Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee: Notice of Public Meeting, 50063-50064 [2020-17898]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 159 / Monday, August 17, 2020 / Notices Consistent with the statutory purposes and policy goals of the program, a firm may be considered a successor-in-interest and receive a subsequent SBIR/STTR award. An entity may be considered a successor-ininterest, if it has secured the transfer of: (1) All the small business concern’s assets; or (2) the entire portion of the assets involved in performing the award. Examples of such transactions include, but are not limited to: (1) Sale of these assets with a provision for assuming liabilities; (2) transfer of these assets incident to a merger or corporate consolidation; and (3) incorporation of a proprietorship or partnership, or formation of a partnership. Further, to be considered a successor-in-interest, the firm must meet any applicable eligibility requirements. If performance of the funding agreement is complete prior to the transfer of assets, an entity may be considered a successor-ininterest without a novation. If the transfer of assets occurs during performance of the funding agreement, the awardee should verify with the awarding agency whether a novation is necessary. Section 6(a)(5) of the Policy Directive provides, only as an example, that a phase III award can be made when the previous SBIR/STTR awardee has received a phase I or phase II award, or been novated one of those awards. This was never intended to be an exclusive list of all scenarios where an SBIR/STTR award could be made to a firm other than the recipient of a prior phase I or phase II award. SBA amends the second sentence of section 6(a) of the Policy Directive to clarify SBA’s long-standing intent regarding the eligibility of successor-ininterest entities to receive phase III awards. Currently, the first two sentences of this paragraph read as follows: ‘‘An SBIR/STTR Awardee may include, and SBIR/STTR work may be performed by, those identified via a ‘novated’ or ‘successor in interest’ or similarly-revised Funding Agreement. For example, in order to receive a Phase III award, the Awardee must have either received a prior Phase I or Phase II award or been novated a Phase I or Phase II award (or received a revised Phase I or Phase II award if a grant or cooperative grant).’’ SBA changes ‘‘must’’ to ‘‘may’’ in the second sentence and adds ‘‘successor-in-interest’’ to the list of possible eligible entities at the end of the sentence. This would not be a change in policy, but rather, a clarification of existing policy. This clarification is necessary to provide confidence to Participating Agencies and applicants that entities VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Aug 14, 2020 Jkt 250001 that acquire access to the relevant SBIR/ STTR data developed pursuant to prior SBIR/STTR awards, may be eligible to receive a phase III award as a successorin-interest without novation if the performance of the prior SBIR/STTR award is complete. Notice of Clarification of Phase III Eligibility in the Policy Directive for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Programs To: The SBIR and STTR Program Managers Subject: SBIR/STTR Policy Directive 1. Purpose. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is updating its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (SBIR/STTR) Policy Directives to clarify SBA’s current policy that successor-in-interest entities are eligible to receive phase III SBIR/STTR awards. 2. Authority. The Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(j) and (p)) requires the SBA Administrator to issue an SBIR and STTR program Policy Directive for the general conduct of the programs. 3. Procurement Regulations. There are no procurement regulations created by this proposed clarification. 4. Personnel Concerned. This SBIR/ STTR Policy Directive serves as guidance for all Federal Government personnel who are involved in the administration of the SBIR and STTR programs, issuance and management of funding agreements or contracts pursuant to the programs, and/or the establishment of goals for small business concerns in research or research and development acquisition or grants. 5. Originator. SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation. This amendment to the SBIR/STTR Policy Directive will be effective on the date shown in the DATES section unless SBA receives any significant adverse comments on or before the deadline for comments set forth in the DATES section. Significant adverse comments are comments that provide strong justifications why the clarifying amendment to the PD should not be adopted as written or should be changed further. SBA does not expect to receive any significant adverse comments because the amendment does not change SBA’s or Participating Agencies’ interpretation of existing policy, and continues to confer the intended incentive for SBIR/STTR awardee successor-in-interest entities. Implementation of this change will benefit the public by ensuring that the plain language interpretation of the PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50063 SBIR/STTR Policy Directive is consistent with SBA’s policy intent. If SBA receives any significant adverse comments, SBA will publish a notice in the Federal Register withdrawing this notice before the effective date. 6. Date. Public comments on the proposed amendments to the Policy Directive must be submitted within 30 days following publication in the Federal Register. Authorized By: Jovita Carranza, Administrator. SBA revises section 6(a)(5) of the SBIR/STTR Policy Directive as follows: 6. Eligibility and Application (Proposal) Requirements (a) Eligibility Requirements (1) * * * * * * * (5) Novated/Successor in Interested/ Revised Funding Agreements. An SBIR/ STTR Awardee may include, and SBIR/ STTR work may be performed by, those identified via a ‘‘novated’’ or ‘‘successor in interest’’ or similarly-revised Funding Agreement. For example, a phase III Awardee may have either received a prior Phase I or Phase II award or been novated a Phase I or Phase II award (or received a revised Phase I or Phase II award if a grant or cooperative grant) or be a successor-in-interest entity. * * * * * * * * * [FR Doc. 2020–17815 Filed 8–14–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–03–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee: Notice of Public Meeting Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee for September 14, 2020. DATES: The September 14, 2020 meeting will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Requests to attend the meeting must be received by September 4, 2020. Requests for accommodations to a disability must be received by September 4, 2020. Requests to speak during the meeting must be submitted by September 4, 2020 to DOT and include a written copy of their remarks. Requests to submit SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1 50064 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 159 / Monday, August 17, 2020 / Notices written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received by DOT no later than September 4, 2020. ADDRESSES: The September 14, 2020 meeting will be an internet-only meeting. No physical meeting is planned. Instructions on how to attend the meeting, copies of meeting minutes and a detailed agenda will be posted on the COMSTAC website at: https:// www.faa.gov/space/additional_ information/comstac/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Hatt, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Transportation, at james.a.hatt@faa.gov. Any committee related request should be sent to the person listed in this section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background II. Proposed Agenda A. Review of Taskers Assigned at the Previous Meeting B. Assignment of New Taskers to COMSTAC C. Public Comment The meeting listed in this notice will be open to the public. The US Department of Transportation is committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, such as sign language, interpretation, or other ancillary aids, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. There will be at least thirty minutes allotted for oral comments from members of the public joining a COMSTAC meeting. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time for each commenter may be limited. Individuals wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must submit a request at the time of registration, as well as the name, address, and organizational affiliation of the proposed speaker. If the number of registrants requesting to make statements is greater than can be Jkt 250001 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P W 12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Interested persons may inspect the request and supporting documents by contacting the FAA at the address listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Mr. Jorge E. Panteli, Compliance and Land Use Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration New England Region Airports Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. Telephone: 781–238–7618. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 12, 2020. Julie Seltsam-Wilps, Deputy Director, ANE–600. [FR Doc. 2020–17930 Filed 8–14–20; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment Equal Land Swap of .64 Acres at Tweed-New Haven Airport, New Haven, CT Withdrawal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Withdrawal of notice. AGENCY: Notice is being given that the FAA is withdrawing a Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment for the City of New Haven, CT to exchange a .64 acre parcel of land with an adjacent land owner of equal size and value at Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport. The exchange of land will provide the airport with the necessary land to build an extension of a parallel taxiway and vehicle service road that will serve the end of Runway 20. A Federal Register notice is not required for this specific action. The Notice, Document Number: 2020–17150, 85 FR 47838, Page 47838, was published in the Federal Register on August 6, 2020 and is currently on public inspection. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 3, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may send comments using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov, and follow the instructions on providing comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room SUMMARY: III. Public Participation 17:13 Aug 14, 2020 Issued in Washington, DC, this 17th day of August 2020. James A. Hatt, Designated Federal Officer, Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation. [FR Doc. 2020–17898 Filed 8–14–20; 8:45 am] The Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee was created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), in accordance with Public Law 92–463. Since its inception, industry-led COMSTAC has provided information, advice, and recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation through FAA regarding technology, business, and policy issues relevant to oversight of the U.S. commercial space transportation sector. VerDate Sep<11>2014 reasonably accommodated during the meeting, the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers. Speakers are requested to submit a written copy of their prepared remarks for inclusion in the meeting records and for circulation to COMSTAC members. All prepared remarks submitted on time will be accepted and considered as part of the record. Any member of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time. PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0444; FMCSA– 2014–0212; FMCSA–2015–0321; FMCSA– 2018–0051; FMCSA–2018–0052; FMCSA– 2018–0053] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for nine individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have ‘‘no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.’’ The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before September 16, 2020. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 159 (Monday, August 17, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50063-50064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17898]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee: Notice of 
Public Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Commercial Space 
Transportation Advisory Committee for September 14, 2020.

DATES: The September 14, 2020 meeting will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 
3:30 p.m. Requests to attend the meeting must be received by September 
4, 2020. Requests for accommodations to a disability must be received 
by September 4, 2020. Requests to speak during the meeting must be 
submitted by September 4, 2020 to DOT and include a written copy of 
their remarks. Requests to submit

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written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received by 
DOT no later than September 4, 2020.

ADDRESSES: The September 14, 2020 meeting will be an internet-only 
meeting. No physical meeting is planned. Instructions on how to attend 
the meeting, copies of meeting minutes and a detailed agenda will be 
posted on the COMSTAC website at: https://www.faa.gov/space/additional_information/comstac/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Hatt, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Transportation, at [email protected]. 
Any committee related request should be sent to the person listed in 
this section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee was created 
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), in accordance with 
Public Law 92-463. Since its inception, industry-led COMSTAC has 
provided information, advice, and recommendations to the U.S. 
Department of Transportation through FAA regarding technology, 
business, and policy issues relevant to oversight of the U.S. 
commercial space transportation sector.

II. Proposed Agenda

A. Review of Taskers Assigned at the Previous Meeting
B. Assignment of New Taskers to COMSTAC
C. Public Comment

III. Public Participation

    The meeting listed in this notice will be open to the public. The 
US Department of Transportation is committed to providing equal access 
to this meeting for all participants. If you need alternative formats 
or services because of a disability, such as sign language, 
interpretation, or other ancillary aids, please contact the person 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    There will be at least thirty minutes allotted for oral comments 
from members of the public joining a COMSTAC meeting. To accommodate as 
many speakers as possible, the time for each commenter may be limited. 
Individuals wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must 
submit a request at the time of registration, as well as the name, 
address, and organizational affiliation of the proposed speaker. If the 
number of registrants requesting to make statements is greater than can 
be reasonably accommodated during the meeting, the FAA Office of 
Commercial Space Transportation may conduct a lottery to determine the 
speakers. Speakers are requested to submit a written copy of their 
prepared remarks for inclusion in the meeting records and for 
circulation to COMSTAC members. All prepared remarks submitted on time 
will be accepted and considered as part of the record. Any member of 
the public may present a written statement to the committee at any 
time.

    Issued in Washington, DC, this 17th day of August 2020.
James A. Hatt,
Designated Federal Officer, Commercial Space Transportation Advisory 
Committee, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
Transportation.

[FR Doc. 2020-17898 Filed 8-14-20; 8:45 am]
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