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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of Workers’ Compensation
Programs
Advisory Board on Toxic Substances
and Worker Health
Office of Workers’
Compensation Programs.
ACTION: Announcement of meeting of
the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances
and Worker Health (Advisory Board) for
the Energy Employees Occupational
Illness Compensation Program Act
(EEOICPA).
AGENCY:
The Advisory Board will meet
November 5–6, 2020, via teleconference,
from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern
time on November 5 and from 11:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on
November 6.
DATES: Submission of comments,
requests to speak, and materials for the
record: You must submit comments,
materials, and requests to speak at the
Advisory Board meeting by October 29,
2020, identified by the Advisory Board
name and the meeting date of November
5–6, 2020, by any of the following
methods:
• Electronically: Send to:
EnergyAdvisoryBoard@dol.gov (specify
in the email subject line, for example
‘‘Request to Speak: Advisory Board on
Toxic Substances and Worker Health’’).
• Mail, express delivery, hand
delivery, messenger, or courier service:
Submit one copy to the following
address: U.S. Department of Labor,
Office of Workers’ Compensation
Programs, Advisory Board on Toxic
Substances and Worker Health, Room
S–3522, 200 Constitution Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20210.
Instructions: Your submissions must
include the Agency name (OWCP), the
committee name (the Advisory Board),
and the meeting date (November 5–6,
2020). Due to security-related
procedures, receipt of submissions by
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regular mail may experience significant
delays. For additional information about
submissions, see the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section of this notice.
OWCP will make available publicly,
without change, any comments, requests
to speak, and speaker presentations,
including any personal information that
you provide. Therefore, OWCP cautions
interested parties against submitting
personal information such as Social
Security numbers and birthdates.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
press inquiries: Ms. Laura McGinnis,
Office of Public Affairs, U.S.
Department of Labor, Room S–1028, 200
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC
20210; telephone (202) 693–4672; email
Mcginnis.Laura@DOL.GOV.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Advisory Board will meet via
teleconference: Thursday, November 5,
2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern time; and Friday, November 6,
2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Eastern time. The teleconference
number and other details for
participating remotely will be posted on
the Advisory Board’s website, https://
www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/regs/
compliance/AdvisoryBoard.htm, 72
hours prior to the commencement of the
first meeting date. Advisory Board
meetings are open to the public.
Public comment session: Thursday,
November 5, 2020, from 3:30 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please note that
the public comment session ends at the
time indicated or following the last call
for comments, whichever is earlier.
Members of the public who wish to
provide public comments should plan
to call in to the public comment session
at the start time listed.
The Advisory Board is mandated by
Section 3687 of EEOICPA. The Secretary
of Labor established the Board under
this authority and Executive Order
13699 (June 26, 2015). The purpose of
the Advisory Board is to advise the
Secretary with respect to: (1) The Site
Exposure Matrices (SEM) of the
Department of Labor; (2) medical
guidance for claims examiners for
claims with the EEOICPA program, with
respect to the weighing of the medical
evidence of claimants; (3) evidentiary
requirements for claims under Part B of
EEOICPA related to lung disease; (4) the
work of industrial hygienists and staff
physicians and consulting physicians of
the Department of Labor and reports of
such hygienists and physicians to
ensure quality, objectivity, and
consistency; (5) the claims adjudication
process generally, including review of
procedure manual changes prior to
incorporation into the manual and
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claims for medical benefits; and (6) such
other matters as the Secretary considers
appropriate. The Advisory Board
sunsets on December 19, 2024.
The Advisory Board operates in
accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App.
2) and its implementing regulations (41
CFR part 102–3).
Agenda: The tentative agenda for the
Advisory Board meeting includes:
• New member training on FACA,
EEOICPA, and ethics, and
administrative sessions;
• Review and follow-up on Advisory
Board’s previous recommendations,
data requests, and action items;
• Discussions on Advisory Board
working groups;
• Review of claims;
• Review of public comments;
• Review of Board tasks, structure
and work agenda;
• Consideration of any new issues;
and
• Public comments.
OWCP transcribes and prepares
detailed minutes of Advisory Board
meetings. OWCP posts the transcripts
and minutes on the Advisory Board web
page, https://www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/
regs/compliance/AdvisoryBoard.htm,
along with written comments, speaker
presentations, and other materials
submitted to the Advisory Board or
presented at Advisory Board meetings.
Public Participation, Submissions and
Access to Public Record
Advisory Board meetings: All
Advisory Board meetings are open to
the public. Information on how to
participate in the meeting remotely will
be posted on the Advisory Board’s
website.
Submission of comments: You may
submit comments using one of the
methods listed in the SUMMARY section.
Your submission must include the
Agency name (OWCP) and date for this
Advisory Board meeting (November 5–
6, 2020). OWCP will post your
comments on the Advisory Board
website and provide your submissions
to Advisory Board members.
Because of security-related
procedures, receipt of submissions by
regular mail may experience significant
delays.
Requests to speak and speaker
presentations: If you want to address the
Advisory Board at the meeting you must
submit a request to speak, as well as any
written or electronic presentation, by
October 29, 2020, using one of the
methods listed in the SUMMARY section.
Your request may include:
• The amount of time requested to
speak;
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• The interest you represent (e.g.,
business, organization, affiliation), if
any; and
• A brief outline of the presentation.
PowerPoint presentations and other
electronic materials must be compatible
with PowerPoint 2010 and other
Microsoft Office 2010 formats. The
Advisory Board Chair may grant
requests to address the Board as time
and circumstances permit.
Electronic copies of this Federal
Register notice are available at https://
www.regulations.gov. This notice, as
well as news releases and other relevant
information, are also available on the
Advisory Board’s web page at https://
www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/regs/
compliance/AdvisoryBoard.htm.
For further information regarding this
meeting, you may contact Michael
Chance, Designated Federal Officer, at
chance.michael@dol.gov, or Carrie
Rhoads, Alternate Designated Federal
Officer, at rhoads.carrie@dol.gov, U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW, Suite S–3524, Washington,
DC 20210, telephone (202) 343–5580.
This is not a toll-free number.
Signed at Washington, DC.
Julia K. Hearthway,
Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation
Programs.
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Notice of Permit Modification Received
Under the Antarctic Conservation Act
of 1978
National Science Foundation.
Notice of permit modification
request received and permit issued.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is required to publish
a notice of requests to modify permits
issued to conduct activities regulated
and permits issued under the Antarctic
Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has
published regulations under the
Antarctic Conservation Act in the Code
of Federal Regulations. This is the
required notice of a requested permit
modification and permit issued.
DATES: Activities permitted from
September 15, 2020–March 30, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer,
Office of Polar Programs, National
Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower
Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703–
292–8224; email: ACApermits@nsf.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
National Science Foundation (NSF), as
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directed by the Antarctic Conservation
Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541, 45 CFR
671), as amended by the Antarctic
Science, Tourism and Conservation Act
of 1996, has developed regulations for
the establishment of a permit system for
various activities in Antarctica and
designation of certain animals and
certain geographic areas a requiring
special protection.
NSF issued a permit (ACA 2019–012)
to Conrad Combrink, Senior Vice
President, Strategic Development
Expeditions and Experiences, Silversea
Cruises, Ltd., for waste management
activities associated with operating
remotely piloted aircraft systems
(RPAS). Silversea Cruises engages
experienced pilots to fly small, batteryoperated, remotely controlled
quadcopter equipped with cameras to
capture aerial footage for commercial
and educational uses.
On November 20, 2019, NSF issued a
non-material modification (#1) to permit
ACA 2019–012 based on an update
regarding activities planned for
Silversea Cruises’ 2019–2020 field
season.
On September 15, 2020, Stanislav
Kozhuharov, on behalf of Conrad
Combrink, Senior Vice President,
Strategic Development Expeditions and
Experiences, Silversea Cruises, Ltd.,
provided NSF an update based on
activities planned for the 2020–2021
field season. Silversea’s activities are
the same or similar as those detailed in
the original permit. The Environmental
Officer has reviewed the modification
request and has determined that the
amendment is not a material change to
the permit, and it will have a less than
a minor or transitory impact.
The permit modification was issued
on September 15, 2020.
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request; Grantee
Reporting Requirements for the NSF
Accelerating Research Through
International Network-to-Network
Collaboration (AccelNet) Program
National Science Foundation.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to establish this collection. In
accordance with the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we
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are providing opportunity for public
comment on this action. After obtaining
and considering public comment, NSF
will prepare the submission requesting
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) clearance of this collection for no
longer than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by December 7, 2020
to be assured consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
Send comments to address below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation,
2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite
W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 22314;
telephone (703) 292–7556; or send email
to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who
use a telecommunications device for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–
800–877–8339, which is accessible 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a
year (including Federal holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of
Collection: Grantee Reporting
Requirements for the NSF Accelerating
Research through International
Network-to-Network Collaboration
(AccelNet) Program.
OMB Number: 3145–NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not
applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to establish an information
collection.
Proposed Project: The NSF’s Office of
International Science and Engineering
(OISE), within the Office of the Director,
serves a wide range of grantees across 3
major programs. The AccelNet
(Accelerating Research through
International Network-to-Network
Collaboration) program is designed to
link U.S. research networks with
complementary networks abroad to
coordinate approaches to address grand
research challenges. The goals of the
program are to accelerate the process of
discovery and to prepare the next
generation of U.S. researchers to
conduct and lead international
collaborations.
The NSF AccelNet program has two
award types: Design and
Implementation. AccelNet Design
projects are up to a 24 month planning
opportunity, and allows the grantees to
determine the research and professional
development needs, priorities, and goals
to link networks as well as to develop
partnerships and collaboration
strategies. Implementation track projects
support more established networks of
networks to implement coordination
across networks. As such, AccelNet
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health
AGENCY: Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
ACTION: Announcement of meeting of the Advisory Board on Toxic
Substances and Worker Health (Advisory Board) for the Energy Employees
Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA).
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SUMMARY: The Advisory Board will meet November 5-6, 2020, via
teleconference, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on November 5
and from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on November 6.
DATES: Submission of comments, requests to speak, and materials for the
record: You must submit comments, materials, and requests to speak at
the Advisory Board meeting by October 29, 2020, identified by the
Advisory Board name and the meeting date of November 5-6, 2020, by any
of the following methods:
Electronically: Send to: [email protected]
(specify in the email subject line, for example ``Request to Speak:
Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health'').
Mail, express delivery, hand delivery, messenger, or
courier service: Submit one copy to the following address: U.S.
Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Advisory
Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health, Room S-3522, 200
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210.
Instructions: Your submissions must include the Agency name (OWCP),
the committee name (the Advisory Board), and the meeting date (November
5-6, 2020). Due to security-related procedures, receipt of submissions
by regular mail may experience significant delays. For additional
information about submissions, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section of this notice.
OWCP will make available publicly, without change, any comments,
requests to speak, and speaker presentations, including any personal
information that you provide. Therefore, OWCP cautions interested
parties against submitting personal information such as Social Security
numbers and birthdates.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For press inquiries: Ms. Laura
McGinnis, Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-
1028, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202)
693-4672; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Board will meet via
teleconference: Thursday, November 5, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Eastern time; and Friday, November 6, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. Eastern time. The teleconference number and other details for
participating remotely will be posted on the Advisory Board's website,
https://www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/regs/compliance/AdvisoryBoard.htm, 72
hours prior to the commencement of the first meeting date. Advisory
Board meetings are open to the public.
Public comment session: Thursday, November 5, 2020, from 3:30 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please note that the public comment session
ends at the time indicated or following the last call for comments,
whichever is earlier. Members of the public who wish to provide public
comments should plan to call in to the public comment session at the
start time listed.
The Advisory Board is mandated by Section 3687 of EEOICPA. The
Secretary of Labor established the Board under this authority and
Executive Order 13699 (June 26, 2015). The purpose of the Advisory
Board is to advise the Secretary with respect to: (1) The Site Exposure
Matrices (SEM) of the Department of Labor; (2) medical guidance for
claims examiners for claims with the EEOICPA program, with respect to
the weighing of the medical evidence of claimants; (3) evidentiary
requirements for claims under Part B of EEOICPA related to lung
disease; (4) the work of industrial hygienists and staff physicians and
consulting physicians of the Department of Labor and reports of such
hygienists and physicians to ensure quality, objectivity, and
consistency; (5) the claims adjudication process generally, including
review of procedure manual changes prior to incorporation into the
manual and claims for medical benefits; and (6) such other matters as
the Secretary considers appropriate. The Advisory Board sunsets on
December 19, 2024.
The Advisory Board operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and its implementing regulations
(41 CFR part 102-3).
Agenda: The tentative agenda for the Advisory Board meeting
includes:
New member training on FACA, EEOICPA, and ethics, and
administrative sessions;
Review and follow-up on Advisory Board's previous
recommendations, data requests, and action items;
Discussions on Advisory Board working groups;
Review of claims;
Review of public comments;
Review of Board tasks, structure and work agenda;
Consideration of any new issues; and
Public comments.
OWCP transcribes and prepares detailed minutes of Advisory Board
meetings. OWCP posts the transcripts and minutes on the Advisory Board
web page, https://www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/regs/compliance/AdvisoryBoard.htm, along with written comments, speaker presentations,
and other materials submitted to the Advisory Board or presented at
Advisory Board meetings.
Public Participation, Submissions and Access to Public Record
Advisory Board meetings: All Advisory Board meetings are open to
the public. Information on how to participate in the meeting remotely
will be posted on the Advisory Board's website.
Submission of comments: You may submit comments using one of the
methods listed in the SUMMARY section. Your submission must include the
Agency name (OWCP) and date for this Advisory Board meeting (November
5-6, 2020). OWCP will post your comments on the Advisory Board website
and provide your submissions to Advisory Board members.
Because of security-related procedures, receipt of submissions by
regular mail may experience significant delays.
Requests to speak and speaker presentations: If you want to address
the Advisory Board at the meeting you must submit a request to speak,
as well as any written or electronic presentation, by October 29, 2020,
using one of the methods listed in the SUMMARY section. Your request
may include:
The amount of time requested to speak;
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The interest you represent (e.g., business, organization,
affiliation), if any; and
A brief outline of the presentation.
PowerPoint presentations and other electronic materials must be
compatible with PowerPoint 2010 and other Microsoft Office 2010
formats. The Advisory Board Chair may grant requests to address the
Board as time and circumstances permit.
Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at
https://www.regulations.gov. This notice, as well as news releases and
other relevant information, are also available on the Advisory Board's
web page at https://www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/regs/compliance/AdvisoryBoard.htm.
For further information regarding this meeting, you may contact
Michael Chance, Designated Federal Officer, at [email protected],
or Carrie Rhoads, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, at
[email protected], U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW, Suite S-3524, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 343-
5580.
This is not a toll-free number.
Signed at Washington, DC.
Julia K. Hearthway,
Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
[FR Doc. 2020-22215 Filed 10-7-20; 8:45 am]
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