81 FR 31953 - Technical Mapping Advisory Council
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 98 (May 20, 2016)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 98 (May 20, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-11960 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 98 (Friday, May 20, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 31953-31954] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-11960] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022] Technical Mapping Advisory Council AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) will meet via conference call on June 6 and 7, 2016. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The TMAC will meet via conference call on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), and on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. Please note that the meeting will close early if the TMAC has completed its business. ADDRESSES: For information on how to access to the conference call, information on services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance for the meeting, contact the person listed in For Further Information Contact below as soon as possible. Members of the public who wish to dial in for the meeting must register in advance by sending an email to [email protected] (attention Kathleen Boyer) by 11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. To facilitate public participation, members of the public are invited to provide written comments on the issues to be considered by the TMAC, as listed in the Supplementary Information section below. The Agenda and other associated material will be available for review at www.fema.gov/TMAC by Monday, May 30, 2016. Written comments to be considered by the committee at the time of the meeting must be received by Thursday, June 2, 2016, identified by Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022, and submitted by one of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Email: Address the email TO: [email protected] and CC: [email protected]. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. Include name and contact detail in the body of the email. Mail: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of Chief Counsel, FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Room 8NE, Washington, DC 20472-3100. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ``Federal Emergency Management Agency'' and the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For docket access to read background documents or comments received by the TMAC, go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for the Docket ID FEMA-2014-0022. A public comment period will be held on June 6, 2016, from 11:00- 11:20 a.m. and June 7, 2016 from 11:00-11:20 a.m. EDT. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than two minutes. Each public comment period will not exceed 20 minutes. Please note that the public comment periods may end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments. Contact the individual listed below to register as a speaker by close of business on Thursday, June 2, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Boyer, Designated Federal Officer for the TMAC, FEMA, 1800 South Bell Street Arlington, VA 22202, telephone (202) 646-4023, and email [email protected]. The TMAC Web site is: http://www.fema.gov/TMAC. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. As required by the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, the TMAC makes recommendations to the FEMA Administrator on: (1) How to improve, in a cost-effective manner, the (a) accuracy, general quality, ease of use, and distribution and dissemination of flood insurance rate maps and risk data; and (b) performance metrics and milestones required to effectively and [[Page 31954]] efficiently map flood risk areas in the United States; (2) mapping standards and guidelines for (a) flood insurance rate maps, and (b) data accuracy, data quality, data currency, and data eligibility; (3) how to maintain, on an ongoing basis, flood insurance rate maps and flood risk identification; (4) procedures for delegating mapping activities to State and local mapping partners; and (5)(a) methods for improving interagency and intergovernmental coordination on flood mapping and flood risk determination, and (b) a funding strategy to leverage and coordinate budgets and expenditures across Federal agencies. Furthermore, the TMAC is required to submit an Annual Report to the FEMA Administrator that contains: (1) A description of the activities of the Council; (2) an evaluation of the status and performance of flood insurance rate maps and mapping activities to revise and update Flood Insurance Rate Maps; and (3) a summary of recommendations made by the Council to the FEMA Administrator. Further, in accordance with the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, the TMAC must develop a review report related to flood mapping in support of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Agenda: On June 6 and 7, 2016, the TMAC will debate and vote on the final content of the 2016 FEMA flood mapping program review report (Review Report). The Review Report evaluates the FEMA National Flood Mapping Program as required by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. In addition, the TMAC will continue to discuss draft recommendations for the required 2016 TMAC Annual Report. A public comment period will take place at the beginning of the meeting at 11:00 a.m. EDT each day, and another brief public comment period will also be offered prior to any Council vote. A more detailed agenda will be posted by May 30, 2016, at http://www.fema.gov/TMAC. Dated: May 16, 2016. Roy E. Wright, Deputy Associate Administrator, for Insurance and Mitigation, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2016-11960 Filed 5-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P
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determined that the container parts were Notice of this final determination will be Monday, May 30, 2016. Written
distinct articles of commerce that were given in the Federal Register, as required by comments to be considered by the
bought and sold in the trade. CBP also found 19 CFR 177.29. Any party-at-interest other committee at the time of the meeting
a second substantial transformation occurred than the party which requested this final
must be received by Thursday, June 2,
when the container parts were assembled determination may request, pursuant to 19
into finished steel storage containers. It was CFR 177.31, that CBP reexamine the matter 2016, identified by Docket ID FEMA–
also determined that the container parts were anew and issue a new final determination. 2014–0022, and submitted by one of the
distinct articles of commerce that were Pursuant to 19 CFR 177.30, any party-at- following methods:
bought and sold in the trade. CBP found that interest may, within 30 days of publication • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
the assembly was complex, involving a large of the Federal Register Notice referenced www.regulations.gov. Follow the
number of components and a significant above, seek judicial review of this final instructions for submitting comments.
number of different operations, requiring a determination before the Court of • Email: Address the email TO:
relatively significant period of time as well International Trade. FEMA–RULES@fema.dhs.gov and CC:
as skill, attention to detail and quality Sincerely, FEMA–TMAC@fema.dhs.gov. Include
control. Myles B. Harmon,
In HQ 557607, dated December 18, 1993, the docket number in the subject line of
Acting Executive Director, Regulations and the message. Include name and contact
CBP determined that steel plates imported Rulings, Office of Trade.
into Mexico and used in the production of detail in the body of the email.
certain railway freight cars (referred therein [FR Doc. 2016–11947 Filed 5–19–16; 8:45 am] • Mail: Regulatory Affairs Division,
as ‘‘railcar tanks’’) underwent a double BILLING CODE P Office of Chief Counsel, FEMA, 500 C
substantial transformation. The steel plates Street SW., Room 8NE, Washington, DC
were sandblasted to remove any foreign 20472–3100.
debris and particles; cut to same length and DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Instructions: All submissions received
width in varying sizes; rolled and cold- SECURITY must include the words ‘‘Federal
formed into cylindrical or near-cylindrical
shape; tack-welded to hold their shape with
Emergency Management Agency’’ and
Federal Emergency Management the docket number for this action.
seams, then permanently welded using a Agency
design-specific welding fixture. Thereafter, Comments received will be posted
the rings were permanently welded in place; [Docket ID FEMA–2014–0022] without alteration at http://
and holes were cut into the tank shell in www.regulations.gov, including any
accordance with design specifications for the Technical Mapping Advisory Council personal information provided. Docket:
placement of miscellaneous parts that were For docket access to read background
also permanently welded. The seams were AGENCY: Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS. documents or comments received by the
then subject to X-ray analysis to ensure TMAC, go to http://www.regulations.gov
against any defects, followed by painting ACTION: Committee Management; Notice
with rust-resistant paint primer. CBP
and search for the Docket ID FEMA–
of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.
determined that the welding and complex 2014–0022.
assembling of the steel container parts SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency A public comment period will be held
resulted in a new, finished and different Management Agency (FEMA) Technical on June 6, 2016, from 11:00–11:20 a.m.
article of commerce possessing a distinct Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) will and June 7, 2016 from 11:00–11:20 a.m.
name, character and use. meet via conference call on June 6 and EDT. Speakers are requested to limit
We find that the essential character of the 7, 2016. The meeting will be open to the their comments to no more than two
container is imparted by the Korean-origin minutes. Each public comment period
public.
roof, and two side panels, which, as in will not exceed 20 minutes. Please note
National Hand Tool, are already formed in DATES: The TMAC will meet via
their final shapes prior to importation. conference call on Monday, June 6, 2016 that the public comment periods may
Further, the twenty foot containers are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern end before the time indicated, following
similar to the final goods discussed in HQ Daylight Time (EDT), and on Tuesday, the last call for comments. Contact the
555111 and HQ 567607. While these two June 7, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 individual listed below to register as a
decisions pertained to the Generalized p.m. EDT. Please note that the meeting speaker by close of business on
System of Preferences (GSP), and the GSP will close early if the TMAC has Thursday, June 2, 2016.
often considers whether the second FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
substantial transformation is not just a ‘‘pass-
completed its business.
ADDRESSES: For information on how to Kathleen Boyer, Designated Federal
through’’ operation, we note that in those two
decisions it was important that the access to the conference call, Officer for the TMAC, FEMA, 1800
components were formed and created in the information on services for individuals South Bell Street Arlington, VA 22202,
final country of assembly. Similarly, in this with disabilities, or to request special telephone (202) 646–4023, and email
case we find that the Sea Box container will assistance for the meeting, contact the kathleen.boyer@fema.dhs.gov. The
mostly be comprised of components from person listed in FOR FURTHER TMAC Web site is: http://
Korea, especially when comparing these INFORMATION CONTACT below as soon as www.fema.gov/TMAC.
components to the container’s finished
possible. Members of the public who SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of
surface area, such that the origin of the
finished container may be considered Korea. wish to dial in for the meeting must this meeting is given under the Federal
As noted in our ruling to you, HQ H267876, register in advance by sending an email Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C.
dated December 23, 2015, the operations in to FEMA–TMAC@fema.dhs.gov Appendix.
the United States are not sufficient to result (attention Kathleen Boyer) by 11 a.m. As required by the Biggert-Waters
in a substantial transformation; therefore, we EDT on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, the
find that the country of origin of the finished To facilitate public participation, TMAC makes recommendations to the
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twenty foot intermodal containers will be members of the public are invited to FEMA Administrator on: (1) How to
Korea for government procurement purposes. provide written comments on the issues improve, in a cost-effective manner, the
HOLDING: to be considered by the TMAC, as listed (a) accuracy, general quality, ease of use,
Based upon the specific facts of this case, in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION and distribution and dissemination of
we find that the country of origin of the section below. The Agenda and other flood insurance rate maps and risk data;
intermodal containers for purposes of U.S. associated material will be available for and (b) performance metrics and
Government procurement is Korea. review at www.fema.gov/TMAC by milestones required to effectively and
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efficiently map flood risk areas in the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND questions regarding this notice. It is not
United States; (2) mapping standards SECURITY for individual case status inquiries.
and guidelines for (a) flood insurance Applicants seeking information about
rate maps, and (b) data accuracy, data U.S. Citizenship and Immigration the status of their individual cases can
quality, data currency, and data Services check Case Status Online, available at
eligibility; (3) how to maintain, on an [OMB Control Number 1615–0095] the USCIS Web site at http://
ongoing basis, flood insurance rate maps www.uscis.gov, or call the USCIS
and flood risk identification; (4) Agency Information Collection National Customer Service Center at
procedures for delegating mapping Activities: Notice of Appeal or Motion, (800) 375–5283; TTY (800) 767–1833.
activities to State and local mapping Form I–290B; Revision of a Currently
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
partners; and (5)(a) methods for Approved Collection
improving interagency and Comments
AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and
intergovernmental coordination on Immigration Services, Department of You may access the information
flood mapping and flood risk Homeland Security. collection instrument with instructions,
determination, and (b) a funding ACTION: 60-Day notice. or additional information by visiting the
strategy to leverage and coordinate Federal eRulemaking Portal site at:
budgets and expenditures across Federal SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland http://www.regulations.gov and enter
agencies. Furthermore, the TMAC is Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and USCIS–2008–0027 in the search box.
required to submit an Annual Report to Immigration Services (USCIS) invites
Regardless of the method used for
the FEMA Administrator that contains: the general public and other Federal
submitting comments or material, all
(1) A description of the activities of the agencies to comment upon this
submissions will be posted, without
Council; (2) an evaluation of the status proposed revision of a currently
change, to the Federal eRulemaking
and performance of flood insurance rate approved collection of information. In
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov,
maps and mapping activities to revise accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the and will include any personal
and update Flood Insurance Rate Maps; information you provide. Therefore,
and (3) a summary of recommendations information collection notice is
published in the Federal Register to submitting this information makes it
made by the Council to the FEMA public. You may wish to consider
obtain comments regarding the nature of
Administrator. limiting the amount of personal
the information collection, the
Further, in accordance with the categories of respondents, the estimated information that you provide in any
Homeowner Flood Insurance burden (i.e., the time, effort, and voluntary submission you make to DHS.
Affordability Act of 2014, the TMAC resources used by the respondents to DHS may withhold information
must develop a review report related to respond), the estimated cost to the provided in comments from public
flood mapping in support of the respondent, and the actual information viewing that it determines may impact
National Flood Insurance Program collection instruments. the privacy of an individual or is
(NFIP). offensive. For additional information,
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
please read the Privacy Act notice that
Agenda: On June 6 and 7, 2016, the will be accepted for 60 days until July
is available via the link in the footer of
TMAC will debate and vote on the final 19, 2016.
http://www.regulations.gov.
content of the 2016 FEMA flood ADDRESSES: All submissions received
mapping program review report (Review must include the OMB Control Number Written comments and suggestions
Report). The Review Report evaluates 1615–0095 in the subject box, the from the public and affected agencies
agency name and Docket ID USCIS– should address one or more of the
the FEMA National Flood Mapping
2008–0027. To avoid duplicate following four points:
Program as required by the Homeowner
Flood Insurance Affordability Act. In submissions, please use only one of the (1) Evaluate whether the proposed
addition, the TMAC will continue to following methods to submit comments: collection of information is necessary
discuss draft recommendations for the (1) Online. Submit comments via the for the proper performance of the
required 2016 TMAC Annual Report. A Federal eRulemaking Portal Web site at functions of the agency, including
public comment period will take place http://www.regulations.gov under e- whether the information will have
at the beginning of the meeting at 11:00 Docket ID number USCIS–2008–0027; practical utility;
(2) Email. Submit comments to (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
a.m. EDT each day, and another brief
USCISFRComment@uscis.dhs.gov; agency’s estimate of the burden of the
public comment period will also be
(3) Mail. Submit written comments to proposed collection of information,
offered prior to any Council vote. A DHS, USCIS, Office of Policy and
more detailed agenda will be posted by including the validity of the
Strategy, Chief, Regulatory Coordination
May 30, 2016, at http://www.fema.gov/ methodology and assumptions used;
Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue
TMAC. NW., Washington, DC 20529–2140. (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
Dated: May 16, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
clarity of the information to be
Roy E. Wright, USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy, collected; and
Deputy Associate Administrator, for Regulatory Coordination Division, (4) Minimize the burden of the
Samantha Deshommes, Acting Chief, 20 collection of information on those who
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Insurance and Mitigation, Federal Emergency
Management Agency. Massachusetts Avenue NW., are to respond, including through the
[FR Doc. 2016–11960 Filed 5–19–16; 8:45 am] Washington, DC 20529–2140, use of appropriate automated,
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Telephone number (202) 272–8377 electronic, mechanical, or other
(This is not a toll-free number. technological collection techniques or
Comments are not accepted via other forms of information technology,
telephone message). Please note contact e.g., permitting electronic submission of
information provided here is solely for responses.
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| Dates | The TMAC will meet via conference call on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), and on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. Please note that the meeting will close early if the TMAC has completed its business. | |
| Contact | Kathleen Boyer, Designated Federal Officer for the TMAC, FEMA, 1800 South Bell Street Arlington, VA 22202, telephone (202) 646-4023, and email [email protected] The TMAC Web site is: http://www.fema.gov/TMAC. | |
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