• How can this report be improved to provide better guidance to federal agencies? (nist.gov)
  • It offers "guidance to Federal agencies, who must then determine the most appropriate ways to incorporate recordkeeping requirements into their business processes. (businessofgovernment.org)
  • The plans reflect President Biden's whole-of-government approach to confronting the climate crisis as agencies integrate climate-readiness across their missions and programs and strengthen the resilience of federal assets from the accelerating impacts of climate change. (whitehouse.gov)
  • Agencies identified which programs and missions are most at risk from climate change. (whitehouse.gov)
  • The new Executive Order makes clear that the pursuit of environmental justice is a duty of all executive branch agencies and should be incorporated into their missions. (ucsb.edu)
  • Many government organisations have only begun planning how to incorporate AI into their missions and technology. (deloitte.com)
  • Participates in the review and implementation of policies, directives, program initiatives, and federal, local and granting agency regulations. (usajobs.gov)
  • Many agencies have lists of actions that are categorically excluded from environmental evaluation under their NEPA regulations. (pcouncil.org)
  • 66852 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 216 / Thursday, November 7, 2013 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Part 433 State Fiscal Administration CFR Correction In Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 430 to 481, revised as of October 1, 2012, on page 98, in Ā§ 433.50, paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) are removed. (justia.com)
  • The regulations establishing the types of IHP assistance available, the eligibility requirements for assistance, and the procedures for obtaining assistance are in 44 CFR part 206, subparts D and F. On September 30, 2002, FEMA published an interim rule in the Federal Register, which revised its regulations implementing the IHP. (justia.com)
  • The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) enforces regulations that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, under Executive Order 11246, as amended. (dol.gov)
  • Under Executive Order 11246 and its implementing regulations, federal contracting agencies must include sexual orientation and gender identity as prohibited bases of discrimination in the Equal Opportunity Clause in federal contracts. (dol.gov)
  • Contractors may continue citing to 41 CFR 60-1.4 , the equal opportunity clause provision of the regulations, to incorporate by reference the Executive Order 11246 equal opportunity clause into their contracts and subcontracts. (dol.gov)
  • Incorporated non-profit agencies do not pay taxes on income and they are able to receive and use public funds to serve a public good, as defined in their constitution. (gov.mb.ca)
  • Further, while these early plans are being developed with input from a range of federal stakeholders, the GAT Board and OMB have not developed mechanisms for obtaining input from non-federal fund recipients. (gao.gov)
  • How does the draft report help stakeholders to better understand federal agency use of the Cybersecurity Framework? (nist.gov)
  • Despite major federal digital transformation efforts, IT disruptions and service delays remain commonplace. (govexec.com)
  • By taking action now to better manage and mitigate climate risks, we will minimize disruptions to federal operations, assets and programs while creating safer working conditions for employees. (whitehouse.gov)
  • Further, Congress should consider legislating transparency requirements and establishing clear authority to implement these requirements to ensure that recommended approaches for improving transparency are carried out across the federal government. (gao.gov)
  • To address these challenges, health care can adapt the same technological approaches that have revolutionized other industries by incorporating digital tools called application programming interfaces (APIs). (pewtrusts.org)
  • The Center stimulates research and facilitates discussion of new approaches to improving the effectiveness of government at the federal, state, local, and international levels. (businessofgovernment.org)
  • This session will bring together scientists from scientific advisory bodies, regulatory agencies and the private sector to present/discuss research needs, strategies, approaches and findings regarding the health effects testing of engineered nanomaterial s and nano-enabled products as it relates to regulatory mission(s). (cdc.gov)
  • Each speaker will have 10-12 minutes to highlight agency/institutional approaches and regulatory actions regarding the potential for health effects from engineered nanomaterial s. (cdc.gov)
  • The plans will need to incorporate "state-determined performance levels," which will eventually be reported on the federal agency's website. (thejournal.com)
  • Federal agencies can learn a lot from shortcomings discovered in the space agency's cloud computing practices. (informationweek.com)
  • Not every transit agency's buses have protective barriers to separate drivers from passengers, and not every agency has supplied their cleaning staff with hazard suits and other necessary PPE. (thirdway.org)
  • Additionally, it requires agencies to notify nearby communities in the event of a release of toxic substances from a federal facility, and to hold a public meeting to share information on resulting health risks and necessary precautions. (ucsb.edu)
  • State and local government agencies are making rapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. (govexec.com)
  • How are federal government agencies preparing for the new era of cyber threats? (govexec.com)
  • Are government agencies navigating cloud and AI progress to the strategic level? (govexec.com)
  • Government Business Council (GBC) polled over 600 federal employees about cyber vigilance and practices. (govexec.com)
  • Is the Federal Government Ready for AI? (govexec.com)
  • Across the federal government, agency leaders are seeking to incorporate the technology into critical mission functions and operations. (govexec.com)
  • The newest infographic from Government Business Council (GBC) outlines helpful tools and lessons as the federal government moves further into artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. (govexec.com)
  • State and local government agencies continue to push for digitization in citizen-facing and internal processes. (govexec.com)
  • How much have federal agencies learned about artificial intelligence (AI) through pilot implementation and the broader, government-wide push for IT modernization? (govexec.com)
  • Several federal entities, including the Government Accountability and Transparency Board (GAT Board), the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board (Recovery Board), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), have initiatives under way to improve the accuracy and availability of federal spending data. (gao.gov)
  • The federal government spends more than $3.7 trillion annually, with more than $1 trillion awarded through contracts, grants, and loans. (gao.gov)
  • Draft NISTIR 8170 provides guidance on how the Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity ( Cybersecurity Framework ) can be used in the U.S. Federal Government in conjunction with the current and planned suite of NIST security and privacy risk management publications. (nist.gov)
  • The Federal Government faces broad exposure to the mounting risks and costs already posed by the climate crisis. (cornell.edu)
  • As the single largest land owner, energy consumer, and employer in the Nation, the Federal Government can catalyze private sector investment and expand the economy and American industry by transforming how we build, buy, and manage electricity, vehicles, buildings, and other operations to be clean and sustainable. (cornell.edu)
  • It is therefore the policy of my Administration for the Federal Government to lead by example in order to achieve a carbon pollution-free electricity sector by 2035 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by no later than 2050. (cornell.edu)
  • Through a whole-of-government approach, we will demonstrate how innovation and environmental stewardship can protect our planet, safeguard Federal investments against the effects of climate change, respond to the needs of all of America's communities, and expand American technologies, industries, and jobs. (cornell.edu)
  • a) In implementing the policy set forth in section 101 of this order and to support the achievement of the government-wide goals of section 102 of this order, the head of each agency shall propose targets, including annual progress targets as applicable, to meet the requirements of sections 202 through 206 of this order. (cornell.edu)
  • Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. (dol.gov)
  • Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. (dol.gov)
  • However, this still leaves open many issues, such as whether "liking" a comment on a government Facebook fan page would be a federal record, or if "re-tweeting" a tweet in Twitter constitutes an endorsement. (businessofgovernment.org)
  • One of her key recommendations is to create a new government position - Chief Records Officer - who would convene cross-agency groups to address key issues and work closely with the Chief Information Officer in crafting policies and investments in technology systems. (businessofgovernment.org)
  • 5 In light of the ongoing supply shortages, the federal government should coordinate PPE purchases with transit agencies across the country in order to supply transit workers with necessary PPE so they can continue working while staying healthy. (thirdway.org)
  • In 2010, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) reverted the blood transfusion responsibility to the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) from the Ethiopian Red Cross to the Government led and managed service under the FMoH and the regional health bureaus. (who.int)
  • National and states government enforcement agencies are currently unaware of internet-based sale of ENDS. (bvsalud.org)
  • With no dedicated funding, GAT Board plans are incremental and leverage ongoing agency initiatives designed to improve existing business processes as well as improve data transparency. (gao.gov)
  • As part of these efforts, agencies will embed adaptation and resilience planning and implementation throughout their operations and programs, and will continually update their adaptation plans. (whitehouse.gov)
  • NIST will engage with agencies to add content based on agency implementation, refine current guidance and identify additional guidance to provide the information that is most helpful to agencies. (nist.gov)
  • This publication assists federal agencies in strengthening their cybersecurity risk management by helping them to determine an appropriate implementation of the Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (known as the Cybersecurity Framework). (nist.gov)
  • However, an outbreak of salmonellosis at a restaurant might herald the interstate distribution of a contaminated fresh produce item that will require the efforts of multiple public health and food regulatory agencies to trace to its source. (cdc.gov)
  • However, the full development of nanotech nology is hampered by an uncertainty regarding their environmental, health and safety implications, and how these issues will be addressed by responsible regulatory agencies at the federal and state levels. (cdc.gov)
  • The overall goal is to provide participants with a view of the status of the development of nanomaterial toxicological assessments that would be sufficient to evaluate health and safety for regulatory agencies. (cdc.gov)
  • The Board of Forestry has directed the agency to improve financial and conservation outcomes on state forests. (oregon.gov)
  • Our progress is a testament to the hard work of more than 240,000 DHS employees and our strong partnerships with Federal, state, and local officials, including law enforcement and emergency managers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and an engaged and vigilant public. (dhs.gov)
  • A large majority of outbreaks are identified and investigated at the local and state levels and do not involve multiple jurisdictions or outside agencies. (cdc.gov)
  • Oversee Water's legislative work related to programs, policies, procedures, and operations as well as participation in State, Federal and Water related Association meetings and committees. (careersingovernment.com)
  • These policy options involve possible new actions by policymakers, who may include Congress, federal agencies, state and local governments, academic and research institutions, and industry. (gao.gov)
  • Public Trust is the obligation of each board member to maintain, preserve, and further develop agency resources and to ensure services remain available to the public now and into the future. (gov.mb.ca)
  • Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released plans developed by more than 20 federal agencies that outline the steps each agency will take to ensure their facilities and operations adapt to and are increasingly resilient to climate change impacts. (whitehouse.gov)
  • Agencies are revamping supply chain policies and operations to create a more climate-resilient system. (whitehouse.gov)
  • We also must build on past progress and pursue new strategies to improve the Nation's preparedness and resilience to the effects of a changing climate, including advancing the Federal Government's strategic planning, governance, financial management, and procurement to ensure climate resilient operations. (cornell.edu)
  • The award was announced in a speech prepared with the help of respondent legislative assistant, the text of which was incorporated in a widely distributed press release. (justia.com)
  • Subsequently, the award was also referred to in newsletters sent out by the Senator, in a television interview program on which he appeared, and in telephone calls made by the legislative assistant to the sponsoring federal agencies. (justia.com)
  • Develops policy guidelines that incorporate legislative mandates and public policy appropriate to the field of research and development. (usajobs.gov)
  • The climate adaptation and resilience plans were previously submitted to and reviewed by the National Climate Task Force, White House Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) Federal Chief Sustainability Officer, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in response to President Biden's Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad . (whitehouse.gov)
  • NEPA is a major environmental law which applies whenever Federal funds (your tax dollars) are used on a proposed project, such as removing a dam. (pcouncil.org)
  • establishes national environmental policy and goals for the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the environment and provides a process for implementing these goals within Federal agencies. (pcouncil.org)
  • NEPA requires Federal agencies to disclose the environmental consequences of a proposed action, and to investigate and document alternatives to the proposed action. (pcouncil.org)
  • An action may be categorically excluded from a detailed environmental analysis if a Federal agency has determined that it has no significant environmental impact. (pcouncil.org)
  • At the second level of analysis, a Federal agency prepares a written environmental assessment to determine whether or not an undertaking would significantly affect the environment. (pcouncil.org)
  • To continue delivering on that vision, today the President will sign an executive order further embedding environmental justice into the work of federal agencies to achieve real, measurable progress that communities can count on. (ucsb.edu)
  • The Executive Order directs agencies to consider measures to address and prevent disproportionate and adverse environmental and health impacts on communities, including the cumulative impacts of pollution and other burdens like climate change. (ucsb.edu)
  • Communities with environmental justice concerns have long experienced exclusion and other significant barriers to having a voice in federal decision-making. (ucsb.edu)
  • The Executive Order directs agencies to identify and address gaps in science, data, and research related to environmental justice, to advance the analysis of cumulative impacts, and to make information on environmental and health concerns more publicly accessible to communities. (ucsb.edu)
  • b) The Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shall review the targets, and agencies shall incorporate such targets into the performance management systems described under section 503 of this order, as appropriate. (cornell.edu)
  • Agencies face a multitude of risks caused by climate change, including rising costs to maintain and repair damaged infrastructure from more frequent and extreme weather events, challenges to program effectiveness and readiness, and health and safety risks to federal employees who work outside. (whitehouse.gov)
  • Non-profit agencies incorporated under provincial or federal legislation enjoy significant legal and financial benefits. (gov.mb.ca)
  • NASA's pioneering efforts to embrace cloud computing are now revealing shortcomings that agencies may also face if they don't take a comprehensive view of what cloud migration entails. (informationweek.com)
  • It also concluded that the space agency hasn't fully realized the benefits of cloud computing. (informationweek.com)
  • Newly appointed CIO Larry Sweet responded to the findings by recommending actions that NASA should take to fix the current model, shedding a light on what other agencies might avoid as more of their IT operations move to the cloud. (informationweek.com)
  • Sweet said that among other actions, NASA would take new steps to develop and publish guidance on how the space agency acquires and uses cloud computing services. (informationweek.com)
  • The silver lining is that agencies have spent the last decade building their cloud, big data and interoperability abilities, and that effort will help support this next wave of AI technology. (deloitte.com)
  • In return for these benefits, incorporated non-profit agencies are legally and morally responsible to serve a public good. (gov.mb.ca)
  • Similar to the GAT Board's current focus on standardization, the Recovery Board recognized that standardized data would be more usable by the public and the Recovery Board for identifying potential misuse of federal funds. (gao.gov)
  • Recent federal laws have required increased public information on federal awards and spending. (gao.gov)
  • Agencies must make all relevant information available to the public, with opportunities for public comment before a decision is made. (pcouncil.org)
  • The public, other agencies, and outside parties may provide input into the preparation of an EIS and then comment on the draft. (pcouncil.org)
  • After the final EIS is prepared and a decision is made, the agency must prepare a public record of its decision explaining how the findings of the EIS were incorporated into the decisionā€making process. (pcouncil.org)
  • It directs agencies to actively facilitate meaningful public participation and just treatment of all people in agency decision-making. (ucsb.edu)
  • Artificial intelligence in all its forms can enable powerful public sector innovations in areas as diverse as national security, food safety and health care - but agencies should have a holistic AI strategy in place. (deloitte.com)
  • If the answer is no, the agency issues a "finding of no significant impact," or FONSI, which may include measures to mitigate any impacts. (pcouncil.org)
  • For the first time, agencies identified senior leadership and created new accountability structures so that adaptation and resilience is led from the top. (whitehouse.gov)
  • Thus, multijurisdictional outbreaks are frequently detected at the local level or by one agency, and subsequent investigation leads to involvement of other parties. (cdc.gov)
  • and liaison with VA facilities, granting agencies, regulatory bodies and a wide variety of other institutions or individuals. (usajobs.gov)
  • Hopefully, a governmentwide governance framework will improve the policy connections between agencies such as OMB, NARA, and GSA, as well as between records managers, web development teams, social media offices, chief information officers, etc. (businessofgovernment.org)
  • In this way, homeland security is not the charge of a single department or agency, but the responsibility of all of us, from our largest city police force to smallest law enforcement jurisdiction, our biggest company to smallest independent business, from the Whole Community to each individual within those communities. (dhs.gov)
  • Through advocacy and support from WHO, the proclamation establishing the NBTS as an autonomous agency was passed by the council of ministers in 2014 and the establishment of the requisite structures to operationalize the agency are is underway. (who.int)
  • Get the latest on need-to-know topics for federal employees delivered to your inbox. (govexec.com)
  • The CDC has issued COVID-19 guidance for transit agencies and their employees, 4 but critics including the agencies themselves say the recommendations came too late and do not fully address the needs of transit workers. (thirdway.org)
  • Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. (cdc.gov)
  • This implies the safeguarding of agency assets in the interest of the funding sources and an obligation to the funding authority. (gov.mb.ca)
  • The member has a duty to ensure that the agency is properly managed and its assets and property are properly cared for. (gov.mb.ca)
  • Federal agencies can use the Cybersecurity Framework to complement the existing suite of NIST security and privacy risk management standards, guidelines, and practices developed in response to the Federal Information Security Management Act, as amended (FISMA). (nist.gov)
  • a) Leading the Nation on a firm path to net-zero emissions by 2050 and achieving the policy set forth in section 101 of this order will require bold action to transform Federal procurement and operations and secure a transition to clean, zero-emission technologies. (cornell.edu)
  • Must a federal contractor indicate that it does not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity in its Affirmative Action Program (AAP) or any of its policy statements or handbooks? (dol.gov)
  • During the Recovery Act, federal officials listened to the concerns of recipients and made changes to guidance in response, which helped ensure they could meet those requirements. (gao.gov)
  • At the outset, I want to thank Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey and National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Matthew Olsen for their strong collaboration as together we work to meet the shared responsibility of keeping our nation safe. (dhs.gov)
  • CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website. (cdc.gov)
  • The law requires that these agencies be governed by boards. (gov.mb.ca)
  • The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia country health profiles provide an overview of the situation and trends of priority health problems and the health systems profile, including a description of institutional frameworks, trends in the national response, key issues and challenges. (who.int)
  • To provide federal agencies with examples of how the Cybersecurity Framework can augment the current versions of NIST security and privacy risk management publications, this guidance uses common federal information security vocabulary and processes. (nist.gov)
  • For example, the Department of Transportation will incorporate resilience criteria into transportation discretionary grant and loan programs wherever appropriate. (whitehouse.gov)
  • The Department of Justice will incorporate resilience into the design and construction specifications for new construction and modernization projects and the solicitation of future leases. (whitehouse.gov)
  • For example, several agencies, including the Department of Education , have now identified their Deputy Secretaries as Chief Resilience Officers. (whitehouse.gov)
  • 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505-01-D DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 206 [Docket ID FEMA-2010-0035] RIN 1660-AA68 Housing Assistance Due to Structural Damage Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. (justia.com)
  • Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is making available more than 20 climate adaptation and resilience plans from major federal agencies. (whitehouse.gov)
  • In addition, the new member agrees to learn about the agency and the responsibilities of a governing board so that sound decisions are made which ensure the agency is run effectively and efficiently. (gov.mb.ca)
  • Specifically, the board member is a trustee responsible for the funds which the agency raises, accepts and disburses. (gov.mb.ca)
  • While social media influencers were showing off pictures from the Amalfi Coast this summer, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was finalizing its guidelines regarding the endorsements that paid for their vacations in Italy. (jdsupra.com)
  • Collectively, a board of directors is the legal entity that is the corporation or agency. (gov.mb.ca)
  • The relationship between a board member and the agency which he or she serves is called a 'fiduciary' relationship. (gov.mb.ca)
  • A board member has an obligation to act loyally and uphold the integrity of the agency. (gov.mb.ca)
  • A board member accepts the responsibility to become informed about the business and services of the agency. (gov.mb.ca)
  • Duty of Care' is the term used to refer to the responsibility a board member has to exercise the same degree of care in the activities of the agency that he or she would on behalf of his or her own affairs. (gov.mb.ca)
  • Through this approach, large agencies developed adaptation and resilience plans to address their most significant climate risks and vulnerabilities. (whitehouse.gov)
  • How can agencies use the Cybersecurity Framework, and what are the potential opportunities and challenges? (nist.gov)
  • Which documents among the suite of NIST security and privacy risk management publications should incorporate Cybersecurity Framework concepts, and where? (nist.gov)
  • The Federal Records Act of 1950 creates a framework to manage agency records. (businessofgovernment.org)
  • Because agencies did not collect spending data in a consistent manner, the most expedient approach was to collect data from fund recipients, even though similar data already existed in agency systems. (gao.gov)
  • This historically decentralized approach has resulted in some agencies banning the use of social media while other agencies have rapidly adopted their use but ignored the potential records management implications. (businessofgovernment.org)
  • In addition, a 2009 NARA survey of 200 agencies found that 79 percent ranked themselves as being at risk of not complying with federal records management laws - and this survey did not cover social media. (businessofgovernment.org)
  • How does the guidance presented in this draft report benefit federal agency cybersecurity risk management? (nist.gov)
  • But our transit agencies are struggling to maintain services due to steep revenue losses, and our transit workers aren't getting the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need to stay safe while serving their communities. (thirdway.org)
  • In this regards, WHO has been supporting the Federal Ministry of Health in the development and updating of national strategies, tools and training packages on adolescent and youth related health services. (who.int)