Federal Advisory Committee, Diversity and Digital Empowerment, 53870-53871 [2018-23303]

Download as PDF 53870 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 207 / Thursday, October 25, 2018 / Notices intends to submit at such hearing; the signature of the individual making the request or, if the request is made on behalf of an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible official of the organization or other entity. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth L. Deason, Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, Drinking Water Management Branch, (913) 551– 7585, or by email at deason.ken@ epa.gov. Notice is hereby given that the EPA has determined to approve an application by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to incorporate the following EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revised Total Coliform Rule (February 13, 2013, 78 FR 10270) and minor corrections (February 26, 2014, 79 FR 10665). This determination to approve the Nebraska program revision is made pursuant to 40 CFR 142.12(d) (3). The application demonstrates that Nebraska has adopted drinking water regulations which satisfy the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. EPA has determined that Nebraska’s regulations are no less stringent than the corresponding Federal regulations and that Nebraska continues to meet all requirements for primary enforcement responsibility as specified in 40 CFR 142.10. All documents relating to this determination are available for inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the following offices: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Drinking Water Division, 1200 N Street, Suite 400, Lincoln Nebraska 68509–8922. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, Water Wetlands and Pesticides Division, Drinking Water Management Branch, 11201 Renner Blvd. Lenexa, Kansas 66219. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (Authority: Section 1413 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, and 40 CFR 142.10, 142.12(d) and 142.13) daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Dated: October 19, 2018. Jim Gulliford, Regional Administrator, Region 7. [FR Doc. 2018–23362 Filed 10–24–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Oct 24, 2018 Jkt 247001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9985–51-Region 5] Public Water System Supervision Program Approval for the State of Indiana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of tentative approval. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the EPA has tentatively approved the revision to the State of Indiana’s Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program. Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has revised the Total Coliform Rule to comply with the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. EPA has determined that these revisions are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. Therefore, EPA intends to approve these revisions to the State of Indiana’s PWSS Program, thereby giving IDEM primary enforcement responsibility for these regulations. SUMMARY: A request for a public hearing must be submitted by November 26, 2018, to the Regional Administrator at the EPA Region 5 address shown, below. DATES: All documents relating to this determination are available for inspection at the following offices: Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, Drinking Water Branch, 100 North Senate Avenue, Mailcode 66–34 ICGN 1201, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204– 2251, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch (WG– 15J), 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rita Bair, EPA Region 5, Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch, at the address given above, by telephone at (312) 886– 2406, or at bair.rita@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IDEM submitted its final application for the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) on February 28, 2016. In a letter dated March 23, 2017, EPA issued a determination to them that the State’s application for the RTCR was complete and final and the State was awarded interim primacy until final primacy could be awarded. In this same letter EPA indicated that there were certain ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 items that needed to be resolved before EPA could award final primacy. IDEM completed its response to EPA’s comments and questions on August 21, 2017. Any interested party may request a public hearing. A request for a public hearing must be submitted by November 26, 2018, to the Regional Administrator at the EPA Region 5 address shown below. The Regional Administrator may deny frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing. However, if a substantial request for a public hearing is made by November 26, 2018, EPA Region 5 will hold a public hearing, and a notice of such hearing will be given in the Federal Register and a newspaper of general circulation. If EPA Region 5 does not receive a timely and appropriate request for a hearing and the Regional Administrator does not elect to hold a hearing on her own motion, this determination shall become final and effective on November 26, 2018. Any request for a public hearing shall include the following information: The name, address, and telephone number of the individual, organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; a brief statement of the requesting person’s interest in the Regional Administrator’s determination and a brief statement of the information that the requesting person intends to submit at such hearing; and the signature of the individual making the request, or, if the request is made on behalf of an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible official of the organization or other entity. Authority: Section 1413 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300g–2, and the federal regulations implementing Section 1413 of the Act set forth at 40 CFR part 142. Dated: October 3, 2018. Catherine Stepp, Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 2018–22652 Filed 10–24–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Advisory Committee, Diversity and Digital Empowerment Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces the November 19, 2018, meeting and agenda of the Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment (ACDDE). SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 207 / Thursday, October 25, 2018 / Notices November 19, 2018, beginning at 9:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Room TW–C305, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jamila Bess Johnson, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, (202) 418– 2608, Jamila-Bess.Johnson@fcc.gov; or Brenda Villanueva, Deputy Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at Brenda.Villanueva@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is open to members of the public. The FCC will accommodate as many attendees as possible; however, admittance will be limited to seating availability. The Commission will also provide audio and video coverage of the meeting over the internet at www.fcc.gov/live. Oral statements at the meeting by parties or entities not represented on the ACDDE will be permitted to the extent time permits and at the discretion of the ACDDE Chair and the DFO. Members of the public may submit comments to the ACDDE in the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System, ECFS, at www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Comments to the ACDDE should be filed in GN Docket No. 17–208. Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via email to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include a way for the FCC to contact the requester if more information is needed to fulfill the request. Please allow at least five days’ notice. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to accommodate. Proposed Agenda: The agenda at this meeting will feature a report from each of the ACDDE Working Groups. The Digital Empowerment and Inclusion Working Group will report on its assessment of access, adoption, and use of broadband and new technologies by under-resourced communities, and its recent workshop on supplier diversity for small, female- and minority-owned entrepreneurs, which included one-onone networking opportunities. The Diversity in Tech Working Group will report on its examination of issues pertaining to hiring, promotion, and retention of women and minorities in tech industries, and its research to daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Oct 24, 2018 Jkt 247001 develop a ‘‘best practices’’ guide for employers in the tech sector. The Broadcast Diversity and Development Working Group will report on the status of the broadcast incubator proceeding and the working group’s involvement in that effort to increase broadcast ownership opportunities for small business and new entrants, including those owned by women and minorities. In addition, the working group will provide an update on its ongoing initiatives to examine diversity and inclusion in broadcast employment and management. The Committee’s mission is to provide recommendations to the FCC on how to empower disadvantaged communities and accelerate the entry of small businesses, including those owned by women and minorities, into the media, digital news and information, and audio and video programming industries, including as owners, suppliers, and employees. The Committee will provide recommendations on how to ensure that disadvantaged communities are not denied the wide range of opportunities made possible by next-generation networks and develop best practices regarding training and hiring opportunities for women and minorities to encourage diversity in the tech industry. This agenda may be modified at the discretion of the ACDDE Chair and the DFO. Federal Communications Commission. Thomas Horan, Chief of Staff, Media Bureau. [FR Doc. 2018–23303 Filed 10–24–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0807] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53871 Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before December 24, 2018. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418–2991. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0807. Title: Section 51.803, Procedures for Commission Notification of a State Commission’s Failure to Act; Supplemental Procedures for Petitions Pursuant to Section 252(e)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities and State, Local or Tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 60 respondents; 60 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 40 hours per requirement. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 207 (Thursday, October 25, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53870-53871]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23303]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Federal Advisory Committee, Diversity and Digital Empowerment

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC 
or Commission) announces the November 19, 2018, meeting and agenda of 
the Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment (ACDDE).

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DATES: November 19, 2018, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Room 
TW-C305, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jamila Bess Johnson, Designated 
Federal Officer (DFO), Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 
(202) 418-2608, [email protected]; or Brenda Villanueva, 
Deputy Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is open to members of the 
public. The FCC will accommodate as many attendees as possible; 
however, admittance will be limited to seating availability. The 
Commission will also provide audio and video coverage of the meeting 
over the internet at www.fcc.gov/live. Oral statements at the meeting 
by parties or entities not represented on the ACDDE will be permitted 
to the extent time permits and at the discretion of the ACDDE Chair and 
the DFO. Members of the public may submit comments to the ACDDE in the 
FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System, ECFS, at www.fcc.gov/ecfs. 
Comments to the ACDDE should be filed in GN Docket No. 17-208.
    Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable 
accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon 
request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via email 
to [email protected] or by calling the Consumer and Governmental Affairs 
Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY). Such requests 
should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In 
addition, please include a way for the FCC to contact the requester if 
more information is needed to fulfill the request. Please allow at 
least five days' notice. Last minute requests will be accepted but may 
not be possible to accommodate.
    Proposed Agenda: The agenda at this meeting will feature a report 
from each of the ACDDE Working Groups. The Digital Empowerment and 
Inclusion Working Group will report on its assessment of access, 
adoption, and use of broadband and new technologies by under-resourced 
communities, and its recent workshop on supplier diversity for small, 
female- and minority-owned entrepreneurs, which included one-on-one 
networking opportunities. The Diversity in Tech Working Group will 
report on its examination of issues pertaining to hiring, promotion, 
and retention of women and minorities in tech industries, and its 
research to develop a ``best practices'' guide for employers in the 
tech sector. The Broadcast Diversity and Development Working Group will 
report on the status of the broadcast incubator proceeding and the 
working group's involvement in that effort to increase broadcast 
ownership opportunities for small business and new entrants, including 
those owned by women and minorities. In addition, the working group 
will provide an update on its ongoing initiatives to examine diversity 
and inclusion in broadcast employment and management.
    The Committee's mission is to provide recommendations to the FCC on 
how to empower disadvantaged communities and accelerate the entry of 
small businesses, including those owned by women and minorities, into 
the media, digital news and information, and audio and video 
programming industries, including as owners, suppliers, and employees. 
The Committee will provide recommendations on how to ensure that 
disadvantaged communities are not denied the wide range of 
opportunities made possible by next-generation networks and develop 
best practices regarding training and hiring opportunities for women 
and minorities to encourage diversity in the tech industry.
    This agenda may be modified at the discretion of the ACDDE Chair 
and the DFO.

Federal Communications Commission.
Thomas Horan,
Chief of Staff, Media Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2018-23303 Filed 10-24-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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