Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees, 32023-32024 [2020-11439]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 103 / Thursday, May 28, 2020 / Notices DFARS 252.225–7032, Waiver of United Kingdom Levies—Evaluation of Offers, and 252.225–7033, Waiver of United Kingdom Levies, as prescribed in DFARS 225.1101(7) and (8) respectively, require United Kingdom offerors and prime contractors, and offerors and prime contractors with subcontracts of a dollar value exceeding $1 million with United Kingdom firms, to provide certain information necessary for DoD to obtain a waiver of United kingdom levies. DFARS 252.225–7035, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements— Balance of Payments Program Certificate, as prescribed in 225.1101(9) and (9)(i), requires separate listing of qualifying country (except Canada), FTA country, or other foreign end products. Alternate I, as prescribed in 225.1101(9) and (9)(ii), requires listing of Canadian end products, rather than FTA country end products, in solicitations between $25,000 and the FTA threshold. The Buy American statute no longer applies to acquisitions of commercial information technology. DFARS 252.225–7046, Exports of Approved Community Members in Response to the Solicitation, as prescribed at DFARS 225.7902–5(a), requires a representation whether exports or transfers of qualifying defense articles were made in preparing the response to the solicitation. If yes, the offeror represents that such exports or transfers complied with the requirements of the provision. Comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Jasmeet Seehra, DoD Desk Officer, at Oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please identify the proposed information collection by DoD Desk Officer and the Docket ID number and title of the information collection. You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. DoD Clearance Officer: Ms. Angela James. Requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. James at whs.mcalex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-informationcollections@mail.mil. Jennifer Lee Hawes, Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. [FR Doc. 2020–11478 Filed 5–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:32 May 27, 2020 Jkt 250001 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System [Docket Number DARS–2020–0013; OMB Control Number 0704–0253] Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Subcontracting Policies and Procedures; Comment Request Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposed revision and extension of a collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by June 29, 2020. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and OMB Number: Subcontracting Policies and Procedures—DoD FAR Supplement Part 244; OMB Control Number 0704–0253. Type of Request: Revision. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Respondents: 22. Responses per Respondent: 2. Annual Responses: 44. Hours per Response: 8. Estimated Hours: 372. Reporting Frequency: On occasion. Needs and Uses: Administrative contracting officers use this information in making decisions to approve or disapprove a contractors purchasing system. The disapproval of a contractor’s purchasing system would necessitate Government consent to individual subcontracts and possibly prompt a financial withhold or other Government rights and remedies. DFARS 244.305, entitled Granting, Withholding, or Withdrawing Approval, provides policy guidance for administrative contracting officers to determine the acceptability of the contractor’s purchasing system and approve or disprove the system, at the completion of the in-plant portion of a contractor purchasing system review, and to pursue correction of any deficiencies with the contractor. DFARS clause 252.244–7001, Contractor Purchasing System Administration, requires the contractor to respond within 30 days to a written initial determination from the contracting SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32023 officer that identifies significant deficiencies in the contractor’s purchasing system. The contracting officer will evaluate the contractor’s response to this initial determination and notify the contractor in writing of any remaining significant deficiencies, the adequacy of any proposed or completed corrective action and system disapproval if the contracting officer determines that one or more significant deficiencies remain. If the contractor receives the contracting officer’s final determination of significant deficiencies, the contractor has 45 days to either correct the significant deficiencies or submit an acceptable corrective action plan. Comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Jasmeet Seehra, DoD Desk Officer, at Oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please identify the proposed information collection by DoD Desk Officer and the Docket ID number and title of the information collection. You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. DoD Clearance Officer: Ms. Angela James. Requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. James at whs.mcalex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-informationcollections@mail.mil. Jennifer Lee Hawes, Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. [FR Doc. 2020–11488 Filed 5–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees Department of Defense (DoD). Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee. AGENCY: ACTION: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that it is renewing the charter for the United States Strategic Command Strategic Advisory Group (‘‘the Group’’). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703–692–5952. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Group’s charter is being renewed in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C., SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 32024 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 103 / Thursday, May 28, 2020 / Notices Appendix) and 41 CFR 102–3.50(d). The charter and contact information for the Group’s Designated Federal Officer (DFO) are found at https://www.faca database.gov/FACA/apex/FACAPublic AgencyNavigation. The Group shall provide the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense with independent advice and recommendations related to the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and its operations. The Group shall: (a) Provide advice and recommendations on scientific, technical, intelligence, and policyrelated matters of interest to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and USSTRATCOM concerning the development and implementation of the Nation’s strategic war pans; (b) Enhancements in USSTRATCOM’s mission area responsibilities; and Other matters related to the Nation’s strategic forces, as requested by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or the Commander, USSTRATCOM. The Group shall be composed of no more than 20 members who are eminent authorities in the fields of strategic policy formulation, nuclear weapon design; national command; control, communications, intelligence, and information operations; or other important aspects of the Nation’s strategic forces. Group members who are not full-time or permanent part-time Federal civilian officers, employees, or active duty members of the Armed Forces will be appointed as experts or consultants, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3109, to serve as special government employee members. Group members who are full-time or permanent part-time Federal civilian officers, employees, or active duty members of the Armed Forces will be appointed pursuant to 41 CFR 102– 3.130(a), to serve as regular government employee members. All members of the Group are appointed to provide advice on the basis of their best judgment without representing any particular point of view and in a manner that is free from conflict of interest. Except for reimbursement of official Group related travel and per diem, members serve without compensation. The public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the Group membership about the Group’s mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of planned meeting of the Group. All written statements shall be submitted to the DFO for the Group, and this individual will ensure that the written VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:32 May 27, 2020 Jkt 250001 statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Dated: May 22, 2020. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register,Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2020–11439 Filed 5–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2020–SCC–0075] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Study of an Information Strategy To Increase Enrollment in Postsecondary Education National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing an extension of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before July 27, 2020. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2020–SCC–0075. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov site is not available to the public for any reason, ED will temporarily accept comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please include the docket ID number and the title of the information collection request when requesting documents or submitting comments. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 6W–208B, Washington, DC 20202–4537. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Melanie Ali, 202–245–8345. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Study of An Information Strategy to Increase Enrollment in Postsecondary Education. OMB Control Number: 1850–0939. Type of Review: An extension of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 1,505. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 433. Abstract: This demonstration study will evaluate the use of a promising messaging strategy designed to help TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) grantees meet the program’s goal of increasing college enrollment. EOCs are hosted at postsecondary institutions or nonprofit organizations and generally serve low-income individuals who are 19 years and older—most of whom are potential first-generation college-goers. The study will evaluate whether systematic text messaging can enhance EOCs’ counseling services and lead to increased Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and postsecondary education enrollment rates. Across 20 EOCs, approximately 6,000 adults will be randomly assigned to receive EOCs’ typical services or to receive EOCs’ typical services plus the text messaging. E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 103 (Thursday, May 28, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32023-32024]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-11439]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory 
Committees

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that it is 
renewing the charter for the United States Strategic Command Strategic 
Advisory Group (``the Group'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee 
Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703-692-5952.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Group's charter is being renewed in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C.,

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Appendix) and 41 CFR 102-3.50(d). The charter and contact information 
for the Group's Designated Federal Officer (DFO) are found at https://www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/apex/FACAPublicAgencyNavigation.
    The Group shall provide the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy 
Secretary of Defense with independent advice and recommendations 
related to the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and its 
operations. The Group shall: (a) Provide advice and recommendations on 
scientific, technical, intelligence, and policy-related matters of 
interest to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and USSTRATCOM concerning the 
development and implementation of the Nation's strategic war pans; (b) 
Enhancements in USSTRATCOM's mission area responsibilities; and Other 
matters related to the Nation's strategic forces, as requested by the 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or the Commander, USSTRATCOM.
    The Group shall be composed of no more than 20 members who are 
eminent authorities in the fields of strategic policy formulation, 
nuclear weapon design; national command; control, communications, 
intelligence, and information operations; or other important aspects of 
the Nation's strategic forces.
    Group members who are not full-time or permanent part-time Federal 
civilian officers, employees, or active duty members of the Armed 
Forces will be appointed as experts or consultants, pursuant to 5 
U.S.C. 3109, to serve as special government employee members. Group 
members who are full-time or permanent part-time Federal civilian 
officers, employees, or active duty members of the Armed Forces will be 
appointed pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.130(a), to serve as regular 
government employee members.
    All members of the Group are appointed to provide advice on the 
basis of their best judgment without representing any particular point 
of view and in a manner that is free from conflict of interest. Except 
for reimbursement of official Group related travel and per diem, 
members serve without compensation.
    The public or interested organizations may submit written 
statements to the Group membership about the Group's mission and 
functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in 
response to the stated agenda of planned meeting of the Group. All 
written statements shall be submitted to the DFO for the Group, and 
this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to 
the membership for their consideration.

    Dated: May 22, 2020.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register,Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2020-11439 Filed 5-27-20; 8:45 am]
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