Notice2024-12644

National Advisory Council; Meeting

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Published
June 10, 2024

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Homeland Security DepartmentFederal Emergency Management Agency

Abstract

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 household pets, service, and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 112 (Monday, June 10, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48911-48912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12644]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2007-0008]


National Advisory Council; Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Notice of open Federal advisory committee meeting.

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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

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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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. For access to the docket or 
to read comments received by the NAC, go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, 
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.

FOR 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, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#45030008046815041205232028246b212d366b222a33"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6e0e3ebe78bf6e7f1e6c0c3cbc788c2ced588c1c9d0">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. The NAC website is <a href="https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/national-advisory-council/subcomittees">https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/national-advisory-council/subcomittees</a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 <a href="https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/national-advisory-council">https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/national-advisory-council</a> by Friday, June 21, 2024, or by contacting 
the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2024-12644 Filed 6-7-24; 8:45 am]
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