Office of the Secretary 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of Navy proposes to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

The Department of Defense is correcting a Notice to Amend a System of Records that appeared on February 29, 2008 (72 FR 11095). The document corrects the notice to include information previously omitted.

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.65, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Chief of Engineers Environmental Advisory Board (hereafter referred to as the Board). The Board is a discretionary federal advisory committee established by the Secretary of Defense to provide the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Army, and the Chief of Engineers (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) independent advice and recommendations on environmental issues facing the Corps of Engineers. The Board, in accomplishing its mission: (a) Provides sound recommendations on specific policies, programs for the Chief of Engineers; (b) advise on topics as environmental benefit assessment and integrated water resources management. The Board shall be composed of not more than 10 members, who are distinguished members of the natural (e.g., biological, ecological), social (e.g., anthropologist, community planner) and related sciences. Board members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not federal officers or employees, shall serve as Special Government Employees under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109. Board members shall be appointed on an annual basis by the Secretary of Defense, and shall serve a term not to exceed four years. The Board membership shall select the Board's Chairperson from the total membership. Board members shall with the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, serve without compensation. The Board shall be authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission, and these subcommittees or working groups shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976, and other appropriate federal regulations. Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of the chartered Board, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Board for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Board nor can they report directly to the Department of Defense or any federal officers or employees who are not Board members.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 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 estimation of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

The Secretary of Defense is authorized by Section 1404(c) of Public Law 95-561, ``Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978,'' as amended, 20 U.S.C. 923(c), to identify classes of dependents who may enroll in DoD Dependents Schools (DoDDS) and to waive tuition for any of such classes. Through DoD Directive 5124.8, ``Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness,'' dated July 16, 2003, subparagraph 4.1.2.2, the Secretary has delegated to the Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness (PDUSD(P&R)) the authority to prescribe policies for DoDEA. This notice announces that the PDUSD(P&R) designated certain classes of dependents for whom tuition may be waived on a space- available, tuition-free basis on the dates listed below. Please note that the availability of space in DoDDS varies from year to year and is not guaranteed. Commanders should ensure that enrollments are timely and do not disrupt the dependent's or school's educational program. August 24, 2007.Minor dependents of reserve component members of the Armed Forces who are ordered to active duty under either section 12301 or 12302 of 10 U.S.C., for a period of 180 days or more to an overseas location, on an unaccompanied tour, on either a temporary duty or permanent duty change of station basis when: (1) There is a DoD dependents school in the assigned overseas location, and the minor dependent is transported to the assigned overseas location at the sponsor's expense; or (2) there is no DoD dependents school in the assigned overseas location, but the minor dependent was enrolled (and will remain enrolled) in a DoD dependents school when the sponsor was ordered to active duty. All minor dependents shall be allowed to finish the school year if the activated reserve component member returns to an inactive status. This waiver does not apply to the eligibility classes of minor dependents of federal civilian employees called to active duty, which is governed by separate law. November 14, 2007.Minor dependents of foreign military and foreign diplomatic personnel participating in the Partnership for Peace Program in Brussels and Mons, Belgium; Naples, Italy; London, United Kingdom; Brunssum, the Netherlands; and Oberammergau, Germany; and dependents of active diplomatic, defense attach[eacute], and military liaison personnel from the Newly Independent States of the former Soviet Union assigned at Ankara, Turkey.

Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 5024, the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.65, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Naval Research Advisory Committee (hereafter referred to as the Committee). The Committee is a discretionary federal advisory committee established by the Secretary of Defense to provide the Department of Defense through the Secretary of Navy independent advice and recommendations on a broad array of issues relating to (1) credible and independent analyses and technical challenges and opportunities facing the Department of Navy; and (2) producing cogent, brief high level reports on that analysis. The Committee shall be composed of not more than 15 members, who are eminent authorities in the fields of science, technology, research and development. Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 5024(a) one Committee member shall be from the field of medicine. Committee members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not federal officers or employees, shall serve as Special Government Employees under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109. Committee members shall be appointed on an annual basis by the Secretary of Defense and, with the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, they shall serve without compensation, unless otherwise authorized by the Secretary of Navy. The Committee shall be authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission, and these subcommittees or working groups shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976, and other appropriate federal regulations. Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of the chartered Committee, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Committee for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Committee nor can they report directly to the Department of Defense or any federal officers or employees who are not Committee members.

The Department of Defense is correcting a final rule that appeared on February 25, 2008 (72 FR 9949). The document removed 32 CFR Part 240, ``Financial Assistance to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).''

The Privacy Office of the Department of Homeland Security is making available nine (9) Privacy Impact Assessments on various programs and systems in the Department. These assessments were approved and published on the Privacy Office's Web site between July 1, 2007 and September 30, 2007.

The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an extension of a currently approved information collection. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public comment period on this information collection on October 23, 2007. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Defense Information Systems Agency proposes to amend a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

The Defense Science Board Task Force on Integrating Commercial Systems into the DoD: Effectively and Efficiently will meet in closed session on July 28-29, 2008; at Strategic Analysis, Inc., 4075 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22203. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At the meeting, the task force will review the administration of technical authority within DoD and develop recommendations on how to effectively and efficiently integrate commercial components and systems within the DoD. The task force's findings and recommendations, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, will be presented and discussed by the membership of the Defense Science Board prior to being presented to the Government's decision maker. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.120 and 102-3.150, the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Science Board will determine and announce in the Federal Register when the findings and recommendations of the July 28-29, 2008 meeting are deliberated by the Defense Science Board. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed below, at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice.

The Defense Science Board Task Force on Understanding Adversaries will meet in closed session on March 17-18, 2008 at Strategic Analysis, Inc., 4075 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22203. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. These meetings are to identify and assess current relevant science and technology investment plans, to include research, analysis, tools and techniques. In accordance with Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. II), it has been determined that these Defense Science Board Task Force meetings concern matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and that, accordingly, the meetings will be closed to the public.

The Department of Homeland Security is republishing the Privacy Act system of records for the Verification and Information System (VIS) previously published on April 9, 2007 (72 FR 17569) in order to: (1.) Add two new categories of records one derived from the Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS 4) (62 FR 11919), and the other derived from the Redesigned Naturalization Automated Caseworker Systems (RNACS) (67 FR 20996); (2.) update the category of records derived from Treasury Enforcement Communication Systems (TECS) (66 FR 52984) to include Real Time Arrivals (RTA) data; (3.) correct the categories of individuals to include United States (U.S.) citizens; (4.) reflect changes to the verification process of expanded use of the Photo Screening Tool to make it mandatory for all employers that are verifying employment eligibility of their non-U.S. citizen employees if the individual's photo is on file with United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) in the Biometric Storage System (72 FR 17172); and (5.) update the routine uses to remove routine use L. for the sharing of VIS data because the other routine uses cover the allowable extent of sharing from VIS. These changes are more thoroughly spelled out in an accompanying Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) update and a PIA update that was published on September 5, 2007, both of which can be found on the DHS Privacy Web site (https://www.dhs.gov/privacy).

This document amends the Department of Commerce's (Department) Privacy Act (PA) regulations (15 CFR Part 4) by adding an additional method of authorization to determine the identification of individuals seeking access to records under the Privacy Act, consistent with 28 U.S.C. 1746, which permits statements to be made under penalty of perjury as a substitute for notarization.

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announce the following advisory board meeting: Name of Committee: Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR). Dates of Meeting: April 2-3, 2008. Location: Sheraton San Diego Hotel, Mission Valley, King and Knight Chamber Rooms, 1433 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, California 92108. Time: Wednesday, April 2, 2008, from 8-11 a.m. and 1-5 p.m. with a public comment session from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., and Thursday, April 3, 2008, from 8-10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. with a public comment session from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Purpose of Meeting: To obtain, review and evaluate information related to the Board mission to provide guidance and oversight of the dose reconstruction and claims compensation programs for veterans of U.S.-sponsored atmospheric nuclear weapons tests from 1945-1962; veterans of the 1945-1946 occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan; and veterans who were prisoners of war in those regions at the conclusion of World War II. In addition, the advisory board will assist the VA and DTRA in communicating with the veterans. Meeting Agenda: On Wednesday, the meeting will open with an introduction of the Board. The following briefings will be presented: ``Activities of Atomic-bomb Survivors (Hibakusha) Health Care Committee Based on Hibakusha Protection Law'' by Dr. Yasuhito Sasaki; ``Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Review of the Radiation Claims'' by Ms. Edna MacDonald; ``NTPR Dose Reconstruction and Veterans Communication Activities'' by Dr. Paul Blake; and ``VA Radiation Claims Compensation Program for Veterans'' by Mr. Thomas Pamperin. On Thursday, the four subcommittees established during the inaugural VBDR session will report on their activities since September 2007. The subcommittees are the ``Subcommittee on DTRA Dose Reconstruction Procedures'', the ``Subcommittee on VA Claims Adjudication Procedures'', the ``Subcommittee on Quality Management and VA Process Integration with DTRA Nuclear Test Personnel Review Program'', and the ``Subcommittee on Communication and Outreach.'' The Board will close with a discussion of the Subcommittee reports, future business and meeting dates. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, and the availability of space this meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited by the size of the meeting room. All persons must sign in legibly at the registration desk. Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102- 3.140(c), interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction. Written statements should be no longer than two typewritten pages and must address: the issue, discussion, and recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background information. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Board at 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 400, Bethesda, MD 20814-3095, at any point; however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction until its next open meeting. The Chairperson will review all timely submissions with the Designated Federal Officer, and ensure they are provided to members of the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction members before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the Chairperson and the Designated Federal Officer may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Chairperson, in consulting with the Designated Federal Officer, may, if desired, allot a specific amount of time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction. Public Comments: The April 2-3, 2008 meeting is open to the public, approximately one hour each day will be reserved for public comments on issues related to the task of the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction, and speaking time will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The amount of time per speaker will be determined by the number of requests received, but is nominally five minutes each. All persons who wish to speak at the meeting must sign in legibly at the registration desk. Questions from the public will not be considered during this period. Speakers who wish to expand on their oral statements are invited to submit a written statement to the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction at 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 400, Bethesda, MD 20814-3095.

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.65, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Air University Board of Visitors (hereafter referred to as the Board). The Board is a discretionary federal advisory committee established by the Secretary of Defense to provide the Department of the Air Force independent advice and recommendations on matters pertaining to the educational, doctrinal, and research policies and activities of Air University. The Secretary of the Air Force or designated representative, on behalf of the Secretary of Defense, may act upon the Board's advice and recommendations. The Board shall be composed of not more than 35 members, who are eminent authorities in the filed of air power, defense, management, leadership and academia. Board members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not federal officers or employees, shall serve as Special Government Employees under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109. Board members shall be appointed on an annual basis by the Secretary of Defense, and they shall serve no more than nine years on the Board. The Board's Chairperson shall be elected by a vote of the Board membership and approved by the Air University Commander. The Secretary of the Air Force or designated representative may invite other distinguished federal officers or employees to serve as non-voting observers of the Board, and may appoint consultants, with special expertise, to assist the Board on an ad hoc basis. Board members and consultants, if required, shall, with the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, serve without compensation. However, the Secretary of the Air Force, at his discretion, may authorize compensation to Board members and consultants in accordance with existing statutes, Executive Orders and regulations. The Board shall be authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission, and these subcommittees or working groups shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976, and other appropriate federal regulations. Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of the chartered Board, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Board for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Board nor can they report directly to the Department of Defense or any federal officers or employees who are not Board members.

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to amend 35 existing Privacy Act system of records notices to add a new routine use to authorize the disclosure of records to individuals involved in responding to a breach of Federal data.