81 FR 37628 - Office for Interoperability and Compatibility Seeks Nominations for the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Advisory Panel-Single Position

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office for Interoperability and Compatibility

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 112 (June 10, 2016)

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking nominations and expressions of interest for replacing an open position on the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Advisory Panel (P25 CAP AP). The P25 CAP AP holds quarterly meetings with the public on topics related to P25 CAP. The next meeting is scheduled for August 2016 timeframe. The Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program is a standard which enables interoperability among digital two-way land mobile radio communications products created by and for public safety professionals. The P25 CAP is a formal, independent process created by DHS and operated in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to ensure that communications equipment that is declared by the supplier to be P25 compliant, is in fact tested against the standards with publicly published results. The P25 CAP AP provides a resource by which DHS gains insight into the collective interest of organizations that procure P25-compliant equipment and a resource for DHS to continue to establish the policies of the P25 CAP, along with assisting the DHS Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) in the administration of the Program.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office for Interoperability and Compatibility

[Docket No. DHS-2016-0037]


Office for Interoperability and Compatibility Seeks Nominations 
for the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Advisory Panel--Single 
Position

AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking 
nominations and expressions of interest for replacing an open position 
on the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Advisory Panel (P25 CAP 
AP). The P25 CAP AP holds quarterly meetings with the public on topics 
related to P25 CAP. The next meeting is scheduled for August 2016 
timeframe.
    The Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program is a standard which 
enables interoperability among digital two-way land mobile radio 
communications products created by and for public safety professionals. 
The P25 CAP is a formal, independent process created by DHS and 
operated in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and 
Technology (NIST), to ensure that communications equipment that is 
declared by the supplier to be P25 compliant, is in fact tested against 
the standards with publicly published results. The P25 CAP AP provides 
a resource by which DHS gains insight into the collective interest of 
organizations that procure P25-compliant equipment and a resource for 
DHS to continue to establish the policies of the P25 CAP, along with 
assisting the DHS Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) 
in the administration of the Program.

DATES: All responses must be received within 30 days from the date of 
this notice at the address listed below.

ADDRESSES: Expressions of interest and nominations shall be submitted 
to [email protected].
     Instructions: All submissions received must include the 
words ``Department of Homeland Security'' and DHS-2016-0037, the docket 
number for this action.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Merrill, Director, Office for 
Interoperability and Compatibility, Science and Technology Directorate, 
Department of Homeland Security, 202-254-5604, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The TIA-102/Project 25 (P25) is a standards development process for 
the design, manufacture, and evaluation of interoperable digital two-
way land mobile radio communications products created by and for public 
safety professionals. The goal of P25 is to specify formal standards 
for interfaces and features between the various components of a land 
mobile radio system commonly used by public safety agencies in portable 
handheld and mobile vehicle-mounted devices. The P25 standard enables 
interoperability among different suppliers' products.
    The P25 CAP was developed by DHS and the National Institute of 
Standards and Technology (NIST) to test equipment designed to comply 
with P25 standards. The program provides public safety agencies with 
evidence that the communications equipment they are purchasing is 
tested against and complies with the P25 standards for performance, 
conformance, and interoperability.
    The P25 CAP is a voluntary system that provides a mechanism for the 
recognition of testing laboratories based on internationally accepted 
standards. It identifies competent P25 CAP testing laboratories for 
DHS-recognition through a robust assessment process and promotes the 
acceptance of compliant test results from these laboratories.

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    As a voluntary program, P25 CAP allows suppliers to publicly attest 
to their products' compliance with a selected group of requirements 
through Summary Test Report (STR) and Supplier's Declaration of 
Compliance (SDOC) documents based on the Detailed Test Report (DTR) 
from the DHS-recognized laboratory (ies) that performed the product 
testing. In turn, P25 CAP makes these documents available to the first 
response community to inform their purchasing decisions via the 
FirstResponder.gov/P25CAP Web site.

Membership

    The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) of DHS formed the P25 
CAP Advisory Panel to provide S&T with the views of active State, 
local, tribal, territorial and Federal government officials who use or 
whose offices use portable handheld and mobile vehicle-mounted radios. 
Those government officials selected to participate in the P25 CAP AP 
are selected based on their experience with the management and 
procurement of land mobile radio systems or knowledge of conformity 
assessment programs and methods. The OIC selection process balances 
viewpoints required to effectively address P25 CAP issues under 
consideration. To fill an open position on the P25 CAP AP, OIC is 
particularly interested in receiving nominations and expressions of 
interest from individuals in the following categories:
     State, local, tribal, or territorial government agencies 
and organizations with expertise in communications issues and 
technologies.
     Federal government agencies with expertise in 
communications or homeland security matters.
    While OIC can call for a meeting of the P25 CAP AP as it deems 
necessary and appropriate, for member commitment and planning purposes, 
it is anticipated that the P25 CAP AP will meet approximately 3-4 times 
annually in their role of providing guidance and support to the P25 
CAP.
    Those selected to serve on the P25 CAP AP will be required to sign 
a gratuitous services agreement and will not be paid or reimbursed for 
their participation; however, DHS S&T will, subject to the availability 
of funds, reimburse the travel expenses associated with the 
participation of non-Federal members in accordance with Federal Travel 
Regulations. The OIC reserves the right to select primary and alternate 
members to the P25 CAP AP for terms appropriate for the accomplishment 
of the Board's mission. Members serve at the pleasure of the OIC 
Director.
    Registered lobbyists pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 
1995 are not eligible for membership on the P25 CAP AP and will not be 
considered.

Roles and Responsibilities

    The duties of the P25 CAP AP will include providing recommendations 
of its individual members to OIC regarding actions and steps OIC could 
take to promote the P25 CAP. The duties of the P25 CAP AP may include 
but are not limited to its members reviewing, commenting on, and 
advising on:
    a. The laboratory component of the P25 CAP under established, 
documented laboratory recognition guidelines.
    b. Proposed Compliance Assessment Bulletins (CABs).
    c. Proposed updates to previously approved CABs, as Notices of 
Proposed CABs, to enable comment and input on the proposed CAB 
modifications.
    d. OIC updates to existing test documents or establishing new test 
documents for new types of P25 equipment.
    e. Best practices associated with improvement of the policies and 
procedures by which the P25 CAP operates.
    f. Existing test documents including but not limited to Supplier 
Declarations of Compliance (SDOCs) and Summary Test Reports (STRs) 
posted on the FirstResponder.gov/P25CAP Web site.
    g. Proposed P25 user input for improving functionality through the 
standards-making process.

Nominations/Expressions of Interest Procedures and Deadline

    Nominations and expressions of interest shall be received by OIC no 
later than 30 days from the date of this notice at the address: 
([email protected]). Nominations and expressions of interest received 
after this date shall not be considered. Each nomination and expression 
of interest must provide the following information as part of the 
submission:
     A cover letter that highlights a history of proven 
leadership within the public safety community including, if applicable, 
a description of prior experience with law enforcement, fire response, 
emergency medical services, emergency communications, National Guard, 
or other first responder roles and how the use of communications in 
those roles qualifies the nominee to participate on the P25 CAP AP.
     Name, title, and organization of the nominee.
     A r[eacute]sum[eacute] summarizing the nominee's contact 
information (including the mailing address, phone number, facsimile 
number, and email address), qualifications, and expertise to explain 
why the nominee should be appointed to the P25 CAP AP.
     The r[eacute]sum[eacute] must demonstrate a minimum of ten 
years (10) years of experience directly using P25 systems in an 
operational environment in support of established public safety 
communications or from a system implementer/administrator perspective; 
a bachelor's or associate degree with an emphasis in communications and 
engineering may be substituted for three (3) years, a master's/
professional certification for seven (7) years, and a Ph.D. for ten 
(10) years of the requirement.
     The resume must discuss the nominee's familiarity with the 
current P25 CAP, including documents that are integral to the process 
such as the SDOCs, STRs, and CABs referenced in this notice.
     A letter from the nominee's supervisor indicating the 
nominee's agency's support for the nominee to participate on the P25 
CAP AP as a representative from their respective agency.
     Disclosure of Federal boards, commissions, committees, 
task forces, or work groups on which the nominee currently serves or 
has served within the past 12 months.
     A statement confirming that the nominee is not registered 
as a lobbyist pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.

Additional information can be found as follows: Project 25 Compliance 
Assessment Program and Compliance Assessment Bulletins http://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/p25-cap.

     Dated: June 6, 2016.
Reginald Brothers,
Under Secretary, DHS Science and Technology Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2016-13730 Filed 6-9-16; 8:45 am]
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experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and The watersheds and/or communities community are accessible online
other pertinent sciences established to affected are listed in the tables below. through the FEMA Map Service Center
review conflicting scientific and The Preliminary FIRM, and where at www.msc.fema.gov for comparison.
technical data and provide applicable, FIS report for each
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.
recommendations for resolution. Use of community are available for inspection
97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’)
the SRP only may be exercised after at both the online location and the
FEMA and local communities have been respective Community Map Repository Dated: May 19, 2016.
engaged in a collaborative consultation address listed in the tables. For Roy E. Wright,
process for at least 60 days without a communities with multiple ongoing
mutually acceptable resolution of an Preliminary studies, the studies can be Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance
and Mitigation, Department of Homeland
appeal. Additional information identified by the unique project number
Security, Federal Emergency Management
regarding the SRP process can be found and Preliminary FIRM date listed in the Agency.
online at http://floodsrp.org/pdfs/ tables. Additionally, the current
srp_fact_sheet.pdf. effective FIRM and FIS report for each I. Watershed-based studies:

Community Community map repository address

Carroll County, Iowa, and Incorporated Areas

Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata

Project: 15–07–0901S Preliminary Date: June 8, 2015

City of Arcadia .......................................................................................... City Hall, 205 West Front Street, Arcadia, IA 51430.
City of Carroll ............................................................................................ City Hall, 112 East 5th Street, Carroll, IA 51401.
City of Coon Rapids ................................................................................. City Hall, 123 3rd Avenue, Coon Rapids, IA 50058.
City of Dedham ......................................................................................... City Hall, 210 Main Street, Dedham, IA 51440.
City of Halbur ............................................................................................ City Hall, 238 West 2nd Street, Halbur, IA 51444.
City of Lanesboro ..................................................................................... City Hall, 210 East Main Street, Lanesboro, IA 51451.
City of Manning ........................................................................................ City Hall, 717 3rd Street, Manning, IA 51455.
Unincorporated Areas of Carroll County .................................................. Carroll County Building, 114 East 6th Street, Carroll, IA 51401.

[FR Doc. 2016–13808 Filed 6–9–16; 8:45 am] P25 CAP is a formal, independent Background
BILLING CODE 9110–12–P process created by DHS and operated in
The TIA–102/Project 25 (P25) is a
collaboration with the National Institute
standards development process for the
of Standards and Technology (NIST), to
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND design, manufacture, and evaluation of
ensure that communications equipment
SECURITY interoperable digital two-way land
that is declared by the supplier to be
mobile radio communications products
P25 compliant, is in fact tested against
Office for Interoperability and created by and for public safety
the standards with publicly published
Compatibility professionals. The goal of P25 is to
results. The P25 CAP AP provides a
specify formal standards for interfaces
resource by which DHS gains insight
[Docket No. DHS–2016–0037] and features between the various
into the collective interest of
components of a land mobile radio
Office for Interoperability and organizations that procure P25-
system commonly used by public safety
Compatibility Seeks Nominations for compliant equipment and a resource for
agencies in portable handheld and
the Project 25 Compliance Assessment DHS to continue to establish the
mobile vehicle-mounted devices. The
Program Advisory Panel—Single policies of the P25 CAP, along with
P25 standard enables interoperability
Position assisting the DHS Office for
among different suppliers’ products.
Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC)
AGENCY: Science and Technology in the administration of the Program. The P25 CAP was developed by DHS
Directorate, DHS. and the National Institute of Standards
DATES: All responses must be received
ACTION: Notice.
and Technology (NIST) to test
within 30 days from the date of this
equipment designed to comply with P25
notice at the address listed below.
SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland standards. The program provides public
ADDRESSES: Expressions of interest and safety agencies with evidence that the
Security (DHS) is seeking nominations
and expressions of interest for replacing nominations shall be submitted to communications equipment they are
an open position on the Project 25 SandTFRG@hq.dhs.gov. purchasing is tested against and
Compliance Assessment Program • Instructions: All submissions complies with the P25 standards for
Advisory Panel (P25 CAP AP). The P25 received must include the words performance, conformance, and
CAP AP holds quarterly meetings with ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ interoperability.
the public on topics related to P25 CAP. and DHS–2016–0037, the docket The P25 CAP is a voluntary system
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The next meeting is scheduled for number for this action. that provides a mechanism for the
August 2016 timeframe. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John recognition of testing laboratories based
The Project 25 Compliance Merrill, Director, Office for on internationally accepted standards. It
Assessment Program is a standard Interoperability and Compatibility, identifies competent P25 CAP testing
which enables interoperability among Science and Technology Directorate, laboratories for DHS-recognition
digital two-way land mobile radio Department of Homeland Security, 202– through a robust assessment process and
communications products created by 254–5604, John.Merrill@hq.dhs.gov. promotes the acceptance of compliant
and for public safety professionals. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: test results from these laboratories.

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As a voluntary program, P25 CAP the Board’s mission. Members serve at (including the mailing address, phone
allows suppliers to publicly attest to the pleasure of the OIC Director. number, facsimile number, and email
their products’ compliance with a Registered lobbyists pursuant to the address), qualifications, and expertise to
selected group of requirements through Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not explain why the nominee should be
Summary Test Report (STR) and eligible for membership on the P25 CAP appointed to the P25 CAP AP.
Supplier’s Declaration of Compliance AP and will not be considered. • The résumé must demonstrate a
(SDOC) documents based on the Roles and Responsibilities minimum of ten years (10) years of
Detailed Test Report (DTR) from the experience directly using P25 systems
DHS-recognized laboratory (ies) that The duties of the P25 CAP AP will in an operational environment in
performed the product testing. In turn, include providing recommendations of support of established public safety
P25 CAP makes these documents its individual members to OIC regarding communications or from a system
available to the first response actions and steps OIC could take to implementer/administrator perspective;
community to inform their purchasing promote the P25 CAP. The duties of the a bachelor’s or associate degree with an
decisions via the FirstResponder.gov/ P25 CAP AP may include but are not emphasis in communications and
P25CAP Web site. limited to its members reviewing, engineering may be substituted for three
commenting on, and advising on: (3) years, a master’s/professional
Membership a. The laboratory component of the certification for seven (7) years, and a
The Science and Technology P25 CAP under established, Ph.D. for ten (10) years of the
documented laboratory recognition requirement.
Directorate (S&T) of DHS formed the
guidelines. • The resume must discuss the
P25 CAP Advisory Panel to provide S&T
b. Proposed Compliance Assessment
with the views of active State, local, nominee’s familiarity with the current
Bulletins (CABs).
tribal, territorial and Federal c. Proposed updates to previously P25 CAP, including documents that are
government officials who use or whose approved CABs, as Notices of Proposed integral to the process such as the
offices use portable handheld and CABs, to enable comment and input on SDOCs, STRs, and CABs referenced in
mobile vehicle-mounted radios. Those the proposed CAB modifications. this notice.
government officials selected to d. OIC updates to existing test • A letter from the nominee’s
participate in the P25 CAP AP are documents or establishing new test supervisor indicating the nominee’s
selected based on their experience with documents for new types of P25 agency’s support for the nominee to
the management and procurement of equipment. participate on the P25 CAP AP as a
land mobile radio systems or knowledge e. Best practices associated with representative from their respective
of conformity assessment programs and improvement of the policies and agency.
methods. The OIC selection process procedures by which the P25 CAP • Disclosure of Federal boards,
balances viewpoints required to operates. commissions, committees, task forces,
effectively address P25 CAP issues f. Existing test documents including or work groups on which the nominee
under consideration. To fill an open but not limited to Supplier Declarations currently serves or has served within
position on the P25 CAP AP, OIC is of Compliance (SDOCs) and Summary the past 12 months.
particularly interested in receiving Test Reports (STRs) posted on the • A statement confirming that the
nominations and expressions of interest FirstResponder.gov/P25CAP Web site. nominee is not registered as a lobbyist
from individuals in the following g. Proposed P25 user input for pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure Act
categories: improving functionality through the of 1995.
• State, local, tribal, or territorial standards-making process. Additional information can be found as
government agencies and organizations follows: Project 25 Compliance
Nominations/Expressions of Interest
with expertise in communications Procedures and Deadline Assessment Program and Compliance
issues and technologies. Assessment Bulletins http://
• Federal government agencies with Nominations and expressions of www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/
expertise in communications or interest shall be received by OIC no later p25-cap.
than 30 days from the date of this notice
homeland security matters. Dated: June 6, 2016.
at the address: (SandTFRG@hq.dhs.gov).
While OIC can call for a meeting of Reginald Brothers,
Nominations and expressions of interest
the P25 CAP AP as it deems necessary Under Secretary, DHS Science and
received after this date shall not be
and appropriate, for member considered. Each nomination and Technology Directorate.
commitment and planning purposes, it expression of interest must provide the [FR Doc. 2016–13730 Filed 6–9–16; 8:45 am]
is anticipated that the P25 CAP AP will following information as part of the BILLING CODE 9110–9F–P
meet approximately 3–4 times annually submission:
in their role of providing guidance and • A cover letter that highlights a
support to the P25 CAP. history of proven leadership within the DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
Those selected to serve on the P25 public safety community including, if URBAN DEVELOPMENT
CAP AP will be required to sign a applicable, a description of prior
gratuitous services agreement and will [Docket No. FR–5907–N–24]
experience with law enforcement, fire
not be paid or reimbursed for their response, emergency medical services,
participation; however, DHS S&T will, Federal Property Suitable as Facilities
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES

emergency communications, National To Assist the Homeless
subject to the availability of funds, Guard, or other first responder roles and
reimburse the travel expenses associated how the use of communications in those AGENCY: Office of the Assistant
with the participation of non-Federal roles qualifies the nominee to Secretary for Community Planning and
members in accordance with Federal participate on the P25 CAP AP. Development, HUD.
Travel Regulations. The OIC reserves • Name, title, and organization of the ACTION: Notice.
the right to select primary and alternate nominee.
members to the P25 CAP AP for terms • A résumé summarizing the SUMMARY: This Notice identifies
appropriate for the accomplishment of nominee’s contact information unutilized, underutilized, excess, and

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Contact		John Merrill, Director, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 202-254-5604, [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 37628

81 FR 37628 - Office for Interoperability and Compatibility Seeks Nominations for the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Advisory Panel-Single Position

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYOffice for Interoperability and Compatibility

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 112 (June 10, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office for Interoperability and Compatibility