from a severe storm and flooding during the period of May 4 to May 5, 2018, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance also will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs, with the exception of projects that meet the eligibility criteria for a higher Federal cost-sharing percentage under the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for Debris Removal implemented pursuant to section 428 of the Stafford Act. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, James N. Russo, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster. The following areas of the State of Vermont have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster: Chittenden, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, and Orleans Counties for Public Assistance. All areas within the State of Vermont are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Aug 29, 2018 Jkt 244001 44293 for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.) Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.) Brock Long, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [FR Doc. 2018–18836 Filed 8–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P Brock Long, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2018–18837 Filed 8–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P [Docket No. DHS–2018–0048] Homeland Security Advisory Council The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), The Office of Partnership and Engagement. ACTION: Notice of partially closed Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4382– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2018–0001] California; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of California (FEMA–4382–DR), dated August 4, 2018, and related determinations. DATES: This amendment was issued August 17, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of California is hereby amended to include the following area among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of August 4, 2018. SUMMARY: Lake County for Individual Assistance. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Homeland Security Advisory Council (‘‘HSAC’’ or ‘‘Council’’) will meet in person on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Members of the public may participate in person. The meeting will be partially closed to the public. DATES: The Council will meet September 18, 2018, from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT. The meeting will be open to the public from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT. Please note the meeting may close early if the Council has completed its business. The meeting will be closed to the public from 9:15 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. EDT. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held in Town Hall (1) at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 601 S 12th Street (East Building), in Arlington, VA 20598. Members of the public will meet at the entrance of the East Building. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Mike Miron at HSAC@hq.dhs.gov or (202) 447–3135 as soon as possible. Written public comments prior to the meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, September 14, 2018, and must be identified by Docket No. DHS–2018– 0048. Written public comments after the meeting must be identified by Docket No. DHS–2018–0048 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 44294 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 169 / Thursday, August 30, 2018 / Notices • Email: HSAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include Docket No. DHS–2018–0048 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 282–9207. Include Mike Miron and the Docket No. DHS–2018– 0048 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Homeland Security Advisory Council, Attention Mike Miron, Department of Homeland Security, Mailstop 0445, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and ‘‘DHS–2018– 0048,’’ the docket number for this action. 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 comments received by the Council, go to https://www.regulations.gov, search ‘‘DHS–2018–0048,’’ ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and provide your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Miron at HSAC@hq.dhs.gov or at (202) 447–3135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463 (5 U.S.C. Appendix), which requires each FACA committee meeting to be open to the public. The Council provides organizationally independent, strategic, timely, specific, actionable advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters related to homeland security. The Council is comprised of leaders of local law enforcement, first responders, Federal, State, and local government, the private sector, and academia. The Council will meet in an open session between 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT. The Council will swear in new members, and receive new taskings. The Council will meet in a closed session from 9:15 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. EDT to receive sensitive operational information from senior officials on current counterterrorism threats, border security, TSA, and election cybersecurity. Basis for Partial Closure: In accordance with Section 10(d) of FACA, the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined this meeting requires partial closure. The disclosure of the information relayed would be detrimental to the public interest for the following reasons: The Council will receive closed session briefings at the For Official Use Only and Law Enforcement sensitive information from senior officials. These briefings will concern matters sensitive VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Aug 29, 2018 Jkt 244001 to homeland security within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(7)(E) and 552b(c)(9)(B). The Council will receive operational counterterrorism updates on the current threat environment and security measures associated with countering such threats, including those related to aviation security programs, border security, immigration enforcement, and election cybersecurity. The session is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(7)(E) because disclosure of that information could reveal investigative techniques and procedures not generally available to the public, allowing terrorists and those with interests against the United States to circumvent the law and thwart the Department’s strategic initiatives. Specifically, there will be material presented during the briefings regarding the latest viable threats against the United States and how DHS and other Federal agencies plan to address those threats. Disclosure of this information could frustrate the successful implementation of protective measures designed to keep our country safe. In addition, the session is closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) because disclosure of these techniques and procedures could frustrate the successful implementation of protective measures designed to keep our country safe. Participation: Members of the public will have until 5:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, September 14, 2018, to register to attend the Council meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Due to limited availability of seating, admittance will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Participants interested in attending the meeting can contact Mike Miron at HSAC@hq.dhs.gov or (202) 447–3135. You are required to provide your full legal name, date of birth, and company/ agency affiliation. The public may access the facility via public transportation or use the public parking garages located near the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. Members of the public will meet at 1:00 p.m. EDT at TSA Headquarters main entrance for sign in and escorting to the meeting room for the public session. Late arrivals after 1:20 p.m. EDT will not be permitted access to the facility. Facility Access: You are required to present a valid original government issued ID, to include a State Driver’s License or Non-Driver’s Identification Card, U.S. Government Common Access Card (CAC), Military Identification Card or Person Identification Verification Card; U.S. Passport, U.S. Border Crossing Card, Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Card; or Native American Tribal Document. PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: August 27, 2018. Michael McKeown, Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council, DHS. [FR Doc. 2018–18898 Filed 8–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [OMB Control Number 1615–0091] Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Replacement Naturalization/ Citizenship Document U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day notice. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information or new collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e. the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until October 29, 2018. ADDRESSES: All submissions received must include the OMB Control Number 1615–0091 in the body of the letter, the agency name and Docket ID USCIS– 2006–0052. To avoid duplicate submissions, please use only one of the following methods to submit comments: (1) Online. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal website at https://www.regulations.gov under eDocket ID number USCIS–2006–0052; (2) Mail. Submit written comments to DHS, USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy, Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20529–2140. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division, Samantha Deshommes, Chief, 20 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 169 (Thursday, August 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44293-44294]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18898]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2018-0048]


Homeland Security Advisory Council

AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), The Office of 
Partnership and Engagement.

ACTION: Notice of partially closed Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Advisory Council (``HSAC'' or 
``Council'') will meet in person on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. 
Members of the public may participate in person. The meeting will be 
partially closed to the public.

DATES: The Council will meet September 18, 2018, from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 
p.m. EDT. The meeting will be open to the public from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 
p.m. EDT. Please note the meeting may close early if the Council has 
completed its business. The meeting will be closed to the public from 
9:15 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. EDT.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held in Town Hall (1) at the 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 601 S 12th Street (East 
Building), in Arlington, VA 20598. Members of the public will meet at 
the entrance of the East Building. For information on facilities or 
services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special 
assistance at the meeting, contact Mike Miron at [email protected] or 
(202) 447-3135 as soon as possible. Written public comments prior to 
the meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, September 14, 
2018, and must be identified by Docket No. DHS-2018-0048. Written 
public comments after the meeting must be identified by Docket No. DHS-
2018-0048 and may be submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

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     Email: [email protected]. Include Docket No. DHS-2018-0048 
in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: (202) 282-9207. Include Mike Miron and the Docket No. 
DHS-2018-0048 in the subject line of the message.
     Mail: Homeland Security Advisory Council, Attention Mike 
Miron, Department of Homeland Security, Mailstop 0445, 245 Murray Lane 
SW, Washington, DC 20528.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and ``DHS-2018-0048,'' the docket 
number for this action. 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 comments received by the 
Council, go to https://www.regulations.gov, search ``DHS-2018-0048,'' 
``Open Docket Folder'' and provide your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Miron at [email protected] or at 
(202) 447-3135.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under 
Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 
92-463 (5 U.S.C. Appendix), which requires each FACA committee meeting 
to be open to the public.
    The Council provides organizationally independent, strategic, 
timely, specific, actionable advice, and recommendations to the 
Secretary of Homeland Security on matters related to homeland security. 
The Council is comprised of leaders of local law enforcement, first 
responders, Federal, State, and local government, the private sector, 
and academia.
    The Council will meet in an open session between 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 
p.m. EDT. The Council will swear in new members, and receive new 
taskings.
    The Council will meet in a closed session from 9:15 a.m. to 1:20 
p.m. EDT to receive sensitive operational information from senior 
officials on current counterterrorism threats, border security, TSA, 
and election cybersecurity.
    Basis for Partial Closure: In accordance with Section 10(d) of 
FACA, the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined this meeting 
requires partial closure. The disclosure of the information relayed 
would be detrimental to the public interest for the following reasons:
    The Council will receive closed session briefings at the For 
Official Use Only and Law Enforcement sensitive information from senior 
officials. These briefings will concern matters sensitive to homeland 
security within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(7)(E) and 
552b(c)(9)(B). The Council will receive operational counterterrorism 
updates on the current threat environment and security measures 
associated with countering such threats, including those related to 
aviation security programs, border security, immigration enforcement, 
and election cybersecurity.
    The session is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(7)(E) because 
disclosure of that information could reveal investigative techniques 
and procedures not generally available to the public, allowing 
terrorists and those with interests against the United States to 
circumvent the law and thwart the Department's strategic initiatives. 
Specifically, there will be material presented during the briefings 
regarding the latest viable threats against the United States and how 
DHS and other Federal agencies plan to address those threats. 
Disclosure of this information could frustrate the successful 
implementation of protective measures designed to keep our country 
safe. In addition, the session is closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552b(c)(9)(B) because disclosure of these techniques and procedures 
could frustrate the successful implementation of protective measures 
designed to keep our country safe.
    Participation: Members of the public will have until 5:00 p.m. EDT 
on Friday, September 14, 2018, to register to attend the Council 
meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Due to limited availability of 
seating, admittance will be on a first-come first-serve basis. 
Participants interested in attending the meeting can contact Mike Miron 
at [email protected] or (202) 447-3135. You are required to provide your 
full legal name, date of birth, and company/agency affiliation. The 
public may access the facility via public transportation or use the 
public parking garages located near the Fashion Centre at Pentagon 
City. Members of the public will meet at 1:00 p.m. EDT at TSA 
Headquarters main entrance for sign in and escorting to the meeting 
room for the public session. Late arrivals after 1:20 p.m. EDT will not 
be permitted access to the facility.
    Facility Access: You are required to present a valid original 
government issued ID, to include a State Driver's License or Non-
Driver's Identification Card, U.S. Government Common Access Card (CAC), 
Military Identification Card or Person Identification Verification 
Card; U.S. Passport, U.S. Border Crossing Card, Permanent Resident Card 
or Alien Registration Card; or Native American Tribal Document.

    Dated: August 27, 2018.
Michael McKeown,
Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council, DHS.
[FR Doc. 2018-18898 Filed 8-29-18; 8:45 am]
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