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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 13, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 (RGE), members shall serve in a Representative capacity; they are, therefore, not Special Government Employees. As such, Representative members are not subject to the ethics rules applicable to Government employees, except that they must not misuse Government resources or their affiliation with the Committee for personal purposes. All members of the OAAB will be appointed by the CoChairs of the SOST for a five-year term per the statute’s requirement; members may not serve on the OAAB for more than two terms, which may or may not be consecutive. OAAB members serve at the SOST Co-Chairs’ discretion. The SOST Co-Chairs will appoint one member to serve as the Chair and will determine the term of service for the Chair, which shall not exceed the member’s appointed term of service. The OAAB will meet at least once per calendar year, with a preference for virtual meetings, at such times and places as may be designated by the OAAB Chair in consultation with the SOST Co-Chairs and IWG–OA Chair. If meetings are held in person, members, upon request, will be reimbursed for actual and reasonable travel and other per diem expenses incurred in performing such duties as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq. but will not be compensated for their time. As a Federal advisory committee, the OAAB’s membership is required to be balanced in terms of viewpoints represented and the functions to be performed. Appointments shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. The SOST CoChairs shall ensure that an appropriate balance of scientific, industry, Tribal, State, and local resource managers, and geographical interests are represented by the members of the OAAB. III. Nominations Interested persons may nominate themselves or third parties. An application is required to be considered for OAAB membership, regardless of whether a person is nominated by a third party or self-nominated. The application package should include the individual’s name and organizational affiliation, a brief description of the nominee’s qualifications and interest in serving on the OAAB, which seat(s) they are qualified to represent from the list above, and a resume. Each submission should also provide the nominee’s home address, business address, phone number(s), and email address. All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete package, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:40 Nov 12, 2024 Jkt 265001 and should be sent to the Designated Federal Officer of the ORAP at the electronic address provided above. Privacy Act Statement: Authority. 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Furnishing the nomination information is voluntary; however, if the information is not provided, the individual would not be considered for appointment as a member of the OAAB. David Holst, Chief Financial Officer/CAO, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–26246 Filed 11–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KD–P PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 89619 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a meeting of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP). The members will discuss issues outlined in the section on Matters to be considered. DATES: The meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. eastern standard time (EST) and December 4, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST. These times and the agenda topics described below are subject to change. For the latest agenda please refer to the ORAP website: https:// www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisorypanel/orap-public-meetings. ADDRESSES: The December 3–4, 2024 meeting will be at the AGU Conference Center, 2000 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009. The link for the webinar registration will be posted, when available, on the ORAP website: https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-researchadvisory-panel/orap-public-meetings. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Viviane Silva, ORAP Designated Federal Officer (DFO), SSMC3, Room 11320, 1315 East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910; Phone Number: 240–624–0656; Email: DFO.orap@noaa.gov; or visit the ORAP website at https://www.noaa.gov/ ocean-research-advisory-panel/orappublic-meetings. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) advises the Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) and provides independent recommendations to the Federal Government on matters of ocean policy. Congress directed the establishment of the ORAP in section 1055(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116–283), 10 U.S.C. 8933. ORAP’s responsibilities are (1) to advise the OPC on policies and procedures to implement the National Oceanographic Partnership Program; (2) to advise the OPC on matters relating to national oceanographic science, engineering, facilities, or resource requirements; (3) to advise the OPC on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ocean sciences and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1 89620 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 13, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 related fields; (4) to advise the OPC on national ocean research priorities; and (5) any additional responsibilities that the OPC considers appropriate. Status: The December 3, 2024 meeting will be open to public participation with a 30-minute public comment period at 3:15 p.m. EST. The ORAP expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted verbal or written statements. In general, each individual or group making a verbal presentation will be limited to a total time of three minutes. Written comments for the December 3–4, 2024 meeting should be received by November 20, 2024 by the ORAP DFO (DFO.orap@noaa.gov) to provide sufficient time for ORAP review. Written comments received by the ORAP DFO after this date will be distributed to the ORAP, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. Special Accommodations: These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations may be directed to the ORAP DFO no later than 12 p.m. EST on November 20, 2024. Matters to be Considered: During the ORAP meeting on Dec. 13–14, 2023, the Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) requested that the ORAP advise on areas of opportunity for partnership (such as through the National Oceanic Partnership Program) on the topic of emerging technology (which could include Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, eDNA, and similar technology) with ocean industry and other sectors over the next 5–10 years. The OPC also requested that ORAP selfselect another topic to address. The ORAP members agreed that the topic of accessible, inter-operable, interdisciplinary, and trusted ocean data to meet research and user needs is critical and deserves ORAP immediate attention. At this meeting on December 3–4, 2024, ORAP members will examine barriers, challenges, and potential mechanisms that expand opportunities for public-private partnerships by engaging external input from Government and Industry. Meeting materials, including work products, will be made available on the ORAP website: https://www.noaa.gov/ ocean-research-advisory-panel/orappublic-meetings. Dated: October 23, 2024. David Holst, Director Chief Financial Officer/CAO, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–26245 Filed 11–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KD–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:40 Nov 12, 2024 Jkt 265001 COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS Notice of Meeting Per 45 CFR 2102.3, the next meeting of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is scheduled for November 21, 2024, at 9 a.m. and will be held via online videoconference. Items of discussion may include buildings, infrastructure, parks, memorials, and public art. Draft agendas, the link to register for the online public meeting, and additional information regarding the Commission are available on our website: www.cfa.gov. 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Comments are requested to be limited to two minutes. AmeriCorps provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, where needed. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Meliha Tokay by telephone: 202–914– 6854 or by email: board@ americorps.gov. Andrea Grill, Acting General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2024–26385 Filed 11–8–24; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–P [FR Doc. 2024–26248 Filed 11–12–24; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BILLING CODE 6330–01–P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Defense Acquisition Regulations System [Docket Number DARS–2024–0036; OMB Control Number 0704–0231] Sunshine Act Meetings The Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service (operating as AmeriCorps) gives notice of the following meeting: TIME AND DATE: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (ET). PLACE: AmeriCorps, 250 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20525. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 89619-89620]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26245]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP)

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Department of Commerce (DOC).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a 
meeting of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP). The members will 
discuss issues outlined in the section on Matters to be considered.

DATES: The meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 
4:30 p.m. eastern standard time (EST) and December 4, 2024 from 8:30 
a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST. These times and the agenda topics described 
below are subject to change.
    For the latest agenda please refer to the ORAP website: https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings.

ADDRESSES: The December 3-4, 2024 meeting will be at the AGU Conference 
Center, 2000 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009. The link for the 
webinar registration will be posted, when available, on the ORAP 
website: https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Viviane Silva, ORAP Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), SSMC3, Room 11320, 1315 East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, 
MD 20910; Phone Number: 240-624-0656; Email: [email protected]; or 
visit the ORAP website at https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) 
advises the Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) and provides independent 
recommendations to the Federal Government on matters of ocean policy.
    Congress directed the establishment of the ORAP in section 1055(c) 
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283), 10 U.S.C. 8933.
    ORAP's responsibilities are (1) to advise the OPC on policies and 
procedures to implement the National Oceanographic Partnership Program; 
(2) to advise the OPC on matters relating to national oceanographic 
science, engineering, facilities, or resource requirements; (3) to 
advise the OPC on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the 
ocean sciences and

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related fields; (4) to advise the OPC on national ocean research 
priorities; and (5) any additional responsibilities that the OPC 
considers appropriate.
    Status: The December 3, 2024 meeting will be open to public 
participation with a 30-minute public comment period at 3:15 p.m. EST. 
The ORAP expects that public statements presented at its meetings will 
not be repetitive of previously submitted verbal or written statements. 
In general, each individual or group making a verbal presentation will 
be limited to a total time of three minutes. Written comments for the 
December 3-4, 2024 meeting should be received by November 20, 2024 by 
the ORAP DFO ([email protected]) to provide sufficient time for ORAP 
review. Written comments received by the ORAP DFO after this date will 
be distributed to the ORAP, but may not be reviewed prior to the 
meeting date.
    Special Accommodations: These meetings are physically accessible to 
people with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations may be 
directed to the ORAP DFO no later than 12 p.m. EST on November 20, 
2024.
    Matters to be Considered: During the ORAP meeting on Dec. 13-14, 
2023, the Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) requested that the ORAP advise 
on areas of opportunity for partnership (such as through the National 
Oceanic Partnership Program) on the topic of emerging technology (which 
could include Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, eDNA, and 
similar technology) with ocean industry and other sectors over the next 
5-10 years. The OPC also requested that ORAP self-select another topic 
to address. The ORAP members agreed that the topic of accessible, 
inter-operable, interdisciplinary, and trusted ocean data to meet 
research and user needs is critical and deserves ORAP immediate 
attention. At this meeting on December 3-4, 2024, ORAP members will 
examine barriers, challenges, and potential mechanisms that expand 
opportunities for public-private partnerships by engaging external 
input from Government and Industry.
    Meeting materials, including work products, will be made available 
on the ORAP website: https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings.

    Dated: October 23, 2024.
David Holst,
Director Chief Financial Officer/CAO, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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