Sunshine Act Meetings, 56988-56989 [2021-22313]

Download as PDF 56988 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 13, 2021 / Notices views with respect to this permit application by November 12, 2021. This application may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit Office, address below. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 or ACApermits@nsf.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Polly Penhale, ACA Permit Officer, at the above address, 703–292–8030. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541, 45 CFR 670), 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 as requiring special protection. The regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. Application Details jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 Permit Application: 2022–012 1. Applicant: Laura K.O. Smith, Quixote Expeditions, LLC. 1498 Paradise Point Rd., Oakland, MD 21550. Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The applicant, Quixote Expeditions, LLC, seeks and Antarctic Conservation Act permit for waste management activities associated with the operation of the ‘‘Ocean Tramp,’’ a reinforced ketch rigged sailing yacht, and the ‘‘Hans Hansson,’’ a motorized vessel, in the Antarctic Peninsula region. Activities conducted by Quixote include: Passenger landings, kayaking, hiking, photography, coastal camping, wildlife viewing and potential station visits. Wastes generated during shore-based activities would be returned to the vessel for proper disposal and no poultry products shall be brought ashore at any time. Coastal camping activities, including campsite selection, will follow criteria set forth in the IATTO Guidelines for Short Overnight Stays in Antarctica in order to minimize environmental impact. Emergency kits containing food rations and camping stoves will be brought ashore for overnight stays. All wastes, including food waste, generated during overnight stays will be collected and returned to the vessel for proper disposal following the activity. Mitigation measures are in place to VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Oct 12, 2021 Jkt 256001 prevent the release of any fuel used in camp stoves if necessary. The applicant also proposes the operation of unoccupied aerial systems (UAS) for commercial and navigational purposes. UAS will only be flown by experienced pilots with more than 20 hours of flight experience. UAS will not be flown over any bird or wildlife colonies and pilots will follow guidelines and criteria set forth by IATTO. Potential risk will be assessed by crew members prior to each flight to determine feasibility of UAS use in current conditions. Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region. Dates of Permitted Activities: December 1, 2021–March 30, 2026. Permit Application: 2022–013 2. Applicant: Lisa Bolton, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, 20 Park Place Ste. 903, Boston, MA 02116. Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The applicant proposes to operate small, battery-operated remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) to collect commercial and educational footage of the Antarctic. The quadcopter would not be flown over concentrations of birds or mammals, or over Antarctic Specially Protected Areas or Historic Sites and Monuments. The RPAS would only be operated by pilots with extensive experience, who are preapproved by the Expedition Leader. Several measures would be taken to prevent against loss of the RPA, including installing floatation devices in the case of an accidental water landing; only flying when the wind is less than 25 knots; constant monitoring of battery life throughout the duration of all flights; having an observer on the lookout for wildlife, people, and other hazards; and ensuring that the pilot always maintains visual contact with the RPA. The applicant would also operate two helicopters for sightseeing in the Antarctic Peninsula region. No landings would occur, except in the case of emergency. Helicopters will be garaged, fueled, and serviced on board the Scenic Eclipse. Helicopter operations will only occur weather conditions, including sufficiently low winds, that allow easy take-off and landing. Helicopters will be operated by trained, certified, and experienced pilots. Helicopters will carry emergency gear including cooking fuel and radios. The applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to cover any accidental releases that may result from operating the RPAS and helicopters. Location: Antarctica Peninsula Region. PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dates of Permitted Activities: January 1, 2022–March 31, 2026. Erika N. Davis, Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2021–22204 Filed 10–12–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permits Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. Notice of permits issued. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Polly Penhale, ACA Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703– 292–8030; email: ACApermits@nsf.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, the National Science Foundation published a notice in the Federal Register of permit applications received. The permits were issued on October 4, 2021, to: 1. Dr. Robert Sanders Permit No. 2022–007 2. Jonathan Schwartz Permit No. 2022–008 3. Dr. Steven Emslie Permit No. 2022– 009 SUMMARY: Erika N. Davis, Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2021–22207 Filed 10–12–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION Sunshine Act Meetings 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021. PLACE: Via Conference Call. STATUS: Parts of this meeting will be open to the public. The rest of the meeting will be closed to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Regular Board of Directors meeting. The General Counsel of the Corporation has certified that in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (4) permit closure of the following portion(s) of this meeting: • Executive Session TIME AND DATE: E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 13, 2021 / Notices Agenda I. Call to Order II. Executive Session Sunshine Act III. Executive Session Other Matter IV. Executive Session: Report from CEO V. Executive Session: Report from CFO VI. Executive Session: NeighborWorks CompassTM Update VII. Action Item Approval of Minutes VIII. Action Item Final 2022–2024 Strategic Plan IX. Action Item Procurement System (NEST) Replacement X. Discussion Item Interim CIO Report XI. Discussion Item DC Office Lease XII. Discussion Item Large AV Event Services Contract XIII. Discussion Item Financial Management Systems (FMS) Rebid XIV. Discussion Item Events and Training Management System (ETMS) XV. Adjournment PORTIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Everything except the Executive Session. PORTIONS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Executive Session CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Lakeyia Thompson, Special Assistant, (202) 524–9940; Lthompson@nw.org. Lakeyia Thompson, Special Assistant. [FR Doc. 2021–22313 Filed 10–8–21; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7570–02–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. MC2022–3 and CP2022–3] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission’s consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: October 14, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Oct 12, 2021 Jkt 256001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Docketed Proceeding(s) I. Introduction The Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed request(s) for the Commission to consider matters related to negotiated service agreement(s). The request(s) may propose the addition or removal of a negotiated service agreement from the market dominant or the competitive product list, or the modification of an existing product currently appearing on the market dominant or the competitive product list. Section II identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, the title of each Postal Service request, the request’s acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. For each request, the Commission appoints an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 (Public Representative). Section II also establishes comment deadline(s) pertaining to each request. The public portions of the Postal Service’s request(s) can be accessed via the Commission’s website (https:// www.prc.gov). Non-public portions of the Postal Service’s request(s), if any, can be accessed through compliance with the requirements of 39 CFR 3011.301.1 The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service’s request(s) in the captioned docket(s) are consistent with the policies of title 39. For request(s) that the Postal Service states concern market dominant product(s), applicable statutory and regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3622, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3030, and 39 CFR part 3040, subpart B. For request(s) that the Postal Service states concern competitive product(s), applicable statutory and regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR part 3040, subpart B. Comment deadline(s) for each request appear in section II. II. Docketed Proceeding(s) 1. Docket No(s).: MC2022–3 and CP2022–3; Filing Title: USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Contract 724 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal; Filing 1 See Docket No. RM2018–3, Order Adopting Final Rules Relating to Non-Public Information, June 27, 2018, Attachment A at 19–22 (Order No. 4679). PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56989 Acceptance Date: October 6, 2021; Filing Authority: 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR 3040.130 through 3040.135, and 39 CFR 3035.105; Public Representative: Kenneth R. Moeller; Comments Due: October 14, 2021. This Notice will be published in the Federal Register. Erica A. Barker, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–22236 Filed 10–12–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–93264; File No. SR– NYSEArca–2021–84] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To List and Trade Shares of the Schwab Ariel ESG ETF October 6, 2021. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3 notice is hereby given that, on September 24, 2021, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘‘NYSE Arca’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to list and trade shares of the following under NYSE Arca Rule 8.601–E: Schwab Ariel ESG ETF. The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s website at www.nyse.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). U.S.C. 78a. 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 2 15 E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 13, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56988-56989]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22313]


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NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION


Sunshine Act Meetings

TIME AND DATE:  2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021.

PLACE:  Via Conference Call.

STATUS:  Parts of this meeting will be open to the public. The rest of 
the meeting will be closed to the public.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:  Regular Board of Directors meeting.
    The General Counsel of the Corporation has certified that in his 
opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in the Government in 
the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (4) permit closure of the 
following portion(s) of this meeting:

 Executive Session


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Agenda

I. Call to Order
II. Executive Session Sunshine Act
III. Executive Session Other Matter
IV. Executive Session: Report from CEO
V. Executive Session: Report from CFO
VI. Executive Session: NeighborWorks CompassTM Update
VII. Action Item Approval of Minutes
VIII. Action Item Final 2022-2024 Strategic Plan
IX. Action Item Procurement System (NEST) Replacement
X. Discussion Item Interim CIO Report
XI. Discussion Item DC Office Lease
XII. Discussion Item Large AV Event Services Contract
XIII. Discussion Item Financial Management Systems (FMS) Rebid
XIV. Discussion Item Events and Training Management System (ETMS)
XV. Adjournment

PORTIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:  Everything except the Executive Session.

PORTIONS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC:  Executive Session

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
    Lakeyia Thompson, Special Assistant, (202) 524-9940; 
[email protected].

Lakeyia Thompson,
Special Assistant.
[FR Doc. 2021-22313 Filed 10-8-21; 11:15 am]
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