Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board, 26649 [2019-11928]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 110 / Friday, June 7, 2019 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Board will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at El Camino Community College at 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA. Please note admittance instructions in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. SUMMARY: jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl L. Gendron, Manufacturing Extension Partnership, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899–4800; telephone number (301) 975–2785; email: cheryl.gendron@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MEP Advisory Board is authorized under Section 3003(d) of the America COMPETES Act (Pub. L. 110–69), as amended by the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, Public Law 114–329 sec. 501 (2017), and codified at 15 U.S.C. 278k(m), in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. The Hollings MEP Program (Program) is a unique program, consisting of Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico with partnerships at the state, federal, and local levels. By statute, the MEP Advisory Board provides the NIST Director with: (1) Advice on the activities, plans, and policies of the Program; (2) assessments of the soundness of the plans and strategies of the Program; and (3) assessments of current performance against the plans of the Program. Background information on the MEP Advisory Board is available at https:// www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisoryboard.cfm. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App., notice is hereby given that the MEP Advisory Board will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Jun 06, 2019 Jkt 247001 Time. The meeting agenda will include an update on Hollings MEP programmatic operations, as well as provide guidance and advice on current activities related to the MEP National NetworkTM 2017–2022 Strategic Plan. The MEP Advisory Board will provide input to NIST on supply chain development with an emphasis on defense suppliers, in order to strengthen the defense industrial base; receive a presentation and then discuss the challenges and solutions with the current workforce in the manufacturing industry; and receive updates from external organizations that work closely with the Program regarding national and state economic challenges, opportunities, and data trends. The final agenda will be posted on the MEP Advisory Board website at https:// www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisoryboard.cfm. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions related to the MEP Advisory Board’s business are invited to request a place on the agenda. Approximately 15 minutes will be reserved for public comments at the end of the meeting. Speaking times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The amount of time per speaker will be determined by the number of requests received but is likely to be no more than three to five minutes each. Requests must be received in writing by June 12, 2019 to be considered. The exact time for public comments will be included in the final agenda that will be posted on the MEP Advisory Board website at https://www.nist.gov/mep/ about/advisory-board.cfm. Questions from the public will not be considered during this period. Speakers who wish to expand upon their oral statements, those who wished to speak but could not be accommodated on the agenda, or those who are/were unable to attend in person are invited to submit written statements to the MEP Advisory Board, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899–4800, via fax at (301) 963–6556, or electronically by email to cheryl.gendron@nist.gov. Admittance Instructions: Anyone wishing to attend the MEP Advisory Board meeting must submit their name, email address and phone number to Cheryl Gendron (Cheryl.Gendron@ nist.gov or 301–975–2785) no later than PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26649 Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Kevin A. Kimball, Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. 2019–11928 Filed 6–6–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed additions to and deletions from the Procurement List. AGENCY: The Committee is proposing to add products and services to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes services previously furnished by such agencies. DATES: Comments must be received on or before: July 7, 2019. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to submit comments contact: Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 603–2117, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. SUMMARY: Additions If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice will be required to procure the products and services listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The following products and services are proposed for addition to the Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Products NSNs—Product Names: 5350–00–NIB–0013—Paper, Abrasive, Aluminum Oxide, 9″ x 11″ Sheet, 220 Grit 5350–00–NIB–0014—Paper, Abrasive, Aluminum Oxide, 9″ x 11″ Sheet, 180A Grit E:\FR\FM\07JNN1.SGM 07JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 110 (Friday, June 7, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 26649]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-11928]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 
announces that the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory 
Board will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. 
to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at El Camino Community College at 
16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA. Please note admittance instructions 
in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl L. Gendron, Manufacturing 
Extension Partnership, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 
100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-4800; 
telephone number (301) 975-2785; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MEP Advisory Board is authorized under 
Section 3003(d) of the America COMPETES Act (Pub. L. 110-69), as 
amended by the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, Public Law 
114-329 sec. 501 (2017), and codified at 15 U.S.C. 278k(m), in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 
as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. The Hollings MEP Program (Program) is a 
unique program, consisting of Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico 
with partnerships at the state, federal, and local levels. By statute, 
the MEP Advisory Board provides the NIST Director with: (1) Advice on 
the activities, plans, and policies of the Program; (2) assessments of 
the soundness of the plans and strategies of the Program; and (3) 
assessments of current performance against the plans of the Program.
    Background information on the MEP Advisory Board is available at 
https://www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisory-board.cfm.
    Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 
U.S.C. App., notice is hereby given that the MEP Advisory Board will 
hold an open meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m. Pacific Time. The meeting agenda will include an update on 
Hollings MEP programmatic operations, as well as provide guidance and 
advice on current activities related to the MEP National Network\TM\ 
2017-2022 Strategic Plan. The MEP Advisory Board will provide input to 
NIST on supply chain development with an emphasis on defense suppliers, 
in order to strengthen the defense industrial base; receive a 
presentation and then discuss the challenges and solutions with the 
current workforce in the manufacturing industry; and receive updates 
from external organizations that work closely with the Program 
regarding national and state economic challenges, opportunities, and 
data trends. The final agenda will be posted on the MEP Advisory Board 
website at https://www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisory-board.cfm.
    Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to 
offer comments and suggestions related to the MEP Advisory Board's 
business are invited to request a place on the agenda. Approximately 15 
minutes will be reserved for public comments at the end of the meeting. 
Speaking times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 
The amount of time per speaker will be determined by the number of 
requests received but is likely to be no more than three to five 
minutes each. Requests must be received in writing by June 12, 2019 to 
be considered. The exact time for public comments will be included in 
the final agenda that will be posted on the MEP Advisory Board website 
at https://www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisory-board.cfm. Questions from the 
public will not be considered during this period. Speakers who wish to 
expand upon their oral statements, those who wished to speak but could 
not be accommodated on the agenda, or those who are/were unable to 
attend in person are invited to submit written statements to the MEP 
Advisory Board, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 
Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-4800, via 
fax at (301) 963-6556, or electronically by email to 
[email protected].
    Admittance Instructions: Anyone wishing to attend the MEP Advisory 
Board meeting must submit their name, email address and phone number to 
Cheryl Gendron ([email protected] or 301-975-2785) no later than 
Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Kevin A. Kimball,
Chief of Staff.
[FR Doc. 2019-11928 Filed 6-6-19; 8:45 am]
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