President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, 50330 [2022-17573]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 50330 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 157 / Tuesday, August 16, 2022 / Notices Pepperdine University will host a public meeting, ‘‘HAVA at 20: Building Confidence in Elections’’ featuring discussions with election officials and subject matter experts on confidence in elections, security and technology in elections, current issues in election administration, and the future of elections. The panels will begin with ‘‘Confidence in Elections’’ to discuss data identifying trends and ways to address the challenges of mis- and disinformation, and approaches to improve confidence. The ‘‘Security and Technology in Elections’’ panel will discuss how technology has transformed American elections over the last two decades, the role of election officials as IT managers, the increased coordination between government and private sector partners to keep elections secure, and how election officials are handling the physical and cyber threats. ‘‘Current Issues in Election Administration (Clearinghouse/HAVA Grants)’’ will discuss election funding through HAVA and the impact those grants have had on supporting elections during critical moments over the last 20 years. The panel will also address the importance of exchanging information on election practices and procedures and what additional challenges lie ahead. The final panel, ‘‘Future of Elections— HAVA 20 Years From Now,’’ will discuss how HAVA is still relevant, how elections will evolve in the future, and what can be done to continue confidence in our elections. The full agenda will be posted in advance on the EAC website: https://www.eac.gov. The event will be livestreamed and recorded. The recording will be made available on the EAC website at a later date. As space is limited, attendees are encouraged to register. Registration instructions and additional event information will be posted on the EAC event web page: https://www.eac.gov/ events/2022/09/01/eac-and-pepperdineuniversity-hava-20-building-trustelections. Schedule: Lunch and Keynote Address—11–12 PT Panel Discussions—12:15–5:30 PT Evening Reception—6:30–8:30 PT Background: As part of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) efforts to improve voting processes, the EAC was established as an independent and bipartisan commission to develop guidance to meet the various HAVA requirements. These responsibilities include a national clearinghouse of resources, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, certifying voting VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:35 Aug 15, 2022 Jkt 256001 systems, auditing the use of HAVA funds, and more. This event is being held because 2022 is the 20th anniversary of HAVA. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of Pepperdine University School of Public Policy. Status: This roundtable discussion will be open to the public. Camden Kelliher, Associate Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. [FR Doc. 2022–17654 Filed 8–12–22; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Office of Science, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open virtual meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces an open meeting of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Wednesday September 7, 2022; 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET ADDRESSES: Information to participate virtually can be found on the PCAST website closer to the meeting at: www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST/meetings. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Sarah Domnitz, Designated Federal Officer, PCAST, Telephone: (202) 881– 6399; email: PCAST@ostp.eop.gov. 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 the White House, cabinet departments, and other Federal agencies. See the Executive Order at whitehouse.gov. PCAST is consulted on and provides analyses and recommendations concerning a wide range of issues where understanding of science, technology, and innovation may bear on the policy choices before the President. The Designated Federal Officer is Dr. Sarah Domnitz. Information about PCAST can be found at: www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST. Tentative Agenda: PCAST will discuss and consider for approval a report with recommendations for implementing the CHIPS and Science Act funds that are specifically appropriated for semiconductor research and development. Additional information and the meeting agenda, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 including any changes that arise, will be posted on the PCAST website at: www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST/meetings. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. It is the policy of the PCAST to accept written public comments no longer than 10 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 September 7, 2022, 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 August 31, 2022. 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 registered. Those not able to present oral comments may file written comments with the council. 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 August 31, 2022, so that the comments can be made available to the PCAST members for their consideration prior to this meeting. 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 at: www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST/meetings. Minutes: Minutes will be available within 45 days at: www.whitehouse.gov/ PCAST/meetings. Signed in Washington, DC, on August 10, 2022. LaTanya Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–17573 Filed 8–15–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 16, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 50330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-17573]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

AGENCY: Office of Science, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open virtual meeting.

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

DATES: Wednesday September 7, 2022; 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET

ADDRESSES: Information to participate virtually can be found on the 
PCAST website closer to the meeting at: www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST/meetings.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Sarah Domnitz, Designated Federal 
Officer, PCAST, Telephone: (202) 881-6399; email: [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 the White 
House, cabinet departments, and other Federal agencies. See the 
Executive Order at whitehouse.gov. PCAST is consulted on and provides 
analyses and recommendations concerning a wide range of issues where 
understanding of science, technology, and innovation may bear on the 
policy choices before the President. The Designated Federal Officer is 
Dr. Sarah Domnitz. Information about PCAST can be found at: 
www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST.
    Tentative Agenda: PCAST will discuss and consider for approval a 
report with recommendations for implementing the CHIPS and Science Act 
funds that are specifically appropriated for semiconductor research and 
development. Additional information and the meeting agenda, including 
any changes that arise, will be posted on the PCAST website at: 
www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST/meetings.
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. It is the 
policy of the PCAST to accept written public comments no longer than 10 
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 
September 7, 2022, 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 August 31, 
2022. 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 registered. Those 
not able to present oral comments may file written comments with the 
council.
    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 August 31, 
2022, so that the comments can be made available to the PCAST members 
for their consideration prior to this meeting.
    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 at: www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST/meetings.
    Minutes: Minutes will be available within 45 days at: 
www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST/meetings.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on August 10, 2022.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-17573 Filed 8-15-22; 8:45 am]
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