### 11806 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 41 / Monday, March 3, 2014 / Notices

load, while continuing to maintain their F–1 student status.

The January 12, 2010 earthquake caused extensive damage to Haiti’s infrastructure, public health, agriculture, transportation, and educational facilities. Haiti continues to struggle with many people still displaced as a result of the earthquake. According to the International Organization for Migration, as of September 2013, approximately 172,000 individuals still remained in temporary camps. For these reasons, among others, Haiti continues to experience significant difficulties as the country strives to recover. F–1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Haiti may depend on money from relatives in Haiti who are themselves continuing to recover from the earthquake.

The United States is committed to continuing to assist the people of Haiti. DHS is therefore extending this employment authorization for F–1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and who continue to experience severe economic hardship as a result of the earthquake. How do I apply for an employment authorization under the circumstances of this notice?

F–1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Haiti who were lawfully present in the United States on January 12, 2010 and are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the earthquake may apply for employment authorization under the guidelines described in 75 FR 56120. This notice extends the time period during which such F–1 students may seek employment authorization due to the earthquake. It does not impose any new or additional policies or procedures beyond those listed in the original notice. All interested F–1 students should follow the instructions listed in the original notice.

Jeh Charles Johnson, Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014–04592 Filed 2–28–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 9111–28–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY** 

**[Docket No. DHS–2014–0009]**

**Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Homeland Security.

**ACTION :**  Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. **SUMMARY :**  The Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC) will meet on March 19, 2014 in Washington, DC. The meeting will be open to the public.

**DATES :**  The HSAAC will meet Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please note that the meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held at Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Floor B, Room B1.5–10, Washington, DC 20004. All visitors to the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center must bring a Government-issued photo ID. Please use the main entrance on 14th Street, NW.

For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, send an email to AcademicEngagement@hq.dhs.gov or contact Lindsay Burton at 202–447– 4686 as soon as possible.

To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the committee prior to the adoption of the recommendations as listed in the ‘‘Supplementary Information’’ section below. Comments must be submitted in writing no later than Tuesday, March 11, 2014, must include DHS–2014–0009 as the identification number, and may be submitted using one of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• Email: AcademicEngagement@ hq.dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message.

• Fax: 202–447–3713.

• Mail: Academic Engagement; MGMT/Office of Academic Engagement/Mailstop 0440; Department of Homeland Security; 245 Murray Lane SW; Washington, DC 20528–0440.

Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ 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 access to the docket, to read background documents or comments received by the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council, go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for ‘‘HSAAC’’ then select the notice dated March 3, 2014.

One thirty-minute public comment period will be held during the meeting on March 19, 2014 after the conclusion of the presentation of draft recommendations, but before the HSAAC deliberates. Speakers will be requested to limit their comments to three minutes. Contact the Office of Academic Engagement as indicated below to register as a speaker.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Lindsay Burton, Office of Academic Engagement/Mailstop 0440; Department of Homeland Security; 245 Murray Lane SW; Washington, DC 20528–0440, email: AcademicEngagement@ hq.dhs.gov, tel: 202–447–4686 and fax:
202–447–3713.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. (Pub. L. 92–463). The HSAAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary and senior leadership on matters relating to student and recent graduate recruitment; international students; academic research; campus and community resiliency, security and preparedness; faculty exchanges; and cybersecurity.

Agenda: The six HSAAC subcommittees (Student and Recent Graduate Recruitment, Homeland Security Academic Programs, Academic Research and Faculty Exchange, International Students, Campus Resilience, and Cybersecurity) will give progress reports and may present draft recommendations for action in response to the taskings issued by the Department. The full Council will review its progress to-date and DHS senior leadership will provide an update on the Department’s efforts in implementing the HSAAC’s approved recommendations.

The meeting materials will be posted to the HSAAC Web site at: http://www.dhs.gov/homeland-securityacademic-advisory-council-hsaac no later than March 17, 2014.

Responsible DHS Official: Lauren Kielsmeier, AcademicEngagement@ hq.dhs.gov, 202–447–4686.

Dated: February 24, 2014. Lauren Kielsmeier, Executive Director for Academic Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2014–04384 Filed 2–28–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY** 

**Coast Guard**

**[Docket No. USCG–2013–1065]**

**Towing Safety Advisory Committee; March 2014 meeting** 

**AGENCY :**  Coast Guard, DHS.