[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 54 (Wednesday, March 20, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 17220]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-06311]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2013-0018]


Request for Information (RFI) Regarding the Planned Biotechnology 
Development Module (BDM) As Part of the National Bio and Agro-Defense 
Facility (NBAF) and Notice of Public Workshop; Correction

AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Request for Information and Notice of Workshop; Correction.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a document 
in the Federal Register of March 4, 2013, requesting information 
regarding utilization alternatives for the planned Biotechnology 
Development Module (BDM) a planned component of the National Bio and 
Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) and announcing a workshop for all 
interested parties. Due to sequestration, the workshop is postponed 
until further notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Goobic, 202-254-6144.

Corrections

    In the Federal Register of March 4, 2013, in FR Doc. 2013-04919, on 
page 14103, in the third column, correct the DATES caption to read:

DATES: The Request for Information period will be 60 days (March 4 to 
May 2, 2013). Please submit written information no later than May 2, 
2013.
    Due to sequestration, the BDM public workshop originally scheduled 
for March 22, 2013 will be postponed until further notice. Notice 
regarding rescheduling this workshop will be issued once the government 
receives authorization to proceed.
    In the Federal Register of March 4, 2013, in FR Doc. 2013-04919, on 
page 14103, in the third column, correct the ADDRESSES caption to read:

ADDRESSES: Written Information should be submitted via email to: 
[email protected] ATTN: Mary Goobic.
    Once the government receives authorization to proceed, information 
regarding a new date for the workshop will be posted at www.dhs.gov/nbaf.
    In the Federal Register of March 4, 2013, in FR Doc. 2013-04919, on 
page 14104, in the first column, correct the ``Workshop'' section under 
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION caption to read:

Workshop

    To further facilitate the information exchange between the 
government and the biologics industry, DHS will conduct a public 
workshop as part of the RFI process. The goals of the workshop are: (1) 
Provide an overview of the planned mission requirements of the BDM; (2) 
Provide the proposed BDM design; (3) Review analogous current and 
planned biological countermeasure development initiatives; (4) Gauge 
industry interest in the utilization of the BDM to enhance 
collaboration. This workshop is designed to provide information on the 
NBAF BDM and how it fits within the broader context of countermeasure 
development for protecting U.S. agriculture. A panel discussion is 
scheduled to give industry an opportunity to share lessons learned and 
insights on BDM related operations.
    Due to sequestration, the BDM public workshop originally scheduled 
for March 22, 2013 will be postponed until further notice. DHS and USDA 
will continue to welcome and accept the written responses and ideas on 
how best to utilize the BDM during the period of the RFI. Notice 
regarding rescheduling this workshop will be issued on the NBAF Web 
site (www.dhs.gov/nbaf) once the government receives authorization to 
proceed. Questions regarding the workshop may be submitted by email to 
[email protected] ATTN: Mary Goobic.

    Dated: March 11, 2013.
Daniel M. Gerstein,
Deputy Under Secretary, Science and Technology Directorate, U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2013-06311 Filed 3-19-13; 8:45 am]
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