National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; Solicitation of Applications, 81132-81134 [2024-23081]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 81132 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2024 / Notices representative. After the FAA confirms that the complaint meets these requirements and the limitations in 14 CFR 13.3(d) and 13.5(a), it sends a copy of the complaint to the subjects of the complaint and gives them an opportunity to submit a written answer. If a complaint does not meet these requirements, it is considered a report of violation under 14 CFR 13.2. The FAA uses the information in the complaint and answer to determine if there are reasonable grounds for investigating the complaint. If the FAA determines there are reasonable grounds, the FAA proceeds with an investigation. If not, the FAA may dismiss the complaint and give the reason for dismissal in writing to both the person who filed the complaint and the subjects of the complaint. Respondents: Formal complaints are typically submitted by an individual or organization. Almost all formal complaints are evenly split between three basic categories (complainant listed first): Individual vs. individual, individual vs. organization, and organization vs. organization. Frequency: The FAA estimates this collection of information would result in about seven formal complaints per year based on FAA data. Estimated Average Burden per Response: The estimated average burden on the public for each complaint and response under § 13.5 is eight hours. It would take an individual about four hours to write a formal complaint acceptable under § 13.5. The FAA estimates it would take the subject of the complaint about four hours to write an answer to the complaint. The estimated average burden on the FAA for each complaint is eight hours. A complaint would take the FAA no more than four hours to review to confirm it meets the requirements as laid out in 14 CFR 13.5(b). The FAA would take an additional hour to send the complaint to the subjects of that complaint. The FAA would then take another estimated three hours to determine if an investigation would be necessary. Estimated Total Annual Burden: The FAA estimates the total annual combined (public + FAA) annual burden and cost of the information requirements to be about 112 hours and $7,030. For the public, the estimated total annual hourly burden would be 56 hours, and the estimated total annual cost burden would be about $2,506. For the FAA, the estimated total annual hourly burden would be 56 hours, and the estimated total annual cost burden would be about $4,524. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Oct 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 Issued in College Park, Georgia on October 2, 2024. Taneesha D. Marshall, Assistant Chief Counsel for Aviation Litigation, Aviation Litigation Division, AGC– 300. [FR Doc. 2024–23147 Filed 10–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration Notice To Solicit Transit Advisory Committee for Safety Member Applications Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice to solicit Transit Advisory Committee for Safety member applications. AGENCY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking applications for individuals to serve as members, for two-year terms, on the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS). The TRACS provides information, advice, and recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) and FTA Administrator (Administrator) in response to tasks assigned to TRACS. The TRACS does not exercise program management responsibilities and makes no decisions directly affecting the programs on which it provides advice. The Secretary may accept or reject a recommendation made by TRACS and is not bound to pursue any recommendation from TRACS. DATES: Interested persons must submit their applications to FTA by November 6, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph DeLorenzo, TRACS Designated Federal Officer, Associate Administrator, FTA Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, (202) 366–1783, Joseph.DeLorenzo@dot.gov; or Bridget Zamperini, TRACS Program Manager, FTA Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, TRACS@dot.gov. Please address all mail to the Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, Federal Transit Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Nominations FTA invites qualified individuals interested in serving on TRACS to apply to FTA for appointment. The Administrator will recommend nominees for appointment by the Secretary. Appointments are for two- PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 year terms; however, a member may reapply to serve additional terms, in the event that the TRACS Charter is renewed. Applicants should be knowledgeable of trends and issues related to rail transit and/or bus transit safety. Along with their experience in the rail transit and/or bus transit industry, applicants will also be evaluated and selected based on factors including leadership and organizational skills, region of the country represented, diversity characteristics, and the overall balance of industry representation. Each application should include the applicant’s name and organizational affiliation; a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and interest in serving on TRACS; a curriculum vitae or resume of the applicant’s qualifications; and contact information including the applicant’s address, phone number, fax number, and email address. Selfapplication and application through nomination of others are acceptable. FTA prefers electronic submissions for all applications, via email to TRACS@ dot.gov. Applications will also be accepted via mail at the address identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. FTA expects to nominate up to 25 representatives from the public transportation safety community for immediate TRACS membership. The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, will make the final selection decision. This notice is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. app. 2). Please see the TRACS website for additional information at https:// www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-andguidance/safety/transit-advisorycommittee-safety-tracs. Joseph P. DeLorenzo, Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight. [FR Doc. 2024–23030 Filed 10–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2024–0033] National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; Solicitation of Applications National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2024 / Notices Solicitation of applications for the candidacy of appointment to the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC). ACTION: NHTSA is soliciting applications for appointment to the DOT’s NEMSAC. The purpose of NEMSAC is to serve as a nationally recognized council of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) representatives and consumers to provide advice and recommendations regarding EMS to DOT. Through NHTSA, NEMSAC’s advice is provided to the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS (FICEMS). SUMMARY: Applications for membership must be received by NHTSA on or before 5 p.m. EST, November 1, 2024. ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should be submitted by Email to: NEMSAC@ dot.gov. Additional information on NEMSAC, including the current roster, charter, and previous meeting minutes can be found at: https://www.ems.gov/ nemsac.html. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clary Mole, EMS Specialist, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Clary.Mole@dot.gov or 202–868–3275. Any NEMSAC-related questions should be sent to the person listed in this section. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: NEMSAC is an advisory council established by DOT in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. app.) and DOT Order 1120.3C. NEMSAC provides information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary via the Administrator of NHTSA, and through NHTSA to FICEMS on matters relating to all aspects of development and implementation of EMS. Description of Duties: NEMSAC is authorized to: a. Perform EMS needs assessments and gap analyses to discover issues with national significance, consider findings to develop statements regarding EMS issues, formulate positions on these issues, and make recommendations on such issues for the Secretary of Transportation and/or FICEMS through the NHTSA Office of EMS. NEMSAC provides recommendations or advice relating to EMS on topics such as: • Expanded use of the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS)—the database used to store EMS data from the U.S. states and territories VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Oct 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 • Use of NEMSIS for applied research and development of standards, guidelines, and performance benchmarks that are evidence-based • Development of federal programs that will both improve coordination among federal agencies supporting local, regional, state, tribal and territorial EMS and 911 systems and improve the delivery of EMS throughout the nation • National EMS system quality improvement projects and programs that will strengthen the resiliency of EMS systems into one that is inherently more adaptable, innovative, equitable, integrated, prepared, sustainable, and safe • Enhancements that promote, strengthen and increase medical and operational education, professional development, safety, diversity, recruitment, retention, use of technology, healthcare system data linkages, etc. b. Respond to requests for consultation on EMS issues from the Secretary of Transportation and/or from FICEMS through the NHTSA Office of EMS. c. Prepare an annual report to be sent to the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Secretary of Homeland Security, and to FICEMS, which summarizes NEMSAC’s actions and recommendations. Membership: In accordance with the NEMSAC charter, members should represent a cross-section of the diverse agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in EMS activities and programs in the United States. NEMSAC consists of 25 members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services through their respective representatives on FICEMS. The NEMSAC members shall collectively be representative of all sectors of the EMS community. The NEMSAC’s broad-based membership will ensure that it has sufficient EMS system expertise and geographic and demographic diversity to accurately reflect the whole EMS community. Representatives will be selected on the basis of materials submitted and in a manner that ensured equal opportunity for all people and avoided discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Moreover, selection will be undertaken in a manner that encourages participation by members of underrepresented and underserved PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 81133 communities in accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13985. To the extent practical, the final NEMSAC membership shall ensure representation from the following sectors of the EMS community: • Volunteer EMS Agencies • Fire-based (career) EMS Agencies • Private (career non-fire) EMS Agencies • Hospital-based EMS Agencies • Tribal EMS Agencies • Air Medical EMS Agencies • Local EMS Officials • EMS Medical Directors • Emergency Physicians • Trauma Surgeons • Pediatric Emergency Physicians • State EMS Officials • State Highway Safety Officials • EMS Educators • 911 Officials • EMS Data Management Officials • EMS Quality Improvement Officials • EMS Researchers • Emergency Nurses • Hospital Administration • Public Health Officials • Emergency Management Practitioners • EMS Clinicians • Consumers (not directly affiliated with an EMS or healthcare organization) • State or local legislative bodies (e.g., city/county councils; State legislatures) Members serve in a ‘‘representative’’ capacity on NEMSAC and not as Special Government Employees. The Secretary of Transportation shall appoint each member for up to a 2-year term and members may be reappointed but may not serve more than two consecutive terms unless the Secretary determines that additional terms are permitted to ensure representation of all sectors of EMS. NEMSAC members will not receive pay or other compensation from NHTSA for their NEMSAC service, but are entitled to reimbursement of their travel expenses, including per diem. The NEMSAC meets in plenary session approximately three to four times per year. Qualifications: Members will be selected for their ability to reflect a balanced representation of interests from across the EMS community, but no member will represent a specific organization. Vacancies: NEMSAC is seeking to fill the following EMS sector representative vacancies: • Hospital-based EMS Agencies • Tribal EMS Agencies • Air Medical EMS Agencies • Local EMS Officials • Trauma Surgeons E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 81134 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2024 / Notices • • • • • • • • lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 EMS Data Management Officials EMS Researchers Emergency Nurses Hospital Administration Public Health Officials Emergency Management Practitioners EMS Clinicians Consumers (not directly affiliated with an EMS or healthcare organization) • State or local legislative bodies (e.g., city/county councils; state legislatures) Materials to Submit: Qualified individuals interested in serving on the NEMSAC are invited to apply for appointment by submitting the following materials to one of the locations listed in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline listed in the DATES section: • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing the applicants full name, title, home address, phone number, email address. • At least two (2) but no more than four (4) letters of recommendation from a company, association, organization, or individual on letterhead containing a brief description of why the applicant should be considered for appointment. • A letter of interest which identifies the EMS sector the applicant seeks to represent and contains an attestation statement indicating that the applicant is not a registered federal lobbyist and an understanding that as a government representative the applicant may not concurrently serve as registered federal lobbyists. Each applicant must submit the required materials to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by the deadline. Nominees for appointment will be selected on the basis of materials submitted and in a manner that ensures equal opportunity for all people and avoids discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age; however, selection will be undertaken in a manner that encourages participation by members of underrepresented and underserved communities in accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13985. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300d–4(b); 49 CFR 1.95(i)(4). Issued in Washington, DC. Nanda Narayanan Srinivasan, Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2024–23081 Filed 10–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Oct 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2024–0054] Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Limousine Crashworthiness Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and request for comments on a request for approval of a new collection of information. AGENCY: NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on a new information collection to research limousine crash safety. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 6, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Docket No. NHTSA– 2024–0054 through any of the following methods: • Electronic submissions: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12– 140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366–9322 before coming. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number for this notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below. Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit https:// www.transportation.gov/privacy. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov or the street address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the dockets via internet. For additional information or access to background documents, contact Jason Greb, Structures and Restraints Research Division (NSR–210), (202) 366–3637, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, W46–443, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB for approval, it must first publish a document in the Federal Register providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must be included in such a document. Under OMB’s regulation (at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment on the following: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will 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) how to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) how to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public comments on the following proposed collection of information for which the agency is seeking approval from OMB. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0033]


National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; 
Solicitation of Applications

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. 
Department of Transportation (DOT).

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ACTION: Solicitation of applications for the candidacy of appointment 
to the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC).

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SUMMARY: NHTSA is soliciting applications for appointment to the DOT's 
NEMSAC. The purpose of NEMSAC is to serve as a nationally recognized 
council of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) representatives and 
consumers to provide advice and recommendations regarding EMS to DOT. 
Through NHTSA, NEMSAC's advice is provided to the Federal Interagency 
Committee on EMS (FICEMS).

DATES: Applications for membership must be received by NHTSA on or 
before 5 p.m. EST, November 1, 2024.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should 
be submitted by Email to: [email protected].
    Additional information on NEMSAC, including the current roster, 
charter, and previous meeting minutes can be found at: https://www.ems.gov/nemsac.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clary Mole, EMS Specialist, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, [email protected] or 202-868-3275. Any NEMSAC-related 
questions should be sent to the person listed in this section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: NEMSAC is an advisory council established by DOT in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 
Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. app.) and DOT Order 1120.3C. 
NEMSAC provides information, advice, and recommendations to the 
Secretary via the Administrator of NHTSA, and through NHTSA to FICEMS 
on matters relating to all aspects of development and implementation of 
EMS.
    Description of Duties: NEMSAC is authorized to:
    a. Perform EMS needs assessments and gap analyses to discover 
issues with national significance, consider findings to develop 
statements regarding EMS issues, formulate positions on these issues, 
and make recommendations on such issues for the Secretary of 
Transportation and/or FICEMS through the NHTSA Office of EMS. NEMSAC 
provides recommendations or advice relating to EMS on topics such as:

 Expanded use of the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS)--
the database used to store EMS data from the U.S. states and 
territories
 Use of NEMSIS for applied research and development of 
standards, guidelines, and performance benchmarks that are evidence-
based
 Development of federal programs that will both improve 
coordination among federal agencies supporting local, regional, state, 
tribal and territorial EMS and 911 systems and improve the delivery of 
EMS throughout the nation
 National EMS system quality improvement projects and programs 
that will strengthen the resiliency of EMS systems into one that is 
inherently more adaptable, innovative, equitable, integrated, prepared, 
sustainable, and safe
 Enhancements that promote, strengthen and increase medical and 
operational education, professional development, safety, diversity, 
recruitment, retention, use of technology, healthcare system data 
linkages, etc.

    b. Respond to requests for consultation on EMS issues from the 
Secretary of Transportation and/or from FICEMS through the NHTSA Office 
of EMS.
    c. Prepare an annual report to be sent to the Secretary of 
Transportation, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and 
Secretary of Homeland Security, and to FICEMS, which summarizes 
NEMSAC's actions and recommendations.
    Membership: In accordance with the NEMSAC charter, members should 
represent a cross-section of the diverse agencies, organizations, and 
individuals involved in EMS activities and programs in the United 
States. NEMSAC consists of 25 members, each of whom shall be appointed 
by the Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with the U.S. 
Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services through 
their respective representatives on FICEMS. The NEMSAC members shall 
collectively be representative of all sectors of the EMS community. The 
NEMSAC's broad-based membership will ensure that it has sufficient EMS 
system expertise and geographic and demographic diversity to accurately 
reflect the whole EMS community. Representatives will be selected on 
the basis of materials submitted and in a manner that ensured equal 
opportunity for all people and avoided discrimination on the basis of 
race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 
national origin, disability or age. Moreover, selection will be 
undertaken in a manner that encourages participation by members of 
underrepresented and underserved communities in accordance with 
Presidential Executive Order 13985. To the extent practical, the final 
NEMSAC membership shall ensure representation from the following 
sectors of the EMS community:

 Volunteer EMS Agencies
 Fire-based (career) EMS Agencies
 Private (career non-fire) EMS Agencies
 Hospital-based EMS Agencies
 Tribal EMS Agencies
 Air Medical EMS Agencies
 Local EMS Officials
 EMS Medical Directors
 Emergency Physicians
 Trauma Surgeons
 Pediatric Emergency Physicians
 State EMS Officials
 State Highway Safety Officials
 EMS Educators
 911 Officials
 EMS Data Management Officials
 EMS Quality Improvement Officials
 EMS Researchers
 Emergency Nurses
 Hospital Administration
 Public Health Officials
 Emergency Management Practitioners
 EMS Clinicians
 Consumers (not directly affiliated with an EMS or healthcare 
organization)
 State or local legislative bodies (e.g., city/county councils; 
State legislatures)

    Members serve in a ``representative'' capacity on NEMSAC and not as 
Special Government Employees. The Secretary of Transportation shall 
appoint each member for up to a 2-year term and members may be 
reappointed but may not serve more than two consecutive terms unless 
the Secretary determines that additional terms are permitted to ensure 
representation of all sectors of EMS. NEMSAC members will not receive 
pay or other compensation from NHTSA for their NEMSAC service, but are 
entitled to reimbursement of their travel expenses, including per diem. 
The NEMSAC meets in plenary session approximately three to four times 
per year.
    Qualifications: Members will be selected for their ability to 
reflect a balanced representation of interests from across the EMS 
community, but no member will represent a specific organization.
    Vacancies: NEMSAC is seeking to fill the following EMS sector 
representative vacancies:

 Hospital-based EMS Agencies
 Tribal EMS Agencies
 Air Medical EMS Agencies
 Local EMS Officials
 Trauma Surgeons

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 EMS Data Management Officials
 EMS Researchers
 Emergency Nurses
 Hospital Administration
 Public Health Officials
 Emergency Management Practitioners
 EMS Clinicians
 Consumers (not directly affiliated with an EMS or healthcare 
organization)
 State or local legislative bodies (e.g., city/county councils; 
state legislatures)

    Materials to Submit: Qualified individuals interested in serving on 
the NEMSAC are invited to apply for appointment by submitting the 
following materials to one of the locations listed in the ADDRESSES 
section by the deadline listed in the DATES section:
     Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing the applicants 
full name, title, home address, phone number, email address.
     At least two (2) but no more than four (4) letters of 
recommendation from a company, association, organization, or individual 
on letterhead containing a brief description of why the applicant 
should be considered for appointment.
     A letter of interest which identifies the EMS sector the 
applicant seeks to represent and contains an attestation statement 
indicating that the applicant is not a registered federal lobbyist and 
an understanding that as a government representative the applicant may 
not concurrently serve as registered federal lobbyists.
    Each applicant must submit the required materials to the person 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by the deadline. 
Nominees for appointment will be selected on the basis of materials 
submitted and in a manner that ensures equal opportunity for all people 
and avoids discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 
gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or 
age; however, selection will be undertaken in a manner that encourages 
participation by members of underrepresented and underserved 
communities in accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13985.
    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300d-4(b); 49 CFR 1.95(i)(4).

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Nanda Narayanan Srinivasan,
Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 2024-23081 Filed 10-4-24; 8:45 am]
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