Notice of Public Meeting of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Scientific Advisory Board, 15624-15625 [2024-04502]

Download as PDF 15624 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 43 / Monday, March 4, 2024 / Notices Methodology The Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport is used to supplement an existing passport application and solicits information relating to the respondent’s family and birth circumstances that is needed prior to passport issuance. If the information on form DS–5513 is needed, a passport agency will mail the form directly to the applicant for completion and return or the applicant can download and complete a fillable PDF version found at travel.state.gov. The Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport is used to supplement an existing passport application and solicits information relating to the respondent’s identity that is needed prior to passport issuance. 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[FR Doc. 2024–04485 Filed 3–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–43–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12352] Notice of the Program for the Study of Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Title VIII) Advisory Committee Open Virtual Meeting Notice of an advisory committee open meeting. ACTION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), notice is hereby given for a public virtual meeting of the Title VIII Advisory Committee. SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2024–04522 Filed 3–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P The meeting will begin at approximately 1:30 p.m. eastern daylight time (EDT) on Thursday, June 27, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designated Federal Officer, Mr. Robert Zimmerman, telephone number 202– 258–8024, Title VIII Program Officer, Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, TitleVIII@ state.gov. DATES: DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12350] Notice of U.S. State Department’s Overseas Security Advisory Council Meeting The Department of State announces the meeting of the U.S. State Department’s Overseas Security Advisory Council. DATES: March 29, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen K. Tannor, Overseas Security Advisory Council, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–2008, phone: 571–345–2223 email: TannorE@ state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 1009), the meeting will be open to the public. The open session is expected to be held virtually from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. eastern time on March 29, 2024. Members of the public who wish to attend must RSVP to the Designated Federal Officer, Ellen Tannor, at osacadmin@state.gov not later than March 22, 2024, and will receive instructions on how to access the virtual meeting. Requests for reasonable accommodation should also be made at khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Mar 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 Pursuant to section 10 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), notice is hereby given for a public virtual meeting of the Title VIII Advisory Committee. All meeting participants are being asked to RSVP by Wednesday, May 15, 2024, via email to TitleVIII@state.gov, subject line ‘‘Title VIII Advisory Committee Public Meeting 2024.’’ Members of the public requesting reasonable accommodation should make such requests when they register. Upon receipt of the RSVP, attendees will be registered, and will receive instructions for accessing the meeting, including the meeting number and any password. It is anticipated that the meeting will be held via Google Meets. Members of the public who will participate are encouraged to logon 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Purpose of Meeting and Topics to be Discussed: The Advisory Committee SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 will announce its recommendations for grant recipients for the 2024 funding opportunity for the Program for the Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union, in accordance with the Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union Act of 1983, Public Law 98–164, as amended. The agenda will include opening statements by the Committee chair and Committee members. The Committee will provide an overview and discussion of eligible grant proposals submitted from U.S organizations with an interest and expertise in conducting research and foreign language training concerning the countries and languages of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union, based on the guidelines set forth in the Notice of Funding Opportunity posted on February 12, 2024, the request for proposals published in both Grants.gov and SAMS Domestic (mygrants.servicenow.com). Following Committee deliberation, interested members of the public may make oral statements concerning the Title VIII program. This meeting will be open to the public; however, attendees must register in advance. Robert A. Zimmerman, Designated Federal Officer, Advisory Committee for the Program for the Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2024–04469 Filed 3–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–32–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12348] Notice of Public Meeting of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Scientific Advisory Board In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of State announces that the PEPFAR Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) will hold a hybrid meeting of the full board. The meeting is open to the public virtually and a public comment session will be held during the meeting. Pre-registration is required for providing public comment. DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday April 5th, 2024, from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT). SAB members will be in person, but virtual participation will be accommodated using a web-based virtual platform. In-person attendance SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 43 / Monday, March 4, 2024 / Notices will be limited; however, public participation on the virtual platform is welcome. Requests to attend the meeting must be received no later than March 29, 2024. Requests for reasonable accommodations or to provide public comment must be received no later than March 29th, 2024. ADDRESSES: To participate in the event virtually, individuals are asked to preregister here: https://statedept.zoomgov. com/meeting/register/vJItfuyrqj4s H9XaoJXAWIOeLdX-W0yY9QY#/ registration. The agenda will be sent to all registrants and will also be posted on the PEPFAR SAB web page (https:// www.state.gov/scientific-advisoryboard-pepfar/) one week in advance of the meeting, along with instructions on how to access the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Michael Reid, Director of the Office of Science and Research, at reidmj@ state.gov or (202) 441–1483, and Dr. Lindsey Yessick, designated Federal officer for the SAB, Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State, at yessicklr@ state.gov or (202) 549 8769. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The SAB is established under the general authority of the Secretary of State and the Department of State (‘‘the Department’’) as set forth in title 22 of the United States Code as amended, in particular section 2656 of that title, and consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). The SAB serves the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator solely in an advisory capacity concerning scientific, implementation, and policy issues related to the global response to HIV/ AIDS. Agenda: SAB members will be discussing challenges and opportunities in HIV treatment in PEPFAR programs, PEPFAR’s program reporting requirements, the role of behavioral science in PEPFAR programs, and roll out of long-acting prevention tools and PEPFAR’s plans with respect to sustainability: • Challenges and Opportunities in HIV treatment in PEPFAR programs • PEPFAR’s program reporting requirements • Behavioral Science Interventions in PEPFAR Programs • Updates on Long-Acting Agents for Prevention • Advancing PEPFAR’s sustainability efforts Registered members of the public will be permitted to participate in a comment period at the end of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Mar 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 meeting in accordance with the chair’s instructions. Public Participation: Members of the public who wish to participate are asked to register directly at the link listed in the ADDRESSES section or by sending an email to Ms. Crystal Solomon at SolomonCD@state.gov no later than March 29th, 2024. Individuals are required to provide their name, email address, and organization. At registration, individuals are also asked to indicate any request for reasonable accommodation and/or a request to provide public comment. Time for public comment may be limited. Requests made after March 29th, 2024, will be considered but might not be able to be fulfilled. Lindsey R. Yessick, Public Health Systems Advisor, U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2024–04502 Filed 3–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2018–0041] Petition for Renewal of Waiver of Compliance and Notice of Public Hearing Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Announcement of public hearing and reopening of comment period. AGENCY: On September 19, 2023, FRA published a public notice in Docket Number FRA–2018–0041 announcing that on July 1, 2023, Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (Petitioner) submitted a petition seeking renewal of a waiver. In this notice, FRA is announcing a public hearing to allow interested persons the opportunity to provide comments on the petition. FRA is also announcing it is reopening the comment period for 15 days to allow time for interested parties to submit comments on the petition or in response to views or information provided at the public hearing. DATES: (1) The comment period for the notice published September 19, 2023, at 88 FR 64515, is reopened. FRA must receive comments on the petition, or in response to views or information provided at the public hearing, by April 19, 2024. FRA will consider comments SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15625 received after that date to the extent practicable. (2) A public hearing will be held on April 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. (ET) to 12 p.m. (ET) in Jersey City, New Jersey. ADDRESSES: Public Hearing: The public hearing will be held at One PATH Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306. For those participants wishing to make a statement at the public hearing, please contact FRA as described under the Public Participation Procedures heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Comments: Comments related to Docket No. FRA–2018–0041 may be submitted by going to https:// www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number (FRA–2018–0041). All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov; this includes any personal information. Please see the Privacy Act heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document for Privacy Act information related to any submitted comments or materials. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for accessing the docket. YuJiang Zhang, Staff Director—Track and Structures Division, Federal Railroad Administration, telephone: 202–493– 6460, email: yujiang.zhang@dot.gov; or Veronica Chittim, Attorney Advisor, Federal Railroad Administration, telephone: 202–480–3410, email: veronica.chittim@dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments in response to a petition to extend relief from certain requirements of 49 CFR part 214, subpart C. Petitioner should be present at the hearing and prepared to present evidence that relief from the definition of fouling the track (49 CFR 214.7, Definitions) in the 11 locations using bench walls for clearing for trains are necessary and in the best interest of safety. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 43 (Monday, March 4, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15624-15625]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04502]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12348]


Notice of Public Meeting of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan 
for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Scientific Advisory Board

SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
U.S. Department of State announces that the PEPFAR Scientific Advisory 
Board (SAB) will hold a hybrid meeting of the full board. The meeting 
is open to the public virtually and a public comment session will be 
held during the meeting. Pre-registration is required for providing 
public comment.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday April 5th, 2024, from 
approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT). SAB members will be in person, 
but virtual participation will be accommodated using a web-based 
virtual platform. In-person attendance

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will be limited; however, public participation on the virtual platform 
is welcome. Requests to attend the meeting must be received no later 
than March 29, 2024. Requests for reasonable accommodations or to 
provide public comment must be received no later than March 29th, 2024.

ADDRESSES: To participate in the event virtually, individuals are asked 
to pre-register here: https://statedept.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuyrqj4sH9XaoJXAWIOeLdX-W0yY9QY#/registration. The agenda will be 
sent to all registrants and will also be posted on the PEPFAR SAB web 
page (https://www.state.gov/scientific-advisory-board-pepfar/) one week 
in advance of the meeting, along with instructions on how to access the 
meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Michael Reid, Director of the 
Office of Science and Research, at [email protected] or (202) 441-1483, 
and Dr. Lindsey Yessick, designated Federal officer for the SAB, Bureau 
of Global Health Security and Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State, at 
[email protected] or (202) 549 8769.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The SAB is established under the general authority of 
the Secretary of State and the Department of State (``the Department'') 
as set forth in title 22 of the United States Code as amended, in 
particular section 2656 of that title, and consistent with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). The SAB 
serves the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator solely in an advisory capacity 
concerning scientific, implementation, and policy issues related to the 
global response to HIV/AIDS.
    Agenda: SAB members will be discussing challenges and opportunities 
in HIV treatment in PEPFAR programs, PEPFAR's program reporting 
requirements, the role of behavioral science in PEPFAR programs, and 
roll out of long-acting prevention tools and PEPFAR's plans with 
respect to sustainability:

 Challenges and Opportunities in HIV treatment in PEPFAR 
programs
 PEPFAR's program reporting requirements
 Behavioral Science Interventions in PEPFAR Programs
 Updates on Long-Acting Agents for Prevention
 Advancing PEPFAR's sustainability efforts

    Registered members of the public will be permitted to participate 
in a comment period at the end of the meeting in accordance with the 
chair's instructions.
    Public Participation: Members of the public who wish to participate 
are asked to register directly at the link listed in the ADDRESSES 
section or by sending an email to Ms. Crystal Solomon at 
[email protected] no later than March 29th, 2024. Individuals are 
required to provide their name, email address, and organization. At 
registration, individuals are also asked to indicate any request for 
reasonable accommodation and/or a request to provide public comment. 
Time for public comment may be limited. Requests made after March 29th, 
2024, will be considered but might not be able to be fulfilled.

Lindsey R. Yessick,
Public Health Systems Advisor, U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS 
Relief (PEPFAR), Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy, U.S. 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-04502 Filed 3-1-24; 8:45 am]
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