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to the information required under 30
CFR Section 75.1716–3, operators are
also encouraged to include a map of the
active areas of the mine under the body
of water showing the following: Bottom
of coal elevations (minimum 10-ft
contour intervals); the limits of the body
of water and the estimated quantity of
water in the pool; the limits of the
proposed ‘‘safety zone’’ within which
precautions will be taken; overburden
thickness (depth of cover) contours;
corehole locations; and known faults,
lineaments, and other geologic features.
If the body of water is contained
within an overlying mine, then MSHA
recommends a map of the overlying
mine showing bottom of coal elevations
(minimum 10-ft contour intervals),
when available, corehole locations, the
limits of the body of water with the
estimated quantity of water in the pool,
and interburden to active mine below be
provided. Operators are also encouraged
to submit the methods that were used to
estimate the quantity of water in the
pool, borehole logs, including
geotechnical information (RQD, fracture
logs, etc.) if available; rock mechanics
data on the overburden, interburden,
mine roof, and mine floor, if available;
mining height of the seam being mined,
pillar and floor stability analyses for the
active mine, whether second mining is
planned, whether mining will be
conducted down-dip or up-dip, where
water will flow to in the active mine if
encountered, pumping capabilities for
dewatering, a comprehensive
evacuation plan for the miners, and a
statement of what in-mine conditions
would trigger the implementation of the
evacuation plan, and training that will
be provided to the miners regarding the
potential hazards.
II. Desired Focus of Comments
MSHA is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed information
collection related to Operations Mining
Under a Body of Water. MSHA is
particularly interested in comments
that:
• Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Agency, including whether the
information has practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA’s
estimate of the burden of the collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
• Suggest methods to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
• Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
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electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
The information collection request
will be available on https://
www.regulations.gov. MSHA cautions
the commenter against providing any
information in the submission that
should not be publicly disclosed. Full
comments, including personal
information provided, will be made
available on www.regulations.gov and
www.reginfo.gov.
The public may also examine publicly
available documents at USDOL–Mine
Safety and Health Administration, 201
12th South, Suite 4E401, Arlington, VA
22202–5452. Sign in at the receptionist’s
desk on the 4th floor via the East
elevator.
Questions about the information
collection requirements may be directed
to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
This request for collection of
information contains provisions for
Operations Mining Under a Body of
Water. MSHA has updated the data with
respect to the number of respondents,
responses, burden hours, and burden
costs supporting this information
collection request.
Type of Review: Extension, without
change, of a currently approved
collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health
Administration.
OMB Number: 1219–0020.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 77.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 77.
Annual Burden Hours: 424 hours.
Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper
Cost: $1,040.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
Roslyn B. Fontaine,
Certifying Officer.
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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE
CORPORATION
[MCC FR 19–05]
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Economic Advisory Council Call for
Nominations
Millennium Challenge
Corporation.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
requirements of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, the Millennium
Challenge Corporation (MCC) is hereby
soliciting representative nominations for
the MCC Economic Advisory Council
(‘‘the EAC’’).
DATES: Nominations for EAC members
must be received on or before 5 p.m.
EDT on September 13, 2019. Further
information about the nomination
process is included below. MCC plans
to host the next EAC meeting in late
2019. The EAC will meet at least one
time per year in Washington, DC or via
video/teleconferencing.
ADDRESSES: All nomination materials or
requests for additional information
should be emailed to MCC’s Economic
Advisory Council Designated Federal
Officer, Brian Epley at MCCEACouncil@
mcc.gov or mailed to Millennium
Challenge Corporation, Attn: Brian
Epley, 1099 14th St. NW, Suite 700,
Washington, DC 20005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian Epley, 202.772.6515,
MCCEACouncil@mcc.gov or visit
www.mcc.gov/about/org-unit/economicadvisory-council.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EAC
serves MCC in a solely advisory
capacity and provides advice and
guidance to economists, evaluators,
leadership of the Department of Policy
and Evaluation (DPE), and senior MCC
leadership regarding relevant trends in
development economics, applied
economic and evaluation methods,
poverty analytics, as well as modeling,
measuring, and evaluating development
interventions, including without
limitation social and gender inclusion.
In doing so, an overarching purpose of
the EAC is to sharpen MCC’s analytical
methods and capacity in support of
continuing development effectiveness. It
also serves as a sounding board and
reference group for assessing and
advising on strategic policy innovations
and methodological directions at MCC.
The EAC focuses on issues related to
the analytical products and strategy
used as inputs to compact and threshold
program development and decision
making, on learning from MCC
SUMMARY:
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experience about program effectiveness
and impact, and to reflect on the
broader global development trends and
context of MCC’s work. The EAC
provides advice, recommendations, and
guidance from experts in academia and
the international development
community on the design and
implementation of programs in a
structured and integrated manner.
The EAC is seeking members from a
range of academic organizations,
independent think tanks, and
international development agencies to
add to its current membership. Members
will be chosen to represent a diversity
of expertise, background and geographic
experience.
Additional information about MCC
and its portfolio can be found at
www.mcc.gov.
The EAC shall consist of not more
than 20 individuals who are recognized
experts in their field, academics,
innovators and thought leaders
representing (without limitation)
academic organizations, independent
think tanks, international development
agencies, multilateral and regional
development financial institutions, and
foundations. Efforts will be made to
include expertise from developing
countries, within the resource
constraints of MCC to support logistic
costs.
Qualified individuals may selfnominate or be nominated by any
individual or organization. To be
considered for the EAC, nominators
should submit the following
information:
• Name, title, organization and
relevant contact information (including
phone and email address) of the
individual under consideration;
• A letter containing a brief biography
for the nominee and description why
the nominee should be considered for
membership; and
• CV including professional and
academic credentials.
Please do not send company, or
organization brochures or any other
information. Materials submitted should
total two pages or less, excluding CV.
Should more information be needed,
MCC staff will contact the nominee,
obtain information from the nominee’s
past affiliations, or obtain information
from publicly available sources.
The EAC provides advice to MCC on
issues related to growth and
development in low and middle income
countries including:
1. New perspectives on economic
development
2. Innovative approaches to growth
analytics
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3. Innovations in program and project
evaluation
4. Applied microeconomics and costbenefit analytics
5. Poverty and income dynamics
6. Social development and the
economics of gender
7. Other innovations in the field of
development economics and
evaluation
All members of the EAC will be
independent of MCC, representing the
views and interests of their respective
industry or areas of expertise, and not
as Special Government Employees. All
members shall serve without
compensation. The duties of the EAC
are solely advisory and any
determinations to be made or actions to
be taken on the basis of EAC advice
shall be made or taken by appropriate
officers of MCC.
Nominees selected for appointment to
the EAC will be notified by return email
and receive a letter of appointment. A
selection team will review the
nomination packages. Members will be
determined by the Vice President for
Policy and Evaluation based on criteria
including: (1) Professional experience
and knowledge; (2) academic field and
expertise; (3) experience within regions
in which MCC works; (4) contribution of
diverse regional or technical
professional perspectives, and (5)
availability and willingness to serve.
In the selection of members for the
EAC, MCC will seek to ensure a
balanced representation and consider a
cross-section of those directly affected,
interested, and qualified, as appropriate
to the nature and functions of the EAC.
Nominations are open to all
individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
mental or physical disability, marital
status, or sexual orientation.
Dated: August 15, 2019.
Jeanne M. Hauch,
VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
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Inbound Parcel Post (at Universal Postal
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In its Notice, the Postal Service
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Notice at 2. ECOMPRO allows
designated postal operators of UPU
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delivery options, pursuant to UPU
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To support its proposed ECOMPRO
prices, the Postal Service filed a
redacted version of the proposed prices,
a copy of the certification required
under 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2), and redacted
copies of Governors’ Decision 19–1.
Notice at 3; see id., Attachments 2–4.
The Postal Service also filed redacted
financial workpapers. Notice at 3.
Additionally, the Postal Service filed
an unredacted copy of Governors’
Decision 19–1, the unredacted new
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under seal. See id. The Postal Service
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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION
[MCC FR 19-05]
Millennium Challenge Corporation Economic Advisory Council Call
for Nominations
AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Corporation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is hereby
soliciting representative nominations for the MCC Economic Advisory
Council (``the EAC'').
DATES: Nominations for EAC members must be received on or before 5 p.m.
EDT on September 13, 2019. Further information about the nomination
process is included below. MCC plans to host the next EAC meeting in
late 2019. The EAC will meet at least one time per year in Washington,
DC or via video/teleconferencing.
ADDRESSES: All nomination materials or requests for additional
information should be emailed to MCC's Economic Advisory Council
Designated Federal Officer, Brian Epley at [email protected] or
mailed to Millennium Challenge Corporation, Attn: Brian Epley, 1099
14th St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Epley, 202.772.6515,
[email protected] or visit www.mcc.gov/about/org-unit/economic-advisory-council.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EAC serves MCC in a solely advisory
capacity and provides advice and guidance to economists, evaluators,
leadership of the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE), and senior
MCC leadership regarding relevant trends in development economics,
applied economic and evaluation methods, poverty analytics, as well as
modeling, measuring, and evaluating development interventions,
including without limitation social and gender inclusion. In doing so,
an overarching purpose of the EAC is to sharpen MCC's analytical
methods and capacity in support of continuing development
effectiveness. It also serves as a sounding board and reference group
for assessing and advising on strategic policy innovations and
methodological directions at MCC.
The EAC focuses on issues related to the analytical products and
strategy used as inputs to compact and threshold program development
and decision making, on learning from MCC
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experience about program effectiveness and impact, and to reflect on
the broader global development trends and context of MCC's work. The
EAC provides advice, recommendations, and guidance from experts in
academia and the international development community on the design and
implementation of programs in a structured and integrated manner.
The EAC is seeking members from a range of academic organizations,
independent think tanks, and international development agencies to add
to its current membership. Members will be chosen to represent a
diversity of expertise, background and geographic experience.
Additional information about MCC and its portfolio can be found at
www.mcc.gov.
The EAC shall consist of not more than 20 individuals who are
recognized experts in their field, academics, innovators and thought
leaders representing (without limitation) academic organizations,
independent think tanks, international development agencies,
multilateral and regional development financial institutions, and
foundations. Efforts will be made to include expertise from developing
countries, within the resource constraints of MCC to support logistic
costs.
Qualified individuals may self-nominate or be nominated by any
individual or organization. To be considered for the EAC, nominators
should submit the following information:
Name, title, organization and relevant contact information
(including phone and email address) of the individual under
consideration;
A letter containing a brief biography for the nominee and
description why the nominee should be considered for membership; and
CV including professional and academic credentials.
Please do not send company, or organization brochures or any other
information. Materials submitted should total two pages or less,
excluding CV. Should more information be needed, MCC staff will contact
the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past affiliations,
or obtain information from publicly available sources.
The EAC provides advice to MCC on issues related to growth and
development in low and middle income countries including:
1. New perspectives on economic development
2. Innovative approaches to growth analytics
3. Innovations in program and project evaluation
4. Applied microeconomics and cost-benefit analytics
5. Poverty and income dynamics
6. Social development and the economics of gender
7. Other innovations in the field of development economics and
evaluation
All members of the EAC will be independent of MCC, representing the
views and interests of their respective industry or areas of expertise,
and not as Special Government Employees. All members shall serve
without compensation. The duties of the EAC are solely advisory and any
determinations to be made or actions to be taken on the basis of EAC
advice shall be made or taken by appropriate officers of MCC.
Nominees selected for appointment to the EAC will be notified by
return email and receive a letter of appointment. A selection team will
review the nomination packages. Members will be determined by the Vice
President for Policy and Evaluation based on criteria including: (1)
Professional experience and knowledge; (2) academic field and
expertise; (3) experience within regions in which MCC works; (4)
contribution of diverse regional or technical professional
perspectives, and (5) availability and willingness to serve.
In the selection of members for the EAC, MCC will seek to ensure a
balanced representation and consider a cross-section of those directly
affected, interested, and qualified, as appropriate to the nature and
functions of the EAC.
Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical
disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Dated: August 15, 2019.
Jeanne M. Hauch,
VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
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