81 FR 47172 - Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings; Green Building Advisory Committee; Request for Membership Nominations
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 139 (July 20, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 139 (July 20, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 139 (Wednesday, July 20, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 47172-47173] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-17145] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [Notice-MG-2016-03; Docket No. 2016-0002; Sequence 16] Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings; Green Building Advisory Committee; Request for Membership Nominations AGENCY: Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings, General Services Administration (GSA). ACTION: Notice of solicitation of nominations for membership. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Administrator of the GSA established the Green Building Advisory Committee on June 20, 2011 (76 FR 118) pursuant to Section 494 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17123, or EISA), in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2). As the two-year commitments of some members of the Committee are expiring, this notice solicits additional qualified candidates for membership. DATES: Effective: July 20, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ken Sandler, Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings, GSA, 202-219-1121. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Green Building Advisory Committee (hereafter, ``the Committee'') provides advice to GSA as a mandatory Federal advisory committee, as specified in EISA and in accordance with the provisions of FACA. Under this authority, the Committee advises GSA on how the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings can most effectively accomplish its mission. Extensive information about the Committee, including current members, is available on GSA's Web site at http://www.gsa.gov/gbac. Membership requirements: The EISA statute authorizes the Committee and identifies the categories of members to be included. EISA names 10 Federal agencies and offices to be represented on the Committee, and GSA works directly with these agencies to identify their qualified representatives. This notice is focused exclusively on non-Federal members. EISA provides that, in addition to its required Federal members, the Committee shall include ``other relevant agencies and entities, as determined by the Federal Director.'' These are to include at least one representative of each of the following categories: ``(i) State and local governmental green building programs; (ii) Independent green building associations or councils; (iii) Building experts, including architects, material suppliers, and construction contractors; (iv) Security advisors focusing on national security needs, natural disasters, and other dire emergency situations; (v) Public transportation industry experts; and (vi) Environmental health experts, including those with experience in children's health.'' EISA further specifies: ``the total number of non-Federal members on the Committee at any time shall not exceed 15.'' Member responsibilities: Approved Committee members will be appointed to terms of either 2 or 4 years with the possibility of membership renewals as appropriate. Membership is limited to the specific individuals appointed and is non-transferrable. Members are expected to attend all meetings in person, review all Committee materials, and actively provide their advice and input on topics covered by the Committee. Committee members will not receive compensation or travel reimbursements from the Government except where need has been demonstrated and funds are available. Solicitation for members: This notice provides an opportunity for individuals to present their qualifications and apply for an open seat on the Committee. GSA will ask Committee members whose terms are expiring to re-apply if they are interested in continuing to serve on the Committee. GSA will review all applications and determine which candidates are likely to add the most value to the Committee based on the criteria outlined in this notice. At a minimum, prospective members must have: --At least 5 years of high-performance green building experience, which may include a combination of project-based, research and policy experience. --Academic degrees, certifications and/or training demonstrating green building and related sustainability and real estate expertise. --Knowledge of Federal sustainability and energy laws and programs. --Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi- disciplinary environment and add value to the work of a committee. --Qualifications appropriate to specific statutory requirements (listed above). No person who is a Federally-registered lobbyist may serve on the Committee, in accordance with the Presidential Memorandum ``Lobbyists on Agency Boards and Commissions'' (June 18, 2010). Nomination process for Advisory Committee appointment: There is no prescribed format for the nomination. Individuals may nominate themselves or others. A nomination package shall include the following information for each nominee: (1) A letter of nomination stating the name and organizational affiliation(s) of the nominee, membership capacity he/she will serve (see statutory categories above), nominee's field(s) of expertise, and description of interest and qualifications; (2) A professional resume or CV; and (3) Complete contact information including name, return address, email address, and daytime telephone number of the nominee and nominator. GSA will consider nominations of all qualified individuals to ensure that the Committee includes the areas of green building subject matter expertise needed. GSA reserves the right to choose Committee members based on qualifications, experience, Committee balance, statutory requirements and all other factors deemed critical to the success of the Committee. Candidates may be asked to provide detailed financial information to permit evaluation of potential conflicts of interest that could impede their work on the Committee, in accordance with the requirements of FACA. All nominations must be submitted in sufficient time to be received by 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), on Monday, August 1, 2016, and be addressed to [email protected]. [[Page 47173]] Dated: July 15, 2016. Kevin Kampschroer, Federal Director, Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings, Office of Government-wide Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-17145 Filed 7-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-14-P
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further order or orders be made as the Committee, including current members, —At least 5 years of high-performance
Commission determines to be proper in is available on GSA’s Web site at http:// green building experience, which may
the premises.’’ www.gsa.gov/gbac. include a combination of project-
The full text of the complaint can be Membership requirements: The EISA based, research and policy
found in the Commission’s Electronic statute authorizes the Committee and experience.
Reading Room at www.fmc.gov/16-15. identifies the categories of members to
—Academic degrees, certifications and/
This proceeding has been assigned to be included. EISA names 10 Federal
or training demonstrating green
the Office of Administrative Law Judges. agencies and offices to be represented
The initial decision of the presiding on the Committee, and GSA works building and related sustainability
officer in this proceeding shall be issued directly with these agencies to identify and real estate expertise.
by July 14, 2017, and the final decision their qualified representatives. This —Knowledge of Federal sustainability
of the Commission shall be issued by notice is focused exclusively on non- and energy laws and programs.
January 29, 2018. Federal members. EISA provides that, in —Proven ability to work effectively in a
addition to its required Federal collaborative, multi-disciplinary
Karen V. Gregory,
members, the Committee shall include environment and add value to the
Secretary. ‘‘other relevant agencies and entities, as
[FR Doc. 2016–17088 Filed 7–19–16; 8:45 am] work of a committee.
determined by the Federal Director.’’
BILLING CODE 6731–AA–P These are to include at least one —Qualifications appropriate to specific
representative of each of the following statutory requirements (listed above).
categories: No person who is a Federally-
GENERAL SERVICES ‘‘(i) State and local governmental green registered lobbyist may serve on the
ADMINISTRATION building programs; Committee, in accordance with the
[Notice–MG–2016–03; Docket No. 2016– (ii) Independent green building Presidential Memorandum ‘‘Lobbyists
associations or councils;
0002; Sequence 16]
(iii) Building experts, including architects,
on Agency Boards and Commissions’’
material suppliers, and construction (June 18, 2010).
Office of Federal High-Performance
contractors; Nomination process for Advisory
Green Buildings; Green Building (iv) Security advisors focusing on national
Advisory Committee; Request for Committee appointment: There is no
security needs, natural disasters, and other
Membership Nominations prescribed format for the nomination.
dire emergency situations;
(v) Public transportation industry experts; Individuals may nominate themselves
AGENCY: Office of Federal High- and or others. A nomination package shall
Performance Green Buildings, General (vi) Environmental health experts, include the following information for
Services Administration (GSA). including those with experience in children’s each nominee: (1) A letter of nomination
ACTION: Notice of solicitation of health.’’ stating the name and organizational
nominations for membership. EISA further specifies: ‘‘the total affiliation(s) of the nominee,
number of non-Federal members on the membership capacity he/she will serve
SUMMARY: The Administrator of the GSA
Committee at any time shall not exceed (see statutory categories above),
established the Green Building Advisory
15.’’ nominee’s field(s) of expertise, and
Committee on June 20, 2011 (76 FR 118)
Member responsibilities: Approved description of interest and
pursuant to Section 494 of the Energy
Committee members will be appointed qualifications; (2) A professional resume
Independence and Security Act of 2007
to terms of either 2 or 4 years with the or CV; and (3) Complete contact
(42 U.S.C. 17123, or EISA), in
possibility of membership renewals as information including name, return
accordance with the provisions of the
appropriate. Membership is limited to address, email address, and daytime
Federal Advisory Committee Act
the specific individuals appointed and telephone number of the nominee and
(FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2).
is non-transferrable. Members are nominator. GSA will consider
As the two-year commitments of some
expected to attend all meetings in nominations of all qualified individuals
members of the Committee are expiring,
person, review all Committee materials, to ensure that the Committee includes
this notice solicits additional qualified
and actively provide their advice and the areas of green building subject
candidates for membership.
input on topics covered by the
DATES: Effective: July 20, 2016. matter expertise needed. GSA reserves
Committee. Committee members will
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. the right to choose Committee members
not receive compensation or travel
Ken Sandler, Office of Federal High based on qualifications, experience,
reimbursements from the Government
Performance Green Buildings, GSA, except where need has been Committee balance, statutory
202–219–1121. demonstrated and funds are available. requirements and all other factors
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Solicitation for members: This notice deemed critical to the success of the
provides an opportunity for individuals Committee. Candidates may be asked to
Background to present their qualifications and apply provide detailed financial information
The Green Building Advisory for an open seat on the Committee. GSA to permit evaluation of potential
Committee (hereafter, ‘‘the Committee’’) will ask Committee members whose conflicts of interest that could impede
provides advice to GSA as a mandatory terms are expiring to re-apply if they are their work on the Committee, in
Federal advisory committee, as interested in continuing to serve on the accordance with the requirements of
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specified in EISA and in accordance Committee. GSA will review all FACA. All nominations must be
with the provisions of FACA. Under this applications and determine which submitted in sufficient time to be
authority, the Committee advises GSA candidates are likely to add the most received by 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight
on how the Office of Federal High- value to the Committee based on the Time (EDT), on Monday, August 1,
Performance Green Buildings can most criteria outlined in this notice. 2016, and be addressed to ken.sandler@
effectively accomplish its mission. At a minimum, prospective members gsa.gov.
Extensive information about the must have:
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Dated: July 15, 2016. OMB No.: 0970–0085. National Conference of Commissioners
Kevin Kampschroer, Description: The Intergovernmental on Uniform State Laws’’ (UIFSA 2008).
Federal Director, Office of Federal High- forms were initially approved by OMB Section 311(b) of UIFSA 2008 requires
Performance Green Buildings, Office of in 1988; 45 CFR 303.7 requires child the States and jurisdictions to use forms
Government-wide Policy. support programs to use the OMB mandated by Federal law.
[FR Doc. 2016–17145 Filed 7–19–16; 8:45 am] federally-approved forms in The current intergovernmental forms
BILLING CODE 6820–14–P intergovernmental IV–D cases unless a will expire in February 2017. The
country has provided alternative forms revised forms included in this
as a part of its chapter in a Caseworker’s submission to OMB incorporate many of
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Guide to Processing Cases with Foreign
the revisions requested by commenters
HUMAN SERVICES Reciprocating Countries. Additionally,
during the 60-day comment period,
Public Law (Pub. L.) 113–183, the
Administration for Children and which started August 4, 2015 (Federal
Preventing Sex Trafficking and
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amended the Social Security Act to 46286).
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require U.S. states, the District of Respondents: State, local, or Tribal
Comment Request
Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the agencies administering a child support
Title: 45 CFR 303.7—Provision of U.S. Virgin Islands to enact any enforcement program under title IV–D
Services in Intergovernmental IV–D; amendments to UIFSA ‘‘officially of the Social Security Act.
Federally Approved Forms. adopted as of September 30, 2008 by the
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Number of Average
Number of Total burden
Instrument responses per burden hours
respondents hours
respondent per response
Transmittal #1—Initial Request ....................................................................... 54 19,440 0.17 178,459
Transmittal #1—Initial Request Acknowledgement * ....................................... 54 19,440 0.05 52,488
Transmittal #2—Subsequent Action ................................................................ 54 14,580 0.08 62,986
Transmittal #3—Request for Assistance/Discovery ........................................ 54 2,700 0.08 11,664
Uniform Support Petition ................................................................................. 54 6,480 0.05 17,496
General Testimony .......................................................................................... 54 6,480 0.33 115,474
Declaration in Support of Establishing Parentage ........................................... 54 2,700 0.15 21,870
Locate Data Sheet ........................................................................................... 54 388 0.05 1,048
Notice of Determination of Controlling Order .................................................. 54 54 0.25 729
Letter of Transmittal Requesting Registration ................................................. 54 14,310 0.08 61,819
Personal Information Form For UIFSA § 311 * ................................................ 54 27,000 0.05 72,900
Child Support Agency Confidential Information Form * ................................... 54 37,584 0.05 101,477
Request for Change of Support Payment Location Pursuant to UIFSA
319(b) * ......................................................................................................... 54 27,000 0.05 72,900
Estimated Total Annual Burden Management and Budget, Paperwork announcing a decrease in user fees
Hours: 771,309. Reduction Project, Email: OIRA_ charged to individuals and entities
SUBMISSION@OMB.EOP.GOV, Attn: authorized to request information from
Additional Information
Desk Officer for the Administration for the National Practitioner Data Bank
Copies of the proposed collection may Children and Families. (NPDB). The new fee will be $2.00 for
be obtained by writing to the both continuous and one-time queries
Robert Sargis,
Administration for Children and and $4.00 for self-queries. The reduction
Reports Clearance Officer. in NPDB user fees is intended to
Families, Office of Planning, Research
and Evaluation, 330 C Street SW., [FR Doc. 2016–17086 Filed 7–19–16; 8:45 am] encourage new users while ensuring
Washington, DC 20201. Attention BILLING CODE 4184–01–P sufficient funds to the full cost of NPDB
Reports Clearance Officer. All requests operations and retain appropriate cash
should be identified by the title of the reserves. The goals of the cash reserves
information collection. Email address: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND are to mitigate risks, cover operational
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. HUMAN SERVICES costs should revenue decrease, and
Health Resources and Services cover the cost of reasonable
OMB Comment
Administration enhancement and maintenance of the
OMB is required to make a decision NPDB management system.
concerning the collection of information National Practitioner Data Bank: HRSA has the standard operating
between 30 and 60 days after Change in User Fees procedure of reviewing NPDB user fees
publication of this document in the every 2 years. The biennial review of
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Federal Register. Therefore, a comment AGENCY: Health Resources and Services NPDB user fees offers HRSA the
is best assured of having its full effect Administration, HHS. opportunity to evaluate its reserves as
if OMB receives it within 30 days of ACTION: Notice. well as revenue relative to costs.
publication. Written comments and Further, the review provides essential
recommendations for the proposed SUMMARY: The Health Resources and information on whether the fee rates
information collection should be sent Services Administration, Department of and authorized activities are aligned
directly to the following: Office of Health and Human Services, is with actual program costs and activities,
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| Action | Notice of solicitation of nominations for membership. | |
| Dates | Effective: July 20, 2016. | |
| Contact | Mr. Ken Sandler, Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings, GSA, 202-219-1121. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 47172 |
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