Homeland Security Advisory Council; Meeting, 21257-21258 [2020-08053]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 74 / Thursday, April 16, 2020 / Notices these partnerships ICCVAM initiated annual public forums in 2014 to share information and facilitate direct communication of ideas and suggestions from stakeholders (79 FR 25136). This year’s meeting will be held on May 21, 2020. Due to restrictions on inperson gatherings amid ongoing public health concerns, the public forum will be presented via webcast only. NICEATM and ICCVAM members will give presentations on current activities related to the development and validation of alternative test methods and approaches, including activities relevant to implementation of the strategic roadmap for establishing new approaches to evaluate the safety of chemicals and medical products in the United States (83 FR 7487). There will be opportunities for registered participants to ask clarifying or follow-up questions of the ICCVAM members about their presentations. Instructions for submitting these questions will be provided via email prior to the webcast. The agenda will also include time for public oral statements relevant to the ICCVAM mission and current activities from participants who have registered to do so in advance. Preliminary Agenda and Other Meeting Information: A preliminary agenda will be posted by May 1 at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ iccvamforum-2020. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit this web page to stay abreast of the most current meeting information. Webcast and Registration: This webcast is open to the public. Registration for the webcast is required and is open through 3:00 p.m. EDT on May 21, 2020 at https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/commprac-2020. Registrants will receive instructions on how to access and participate in the webcast in the email confirming their registration. Individuals with disabilities who need accommodation to participate in this event should contact Elizabeth Maull at phone: (984) 287–3157 or email: maull@niehs.nih.gov. TTY users should contact the Federal TTY Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance of the event. Request for Oral Public Statements: In addition to time for clarifying or followup questions following scheduled presentations, time will be allotted during the meeting for oral public statements with associated slides on topics relevant to ICCVAM’s mission. Separate registration for those wishing to provide public statements is required and is open through May 8, 2020 at VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 Apr 15, 2020 Jkt 250001 https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/commprac2020. Any participant registered for the webcast may ask clarifying questions during the appropriate times in the agenda. The additional registration is only required for those who wish to give separate public statements. The number and length of presentations may be limited based on available time. Submitters will be identified by their name and affiliation and/or sponsoring organization, if applicable. Persons submitting public statements and/or associated slides should include their name, affiliation (if any), mailing address, telephone, email, and sponsoring organization (if any) with the document. National Toxicology Program guidelines for public statements are at https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/about_ntp/ guidelines_public_comments_508.pdf. Participants registered to present oral public statements must email their statement to ICCVAMquestions@ niehs.nih.gov by May 8, 2020, to allow time for review by NICEATM and ICCVAM and posting to the meeting page prior to the forum. Persons presenting oral public statements will be contacted to arrange the logistics of their presentations. Written statements may supplement and expand the oral presentation. Public statements will be distributed to NICEATM and ICCVAM members before the meeting. Responses to this notice are voluntary. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in statements submitted in response to this notice or presented during the meeting. This request for input is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for applications or an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government to provide support for any ideas identified in response to the request. Please note that the U.S. Government will not pay for the preparation of any information submitted or for its use of that information. Background Information on ICCVAM and NICEATM: ICCVAM is an interagency committee composed of representatives from 16 federal regulatory and research agencies that require, use, generate, or disseminate toxicological and safety testing information. ICCVAM conducts technical evaluations of new, revised, and alternative safety testing methods and integrated testing strategies with regulatory applicability and promotes the scientific validation and regulatory acceptance of testing methods that more accurately assess the safety and hazards of chemicals and products and replace, reduce, or refine (enhance animal well- PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21257 being and lessen or avoid pain and distress) animal use. The ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 285l–3) establishes ICCVAM as a permanent interagency committee of NIEHS and provides the authority for ICCVAM involvement in activities relevant to the development of alternative test methods. Additional information about ICCVAM can be found at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ iccvam. NICEATM administers ICCVAM, provides scientific and operational support for ICCVAM-related activities, and conducts and publishes analyses and evaluations of data from new, revised, and alternative testing approaches. NICEATM and ICCVAM work collaboratively to evaluate new and improved testing approaches applicable to the needs of U.S. federal agencies. NICEATM and ICCVAM welcome the public nomination of new, revised, and alternative test methods and strategies for validation studies and technical evaluations. Additional information about NICEATM can be found at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ niceatm. Dated: April 7, 2020. Brian R. Berridge, Associate Director, National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. 2020–08017 Filed 4–15–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2020–0006] Homeland Security Advisory Council; Meeting The Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE), The Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Notice of partially closed teleconference Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The Homeland Security Advisory Council (‘‘HSAC’’ or ‘‘Council’’) will meet via conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2020. The meeting will be partially closed to the public. Members of the public will be in listenonly mode during the open session. DATES: The Council conference call will take place from 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. EDT on Thursday, May 7, 2020. The meeting will be closed to the public from 9:15 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. EDT. The meeting will be open to the public from 11:40 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. EDT. Please note the meeting may end early if the Council has completed its business, and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 21258 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 74 / Thursday, April 16, 2020 / Notices that if time’s change due to the current National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19) outbreak those members of the public who have signed up for this notice will receive the new time changes as soon as they become available. ADDRESSES: The HSAC meeting will be held via teleconference. Members of the public interested in participating may do so by following the process outlined below (see ‘‘Public Participation’’). Written public comments prior to the meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, and must be identified by Docket No. DHS–2020– 0006. Written public comments after the meeting must be identified by Docket No. DHS–2020–0006 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: HSAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include Docket No. DHS–2020–0006 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 282–9207. Include Mike Miron and the Docket No. DHS–2020– 0006 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Mike Miron, Acting Executive Director of Homeland Security Advisory Council, Office of Partnership and Engagement, Mailstop 0385, Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20528. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and ‘‘DHS–2020– 0006,’’ 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–2020–0006,’’ ‘‘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, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 Apr 15, 2020 Jkt 250001 State, and Local governments, the private sector, and academia. The Council will meet in an open session between 11:40 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. EDT. The Council will receive progress reports from the Economic Security, Biometrics, Information and Communication Technology Risk Reduction, and Youth Engagement subcommittees; and senior leadership will announce new Council membership. Participation: Members of the public will be in listen-only mode. The public may register to participate in this Council teleconference via the following procedures. Each individual must provide his or her full legal name and email address no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 to Mike Miron of the Council via email to HSAC@hq.dhs.gov or via phone at (202) 447–3135. The conference call details will be provided to interested members of the public after the closing of the public registration period and prior to the start of the meeting. For information on services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance, contact Mike Miron at HSAC@hq.dhs.gov or (202) 447–3135 as soon as possible. The Council will meet in a closed session from 9:15 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. EDT to receive sensitive operational information from senior officials on intelligence, border security, transportation security, cybersecurity and infrastructure. Basis for Partial Closure: In accordance with Section 10(d) of FACA, the Acting 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. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 disclosure of these techniques and procedures could frustrate the successful implementation of protective measures designed to keep our country safe. Michael J. Miron, Acting Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2020–08053 Filed 4–15–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9112–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [OMB Control Number 1653–0021] Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reductions Act (PRA) of 1995 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until June 15, 2020. ADDRESSES: All submissions received must include the OMB Control Number 1653–0021 in the body of the letter, the agency name and Docket ID ICEB–2008– 0006. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. 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 ICEB–2008–0006; (2) Mail: Submit written comments to DHS, ICE, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), PRA Clearance, Washington, DC 20536–5800. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Patrick J. Kearns (202–732–6261), patrick.j.kearns@ice.dhs.gov, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 74 (Thursday, April 16, 2020)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-08053]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2020-0006]


Homeland Security Advisory Council; Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of partially closed teleconference Federal Advisory 
Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Advisory Council (``HSAC'' or 
``Council'') will meet via conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2020. 
The meeting will be partially closed to the public. Members of the 
public will be in listen-only mode during the open session.

DATES: The Council conference call will take place from 9:15 a.m. to 
12:45 p.m. EDT on Thursday, May 7, 2020. The meeting will be closed to 
the public from 9:15 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. EDT. The meeting will be open 
to the public from 11:40 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. EDT. Please note the 
meeting may end early if the Council has completed its business, and

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that if time's change due to the current National Emergency concerning 
the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak those members of the 
public who have signed up for this notice will receive the new time 
changes as soon as they become available.

ADDRESSES: The HSAC meeting will be held via teleconference. Members of 
the public interested in participating may do so by following the 
process outlined below (see ``Public Participation''). Written public 
comments prior to the meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on 
Tuesday, May 5, 2020, and must be identified by Docket No. DHS-2020-
0006. Written public comments after the meeting must be identified by 
Docket No. DHS-2020-0006 and may be submitted by one of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include Docket No. DHS-2020-0006 
in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: (202) 282-9207. Include Mike Miron and the Docket No. 
DHS-2020-0006 in the subject line of the message.
     Mail: Mike Miron, Acting Executive Director of Homeland 
Security Advisory Council, Office of Partnership and Engagement, 
Mailstop 0385, Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King 
Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20528.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and ``DHS-2020-0006,'' 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-2020-0006,'' 
``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 governments, the private sector, 
and academia.
    The Council will meet in an open session between 11:40 a.m. to 
12:45 p.m. EDT. The Council will receive progress reports from the 
Economic Security, Biometrics, Information and Communication Technology 
Risk Reduction, and Youth Engagement subcommittees; and senior 
leadership will announce new Council membership. Participation: Members 
of the public will be in listen-only mode. The public may register to 
participate in this Council teleconference via the following 
procedures. Each individual must provide his or her full legal name and 
email address no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 to 
Mike Miron of the Council via email to [email protected] or via phone at 
(202) 447-3135. The conference call details will be provided to 
interested members of the public after the closing of the public 
registration period and prior to the start of the meeting. For 
information on services for individuals with disabilities, or to 
request special assistance, contact Mike Miron at [email protected] or 
(202) 447-3135 as soon as possible.
    The Council will meet in a closed session from 9:15 a.m. to 11:35 
a.m. EDT to receive sensitive operational information from senior 
officials on intelligence, border security, transportation security, 
cybersecurity and infrastructure. Basis for Partial Closure: In 
accordance with Section 10(d) of FACA, the Acting 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. 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.

Michael J. Miron,
Acting Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council, 
Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2020-08053 Filed 4-15-20; 8:45 am]
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