Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, 47946-47947 [2020-17295]

Download as PDF 47946 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 153 / Friday, August 7, 2020 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration First Responder Network Authority Public Finance Committee and Board Meeting First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: The FirstNet Authority Board will convene an open public meeting of the Finance Committee and the Board. DATES: August 18, 2020; 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST); WebEx. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be conducted via teleconference and WebEx only. Members of the public may listen to the meeting by dialing toll-free: 1–800–369–1723 and entering participant code 2081846#. If you experience technical difficulty, please contact the Conferencing Center Customer Service at: 1–866–900–1011. To view the slide presentation, the public may visit the URL: https:// www.mymeetings.com/nc/join and enter Conference Number: PWXW1405729 and Audience Passcode: 2081846. Alternately, members of the public may view the slide presentation by directly visiting the URL: https:// www.mymeetings.com/nc/ join.php?i=PWXW1405729& p=2081846&t=c. The teleconference and WebEx information can also be found on the FirstNet website (FirstNet.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information: Janell Smith, (202) 257–5929, Janell.Smith@FirstNet.gov. For media inquiries: Ryan Oremland, (571) 665–6186, Ryan.Oremland@ FirstNet.gov. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) (Act) established the FirstNet Authority as an independent authority within NTIA. The Act directs the FirstNet Authority to ensure the building, deployment, and operation of a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network. The FirstNet Authority Board is responsible for making strategic decisions regarding the FirstNet Authority’s operations. Matters to be Considered: The FirstNet Authority will post a detailed agenda for the Finance Committee and Board Meeting on FirstNet.gov prior to VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:25 Aug 06, 2020 Jkt 250001 the meeting. The agenda topics are subject to change. Please note that the subjects discussed by the Finance Committee and Board may involve commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential, or other legal matters affecting the FirstNet Authority. As such, the Board and Committee Chairs may call for a vote to close the meeting only for the time necessary to preserve the confidentiality of such information, pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 1424(e)(2). 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[FR Doc. 2020–17227 Filed 8–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–21–2020] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 70—Detroit, Michigan; Authorization of Production Activity; Pacific Industrial Development Corporation (Zeolites, Specialty Alumina Products, Rare Earth Powders and Aqueous Solutions); Ann Arbor, Michigan On April 6, 2020, Greater Detroit Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., grantee of FTZ 70, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board on behalf of Pacific Industrial Development Corporation, within FTZ 70, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (85 FR 20664–20665, April 14, 2020). On August 4, 2020, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: August 4, 2020. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–17316 Filed 8–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of closed meeting. AGENCY: The Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (Judges Panel) will meet in closed session on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The purpose of this meeting is to review the results of examiners’ scoring of written applications. Panel members will vote on which applicants merit site visits by examiners to verify the accuracy of quality improvements claimed by applicants. The meeting is closed to the public in order to protect the proprietary data to be examined and discussed. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The entire meeting will be closed to the public. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually via web conference. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Fangmeyer, Director, Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899–1020, telephone number (301) 975–2361, email robert.fangmeyer@ nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Authority: 15 U.S.C. 3711a(d)(1) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App., notice is hereby given that the Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award will meet on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The Judges Panel is composed of twelve members, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, with a balanced representation from U.S. service, manufacturing, nonprofit, education, E:\FR\FM\07AUN1.SGM 07AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 153 / Friday, August 7, 2020 / Notices and health care industries. Members are selected for their familiarity with quality improvement operations and competitiveness issues of manufacturing companies, service companies, small businesses, nonprofits, health care providers, and educational institutions. The purpose of this meeting is to review the results of examiners’ scoring of written applications. Panel members will vote on which applicants merit site visits by examiners to verify the accuracy of quality improvements claimed by applicants. The meeting is closed to the public in order to protect the proprietary data to be examined and discussed. The Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Secretary for Administration and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the Assistant General Counsel for Employment, Litigation and Information, formally determined on May 25, 2020 pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended by Section 5(c) of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the meeting of the Judges Panel may be closed to the public in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) because the meeting is likely to disclose trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person which is privileged or confidential, and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) because the meeting is likely to disclose information the premature disclosure of which would, in the case of any agency, be likely to significantly frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action. The meeting, which involves examination of current Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (Award) applicant data from U.S. organizations and a discussion of these data as compared to the Award criteria in order to recommend Award recipients, will be closed to the public. Kevin Kimball, NIST Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. 2020–17295 Filed 8–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES [RTID 0648–XA340] New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:25 Aug 06, 2020 Jkt 250001 ACTION: Notice of public meeting. The New England Fishery Management Council’s is convening its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. SUMMARY: This webinar will be held on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Webinar registration URL information: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/ register/915817728111315726 Call in information: +1 (415) 930–5321, Access Code: 792–543–455. DATES: The meeting will be held via webinar. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda The Scientific and Statistical Committee will meet to review recent stock assessment information from the U.S/Canada Transboundary Resource Assessment Committee and information provided by the Council’s Groundfish Plan Development Team (PDT) and recommend the overfishing level (OFL) and acceptable biological catch (ABC) for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder for the 2021 and 2022 fishing years. The committee will also review information provided by the Groundfish Plan Development Team (PDT) on possible rebuilding approaches and on the basis for the range of alternative rebuilding strategies developed by the PDT. Other business will be discussed as necessary. Although non-emergency issues not contained on the agenda may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the MagnusonStevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. The public also should be aware that the meeting will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47947 Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: August 4, 2020. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–17287 Filed 8–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XA325] Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a five-day webinar meeting to consider actions affecting the Gulf of Mexico fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). SUMMARY: The webinar will convene Monday, August 24 through Friday, August 28, 2020, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., EDT, each day. DATES: The meeting will take place via webinar; you may register for the meeting at www.gulfcouncil.org. Council address: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 4107 W Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607; telephone: (813) 348–1630. ADDRESSES: Dr. Carrie Simmons, Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda Monday, August 24, 2020; 9 a.m.–9:30 a.m. The meeting will begin in a CLOSED SESSION of the FULL COUNCIL to make final selection of members to the Coastal Migratory Pelagics and Red Drum Advisory Panels; and other internal administrative matters. E:\FR\FM\07AUN1.SGM 07AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 153 (Friday, August 7, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47946-47947]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17295]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of closed meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality 
Award (Judges Panel) will meet in closed session on Wednesday, August 
19, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The purpose of 
this meeting is to review the results of examiners' scoring of written 
applications. Panel members will vote on which applicants merit site 
visits by examiners to verify the accuracy of quality improvements 
claimed by applicants. The meeting is closed to the public in order to 
protect the proprietary data to be examined and discussed.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, from 
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The entire meeting will be closed 
to the public.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually via web conference.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Fangmeyer, Director, Baldrige 
Performance Excellence Program, National Institute of Standards and 
Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, Maryland 
20899-1020, telephone number (301) 975-2361, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 3711a(d)(1) and the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App.

    Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 
U.S.C. App., notice is hereby given that the Judges Panel of the 
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award will meet on Wednesday, August 
19, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The Judges Panel 
is composed of twelve members, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, 
with a balanced representation from U.S. service, manufacturing, 
nonprofit, education,

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and health care industries. Members are selected for their familiarity 
with quality improvement operations and competitiveness issues of 
manufacturing companies, service companies, small businesses, 
nonprofits, health care providers, and educational institutions. The 
purpose of this meeting is to review the results of examiners' scoring 
of written applications. Panel members will vote on which applicants 
merit site visits by examiners to verify the accuracy of quality 
improvements claimed by applicants. The meeting is closed to the public 
in order to protect the proprietary data to be examined and discussed.
    The Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Secretary for Administration 
and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence 
of the Assistant General Counsel for Employment, Litigation and 
Information, formally determined on May 25, 2020 pursuant to Section 
10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended by Section 5(c) 
of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the 
meeting of the Judges Panel may be closed to the public in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) because the meeting is likely to disclose 
trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a 
person which is privileged or confidential, and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) 
because the meeting is likely to disclose information the premature 
disclosure of which would, in the case of any agency, be likely to 
significantly frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action. The 
meeting, which involves examination of current Malcolm Baldrige 
National Quality Award (Award) applicant data from U.S. organizations 
and a discussion of these data as compared to the Award criteria in 
order to recommend Award recipients, will be closed to the public.

Kevin Kimball,
NIST Chief of Staff.
[FR Doc. 2020-17295 Filed 8-6-20; 8:45 am]
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