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# Notices Federal Register 

### 69096

Vol. 79, No. 224

Thursday, November 20, 2014

**COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS**

**Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the New York Advisory Committee** 

Dates and Times: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. [ET]

Place: Via Teleconference. Public Dial-in 1–877–446–3914; Listen Line Code: 2154992.

TDD: Dial Federal Relay Service 1– 800–977–8339 give the operator the following number: 202–376–7533—or by email at ero@usccr.gov.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a planning meeting of the New York Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene via conference call on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. The purpose of the planning meeting is for the Advisory Committee to vote on its report on the use of solitary confinement for youth in New York.

The meeting will be conducted via conference call. In order to reserve a sufficient number of lines, members of the public, including persons with hearing impairments, who wish to listen to the conference call, are asked to either call (202–376–7533) or email the Eastern Regional Office (ERO), ( ero@
usccr.gov ) ten days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Persons with hearing impairments must first dial the Federal Relay Service TDD: 1–800–977– 8339 and give the operator the Eastern Regional Office number (202–376– 7533).

Members of the public who call-in can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur nocharge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments. The comments must be received in the ERO by January 3, 2015. Comments may be mailed to the Eastern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425, faxed to (202) 376–7548, or emailed to Evelyn Bohor at
erousccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Eastern Regional Office at 202–376–
7533.

Records generated from these meetings may be inspected and reproduced at the Eastern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after each meeting. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission’s Web site, www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Eastern Regional Office at the above phone number, email or street address.

The meetings will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Commission and FACA.

Dated November 14, 2014. David Mussatt, Chief, Regional Programs Coordination Unit.
[FR Doc. 2014–27419 Filed 11–19–14; 8:45 am]

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**COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS**

**Notice of Public Meeting of the Illinois Advisory Committee for a Meeting To**  **Discuss and Vote on Its Report on Civil Rights Issues Related to**  **Comprehensive Immigration Reform**

**AGENCY :**  U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

**ACTION :**  Notice of meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Illinois Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. CST for the purpose of discussing its report on civil rights issues related to comprehensive immigration reform. The Committee will discuss and vote on sending the report and its recommendations to the Commission.

Members of the public can listen to the discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the following tollfree call-in number: 888–430–8705, conference ID: 3695823. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. The conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an email address prior to placing callers into the conference room. Callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur nocharge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number.

Member of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office by January 4, 2015. Written comments may be mailed to the Midwestern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353–8324, or emailed to Administrative Assistant, Carolyn Allen at callen@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at (312)
353–8311.

Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Midwestern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Illinois Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s Web site, http://
www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at the above email or street address. Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

4:00 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. Barbara Abrajano, Chair Discussion of Civil Rights and Comprehensive Immigration Reform in Illinois report 4:05 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Illinois Advisory Committee


### 69097 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 224 / Thursday, November 20, 2014 / Notices

Discussion of Ongoing Projects

4:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adjournment

5:00 p.m.

**DATES :**  The meeting will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. CST.

Public Call Information

Dial: 888–430–8705, Conference ID:
3695823.

Dated November 14, 2014. David Mussatt, Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2014–27420 Filed 11–19–14; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE**

**National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration** 

**RIN 0648–XD362**

**Final Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Management-Based Research**  **Needs and Priorities Document**

**AGENCY :**  National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

**ACTION :**  Notice of availability.

**SUMMARY :**  NMFS announces the availability of the Final Atlantic HMS Management-Based Research Needs and Priorities document. The purpose of this document is to communicate key research needs that directly support Atlantic HMS management. Atlantic HMS are defined as bluefin, bigeye, albacore, yellowfin, and skipjack tunas, swordfish, billfish (blue marlin, white marlin, roundscale spearfish, longbill spearfish, and sailfish), and sharks.

**ADDRESSES :**  Electronic copies of the Final Atlantic HMS Management-Based Research Needs and Priorities document may also be obtained on the Internet at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/ documents/final

_hms

_research

_ plan

_ 2014.pdf

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Steve Durkee by phone at (202) 670–
6637.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The Atlantic HMS Management-Based Research Needs and Priorities document was developed by the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Management Division of NMFS to communicate key research needs that directly support Atlantic HMS management. Atlantic HMS are defined as bluefin, bigeye, albacore, yellowfin, and skipjack tunas, swordfish, billfish (blue marlin, white marlin, roundscale spearfish, longbill spearfish, and sailfish), and sharks. The document contains a list of near and long-term research needs and priorities that can be used by individuals and groups interested in Atlantic HMS to identify key research needs, improve management, reduce duplication, prioritize limited funding, and form a potential basis for future funding. The priorities range from biological/ ecological needs to socio-economic needs.

A draft version of this document was made available to the public on July 10, 2014 (79 FR 39367), and comments were requested on the content and usefulness. The draft version was also discussed at the September 2014 HMS Advisory Panel meeting. A few comments were received suggestingadditional research needs and reprioritization, many of which were incorporated. However, the final version remains largely unchanged from the draft. Many commenters felt the document was useful, including when applying for competitive research grants.

The document is one of several efforts to highlight key research needs for HMS. One early effort, the HMS Research Plan, was developed by NMFS scientists across HMS disciplines in response to identify specific research needs based upon known data gaps. This document complements the HMS Research Plan currently in draft and, although of different purpose, some aspects of the HMS Research Plan were included in this document. Other efforts are also underway in the Agency to identify key research needs relevant to Atlantic HMS management, such as the National Recreational Action Agenda and Regional Plans and the National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program.

At this time, specific funding for the priorities outlined in this document has not been identified. However, the Agency is currently undergoing a strategic review of both management and science planning processes and resource allocations. This document will inform the strategic review of management planning and resource allocations. Additionally, there are several Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that support different types of competitively awarded funds for research. Some of these RFPs include funds for the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program, CooperativeResearch Program, and SaltonstallKennedy Grant Program. More information on these RFPs is available on the NOAA Fisheries Web site ( www.nmfs.noaa.gov ). This priorities document may be used by interested scientists who are applying for these or other funds as a way to highlight the need for the research.

While some of the priorities were derived from stock assessment reviews, other priorities were identified while developing and proposing management measures. Many of the research priorities address key data gaps and/or ways to reduce fishing mortality and/or bycatch to more effectively manage HMS fisheries, either directly or by improving stock assessments. Because these needs were identified by fishery managers, these research priorities may not correspond directly with the research priorities and needs identified by the scientists throughout NMFS.

Ongoing survey and monitoring programs are not discussed unless there is a specific suggestion for expansion of an existing program. These survey and monitoring programs, which include but are not limited to shark nursery andessential fish habitat studies, fisheryindependent surveys, and observer programs, are vital to stock assessments and effective HMS management. These ongoing survey and monitoring programs should be considered high priority.

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 971 et seq., and 1801 et seq.

Dated: November 17, 2014. Alan D. Risenhoover, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–27485 Filed 11–19–14; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Department of the Air Force**

**Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive Patent License** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Intent.

**SUMMARY :**  Pursuant to the provisions of Part 404 of Title 37, Code of Federal Regulations, which implements Public Law 96–517, as amended; the Department of the Air Force announces its intention to grant InfraRed Imaging Systems, Inc. (INRIS), a corporation of the State of Ohio, having a place of business at 22718 Holycross Epps Road, Marysville, Ohio 43040.

**DATES :**  The Air Force intends to grant a license for the patent and pending applications unless a written objection is received within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of publication of this Notice.