80 FR 74085 - National Technical Information Service Advisory Board Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Technical Information Service Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 228 (November 27, 2015)
National Technical Information Service
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 228 (November 27, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-30198 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 228 (Friday, November 27, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 74085-74086] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-30198] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Technical Information Service National Technical Information Service Advisory Board Meeting AGENCY: National Technical Information Service, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces the next meeting of the National Technical Information Service Advisory Board (the Advisory Board), which advises the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) on policies and operations of the Service. DATES: The Advisory Board will meet on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The Advisory Board will be held in Room 116 of the NTIS Facility at 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22312. Please note admittance instructions under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bruce Borzino, (703) 605-6405, bborzino@ntis.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NTIS Advisory Board is established by section 3704b(c) of title 15 of the United States [[Page 74086]] Code. The charter has been filed in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.). The meeting will focus on a review of NTIS data mission and strategic direction. A final agenda and summary of the proceedings will be posted at NTIS Web site as soon as they are available (http://www.ntis.gov/about/advisorybd.aspx). The NTIS Facility is a secure one. Accordingly persons wishing to attend should call the NTIS Visitors Center, (703) 605-6040, to arrange for admission no later than Thursday, December 3, 2015. If there are sufficient expressions of interest, up to one-half hour will be reserved for public comments during the session. Questions from the public will not be considered by the Board but any person who wishes to submit a written question for the Board's consideration should mail or email it to the NTIS Visitor Center, bookstore@ntis.gov, Subject: NTIS Advisory Board, not later than Thursday, December 3, 2015. Dated: November 23, 2015. Bruce Borzino, Director. [FR Doc. 2015-30198 Filed 11-25-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-04-P
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We considered the addition of five review by selecting ‘‘Records Open for and shortnose sturgeon in the
days of in-water pile driving work at the Public Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ Chesapeake Bay and other river systems
same location and time, involving the box on the Applications and Permits for of the Atlantic coast. The primary
same size and type of piles and Protected Species (APPS) home page, objective of Study No. 1 would be
conducted by the same means (i.e., https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then discovering and quantifying new
vibratory hammer), and determined that selecting either File No. 19331 or File populations of Atlantic and shortnose
the addition of this activity remains No. 19642 from the list of available sturgeon in the York, Rappahannock,
within the scope of analysis provided by applications. Potomac, and Susquehanna Rivers, and
the Navy’s EA and considered in our These documents are also available other Chesapeake Bay tributaries of
adoption memorandum and FONSI. upon written request or by appointment Virginia and Maryland. Researchers
Therefore, we do not need to conduct in the Permits and Conservation would also attempt to monitor spawning
additional analysis under NEPA. Division, Office of Protected Resources, activity, movement, and habitat use of
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room individuals of these populations
Authorization
13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone through telemetry and side-scan sonar
As a result of these determinations, (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376. technology. In Study No. 2, researchers
we have issued an IHA to the Navy for Written comments on these would opportunistically sample
conducting the described pier applications should be submitted to the Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon legally
maintenance activities in Sinclair Inlet, Chief, Permits and Conservation captured under ESA incidental take
from December 1, 2015, through Division, at the address listed above. permits or incidental take statements
November 30, 2016, provided the Comments may also be submitted by authorized by NMFS in other actions.
previously described mitigation, facsimile to (301) 713–0376, or by email Goals would be to track coastal
monitoring, and reporting requirements to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. movements of both species in mixed
are incorporated. Please include the File No. in the marine stocks. The permit would be
Dated: November 20, 2015. subject line of the email comment. valid for five years from the date of
Perry F. Gayaldo, Those individuals requesting a public issuance.
hearing should submit a written request Dated: November 23, 2015.
Deputy Director, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. to the Chief, Permits and Conservation
Julia Harrison,
Division at the address listed above. The
[FR Doc. 2015–30125 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am] Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
request should set forth the specific
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Office of Protected Resources, National
reasons why a hearing on either of these Marine Fisheries Service.
applications would be appropriate.
[FR Doc. 2015–30133 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
Malcolm Mohead or Rosa L. González,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric (301) 427–8401.
Administration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
RIN 0648–XE315 subject permits are requested under the
authority of the Endangered Species Act National Technical Information Service
Endangered Species; File Nos. 19331 of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C.
and 19642 1531 et seq.) and the regulations National Technical Information Service
governing the taking, importing, and Advisory Board Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries exporting of endangered and threatened
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and AGENCY: National Technical Information
species (50 CFR parts 222–226). Service, Department of Commerce.
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), File No. 19331: The applicant
Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
proposes to combine and continue
ACTION: Notice; receipt of applications. similar shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon SUMMARY: This notice announces the
research currently authorized in the next meeting of the National Technical
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Delaware River and Estuary by Permit
Harold Brundage [Responsible Party], Information Service Advisory Board (the
No 14604 (expiring on April 19, 2016) Advisory Board), which advises the
Environmental Research and and Permit No. 16438 (expiring on April
Consulting, Inc.; 126 Bancroft Rd; Secretary of Commerce and the Director
5, 2017), respectively. At issuance of of the National Technical Information
Kennett Square, PA 19348, has applied Permit No. 19331, both of the former
in due form for a permit [File No. Service (NTIS) on policies and
permits would be terminated. The operations of the Service.
19331] to take shortnose sturgeon applicant’s new objectives would be to
(Acipenser brevirostrum) and Atlantic DATES: The Advisory Board will meet on
characterize Atlantic and shortnose Monday, December 7, 2015 from 10:00
sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus sturgeon habitat use in the lower
oxyrinchus) for purposes of conducting a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m.
Delaware River (between rkm 0 to rkm
scientific research; and that Jason Kahn ADDRESSES: The Advisory Board will be
245), studying the relative abundance,
[Responsible Party], NOAA Fisheries, recruitment, temporal-spatial held in Room 116 of the NTIS Facility
1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, distributions, and reproduction, as well at 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria,
MD 20910, has applied in due form for as assessing the potential for Virginia 22312. Please note admittance
a permit to take shortnose sturgeon and instructions under the SUPPLEMENTARY
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entrainment and impingement of
Atlantic sturgeon for purposes of INFORMATION section of this notice.
various life stages of Atlantic and
scientific research. shortnose sturgeon at the intakes of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email selected industrial sites on the Delaware Bruce Borzino, (703) 605–6405,
comments must be received on or before River. The permit would be valid for bborzino@ntis.gov.
December 28, 2015. five years from the date of issuance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NTIS
ADDRESSES: The applications and File No. 19642: The applicant has Advisory Board is established by section
related documents are available for proposed two studies to study Atlantic 3704b(c) of title 15 of the United States
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Code. The charter has been filed in ADDRESSES: Applicants should submit gathering consensus input from a wide
accordance with the requirements of the nominations electronically, with the range of stakeholders and experts. The
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as information specified below, using the Board’s mission is to provide advice in
amended (5 U.S.C. App.). online nomination form located at furtherance of increasing domestic
The meeting will focus on a review of www.ntia.doc.gov/digital-economy. prosperity, improving education, and
NTIS data mission and strategic FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: facilitating participation in political and
direction. A final agenda and summary Evelyn Remaley, Designated Federal cultural life through the application and
of the proceedings will be posted at Officer (DFO), at (202) 482–3821 or expansion of digital technologies.
NTIS Web site as soon as they are DEBA@ntia.doc.gov. The Board’s advice will focus on
available (http://www.ntis.gov/about/ ensuring that the Internet continues to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
advisorybd.aspx). thrive as an engine of growth,
The NTIS Facility is a secure one. the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
innovation, and free expression. In
Accordingly persons wishing to attend amended (5 U.S.C. App.) and the
carrying out its duties, the Board’s
should call the NTIS Visitors Center, National Telecommunications &
activities may include, but are not
(703) 605–6040, to arrange for Information Administration’s
limited to:
admission no later than Thursday, authorizing statute, 47 U.S.C. 904(b), the • Gathering information and
December 3, 2015. If there are sufficient Assistant Secretary for Communications providing an analysis of challenges
expressions of interest, up to one-half and Information (Assistant Secretary) related to the global free flow of
hour will be reserved for public announces the establishment of the information on the Internet, including
comments during the session. Questions Digital Economy Board of Advisors (the policies that could restrict cross-border
from the public will not be considered Board) on behalf of the Secretary of information flows;
by the Board but any person who wishes Commerce. The Board is established • Providing advice on other policy
to submit a written question for the under the direction of the Secretary and matters that impact the digital economy,
Board’s consideration should mail or with the concurrence of the General such as expanding broadband capacity,
email it to the NTIS Visitor Center, Services Administration. enhancing cybersecurity, protecting
bookstore@ntis.gov, Subject: NTIS I. Background privacy, and examining the role of
Advisory Board, not later than intermediaries;
Thursday, December 3, 2015. Economic prosperity is increasingly • Promoting the development of new
tied to the digital economy, which is a digital technologies, and
Dated: November 23, 2015. key driver of jobs, business creation,
Bruce Borzino, • Analyzing the impact of the Internet
and innovation. Indeed, virtually every on job growth and the economy as a
Director. modern company relies on the Internet whole.
[FR Doc. 2015–30198 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am] to grow and thrive. As a result, the The Department will use the advice
BILLING CODE 3510–04–P Department of Commerce (Department) provided by the Board to inform its
has made technology and Internet decision-making process and advance
policy a top priority, investing resources Administration goals.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE to address the challenges and
opportunities businesses face in a global III. Board Structure and Composition
National Telecommunications and
economy. The Board will be comprised of no
Information Administration
On November 9, 2015, the Secretary fewer than five (5) and no more than 30
Digital Economy Board of Advisors, of Commerce unveiled the Department’s members, including the Chair(s). The
Establishment and Call for new Digital Economy Agenda, which Secretary will appoint members of the
Nominations will help businesses and consumers Board for two-year terms. Members will
realize the potential of the digital serve at the Secretary’s pleasure and
AGENCY: National Telecommunications economy to advance growth and discretion and may be reappointed for
and Information Administration, U.S. opportunity. The Agenda focuses on additional terms. The Assistant
Department of Commerce. four key objectives: promoting a free Secretary, with input from the
ACTION: Notice of establishment and call and open Internet worldwide; Secretary, will appoint one or more
for nominations to serve on the Digital promoting trust online; ensuring access members to serve as Chair or Co-Chairs.
Economy Board of Advisors. for workers, families, and companies; The Chair(s) will serve at the pleasure
and promoting innovation. To support and discretion of the Assistant
SUMMARY: The Assistant Secretary for the Agenda, the Secretary has directed Secretary. The Board will meet
Communications and Information the creation of a Digital Economy Board approximately quarterly, or as
announces the establishment of the of Advisors to enable the Department to determined by the DFO.
Digital Economy Board of Advisors on have a mechanism for receiving regular The Board will consist of leaders in
behalf of the Secretary of Commerce. advice from leaders in industry, industry and civil society who are
The Board will advise and provide academia, and civil society. The prominent experts in their fields and
recommendations to the Secretary, Secretary determined that the recognized for their professional
through the Assistant Secretary, on a establishment of the Board is necessary achievements. The Secretary will
broad range of issues concerning the and serves the public interest. appoint objective members and ensure
digital economy and Internet policy. balanced representation. Membership is
This Notice also requests nominations II. Description of Duties
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voluntary and, thus, members will not
of individuals for membership on the The Board’s primary duty will be to receive compensation for their time or
Board. provide independent advice and reimbursement for travel or per diem
DATES: Nominations should be recommendations to the Secretary, expenses.
submitted electronically using the through the Assistant Secretary, on a Members of the Board will be
online nomination form on or before broad range of policy issues impacting appointed as Special Government
December 23, 2015, at midnight Eastern the digital economy. The Board will Employees (SGEs). See http://
Standard Time. serve as a centralized forum for www.oge.gov/Topics/Selected-
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| Dates | The Advisory Board will meet on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. | |
| Contact | Mr. Bruce Borzino, (703) 605-6405, [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 74085 |
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