Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board; Notice of Meeting, 5964-5965 [2023-01837]

Download as PDF 5964 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 19 / Monday, January 30, 2023 / Notices Estimated Total Number of Annual Responses: The estimated total number of responses per year is approximately 1. Estimated Time per Response: OFAC assesses that there is an average time estimate of 2 hours per response. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: The estimated total annual reporting burden is approximately 2 hours. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Melody Braswell, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–01757 Filed 1–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Bank Enterprise Award (BEA) Program Application Departmental Offices, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of a continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. Currently, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), U.S. Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments concerning the Bank Enterprise Award Program (BEA Program) Application (Application). The Application is an online form submitted through the CDFI Fund’s Awards Management Information System (AMIS). DATES: Comments should be received on or before March 1, 2023 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Copies of the submissions may be obtained from Melody Braswell by emailing PRA@treasury.gov, calling (202) 622–1035, or viewing the entire information collection request at www.reginfo.gov. Other information lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Jan 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 regarding the CDFI Fund and its programs may be obtained on the CDFI Fund website at https:// www.cdfifund.gov. The BEA Program Application Template, which presents the questions that will comprise the online Application, may be obtained from the BEA Program page of the CDFI Fund website at https:// www.cdfifund.gov/bea. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Melody Braswell, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–01811 Filed 1–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–70–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board; Notice of Meeting Title: BEA Program Application. OMB Number: 1559–0005. Abstract: The purpose of the Bank Enterprise Award Program (BEA Program) is to provide an incentive to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporationinsured (FDIC-insured) depository institutions to increase their lending, investment, and financial services to residents and businesses located in economically distressed communities, and provide assistance to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) through grants, stock purchases, loans, deposits, and other forms of financial and technical assistance. The CDFI Fund will make awards through the BEA Program to FDIC-insured depository institutions, based upon such institutions’ demonstrated increase of qualified activities, as reported in the Application. The Application will solicit information concerning: applicants’ eligibility to participate in the BEA Program; the increase in total dollar value of applicants’ qualified activities; impact of qualified activities; and appropriate supporting documentation. The questions that the Application contains, and the information generated thereby, will enable the CDFI Fund to evaluate applicants’ activities and determine the extent of applicants’ eligibility for BEA Program Awards. Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit institutions, non-profit entities, and State, local and Tribal entities participating in CDFI Fund programs. Estimated Number of Respondents: 141. Estimated Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Total Number of Annual Responses: 141. Estimated Annual Time per Respondent: 80 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 11,280. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 10), that a meeting of the Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board (hereinafter the Board) will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, via Webex. The meeting will be held between 1– 1:30 p.m. EST. The meeting will be partially closed to the public from 1:10– 1:30 p.m. EST for the discussion, examination and reference to the research applications and scientific review. Discussions will involve reference to staff and consultant critiques of research proposals. Discussions will also deal with scientific merit of each proposal and qualifications of personnel conducting the studies, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Additionally, premature disclosure of research information could significantly obstruct implementation of proposed agency action regarding the research proposals. As provided by Public Law 92–463 subsection 10(d), as amended by Public Law 94–409, closing the Board meeting is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) (6) and (9)(B). The objective of the Board is to provide for the fair and equitable selection of the most meritorious research projects for support by VA research funds and to offer advice for research program officials on program priorities and policies. The ultimate objective of the Board is to ensure that the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development program promotes functional independence and improves the quality of life for impaired and disabled Veterans. Board members advise the Director, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service and the Chief Research and Development Officer on the scientific and technical merit, the mission relevance, and the protection of human and animal subjects of Rehabilitation Research and Development proposals. The Board does PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 19 / Monday, January 30, 2023 / Notices not consider grants, contracts or other forms of extramural research. Members of the public who wish to attend the open portion of the Webex session from 1–1:10 p.m. EST may join by dialing the Webex USA Toll-free Number 1–833–558–0712 and entering the meeting number (access code): Written comments from the public must be sent prior to the meeting to Kristy Benton-Grover, Designated Federal Officer, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs (14RDR), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, or to Kristy.Benton-Grover@va.gov. Those who plan to attend the open portion of the meeting must contact Ms. BentonGrover at least five (5) days before the meeting. For further information, please call Ms. Benton-Grover at 202–465– 6537. Dated: January 25, 2023. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–01837 Filed 1–27–23; 8:45 am] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Jan 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS National Research Advisory Council, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 10 that the National Research Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, by Teams. The teleconference number is 1–872– 701–0185, conference ID 902 966 740# or the meeting link is https:// teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/ 19%3ameeting_ NjM0N2YzYmItZDk0Zi00Y TU4LThlOWEtNDczZDcy NDdiZmQw%40thread.v2/ 0?context=%7b%22Tid%22 %3a%22e95f1b23-abaf-45ee-821db7ab251ab3bf%22%2c%22O id%22%3a%22d6b5aa61-05b0-47c1b7fa-73e87c8c0cd2%22%7d. The meeting will convene at 11 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Eastern daylight time. This meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the National Research Advisory Council is to advise the Secretary on research conducted by the Veterans Health Administration, including policies and programs targeting the high priority of Veterans’ health care needs. PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 5965 On March 1, 2023, the agenda will include follow up discussion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work Group activities; overview of the VA Research Annual Report; updates on the Research Enterprise Initiative; and updates on Expanding VA Research Reach, Brain Health and Veteran Royalty Subcommittees. No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. Members of the public wanting to attend, have questions or presentations to present may contact Rashelle Robinson, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Research and Development (14RD), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, at 202– 443–5768, or Rashelle.robinson@va.gov no later than close of business on February 22, 2023. All questions and presentations will be presented during the public comment section of the meeting. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Rashelle Robinson at the above phone number or email address noted above. Dated: January 25, 2023. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–01838 Filed 1–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 19 (Monday, January 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5964-5965]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01837]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit 
Review Board; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 10), that a meeting of the 
Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review 
Board (hereinafter the Board) will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 
via Webex. The meeting will be held between 1-1:30 p.m. EST. The 
meeting will be partially closed to the public from 1:10-1:30 p.m. EST 
for the discussion, examination and reference to the research 
applications and scientific review.
    Discussions will involve reference to staff and consultant 
critiques of research proposals. Discussions will also deal with 
scientific merit of each proposal and qualifications of personnel 
conducting the studies, the disclosure of which would constitute a 
clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Additionally, 
premature disclosure of research information could significantly 
obstruct implementation of proposed agency action regarding the 
research proposals. As provided by Public Law 92-463 subsection 10(d), 
as amended by Public Law 94-409, closing the Board meeting is in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) (6) and (9)(B).
    The objective of the Board is to provide for the fair and equitable 
selection of the most meritorious research projects for support by VA 
research funds and to offer advice for research program officials on 
program priorities and policies. The ultimate objective of the Board is 
to ensure that the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development program 
promotes functional independence and improves the quality of life for 
impaired and disabled Veterans.
    Board members advise the Director, Rehabilitation Research and 
Development Service and the Chief Research and Development Officer on 
the scientific and technical merit, the mission relevance, and the 
protection of human and animal subjects of Rehabilitation Research and 
Development proposals. The Board does

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not consider grants, contracts or other forms of extramural research.
    Members of the public who wish to attend the open portion of the 
Webex session from 1-1:10 p.m. EST may join by dialing the Webex USA 
Toll-free Number 1-833-558-0712 and entering the meeting number (access 
code): Written comments from the public must be sent prior to the 
meeting to Kristy Benton-Grover, Designated Federal Officer, 
Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans 
Affairs (14RDR), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, or to 
[email protected]. Those who plan to attend the open portion 
of the meeting must contact Ms. Benton-Grover at least five (5) days 
before the meeting. For further information, please call Ms. Benton-
Grover at 202-465-6537.

    Dated: January 25, 2023.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-01837 Filed 1-27-23; 8:45 am]
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