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Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Office of the Secretary of Defense is deleting a systems of record notice from its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Ammonium Nitrate Security Program
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) is announcing an additional public meeting to consult with the public on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), entitled ``Ammonium Nitrate Security Program,'' which was published in the Federal Register on August 3, 2011. The Department previously announced a series of public meetings on the same topic on October 2, 2011 (see 76 FR 62311). Under the proposed Ammonium Nitrate Security Program, the DHS will regulate the sale and transfer of ammonium nitrate pursuant to section 563 of the Fiscal Year 2008 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act with the purpose of preventing the use of ammonium nitrate in an act of terrorism. The Department seeks public input on the proposed rule, particularly input regarding the questions and issues raised in the NPRM and raised in this notice. Date, Time, and Location: An additional public meeting is scheduled to be held at the following location: St. Petersburg, Florida, Thursday, November 17, 2011, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33716. DHS may announce changes to the current schedule or additional public meeting dates, times, and locations in a subsequent notice or notices to be published in the Federal Register.
Defense Policy Board; Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Notice
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) the Department of Defense announces the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Defense Policy Board (hereafter referred to as ``the DPB'').
DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee
The DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee will meet on December 6, 2011, in Washington, DC. The meeting will be open to the public.
Federal Advisory Committee; Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Advisory Board; Closed Meeting
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2 (2001)), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102-3.10, DoD hereby announces that the DIA Advisory Board will meet on December 2, 2011. The meeting is closed to the public. The meetings necessarily include discussions of classified information relating to DIA's intelligence operations including its support to current operations.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records; Correction
On October 5, 2011 (76 FR 61676-61679), DoD published a notice announcing its intent to amend a Privacy Act System of Records. Categories of Individuals Covered by the System was written incorrectly; and Categories of Records in the System were omitted. This notice corrects that error.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (Office of Assistant General Counsel, Manpower and Health Affairs) is deleting systems of records notice from its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Office of the Secretary of Defense is deleting a systems of record notice from its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Office of the Secretary of Defense is proposing 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.
Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive License; Voltage Networking, LLC
The National Security Agency hereby gives notice of its intent to grant Voltage Networking, LLC a revocable, non-assignable, exclusive, license to practice the following Government-Owned inventions as described in the following: Patent No. 6,835,581 entitled ``Method of coating optical device facets with dielectric layer and device made therefrom''; Patent No. 6,541,288 entitled ``Method of determining semiconductor laser facet reflectivity after facet reflectance modification''; Patent No. 6,760,350 entitled ``Method for measuring gain of photonic inverters''; Patent No. 7,010,187 entitled ``Mode transition-discrimination photonic logic device''; Patent No. 7,599,594 entitled ``Method of fabricating waveguide using sacrificial spacer layer''; Patent No. 7,442,577 entitled ``Method of fabricating a patterned device using sacrificial spacer layer''; Patent No. 7,678,593 entitled ``Method of fabricating optical device using multiple sacrificial spacer layers''; Patent No. 7,611,914 entitled ``Method of fabricating turning mirror using sacrificial spacer layer and device made therefrom''; Patent No. 7,833,828 entitled ``Method of fabricating a patterned device using sacrificial spacer layer''; Patent No. 7,595,221 entitled ``Method of fabricating a patterned device using sacrificial spacer layer''; Patent No. 7,531,382 entitled ``Method of fabricating a patterned device using sacrificial spacer layer''; Patent No. 7,700,387 entitled ``Method of fabricating optical device using multiple sacrificial spacer layers''; Patent No. 7,700,391 entitled ``Method of fabricating optical device using multiple sacrificial spacer layers''; Patent No. 7,741,136 entitled ``Method of fabricating turning mirror using sacrificial spacer layer and device made therefrom''; Patent No. 7,838,867 entitled ``Method of fabricating turning mirror using sacrificial spacer layer and device made therefrom''; and Patent No. 7,838,866 entitled ``Method of fabricating turning mirror using sacrificial spacer layer and device made therefrom.'' The above-mentioned inventions are assigned to the United States Government as represented by the National Security Agency.
Proposed Information Collection Request; Notice of New Requirements and Procedures for Grant Payment Request Submission
The DOT invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment on a proposed information collection concerning new requirements and procedures for grant payment request submission. DOT will submit the proposed information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This notice sets forth new requirements and procedures for grantees that submit and receive payments from DOT Operating Administrations (OAs).\1\ DOT is updating systems that support grant payments and there will be changes to the way grantees complete and submit payment requests. Simplifying the DOT grant payment process will save both the grantee and the Federal Government time and expense that come with paper-based grant application and payment administration. Note: At this time, this requirement is not applicable to DOT grant recipients requesting payment electronically through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Grant Tracking System (GTS), the Federal Highway Administration's Rapid Approval State Payment System (RASPS), or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant recipients requesting payment through the Electronic Clearing House Operation System (ECHO-Web).
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996.
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996.
Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard-029 Notice of Arrival and Departure System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to update and reissue an existing system of records titled, ``Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard-029 Notice of Arrival and Departure System of Records.'' This system of records allows the Department of Homeland Security/United States Coast Guard to facilitate the effective and efficient entry and departure of vessels into and from the United States and assist with assigning priorities for conducting maritime safety and security missions in accordance with international and United States regulations. As a result of the biennial review of this system, records have been updated to include cargo within the purpose and record source categories. This updated system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of record systems. The Privacy Act exemptions for this system remain unchanged.
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating a portion of one office, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR), which is located within the Office of the Secretary (OS). The update is designed to streamline and clarify the roles and responsibilities with ASFR's Office of Grants and Acquisition Policy and Accountability (OGAPA).
Invasive Species Advisory Committee
Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC). Comprised of 29 nonfederal invasive species experts and stakeholders from across the nation, the purpose of the Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the National Invasive Species Council, as authorized by Executive Order 13112, on a broad array of issues related to preventing the introduction of invasive species and providing for their control and minimizing the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. The Council is co-chaired by the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Commerce. The duty of the Council is to provide national leadership regarding invasive species issues. Purpose of Meeting: The meeting will be held on December 6-8, 2011 in Washington, DC and will focus primarily invasive species as it relates to commerce. The purpose of the meeting is to convene the full ISAC and consider strategies and methodologies for implementing performance elements outlined in the 2008-2012 Invasive Species National Management Plan. The meeting is open to the public. An orientation session will be held on Monday, December 5, 2011, for the six new ISAC members appointed by Secretary Ken Salazar on September 16, 2011. There will be no ISAC business conducted during the orientation session, which is closed to the public.
Renewal of Information Collection for Source Directory Publication
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) collects information to identify and revise listings for the Source Directory of American Indian and Alaska Native Owned and Operated Arts and Crafts Businesses (Source Directory). In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IACB has submitted a request for renewal of approval of this information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and requests public comments on this submission.
Findings of Research Misconduct
Notice is hereby given that the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) has taken final action in the following case: Jayant Jagannathan, M.D., University of Virginia Medical Center: Based on the report of an investigation conducted by the University of Virginia (UVA) and additional analysis conducted by ORI in its oversight review, ORI found that Dr. Jayant Jagannathan, former Resident Physician at UVA Medical Center, engaged in research misconduct by plagiarizing research supported by National Institutes of Health (NIH) research and training awards and by NIH intramural research funds from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Surgical Neurosurgery Branch (NSB), and from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). ORI found that the Respondent engaged in research misconduct by including, in five publications, large amounts of text and an illustration that he plagiarized from publications supported by the following NIH grant awards: T32 CA09677, P01 HL024136, R01 HL059157, P50 CA090270, M01 RR01346, R01 CA075979, R01 DK064169, R01 NS027544, R01 NS052406, and K08 NS002197,\1\ and by intramural funds from the Surgical Neurosurgery Branch, NINDS, and from NIDCR.
Recoupment of Nonrecurring Costs (NCs) on Sales of U.S. Items
This rule updates policy, responsibilities, and procedures to conform with section 21(e)(1)(B) of Public Law 90-629, as amended, and section 9701 of title 31, United States Code (U.S.C.), for calculating and assessing NC recoupment charges on sales of items developed for or by the Department of Defense to non-U.S. Government customers.
Draft WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Funding Opportunity Announcement
We are seeking comments on a draft announcement of funding that will be available for establishing or expanding an existing watershed group. The funding is part of the Cooperative Watershed Management Program whose goals are to improve water quality and ecological resilience and to reduce conflicts over water by managing local watersheds through collaborative conservation. We plan to publish a final announcement as soon as possible after the close of the comment period.
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996.
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996.
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments; Clearance of a New Information Collection; U.S. DOT Mentor Protégé Pilot Program
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq) this notice announces the information collection request on Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Pilot Program annual report form, and the Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Pilot Program evaluation form. DOT's Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Pilot Program enhances the capability of disadvantaged and small business owners to compete more successfully for federal procurement opportunities. The program encourages private-sector relationships and expands DOT's efforts to identify and respond to the developmental needs of small and disadvantaged businesses. The program is administered by the DOT OST Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).
Letters of Interest for Credit Assistance Under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Program
The DOT's TIFIA Joint Program Office (JPO) announces the availability of a limited amount of funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 to provide credit assistance. Under TIFIA, the DOT provides secured (direct) loans, lines of credit, and loan guarantees to public and private applicants for eligible surface transportation projects of regional or national significance. Projects must meet statutorily specified criteria to be selected for credit assistance. Because demand for the TIFIA program exceeds budgetary resources, the DOT is utilizing periodic fixed-date solicitations. This notice outlines the process that project sponsors must follow to compete to secure an invitation for Federal credit assistance for Federal FY 2012.
Revised Non-Foreign Overseas Per Diem Rates
The Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee is publishing Civilian Personnel Per Diem Bulletin Number 278. This bulletin lists revisions in the per diem rates prescribed for U.S. Government employees for official travel in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands and Possessions of the United States. Actual Expense Allowance (AEA) changes announced in Bulletin Number 194 remain in effect. Bulletin Number 278 is being published in the Federal Register to assure that travelers are paid per diem at the most current rates.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Impact Evaluation of the YouthBuild Program
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored proposal for a new information collection titled, ``Impact Evaluation of the YouthBuild Program,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection DHS/CBP-003 Credit/Debit Card Data System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 the Department of Homeland Security proposes to establish a new Department of Homeland Security system of records notice titled ``Department of Homeland Security/U.S Customs and Border Protection003 Credit/Debit Card Data System of Records.'' This system allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect, use, and maintain records related to any credit and debit card transactions with it has with individuals. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security is issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to exempt this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act, concurrent with this system of records elsewhere in the Federal Register. This newly established system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of record systems.
Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS/CBP-009-Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to update an existing Department of Homeland Security system of records notice titled ``Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection-009 Electronic System for Travel Authorization System of Records.'' This system collects and maintains a record of nonimmigrant aliens who want to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, and is used to determine whether the applicant is eligible to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program by screening his or her information against various security and law enforcement databases. DHS/CBP is updating this system of records notice to reflect: (1) Updated categories of records to include payment information, including credit card number, Pay.gov tracking number, billing name, billing address, and the applicant's country of birth (to reduce the number of false matches); (2) updated routine uses to allow DHS/CBP to share payment information with Department of Treasury's Pay.gov for processing; and (3) updated routine uses to allow sharing of the ESTA application data (which excludes payment information) with federal, state, local, tribal, foreign, or international government agencies (including intelligence agencies) once they have established that they will use the information for a purpose which is compatible with the purpose of the original collection. This newly updated system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of record systems.
Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection DHS/CBP-003 Credit/Debit Care Data System of Records
The Department of Homeland Security is giving concurrent notice of a newly established system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the ``Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection-003 Credit/Debit Care Data System of Records'' and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes to exempt portions of the system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.
Availability of the Fiscal Year 2010 United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Inventory List of Contracts for Services; Correction
On October 25, 2011 (76 FR 66051), DoD published a notice titled Availability of the Fiscal Year 2010 United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Inventory List of Contracts for Services. A web site in this document was incorrectly printed. This notice corrects that error.
Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB); Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB).
Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102-3.50(d), the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Secretary of the Navy Advisory Panel (hereafter referred to as ``the Panel''). The Panel is a discretionary Federal advisory committee that shall provide the Secretary of Defense, through the Secretary of the Navy, independent advice and recommendations on critical matters concerning the Department of the Navy. The Panel's focus will include the Navy energy program, the shipbuilding defense industrial base, Asia/Pacific engagement, intelligence organization and related maritime issues. The Panel reports to the Secretary of the Navy who is authorized to act upon the Panel's advice and recommendations. The Panel shall be composed of no more than 15 members, who are eminent authorities in the fields of national security policy, intelligence, science, engineering, or energy and industry. Panel members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not full-time or permanent part-time Federal officers or employees, shall be appointed to serve as experts and consultants under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109, and to serve as special government employees. Panel 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, Panel members shall serve without compensation. The Secretary of the Navy shall select the Panel's Chairperson from the total membership. All Panel members are appointed to provide advice on behalf of the government on the basis of their best judgment without representing any particular point of view and in a manner that is free from conflict of interest. With DoD approval, the Panel is authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission. These subcommittees shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), other governing Federal statutes and regulations, and governing DoD policies. Such subcommittees shall not work independently of the chartered Panel, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Panel for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Panel; nor shall any subcommittee or its members report or update directly to the Department of Defense or any Federal officers or employees who are not Panel members. All subcommittee members shall be appointed in the same manner as the Panel members; that is, the Secretary of Defense shall appoint subcommittee members even if the member in question is already a Panel member. Such individuals, if not full-time or part-time government employees, shall be appointed to serve as experts and consultants under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109, and to serve as special government employees, whose appointments must be renewed on an annual basis. With the exception of travel, subcommittee members shall serve without compensation.
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