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issues; (2) the safety of food ingredients and new foods; (3) labeling of foods and cosmetics; (4) nutrient needs and nutritional adequacy; and (5) safe exposure limits for food contaminants. The Committee may also be asked to provide advice and make recommendations on ways of communicating to the public the potential risks associated with these issues and on approaches that might be considered for addressing the issues. II. Criteria for Voting Members

The Committee consists of a core of 15 voting members including the Chair. Members and the Chair are selected by the Commissioner or designee from among individuals knowledgeable in the fields of food science, microbiology, epidemiology, pediatric immunology, nutrition, food technology, biochemistry, and environmental health. Members are invited to serve for overlapping terms of up to 4 years.

Almost all non-Federal members of this committee serve as Special Government Employees. Of the 15 members who vote, 2 are technically qualified members identified with consumer interests. In addition to the voting members, the Committee has two nonvoting members who are identified with industry interests.

III. Nomination Procedures

Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified individuals formembership on the Committee. Selfnominations are also accepted. Nominations must include a current

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 ́ sume  ́ or curriculum vitae for each nominee, including a current business address and/or home address, telephone number, and email address if available. Nominations must also specify the advisory committee for which the nominee is recommended. Nominations must also acknowledge that the nominee is aware of the nomination unless self-nominated. FDA will ask potential candidates to provide detailed information concerning such matters as financial holdings, employment, research grants, and/or contracts to permit evaluation of possible sources of conflicts of interest.

This notice is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2) and 21 CFR part 14, relating to advisory committees.

Dated: December 5, 2014. Jill Hartzler Warner, Associate Commissioner for Special Medical Programs.
[FR Doc. 2014–28889 Filed 12–9–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4164–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND**  **SECURITY**

**[Docket No. DHS–2014–0005]**

**PRA Extension: 1670–0023 Technical Assistance Request and Evaluation** 

**AGENCY :**  National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS.

**ACTION :**  60-day notice and request for comments; reinstatement of a previously approved collection: 1670–0023.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C), Office of Emergency Communications, (OEC) will submit the following Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

**DATES :**  Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until February 9, 2015. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.

**ADDRESSES :**  Written comments and questions about this Information Collection Request should be forwarded to DHS/NPPD/CS&C/OEC, 245 Murray Lane SW., Mail Stop 0640, Arlington,VA 20598–0640. Emailed requests should go to Kendall Carpenter, Kendall.Carpenter@hq.dhs.gov. Written comments should reach the contact person listed no later than February 9, 2015. Comments must be identified by ‘‘DHS–2014–0005’’and may be submitted by one of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov

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• Email: Kendall.Carpenter@ hq.dhs.gov

Æ Include the docket number in the subject line of the message.

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.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  OEC formed under Title XVIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, 6 U.S.C.574 et seq., as amended, is authorized to provide technical assistance at no charge to State, regional, local, and tribal government officials. OEC will use the Technical Assistance Request Form to identify the number and type of technical assistance requests from each State and territory. OEC will use the Technical Assistance Evaluation Form to support quality improvement of its technical assistance services. Both Forms may be submitted electronically or in paper form.

OMB is particularly interested in comments that:

1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,

e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.
Analysis

Agency: Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications.

Title: Technical Asistance Request and Evaluation.

OMB Number: 1670–0023. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: State, local and tribal government.

Number of Respondents: 56 respondents (estimate).

Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 175 annual burden hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.

Total Recordkeeping Burden: $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $4,273.50.

Dated: December 2, 2014. Scott Libby, Deputy Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2014–28885 Filed 12–9–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 9110–9P–P**