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AGENCY:
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION:
Notice of open Federal advisory committee meeting.
SUMMARY:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council (NAC) will meet virtually on June 26, 2024. The Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Subcommittee under the NAC will present to the full NAC membership its determination on the sufficiency of best practices and Federal guidance regarding congregate and non-congregate sheltering and evacuating planning, relating to the needs of Start Printed Page 48912 household pets, service, and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
DATES:
The public is invited to participate as the NAC meets by virtual means from 3:30 to 5 p.m. eastern time (ET) on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The meeting may pause for breaks and can continue past the scheduled end time or may end early when the NAC has completed its business.
ADDRESSES:
Anyone who wishes to participate must register with FEMA in advance by providing their name, official title, organization, telephone number, email address to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below by 3 p.m. ET on Monday, June 24, 2024. Links to attend by virtual means will be provided by registration confirmation email. Members of the public are urged to provide written comments on the issues to be considered by the NAC. The topic areas are indicated in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Any written comments must be submitted and received by 3 p.m. ET on Monday, June 24, 2024, identified by Docket ID FEMA-2007-0008, and submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov, following the instructions for submitting comments below.
Instructions for Submitting Comments: All submissions must include the words “Federal Emergency Management Agency” and the docket number (Docket ID FEMA-2007-0008) for this action. Comments received, including any personal information provided, will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov. For access to the docket or to read comments received by the NAC, go to http://www.regulations.gov, and search for Docket ID FEMA-2007-0008.
The open public comment period is anticipated on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 4:15 to 4:30 p.m. ET. All speakers must register in advance of the meeting to make remarks during the open public comment period and must limit their comments to three minutes. Comments should be addressed to the NAC. Any comments unrelated to the agenda topics will not be considered. Opportunities for public comments during meeting deliberations and voting, limited to one minute per instance and directed to the current topic, are offered by the Designated Federal Officer as time permits on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. ET. To register to make remarks during the public comment period, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below by 3 p.m. ET on Monday, June 24, 2024. Please note that the public comment periods may end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments.
The NAC is committed to ensuring all participants have equal access regardless of disability status. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to fully participate, please contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below by 3 p.m. ET on Monday, June 24, 2024. Last-minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to fulfill.
Start Further InfoFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dawn Essenmacher, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, Office of the National Advisory Council, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C St. SW, Washington, DC 20472-3184, 202-212-3026, FEMA-PAW@fema.dhs.gov. The NAC website is https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/national-advisory-council/subcomittees.
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Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
The NAC advises the FEMA Administrator on all aspects of emergency management. The NAC incorporates input from State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, and the private sector in the development and revision of FEMA plans and strategies. The NAC includes a cross-section of officials, emergency managers, and emergency response providers from State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, the private sector, and nongovernmental organizations.
Agenda: On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Subcommittee under the NAC will present to the full NAC membership its determination on the sufficiency of best practices and Federal guidance regarding congregate and non-congregate sheltering and evacuating planning, relating to the needs of household pets, service, and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. This determination is required of the subcommittee under the Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Act (Pub. L. 117-212). The NAC will then vote on whether it concurs with the determination.
The full agenda and available preparatory materials for this meeting will be available at https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/national-advisory-council by Friday, June 21, 2024, or by contacting the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Start SignatureDeanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2024-12644 Filed 6-7-24; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Published:
- 06/10/2024
- Department:
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Entry Type:
- Notice
- Action:
- Notice of open Federal advisory committee meeting.
- Document Number:
- 2024-12644
- Dates:
- The public is invited to participate as the NAC meets by virtual means from 3:30 to 5 p.m. eastern time (ET) on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The meeting may pause for breaks and can continue past the scheduled end time or may end early when the NAC has completed its business.
- Pages:
- 48911-48912 (2 pages)
- Docket Numbers:
- Docket ID FEMA-2007-0008
- PDF File:
- 2024-12644.pdf
- Supporting Documents:
- » National Preparedness Goal Review Package