Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee, 17831-17832 [2023-06158]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 57 / Friday, March 24, 2023 / Notices candidates for participation in JCOC, and candidates nominated for and selected to participate in JCOC. The JCOC Nomination Form and Registration Form each record the nominator’s credentials and contact information and the candidate’s credentials and contact information. The completed forms are used to administer the JCOC program, verify the eligibility of nominators and candidates, and to select those nominated individuals for participation in JCOC, which is impossible to do without this information. Ensuring the credentials of nominators and candidates is vital to the integrity and accountability of the JCOC program. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra. 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[FR Doc. 2023–06164 Filed 3–23–23; 8:45 am] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 5001–06–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:18 Mar 23, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2023–SCC–0003] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Survey of Postgraduate Employment for the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Program Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 24, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain to access the site. Find this information collection request (ICR) by selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then check the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Reginfo.gov provides two links to view documents related to this information collection request. Information collection forms and instructions may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Information Collection (IC) List’’ link. Supporting statements and other supporting documentation may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Supporting Statement and Other Documents’’ link. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Dana Sapatoru, 202–987–1944. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17831 Title of Collection: Survey of Postgraduate Employment for the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship program. OMB Control Number: 1840–0829. Type of Review: A revision of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 24,000. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,500. Abstract: The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships program is authorized by 20 U.S.C. 1121(b) and provides allocations of academic year and summer fellowships to institutions of higher education or consortia of institutions of higher education to assist meritorious undergraduate and graduate students undergoing training in modern foreign languages and related area or international studies. This information collection is a survey of FLAS fellows required by 20 U.S.C. 1121(d) which states ‘‘The Secretary shall assist grantees in developing a survey to administer to students who have completed programs under this subchapter to determine postgraduate employment, education, or training. All grantees, where applicable, shall administer such survey once every two years and report survey results to the Secretary.’’ Dated: March 20, 2023. Kun Mullan, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2023–06043 Filed 3–23–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee Office of Science, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces an open virtual meeting of the Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, April 20, 2023; 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. EST; Friday, April 21, 2023; 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EST. ADDRESSES: Public attendance for this meeting will be virtual via webcast SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1 17832 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 57 / Friday, March 24, 2023 / Notices using Zoom. Instructions for Zoom, as well as any updates to meeting times or meeting agenda, can be found on the BERAC meeting website at: https:// science.osti.gov/ber/berac/Meetings. Signed in Washington, DC, on March 21, 2023. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. Dr. Tristram West, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, SC–33/ Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585–1290. Telephone 301–903– 5155; fax (301) 903–5051, or email: tristram.west@science.doe.gov. BILLING CODE 6450–01–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: To provide advice on a continuing basis to the Director, Office of Science of the Department of Energy, on the many complex scientific and technical issues that arise in the development and implementation of the Biological and Environmental Research Program. Tentative Agenda: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 • News from DOE Office of Science • News from the Office of Biological and Environmental Research • News from the Biological Systems Science and Earth and Environmental Systems Sciences Divisions • Update from the BERAC Subcommittee on a Unified Data Framework • Workshop briefings • Briefings on BER data activities • BERAC business and discussion • Public comment Public Participation: The two-day meeting is open to the public. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, please send an email request to both Tristram West at tristram.west@ science.doe.gov and Andrew Flatness at andrew.flatness@science.doe.gov. You must make your request for an oral statement at least five business days before the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson of the Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Public comment will be limited to five minutes each. Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 45 days at the BERAC website: https://science.osti.gov/ber/ berac/Meetings/BERAC-Minutes. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:18 Mar 23, 2023 Jkt 259001 [FR Doc. 2023–06158 Filed 3–23–23; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the Weatherization Assistance Program Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Department of Energy (DOE or the Department), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), intends to extend for three years, an information collection request with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The information collection request, Historic Preservation for Energy Efficiency Programs, was initially approved on December 1, 2010, under OMB Control No. 1910–5155 and expired on September 30, 2015. The information collection request was previously approved on February 24, 2020, under OMB Control No. 1910– 5155 and its current expiration date was February 28, 2023. This extension will allow DOE to continue data collection on the status of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), the State Energy Program (SEP), and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Program activities will ensure compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). DATES: Comments regarding this propose information collection must be received on or before April 24, 2023. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments but find it difficult to do so within the period allowed by this notice, please advise the OMB Desk Officer of your intention to make a submission as soon as possible. The Desk Officer may be telephoned at (202) 881–8585. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Michael Tidwell, EE–5W, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20585–0121 or by email or phone at michael.tidwell@ee.doe.gov, (240) 285– 8937. Additional information and reporting guidance concerning the Historic Preservation reporting requirement for the WAP, SEP, and EECBG programs are available for review at: www.energy.gov/ eere/wipo/downloads/wpn10-12historic-preservation-implementation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the extended collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No.: 1910–5155; (2) Information Collection Request Title: ‘‘Historic Preservation for Energy Efficiency Programs’’; (3) Type of Review: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; (4) Purpose: To collect information on the status of the Weatherization Assistance Program, State Energy Program, and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program activities. State Energy Program (SEP): This ICR will include Historic Preservation reporting for SEP Annual Appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations for SEP, and two new sub-programs of SEP established by IIJA—the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Program and the Energy Auditor Training Grant Program. SEP Annual Appropriations: On March 15, 2022, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which appropriated $63,000,000 to SEP. As noted in SEP Program Notice 10–008E and 10–008F, SEP Grantees are required to complete Annual Historic Preservation Reports. SEP IIJA Appropriations: On November 15, 2021, the President signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which appropriated $500,000,000 for SEP to E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 57 (Friday, March 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17831-17832]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06158]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Science, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open virtual meeting of the 
Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC). The 
Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these 
meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

DATES: Thursday, April 20, 2023; 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST; Friday, April 
21, 2023; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: Public attendance for this meeting will be virtual via 
webcast

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using Zoom. Instructions for Zoom, as well as any updates to meeting 
times or meeting agenda, can be found on the BERAC meeting website at: 
https://science.osti.gov/ber/berac/Meetings.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Tristram West, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of 
Biological and Environmental Research, SC-33/Germantown Building, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-1290. Telephone 301-903-
5155; fax (301) 903-5051, or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Purpose of the Committee: To provide advice on a continuing basis 
to the Director, Office of Science of the Department of Energy, on the 
many complex scientific and technical issues that arise in the 
development and implementation of the Biological and Environmental 
Research Program.
    Tentative Agenda:

 News from DOE Office of Science
 News from the Office of Biological and Environmental Research
 News from the Biological Systems Science and Earth and 
Environmental Systems Sciences Divisions
 Update from the BERAC Subcommittee on a Unified Data Framework
 Workshop briefings
 Briefings on BER data activities
 BERAC business and discussion
 Public comment

    Public Participation: The two-day meeting is open to the public. If 
you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may 
do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make 
oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, please send 
an email request to both Tristram West at [email protected] 
and Andrew Flatness at [email protected]. You must make 
your request for an oral statement at least five business days before 
the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled 
oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson of the Committee will 
conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. 
Public comment will be limited to five minutes each.
    Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public 
review and copying within 45 days at the BERAC website: https://science.osti.gov/ber/berac/Meetings/BERAC-Minutes.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on March 21, 2023.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-06158 Filed 3-23-23; 8:45 am]
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