Technical Advisory Committee; Renewal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Technical Advisory Committee, 51505-51506 [2018-22103]

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[FR Doc. 2018–22121 Filed 10–10–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Labor Statistics khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Renewal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Users Advisory Committee The Secretary of Labor is announcing the renewal of a Federal Advisory Committee. In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the Secretary of Labor has determined that the renewal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Users Advisory Committee (the ‘‘Committee’’) is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Commissioner of Labor Statistics by 29 U.S.C. 1 and 2. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. The Committee provides advice to the Bureau of Labor Statistics from the points of view of data users from various sectors of the U.S. economy, including the labor, business, research, academic and government communities, on matters related to the analysis, dissemination, and use of the Bureau’s statistics, on its published reports, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:54 Oct 10, 2018 Jkt 247001 on gaps between or the need for new Bureau statistics. The Committee will function solely as an advisory body to the BLS, on technical topics selected by the BLS. The Committee is responsible for providing the Commissioner of Labor Statistics: (1) The priorities of data users; (2) suggestions concerning the addition of new programs, changes in the emphasis of existing programs or cessation of obsolete programs; and (3) advice on potential innovations in data analysis, dissemination and presentation. The Committee reports to the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. The Committee will not exceed 20 members. Committee members are nominated by the Commissioner of Labor Statistics and approved by the Secretary of Labor. Membership of the Committee will represent a balance of expertise across a broad range of BLS program areas, including employment and unemployment statistics, occupational safety and health statistics, compensation measures, price indexes, and productivity measures; or other areas related to the subject matter of BLS programs. All committee members will have extensive research or practical experience using BLS data. The Committee will function solely as an advisory body, in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Charter will be filed under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. For Further Information Contact: Lisa Fieldhouse, Office of the Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics, telephone: 202–691–5025, email: Fieldhouse.Lisa@ bls.gov. Signed at Washington, DC, this 4th day of October 2018. Mark Staniorski, Chief, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics. [FR Doc. 2018–22104 Filed 10–10–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Labor Statistics Technical Advisory Committee; Renewal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Technical Advisory Committee The Secretary of Labor is announcing the renewal of a Federal Advisory Committee. In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51505 the Secretary of Labor has determined that the renewal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Technical Advisory Committee (the ‘‘Committee’’) is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Commissioner of Labor Statistics by 29 U.S.C. 1 and 2. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. The Committee presents advice and makes recommendations to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on technical aspects of the collection and formulation of economic measures. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body to the BLS, on technical topics selected by the BLS. Important aspects of the Committee’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: a. Provide comments on papers and presentations developed by BLS research and program staff. The comments will address the technical soundness of the research and whether it reflects best practices in the relevant fields. b. Recommend that BLS conduct research projects to address technical problems with BLS statistics that have been identified in the academic literature. c. Participate in discussions of areas where the types or coverage of economic statistics could be expanded or improved and areas where statistics are no longer relevant. The Committee reports to the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. The Committee consists of approximately sixteen members who serve as Special Government Employees. Members are appointed by the BLS and are approved by the Secretary of Labor. Committee members are economists, statisticians, and behavioral scientists and are chosen to achieve a balanced membership across those disciplines. They are prominent experts in their fields and recognized for their professional achievements and objectivity. The Committee will function solely as an advisory body, in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Charter will be filed under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. For Further Information Contact: Lisa Fieldhouse, Office of the Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics, telephone: 202–691–5025, email: Fieldhouse.Lisa@ bls.gov. E:\FR\FM\11OCN1.SGM 11OCN1 51506 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 197 / Thursday, October 11, 2018 / Notices Signed at Washington, DC, this 4th day of October 2018. Mark Staniorski, Division Chief, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics. [FR Doc. 2018–22103 Filed 10–10–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2018–0007] National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH); Charter Renewal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Renewal of the NACOSH charter. AGENCY: The Secretary of Labor (Secretary) has renewed the charter for NACOSH. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Michelle Walker, OSHA Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration; telephone (202) 693–2350 (TTY (877) 889–5627); email walker.michelle@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary has renewed the NACOSH charter. The charter will expire on October 3, 2020. Congress established NACOSH in Section 7(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651, 656) to advise, consult with and make recommendations to the Secretary and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters relating to the administration of the OSH Act. NACOSH is a non-discretionary advisory committee of indefinite duration. NACOSH operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its implementing regulations (41 CFR part 102–3), OSHA’s regulations on NACOSH (29 CFR part 1912a), Secretary of Labor’s Order 04–2018 (6/1/2018), and Chapter 1600 of Department of Labor Manual Series 3 (7/18/2016). Pursuant to FACA (5 U.S.C. App. 2, 14(b)(2)), the NACOSH charter must be renewed every two years. The new charter includes updates of the procedures for appointment of individuals to Department of Labor advisory committees and increases the estimated annual operating costs for NACOSH by approximately 3 percent (to $192,000 from $186,500). khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:54 Oct 10, 2018 Jkt 247001 The new NACOSH charter is available to read or download at https:// www.regulations.gov (Docket No. OSHA–2018–0007), the federal eRulemaking portal. The charter also is available on the NACOSH page on OSHA’s web page at https:// www.osha.gov and at the OSHA Docket Office, N–3508, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2350. In addition, the charter is available for viewing or download at the Federal Advisory Committees Database at https://www.facadatabase.gov. Authority and Signature Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice under the authority granted by 29 U.S.C. 656; 5 U.S.C. App. 2; 29 CFR part 1912a; 41 CFR part 102–3; and Secretary of Labor’s Orders No. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912 (1/25/2012)) and 04–2018 (6/1/2018). Signed at Washington, DC, on October 4, 2018. Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2018–22102 Filed 10–10–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Arts National Council on the Arts 195th Meeting AGENCY: National Endowment for the Arts. ACTION: becomes necessary for the Council to discuss non-public commercial or financial information of intrinsic value, the Council will go into closed session pursuant to subsection (c)(4) of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b, and in accordance with the July 5, 2016 determination of the Chairman. Additionally, discussion concerning purely personal information about individuals, such as personal biographical and salary data or medical information, may be conducted by the Council in closed session in accordance with subsection (c)(6) of 5 U.S.C. 552b. Any interested persons may attend, as observers, to Council discussions and reviews that are open to the public. If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Beth Bienvenu, Office of Accessibility, National Endowment for the Arts, Constitution Center, 400 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20506, 202/682–5733, Voice/T.T.Y. 202–682–5496, at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. The upcoming meeting is: National Council on the Arts 195th Meeting. This meeting and activities will be open. Dates and times: Council meeting at National Museum of Women in the Arts; October 26, 2018; 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be opening remarks and voting on recommendations for grant funding and rejection, followed by updates from the Acting Chairman and guest presentations. Dated: October 4, 2018. Sherry Hale, Staff Assistant, National Endowment for the Arts. [FR Doc. 2018–22028 Filed 10–10–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537–01–P Notice of meeting. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the National Council on the Arts will be held. This meeting is open to the public on a space available basis. DATES: See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for meeting times and dates. All activities are Eastern time and ending times are approximate. ADDRESSES: National Museum of Women in the Arts, Performance Hall, Fifth Floor, 1250 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victoria Hutter, Office of Public Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC 20506, at 202/682– 5570. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION If, in the course of the open session discussion, it SUMMARY: SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Docket Nos. 50–395, 52–027, 52–028, 72– 1038; NRC–2018–0043] Renewed Operating License No. NPF– 12; Combined License Nos. NPF–93 and NPF–94; and the General License for the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI); In the Matter of Dominion Energy, Inc., and SCANA Corporation Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station (VCSNS), Units 1, 2, and 3, and the ISFSI Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Indirect transfer of license; corrected Orders. AGENCY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Orders E:\FR\FM\11OCN1.SGM 11OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 197 (Thursday, October 11, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51505-51506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22103]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Bureau of Labor Statistics


Technical Advisory Committee; Renewal of the Bureau of Labor 
Statistics Technical Advisory Committee

    The Secretary of Labor is announcing the renewal of a Federal 
Advisory Committee. In accordance with the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the Secretary of Labor 
has determined that the renewal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics 
Technical Advisory Committee (the ``Committee'') is in the public 
interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the 
Commissioner of Labor Statistics by 29 U.S.C. 1 and 2. This 
determination follows consultation with the Committee Management 
Secretariat, General Services Administration.
    The Committee presents advice and makes recommendations to the 
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on technical aspects of the collection 
and formulation of economic measures.
    The Committee functions solely as an advisory body to the BLS, on 
technical topics selected by the BLS. Important aspects of the 
Committee's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
    a. Provide comments on papers and presentations developed by BLS 
research and program staff. The comments will address the technical 
soundness of the research and whether it reflects best practices in the 
relevant fields.
    b. Recommend that BLS conduct research projects to address 
technical problems with BLS statistics that have been identified in the 
academic literature.
    c. Participate in discussions of areas where the types or coverage 
of economic statistics could be expanded or improved and areas where 
statistics are no longer relevant.
    The Committee reports to the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, 
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
    The Committee consists of approximately sixteen members who serve 
as Special Government Employees. Members are appointed by the BLS and 
are approved by the Secretary of Labor. Committee members are 
economists, statisticians, and behavioral scientists and are chosen to 
achieve a balanced membership across those disciplines. They are 
prominent experts in their fields and recognized for their professional 
achievements and objectivity.
    The Committee will function solely as an advisory body, in 
compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 
The Charter will be filed under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
    For Further Information Contact: Lisa Fieldhouse, Office of the 
Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics, telephone: 202-691-5025, 
email: [email protected].


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    Signed at Washington, DC, this 4th day of October 2018.
Mark Staniorski,
Division Chief, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor 
Statistics.
[FR Doc. 2018-22103 Filed 10-10-18; 8:45 am]
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