President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), 34424-34425 [2020-12015]

Download as PDF 34424 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 108 / Thursday, June 4, 2020 / Notices 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: Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Application Package. OMB Control Number: 1855–0021. Type of Review: A reinstatement of a previously approved information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 50. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,500. Abstract: On April 13, 2020 the Department of Education published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Priorities, Requirements, Definition, and Selection Criteria for the Education Innovation and Research Grant Programs’s Teacher-Directed Professional Learning Experiences (Vol. 85, No. 71, pages 20455–20460). Specifically, the Department proposed a new priority and accompanying application requirements, definition, and selection criteria for applicants proposing to empower teachers to select professional learning. The Innovation and Early Learning Programs Division of the Department is requesting a reinstatement with change of the previously OMB approved 1855–0021 collection due to this rulemaking for the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Application Package program authorized under Title VI, Part F, Subpart 1, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Dated: June 1, 2020. Kate Mullan, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–12032 Filed 6–3–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES [Docket No. ED–2020–SCC–0084] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, Federal Direct PLUS Loan Request for Supplemental Information Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Jun 03, 2020 Jkt 250001 In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before August 3, 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–0084. 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–208D, Washington, DC 20202–4537. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Beth Grebeldinger, 202–377–4018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in 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; SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (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: William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, Federal Direct PLUS Loan Request for Supplemental Information. OMB Control Number: 1845–0103. Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 1,230,000. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 615,000. Abstract: The Federal Direct PLUS Loan Request for Supplemental Information serves as the means by which a parent or graduate/professional student Direct PLUS Loan applicant may provide certain information to a school that will assist the school in originating the borrower’s Direct PLUS Loan award, as an alternative to providing this information to the school by other means established by the school. This is a request for a revision of the currently approved form. The form was reorganized for improved usability and flow. Dated: June 1, 2020. Kate Mullan, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–12095 Filed 6–3–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) Office of Science, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open virtual meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces an open teleconference meeting of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), and describes the functions of the Council. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: June 30, 2020; 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 108 / Thursday, June 4, 2020 / Notices The meeting will be held virtually. Information to participate can be found on the website closer to the meeting date at https://science.osti.gov/ About/PCAST/Meetings. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward McGinnis, Executive Director, PCAST, 202–456–6076 or PCAST@ ostp.eop.gov. ADDRESSES: PCAST is an advisory group of the nation’s leading scientists and engineers, appointed by the President to augment the science and technology advice available to him from inside the White House, cabinet departments, and other Federal agencies. See the Executive Order at whitehouse.gov. PCAST is consulted about and provides analyses and recommendations concerning a wide range of issues where understandings from the domains of science, technology, and innovation may bear on the policy choices before the President. PCAST is chaired by Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, The White House. The Designated Federal Officer is Ed McGinnis, Executive Director. Information about PCAST can be found at: https://science.osti.gov/ About/PCAST. Type of Meeting: Open. Proposed Schedule and Tentative Agenda: Discussions of the Subcommittee on American Global Leadership in Industries of the Future; Subcommittee on New Models of Engagement for Federal and National Laboratories in the Multi-Sector R&D Enterprise; and Subcommittee on Meeting National Needs for STEM Education and a Diverse, Multi-Sector Workforce. Public Comments: It is the policy of the PCAST to accept written public comments no longer than 20 pages and to accommodate oral public comments whenever possible. The PCAST expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted oral or written statements. The public comment period for this meeting will take place on June 30, 2020 at a time specified in the meeting agenda. This public comment period is designed only for substantive commentary on PCAST’s work, not for business marketing purposes. Oral Comments: To be considered for the public speaker list at the meeting, interested parties should register to speak at PCAST@ostp.eop.gov, no later than 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time on June 22, 2020. To accommodate as many khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Jun 03, 2020 Jkt 250001 speakers as possible, the time for public comments will be limited to two (2) minutes per person, with a total public comment period of up to 10 minutes. If more speakers register than there is space available on the agenda, PCAST will select speakers on a first-come, first-served basis from those who applied. Those not able to present oral comments may always file written comments with the committee. Written Comments: Although written comments are accepted continuously, written comments should be submitted to PCAST@ostp.eop.gov no later than 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time on June 22, 2020 so that the comments may be made available to the PCAST members prior to this meeting for their consideration. Please note that because PCAST operates under the provisions of FACA, all public comments and/or presentations will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection, including being posted on the PCAST website. Minutes: Minutes will be available within 45 days by emailing PCAST@ ostp.eop.gov. Signed in Washington, DC, on May 29, 2020. LaTanya Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–12015 Filed 6–3–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–185–E] Application To Export Electric Energy; Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. Office of Electricity, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: 34425 Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b) and 42 U.S.C. 7172(f)). Such exports require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On July 8, 2015, DOE issued Order No. EA–185–D, which authorized MSCG to transmit electric energy from the Unites States to Canada as a power marketer for a five-year term using existing international transmission facilities appropriate for open access. This authorization expires on August 21, 2020. On May 21, 2020, MSCG filed an application (Application or App.) with DOE for renewal of the export authorization contained in Order No. EA–185–D. MSCG states that it ‘‘is a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business in New York, New York’’ and that it ‘‘is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley.’’ App. at 2. MSCG adds that it ‘‘does not directly own or control any electric generation or transmission facilities, nor does it hold a franchise or service territory for the transmission, distribution, or sale of electric power.’’ Id. at 3. MSCG further states that it ‘‘has purchased, or will purchase, the power that may be exported to Canada from wholesale generators, electric utilities, and federal power marketing agencies.’’ App. at 6–7. MSCG contends that its proposed exports ‘‘will not impair the sufficiency of electric supply within the United States’’ and ‘‘will neither impede nor tend to impede’’ the operational reliability of the bulk power system. Id. at 1–2. The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized by the Applicant have previously been SUMMARY: Morgan Stanley Capital Group authorized by Presidential permits Inc. (Applicant or MSCG) has applied issued pursuant to Executive Order for authorization to transmit electric 10485, as amended, and are appropriate energy from the United States to Canada for open access transmission by third pursuant to the Federal Power Act. parties. DATES: Comments, protests, or motions PROCEDURAL MATTERS: Any person to intervene must be submitted on or desiring to be heard in this proceeding before July 6, 2020. should file a comment or protest to the ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, Application at the address provided motions to intervene, or requests for above. Protests should be filed in more information should be addressed accordance with Rule 211 of the Federal by electronic mail to Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov, or by Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR facsimile to (202) 586–8008. 385.211). Any person desiring to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The become a party to this proceeding Department of Energy (DOE) regulates should file a motion to intervene at the exports of electricity from the United above address in accordance with FERC States to a foreign country, pursuant to Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 108 (Thursday, June 4, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34424-34425]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-12015]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)

AGENCY: Office of Science, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open virtual meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open teleconference meeting of the 
President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), and 
describes the functions of the Council. The Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced 
in the Federal Register.

DATES: June 30, 2020; 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually. Information to 
participate can be found on the website closer to the meeting date at 
https://science.osti.gov/About/PCAST/Meetings.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward McGinnis, Executive Director, 
PCAST, 202-456-6076 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PCAST is an advisory group of the nation's 
leading scientists and engineers, appointed by the President to augment 
the science and technology advice available to him from inside the 
White House, cabinet departments, and other Federal agencies. See the 
Executive Order at whitehouse.gov. PCAST is consulted about and 
provides analyses and recommendations concerning a wide range of issues 
where understandings from the domains of science, technology, and 
innovation may bear on the policy choices before the President. PCAST 
is chaired by Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director, Office of Science and 
Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, The White House. 
The Designated Federal Officer is Ed McGinnis, Executive Director. 
Information about PCAST can be found at: https://science.osti.gov/About/PCAST.
    Type of Meeting: Open.
    Proposed Schedule and Tentative Agenda: Discussions of the 
Subcommittee on American Global Leadership in Industries of the Future; 
Subcommittee on New Models of Engagement for Federal and National 
Laboratories in the Multi-Sector R&D Enterprise; and Subcommittee on 
Meeting National Needs for STEM Education and a Diverse, Multi-Sector 
Workforce.
    Public Comments: It is the policy of the PCAST to accept written 
public comments no longer than 20 pages and to accommodate oral public 
comments whenever possible. The PCAST expects that public statements 
presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously 
submitted oral or written statements.
    The public comment period for this meeting will take place on June 
30, 2020 at a time specified in the meeting agenda. This public comment 
period is designed only for substantive commentary on PCAST's work, not 
for business marketing purposes.
    Oral Comments: To be considered for the public speaker list at the 
meeting, interested parties should register to speak at 
[email protected], no later than 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time on June 22, 
2020. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time for public 
comments will be limited to two (2) minutes per person, with a total 
public comment period of up to 10 minutes. If more speakers register 
than there is space available on the agenda, PCAST will select speakers 
on a first-come, first-served basis from those who applied. Those not 
able to present oral comments may always file written comments with the 
committee.
    Written Comments: Although written comments are accepted 
continuously, written comments should be submitted to 
[email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time on June 22, 
2020 so that the comments may be made available to the PCAST members 
prior to this meeting for their consideration.
    Please note that because PCAST operates under the provisions of 
FACA, all public comments and/or presentations will be treated as 
public documents and will be made available for public inspection, 
including being posted on the PCAST website.
    Minutes: Minutes will be available within 45 days by emailing 
[email protected].

    Signed in Washington, DC, on May 29, 2020.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-12015 Filed 6-3-20; 8:45 am]
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