80 FR 34902 - Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 117 (June 18, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 117 (Thursday, June 18, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 34902-34904] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-15004] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-NOC-0005] Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for membership. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: To ensure a wide range of candidates and a balanced committee, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the solicitation of nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee. DATES: All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete package submitted electronically or postmarked by July 17, 2015. ADDRESSES: Nominations packages should be submitted either electronically or by mail, but not by [[Page 34903]] both methods to [email protected]. Complete nomination packages identified by docket number EERE-2013-BT-NOC-0005 may be submitted by any of the following methods: 1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: [email protected]. Include docket number EERE-2013-BT-NOC- 0005 in the subject line of the message. 3. Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies. 4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 586-2945. If possible, please submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies. No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be accepted. It is recommended that nominations be submitted in electronic format via email to [email protected] Submissions submitted by mail are welcome, but may be delayed in delivery due to the DOE mail vetting procedures in place. For submission by mail, please send to Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585- 0121. If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee will provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on the DOE's Appliance and Equipment Standards Program's test procedures and rulemaking determinations. The Committee's scope is to review and make recommendations on the: (l) Development of minimum efficiency standards for residential appliances and commercial equipment, (2) development of product test procedures, (3) certification and enforcement of standards, (4) labeling for various residential products and commercial equipment, and (5) specific issues of concern to DOE as requested by the Secretary of Energy, the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, and the Buildings Technologies Office's Director. To facilitate the functioning of the Committee, working group (i.e., subcommittees) may be formed with the approval of the Department of Energy. The objectives of the working groups are to make recommendations to the parent committee with respect to particular matters related to the responsibilities of the parent committee. Such working groups may not work independently of the chartered committee and must report their recommendations and advice to the full committee for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittee members are appointed with DOE approval. DOE is hereby soliciting nominations for members of the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee. The Committee is expected to be continuing in nature. Members will be selected with a view toward achieving a balanced committee of experts in fields relevant to energy efficiency, appliance and commercial equipment standards to include DOE, as well as representatives of industry (including manufacturers and trade associations representing manufacturers, component manufacturers and related suppliers, and retailers), utilities, energy efficiency/environmental advocacy groups and consumers. Committee members will serve for a term of three years or less and may be reappointed for successive terms, with no more than two successive terms. Appointments may be made in a manner that allows the terms of the members serving at any time to expire at spaced intervals, so as to ensure continuity in the functioning of the Committee. Some Committee members may be appointed as special Government employees, experts in fields relevant to energy efficiency and appliance and commercial equipment standards; or as representatives of industry (including manufacturers and trade associations representing manufacturers, component manufacturers and related suppliers, and retailers), utilities, energy efficiency/environmental advocacy groups and consumers. Special Government employees will be subject to certain ethical restrictions and such members will be required to submit certain information in connection with the appointment process. Members of the Committee will serve without compensation; however, each member may be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations for authorized travel and per diem expenses incurred while attending Committee meetings. Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Qualified individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or organization. Nominators should submit: 1. The nominee's current resume or curriculum vitae and contact information, including mailing address, email address, and telephone number; 2. A letter of interest, including a summary of how the nominee's experience and expertise would support the Committee's objectives; 3. An affirmative statement that: (a) The nominee is not currently a federally- registered lobbyist and will not be a federally-registered lobbyist at the time of appointment and during his/her tenure as a Committee member, or (b) if the nominee is currently a federally- registered lobbyist, that the nominee will no longer be a federally- registered lobbyist at the time of appointment to the Committee and during his/her tenure as a member. All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete package by the deadline specified in this notice. Nominations packages should be submitted by either mail or electronically, but not by both methods. Should more information be needed, DOE staff will contact the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past affiliations or obtain information from publicly available sources, such as the internet. A selection team will review the nomination packages. This team will be comprised of representatives from several DOE Offices. The selection team will seek balanced viewpoints and consider many criteria, including: (a) Scientific or technical expertise, knowledge, and experience; (b) stakeholder representation; (c) availability and willingness to serve; and (d) skills working in committees, working groups and advisory panels. The selection team will make recommendations regarding membership to the Secretary of Energy for review and selection of Committee members. Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that recommendations to the Committee take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by DOE, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent the needs of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities. Please note, however, that Federally-registered lobbyists and individuals already serving on another Federal advisory committee are ineligible for nomination. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Cymbalsky by telephone at 202- 287-1692 or by email at [email protected] [[Page 34904]] Issued in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2015. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2015-15004 Filed 6-17-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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Access to Records of the Meeting: The Solicitation of Nominations for
DATES: The NACIE meeting will be held Membership on the Appliance
Department will post the official report
via conference call on July 1, 2015— of the meeting on the OESE Web site at: Standards and Rulemaking Federal
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ Advisory Committee
Saving Time. Up to 20 dial-in, listen oese/index.html?src=oc 21 days after the
only phone lines will be made available AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and
meeting. Pursuant to the FACA, the Renewable Energy, Department of
to the public on a first come, first served public may also inspect the materials at
basis. The conference call number is 1– Energy.
the Office of Indian Education, United
888–677–5810 and the participant code ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for
States Department of Education, 400
is 3132285. Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC membership.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tina 20202, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to
Hunter, Designated Federal Official, SUMMARY: To ensure a wide range of
5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time candidates and a balanced committee,
Office of Elementary and Secondary or by emailing TribalConsultation@
Education, U.S. Department of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
ed.gov or by calling Terrie Nelson on announces the solicitation of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., (202) 401–0424 to schedule an
Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: nominations to fill upcoming vacancies
appointment. on the Appliance Standards and
202–205–8527. Fax: 202–205–0310. Reasonable Accommodations: The Rulemaking Federal Advisory
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACIE’s hearing site is accessible to individuals Committee.
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Act. The Council is established within an alternate format), notify Brandon electronically or postmarked by July 17,
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the development of regulations, and due date, we may not be able to make electronically or by mail, but not by
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2015. The information collection tool can be paperwork and respondent burden,
Kathleen B. Hogan, reviewed at: http://www.exim.gov/pub/ invites the general public and other
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy pending/EIB92-41.pdf. Federal Agencies to comment on the
Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable DATES: Comments must be received on proposed information collection, as
Energy. or before August 17, 2015 to be assured required by the Paperwork Reduction
[FR Doc. 2015–15004 Filed 6–17–15; 8:45 am] of consideration. Act of 1995.
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submitted electronically on necessary, pursuant to 12 U.S.C.
WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV or by mail 635(a)(1), to determine eligibility of the
to Michele Kuester, Export-Import Bank export sales for insurance coverage. The
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK Report of Premiums Payable for
of the United States, 811 Vermont Ave.
NW., Washington, DC 20571. Financial Institutions Only is used to
[Public Notice: 2015–6005] determine the eligibility of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
shipment(s) and to calculate the
Agency Information Collection Title and Form Number: EIB 92–41
premium due to Ex-Im Bank for its
Activities: Comment Request Application for Financial Institution
support of the shipment(s) under its
Short-Term, Single-Buyer Insurance.
AGENCY: Export-Import Bank of the insurance program. Export-Import Bank
OMB Number: 3048–0019.
United States. Type of Review: Regular. customers will be able to submit this
ACTION: Submission for OMB review and Need and Use: The ‘‘Application for form on paper or electronically.
comments request. Financial Institution Short-term Single- The Export-Import Bank has made a
Buyer Insurance’’ form will be used by change to the report to have the insured
Form Title: EIB 92–41 Application for financial institution applicants to financial institution provide the
Financial Institution Short-Term, provide Ex-Im Bank with the industry code (NAICS) associated with
Single-Buyer Insurance. information necessary to determine if each specific export as well as specific
SUMMARY: The Export-Import Banks of the subject transaction is eligible for Ex- information needed to make a
the United States (Ex-Im Bank), as part Im Bank insurance coverage. determination as to whether or not the
of its continuing effort to reduce exporter meets the SBA’s definition of a
paperwork and respondent burden, Affected Public small business. The insured financial
invites the general public and other This form affects entities involved in institution already provides a short
Federal Agencies to comment on the the export of U.S. goods and services. description of the goods and/or services
proposed information collection, as Annual Number of Respondents: 215. being exported and the name and
required by the Paperwork Reduction Estimated Time per Respondent: 1.6 address of the exporter. These
Act of 1995. hours. additional pieces of information will
This collection of information is Annual Burden Hours: 344. allow Ex-Im Bank to better track what
necessary, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. Sec. Frequency of Reporting of Use: exports it is covering with its insurance
635(a)(1), to determine eligibility of the Annual. policy and the extent to which its
underlying export transaction for Ex-Im support assists U.S. small businesses.
Government Expenses The other change that Ex-Im Bank has
Bank insurance coverage.
The Export-Import Bank has made a Reviewing time per year: 1,290 hours. made is to require the insured financial
change to the report to have the insured Average Wages per Hour: $42.50. institution to indicate whether the
financial institution provide specific Average Cost per Year (time*wages): exporter is a minority-owned business,
information (industry code, number of $54,825. women-owned business and/or veteran-
employees and annual sales volume) Benefits and Overhead: 20%. owned business. Although answers to
needed to make a determination as to Total Government Cost: $70,176. the question are mandatory, the
whether or not the exporter meets the company may choose any one of the
Bonita Jones-McNeil,
SBA’s definition of a small business. three answers: Yes/No/Decline to
Agency Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief
The insured financial institution already Answer. The option of ‘‘Decline to
Information Officer.
provides a short description of the Answer’’ allows a company to
[FR Doc. 2015–14951 Filed 6–17–15; 8:45 am]
goods and/or services being exported consciously decline to answer the
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and the name and address of the specific question should they not wish
exporter. These additional pieces of to answer.
information will allow Ex-Im Bank to The information collection tool can be
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK reviewed at: http://www.exim.gov/pub/
better track the extent to which its
support assists U.S. small businesses. [Public Notice: 2015–6006] pending/eib92-30.pdf
The other change that Ex-Im Bank has DATES: Comments must be received on
Agency Information Collection or before August 17, 2015 to be assured
made is to require the insured financial Activities: Comment Request
institution to indicate whether the of consideration.
exporter is a minority-owned business, AGENCY: Export-Import Bank of the ADDRESSES: Comments may be
women-owned business and/or veteran- United States. submitted electronically on
owned business. Although answers to ACTION: Submission for OMB review and WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV or by mail
the questions are mandatory, the comments request. to Michele Kuester, Export-Import Bank
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company may choose any one of the of the United States, 811 Vermont Ave.
three answers: Yes/No/Decline to Form Title: EIB 92–30 Report of NW., Washington, DC 20571.
Answer. The option of ‘‘Decline to Premiums Payable for Financial SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Answer’’ allows a company to Institutions Only. Title and Form Number: EIB 92–30
consciously decline to answer the SUMMARY: The Export-Import Bank of Report of Premiums Payable for
specific question should they not wish the United States (Ex-Im Bank), as part Financial Institutions Only.
to answer. of its continuing effort to reduce OMB Number: 3048–0021.
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| Action | Solicitation of nominations for membership. | |
| Dates | All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete package submitted electronically or postmarked by July 17, 2015. | |
| Contact | John Cymbalsky by telephone at 202- 287-1692 or by email at [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 34902 |
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