The Federal Register

Sunshine Act Notice

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Monday, December 8, 2008, 10 a.m.4 p.m.
Place: U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave., NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005, (Metro Stop: Metro Center). Agenda: Commissioners will elect officers for 2009. Commissioners will consider the following items: a draft working group policy and an EAC strategic plan. Commissioners will receive an Election Day 2008 EAC Activity Report. Commissioners will receive an update on the 2008 Election Day Survey. The Commission will consider other administrative matters. Commissioners will hold a closed session discussion about the EAC general counsel position.

This meeting will be open to the public except for the closed session discussion about the EAC general counsel position.
Person to Contact for Information: Bryan Whitener, Telephone: (202) 5663100.
Thomas R. Wilkey,
Election Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. E827797 Filed 111908; 11:15 am]
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Publication of State Plan Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act

Mon, Nov 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255(b) of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Public Law 107252, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) hereby causes to be published in the Federal Register material changes to the HAVA State plans previously submitted by Louisiana and Nevada.

Publication of State Plan Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255(b) of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Public Law 107252, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) hereby causes to be published in the Federal Register changes to the HAVA State plan previously submitted by Rhode Island.

Federal Advisory Committee Act; Standards Board Charter Renewal

Mon, Nov 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), the purpose of this notice is to announce that the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has renewed the charter for the Standards Board for a twoyear period through October 27, 2010. The Standards Board is a Federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Publication of State Plan Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act

Mon, Oct 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255(b) of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Public Law 107252, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) hereby causes to be published in the Federal Register changes to the HAVA State plans previously submitted by Idaho, Iowa, and Pennsylvania.

Sunshine Act Notice

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 14 p.m.
Place: National Press Club of Washington, 529 14th St., NW., 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045, (202) 6627500 (Metro Stop: Metro Center). Agenda: Commissioners will meet and hold a panel discussion to examine key issues facing election officials and journalists in reporting election results, particularly in competitive states. Some of the topics include: (1) Voting systems technology; (2) nontraditional ballots such as provisional and absentee ballots and ballots of military and overseas citizens; (3) time and procedures for getting election results; (4) postelection issues such as recounts and audits; (5) time zones, poll closings and reporting exit polls and election results. Participants will include media representatives, state election officials and a discussion moderator.

This meeting will be open to the public.
Person to Contact for Information: Sarah Litton, Telephone: (202) 566 3100.
Rosemary E. Rodriguez,
Chair, U.S. Election Assistance

Sunshine Act Notice

Mon, Sep 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 10 a.m.1 p.m.
Place: U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave., NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005 (Metro Stop: Metro Center). Agenda: Commissioners will consider and vote on Draft EAC Guidance to States Regarding Material Changes to State Plans. Commissioners will consider and vote on the accreditation of CIBER, Inc. Commissioners will consider a Draft Working Group Policy [formally known as Draft Policy for Joint Partnership Task Force of EAC and State Election Officials Regarding Spending of HAVA Funds]. Commissioners will discuss revisions to the advisory opinion process. The Commission will consider other administrative matters.

This meeting will be open to the public.
Person to Contact for Information: Bryan Whitener, Telephone: (202) 5663100.
Thomas R. Wilkey,
Election Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. E822130 Filed 91708; 4:15 pm]
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Freedom of Information, Government in the Sunshine, and Privacy Act Requirements

Thu, Sep 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is publishing notice of its final rules implementing provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, the Government in the Sunshine Act, and the Privacy Act.

Testimony by Commission Employees Relating to Official Information and Production of Official Records in Legal

Thu, Sep 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is promulgating administrative regulations to implement standards of conduct for Commission employees, requirements on testimony by Commission employees and production of Commission records in legal proceedings, and requirements for nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap in programs or activities conducted by the Commission.

Publication of State Plan Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act

Thu, Sep 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255(b) of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Public Law 107252, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) hereby causes to be published in the Federal Register changes to the HAVA State plan previously submitted by Georgia.

Publication of State Plan Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act

Tue, Sep 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255(b) of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Public Law 107252, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) hereby causes to be published in the Federal Register changes to the HAVA State plans previously submitted by Connecticut, Montana, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.

Sunshine Act Notice

Thu, Sep 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date & Time: Thursday, September 18, 2008, 9 a.m.4 p.m.
Place: U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave, NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005 (Metro Stop: Metro Center). Agenda: Commissioners will hold a workshop discussion on Preparing for Election Day 2008 and Empowering Voters. Commissioners will consider and vote on whether to modify Advisory Opinion 07003A regarding Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding, pursuant to HAVA, section 254(a)(7). Commissioners will consider and vote on a Proposed Replacement Advisory Opinion 07003B Regarding Maintenance of Effort. Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy for Notice and Public Comment; Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy for Joint Partnership Task Force of EAC and State Election Officials Regarding Spending of HAVA Funds; Commissioners will consider Proposed Administrative Regulations and receive an Update on Final
Administrative Regulations. Commissioners will consider and vote on the Adoption of the Alternative Voting Method

Sunshine Act Notice

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Thursday, September 11, 2008, 9 a.m. EDT through Monday, September 15, 2008, 5 p.m. EDT.
Place: EAC Board of Advisors Virtual Meeting Room at http://

www.eac.gov. Once at the main page of EAC's Web site, viewers should click the link to the Board of Advisors Virtual Meeting Room. The virtual meeting room will open on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 9 a.m. EDT and will close on Monday, September 15, 2008, at 5 p.m. EDT. The site will be available 24 hours per day during that 5day period. Purpose: The EAC Board of Advisors will review and provide comment on a draft of the independent evaluation plan. The draft contains a plan for evaluating the EAC's $10M Election Data Collection Grant Program.

The EAC Board of Advisors Virtual Meeting Room was established to

Information Collection Activity; Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission has submitted the following information collection request (Voting System Test Laboratory Accreditation Program Manual) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on February 2, 2008, at 73 FR 6494. The notice allowed for a 60day public comment period. No comments were received on this information collection; however, modifications were made to improve and clarify the information collection based on comments submitted to a request for substantive comments (73 FR 6495) and internal review of the document. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 24, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessar

Procedural Manual for the Election Assistance Commission's Voting System Test Laboratory Program

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is publishing a procedural manual for its Voting System Test Laboratory Program. This program sets the administrative procedures for laboratories to obtain and maintain accreditation to test voting systems under the EAC's Voluntary Testing and Certification Program. The program is mandated by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) at 42 U.S.C. 15371.

Federal Advisory Committee Act; Technical Guidelines Development Committee Charter Renewal

Mon, Aug 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), the purpose of this notice is to announce that the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has renewed the charter for the Technical Guidelines Development Committee (TGDC) for a twoyear period through August 9, 2010. The TGDC is a federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Notice: Request for Public Comment

Mon, Aug 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The EAC seeks public comment on a proposed policy entitled ``Proposed Notice and Public Comment Policy.'' This policy is to provide effective notice for a period of public comment on all policies being considered for adoption by the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) that are not required for public comment under law.

Sunshine Act Notice

Fri, Aug 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 12 Noon3 p.m.
Place: U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave, NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005 (Metro Stop: Metro Center). Agenda: Commissioners will hold a workshop discussion on Preparing for Election Day 2008 and Statewide Voter Registration Databases. Commissioners will consider and vote on whether to modify Advisory Opinion 07003A regarding Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding, pursuant to HAVA Section 254(a)(7). Commissioners will consider and vote on a Proposed Replacement Advisory Opinion 07003B Regarding Maintenance of Effort. Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy for Notice and Public Comment; Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy for Joint Partnership Task Force of EAC and State Election Officials Regarding Spending of HAVA Funds; Commissioners will consider Proposed Administrative Regulations. Commissioners will receive a briefing regarding the Research Department Work Plan. The Commission will consider other admini

Sunshine Act Notice

Tue, Jul 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Publication of State Plan Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act

Mon, Jul 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Request for Public Comment on Proposed Guidelines Regarding Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Section 254(a)(11)

Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The EAC seeks public comment on proposed guidelines designed to assist States in determining what constitutes a ``material change in the administration of a State plan'' under HAVA Section 254(a)(11).

Sunshine Act Notice

Thu, Jul 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date & Time: Monday, July 21, 2008, 10 a.m.3 p.m. (MST).
Place: J. W. Marriott Desert Ridge, 5350 E Marriott Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85054, (480) 2935000.
Agenda: The Commissioners will consider the following items: Commissioners will consider and vote on whether to modify Advisory Opinion 07003A regarding Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding, pursuant to HAVA Section 254(a)(7). Commissioners will consider and vote on a Proposed Replacement Advisory Opinion 07003B Regarding Maintenance of Effort. Commissioners will consider the of Adoption of EAC Laboratory Accreditation Program Manual; Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy for Joint Partnership Task Force of EAC and State Election Officials Regarding Spending of HAVA Funds; Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy for Notice and Public Comment; Commissioners will consider Draft Changes to the Charter of the EAC Technical Guidelines Development Committee. Commissioners will consider whether to update the Louisiana state instructions, the

Freedom of Information, Government in the Sunshine, and Privacy Act Requirements

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is proposing administrative regulations to implement the Freedom of Information Act, the Government in the Sunshine Act, and the Privacy Act.

Office of Inspector General; Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission Office of Inspector General is establishing a new system or records, ``Office of Inspector General Investigative Records,'' subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The new system of records is necessary to fulfill the duties of the Office of Inspector General, including, but not limited to (1) investigations of complaints; investigations of cases referred to OIG; and reports and correspondence in conjunction with any such investigation.

Sunshine Act Notice

Wed, Jun 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date & Time: Thursday, June 19, 2008, 15 p.m.
Place: U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave, NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005, (Metro Stop: Metro Center). Agenda: The Commissioners will consider the following items: Commissioners will consider and vote on whether to modify Advisory Opinion 07003A regarding Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding, pursuant to HAVA Section 254(a)(7). Commissioners will consider and vote on a Proposed Replacement Advisory Opinion 07003B Regarding Maintenance of Effort. Commissioners will consider the Adoption of EAC Draft Chapters of the Election Management Guidelines Project; Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy for Joint Partnership Task Force of EAC and State Election Officials Regarding Spending of HAVA Funds; Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy for Notice and Public Comment; Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy regarding Allocable Cost Principles for HAVA Funding. Commissioners will consider whether to update the Maryland st

Sunshine Act Notice

Thu, Jun 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date & Time: Thursday, June 19, 2008, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
Place: U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave, NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005 (Metro Stop: Metro Center). Agenda: The Commissioners will consider the following items:

Commissioners will consider and vote on whether to modify Advisory Opinion 07003A regarding Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding, pursuant to HAVA Section 254 (a)(7). Commissioners will consider and vote on a Proposed Replacement Advisory Opinion 07003B Regarding Maintenance of Effort. Commissioners will consider the Adoption of EAC Draft Chapters of the Election Management Guidelines Project; Commissioners will consider the Adoption of EAC Laboratory Accreditation Program Manual; Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy for Joint Partnership Task Force of EAC and State Election Officials Regarding Spending of HAVA Funds; Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy for Notice and Public Comment; Commissioners will consider a Draft Policy regarding Alloc

Sunshine Act Notice

Thu, May 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Thursday, May 22, 2008, 10 a.m.1 p.m.
Place: U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave., NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005 (Metro Stop: Metro Center). Agenda: The Commissioners will consider the following items:

Commissioners will consider whether to update the Michigan state instructions and the Louisiana state instructions on the national voter registration form. Commissioners will consider and vote on whether to adopt the Voter Hotline Study Report. Commissioners will consider and vote on whether to adopt the First Time Voter Study Report. Commissioners will consider and vote on whether to modify Advisory Opinion 07003A regarding Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding, pursuant to HAVA Section 254(a)(7). Comments will be taken from members of the public who have registered to speak regarding whether to modify Advisory Opinion 07003A. Members of the public who wish to speak must contact and register with EAC by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Speakers may cont

Sunshine Act Notice

Thu, May 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 10 a.m.4 p.m. and Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 9 a.m.4 p.m.
Place: Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20001, Phone number (202) 7371234 (Metro Stop: Union Station).
Purpose: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Board of Advisors, as required by the Help America Vote Act of 2002, will meet to receive updates on EAC program activities. The Board will receive presentations on the proposed next iteration of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG), as were submitted to EAC from the commission's Technical Guidelines Development Committee (TGDC). The Board will receive presentations on the Vote Count and Vote Recount Study and will formulate recommendations to EAC regarding research and studies. The Board will consider redrafted bylaws and other administrative matters.

This meeting will be open to the public.
Person to Contact for Information: Bryan Whitener, Telephone: (202) 5663100.
Gracia M. Hillman,
Commissi

Sunshine Act Notice

Tue, May 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date AND Time: Monday, May 5, 2008, 9 a.m.2 p.m. (EST).
Place: United States Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York, Ave, NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005.
Agenda: The Commission will host an interdisciplinary roundtable discussion of the Technical Guidelines Committee's (TGDC) recommended Voluntary Voting System Guidelines. The discussion will be focused upon the following topics: (1) The cost implications of the proposed VVSG; (2)
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the effect of the new standards on the time in process for voting systems; (3) increasing the efficiency of testing; (4) the possible implementation time of the next iteration of the VVSG; (5) Innovation in voting technology; (6) Risks associated with voting system technology; (7) prioritizing the needed features of a voting system.

This meeting will be open to the public.
Person to Contact for Information: Matthew Masterson, Telephone: (202) 5663100.
Thomas R. Wilkey,
Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. E89753

Sunshine Act Notice

Tue, Apr 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 10 a.m.1 p.m.
Place: U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave., NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005 (Metro Stop: Metro Center). Agenda: The Commissioners will consider the following items: Whether to modify Advisory Opinion 07003A regarding Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding, pursuant to HAVA Section 254 (a)(7); whether to update the Michigan state instructions on the national voter registration form. Commissioners will receive a briefing regarding HAVA State Plans. Commissioners will hold a fact gathering hearing regarding Iowa's audit appeal, as part of the audit appeal process established by the Commission. The Commission will consider other administrative matters.

This Meeting Will Be Open to the Public
Person to Contact for Information: Bryan Whitener, Telephone: (202) 5663100.
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Thomas R. Wilkey,
Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. E89279 Filed 42808; 8:45 am]
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Publication of State Plan Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act

Fri, Apr 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Sunshine Act Notice

Thu, Apr 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 9 a.m.2 p.m. (EST). Place: United States Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave., NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005.
Agenda: The Commission will host a voting advocates roundtable discussion of the Technical Guidelines Committee's (TGDC) recommended Voluntary Voting System Guidelines. The discussion will be focused upon the following topics: (1) The development of a threat assessment; (2) The evaluation of innovative systems; (3) Open Ended Vulnerability Testing (OEVT) and how it fits into the proposed standards; (4) The testing of voting system software; (5) How best to strike the balance between usability and accessibility and the need for secure systems; (6) Possible changes in scope or depth that would help improve the proposed standard.

This meeting will be open to the public.
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Person To Contact For Information: Matthew Masterson, Telephone: (202) 5663100.
Caroline C. Hunter,
ViceChair, U.S. Election Assistance Commissi

Sunshine Act Notice

Thu, Apr 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date And Time: Friday, April 25, 2008, 9 a.m.2 p.m. (EST). Place: United States Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave, NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005.
Agenda: The Commission will host an election official roundtable discussion of the Technical Guidelines Committee's (TGDC) recommended Voluntary Voting System Guidelines. The discussion will be focused upon the following topics: (1) The usability and readability of the proposed standards; (2) The creation of a risk assessment for voting systems; (3) Stability of the standards vs. the need to create flexible standards that promote innovation; (4) Open Ended Vulnerability Testing (OEVT) and how it fits into the proposed standards; (5) The possible value of the testing of individual components to state and local jurisdictions; (6) Possible changes in scope or depth that would help improve the proposed standard.

This meeting will be open to the public.
Person To Contact For Information: Matthew Masterson, Telephone: (202) 5663

Sunshine Act Notice

Tue, Apr 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 15 p.m. (CDT).
Place: Millennium Hotel Minneapolis, Horizons, 14th Floor, 1313 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 554032697, (612) 3326000. Agenda: The Commission will receive presentations on Successful Ballot Design. The presentations will focus on the following: The Ballot Design Process from Start to Finish; Ballot Design Accessibility, and Usability; and Successful Designs for Opticalscan Ballots, Direct Recording Device Ballots and Paper Ballots. The Commission will receive a status report on a firsttime voter study. The Commission will consider and vote on the following items: consideration and vote on a voter information Web sites study; consideration and vote on policy proposal regarding the allowable uses of HAVA funds; consideration and vote on whether to modify Advisory Opinion 07003A regarding Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding, Pursuant to HAVA Section 254 (a) (7). The Commission will consider other administrative matters.

This meet

Sunshine Act Notice

Tue, Apr 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date and time: Monday, April 21, 2008, 9 a.m. EDT through Friday, April 25, 2008, 5 p.m. EDT.
Place: EAC Board of Advisors Virtual Meeting Room at http:// www.eac.gov. Once at the main page of EAC's Web site, viewers should click the link to the Board of Advisors Virtual Meeting Room. The virtual meeting room will open on Monday, April 21, 2008, at 9 a.m. EDT and will close on Friday, April 25, 2008, at 5 p.m. EDT. The site will be available 24 hours per day during that 5day period.
Purpose: The EAC Board of Advisors will review and provide comment on eight draft chapters of the Election Management Guidelines. The draft chapters contain recommendations and best practices regarding: Absentee voting and vote by mail; acceptance testing; ballot building; contingency planning and change management; developing an audit trail; polling place and vote center management; preelection and par

Sunshine Act Notice

Mon, Apr 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date & Time: Monday, April 21, 2008, 9 a.m. EDT through Friday, April 25, 2008, 5 p.m. EDT.
Place: EAC Standards Board Virtual Meeting Room at http://www.eac.gov. Once at the main page of EAC's Web site, viewers should click the link to the Standards Board Virtual Meeting Room. The virtual meeting room will open on Monday, April 21, 2008, at 9 a.m. EDT and will close on Friday, April 25, 2008, at 5 p.m. EDT. The site will be available 24 hours per day during that 5day period.
Purpose: The EAC Standards Board will review and provide comment on eight draft chapters of the Election Management Guidelines. The draft chapters contain recommendations and best practices regarding: Absentee voting and vote by mail; acceptance testing; ballot building; contingency planning and change management; developing an audit trail; polling place and vote center management; preelection and parallel

Election Data Collection Grant Program

Thu, Mar 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On December 22, 2007, Congress authorized the Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Public Law 110161 authorized the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (``the EAC'') to award $10 million in grants to States to implement an election data collection program (``the program''). Under the Administrative Provision of the Act (Section 501), the EAC shall establish a program to provide a grant of $2 million to each of five eligible States to improve the collection of precinct level data relating to the November 2008 Federal elections. The program is designed to: (a) Develop and document a series of administrative and procedural best practices in election data collection that can be replicated by other States; (b) improve data collection processes; (c) enhance the capacity of States and their jurisdictions to collect accurate and complete election data; and (d) document and describe particular administrative and management data collection practices, as well as particular data collection poli

Information Collection Activity; Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Mar 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, EAC announces the proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The information collection tool is available on the EAC Web site (http://www.eac.gov).

Sunshine Act Notice

Wed, Mar 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Agency: United States Election Assistance Commission.
Action: Notice of public meeting.
Date & Time: Thursday, March 20, 2008, 8:30 a.m.2 p.m. (MST). Place: Hyatt Regency Denver, 650 15th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202, (303) 4361234.
Agenda: The Commission will hear updates on the following topics: Election Management Guidelines Update; Election Data Survey Update. The Commission will receive a briefing on audits and state plans from the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED); The Commission will consider accepting the following items: Voter Hotline Study; UOCAVA Voters' Study (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act). The Commission will consider and vote on the following items: consideration and vote on changes to the state specific instructions on the national voter registration form; consideration and vote on proposed policy clarification on the allowable uses of HAVA funds. The Commission will consider other administrative matters.

This meeting will be open

Sunshine Act Notice

Fri, Mar 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 9 p.m.2 p.m. (MST). Place: Hyatt Regency Denver, 650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 4361234.
Agenda: The Commission will host a voting systems testing laboratory roundtable discussion regarding the Technical Guidelines Development Committee's (TGDC) recommended voluntary voting system guidelines (VVSG). The discussion will be focused upon the following topics: (1) Whether the recommended TGDC standards create appropriate functional standards that promote innovation; (2) How to evaluate innovative systems, for which there are no standards for purposes of
certification; (3) The value and risks associated with Open Ended Vulnerability Testing; (4) The processes associated with testing to the VVSG and possible modifications; (5) The implications of the recommended usability benchmarks on the testing laboratories; (6) The cost implications of the proposed VVSG.

This Meeting Will Be Open To The Public.
Person To Contact For Information: Matthew Masterso

Sunshine Act Notice

Fri, Mar 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

DATE & TIME Thursday, March 27, 2008, 9 a.m.2 p.m. (EST).

Proposed Guidance on Voluntary Voting System Guidelines

Wed, Mar 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) (Pub. L. 107-252, October 29, 2002) established the U.S. Election
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Assistance Commission (EAC). Section 202 of HAVA directs the EAC to adopt voluntary voting system guidelines (WSG) and to provide for the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software. The VVSG provides specifications and standards against which voting systems can be tested to determine if they provide basic functionality, accessibility, and security capabilities. Section 221 of HAVA mandates the creation of the Technical Guidelines Development Committee (TGDC) to assist the EAC in developing its voluntary voting system guidance. The TGDC has recommended standards to the EAC. These recommended standards were submitted by the TGDC to the EAC's Executive Director pursuant to section 221 of HAVA.

As part of its development process the EAC is seeking public comment on the TGDC's recommended standards. The EAC encourages th

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

Thu, Feb 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date & Time: Friday, February 29, 2008, 9 a.m.2 p.m. (EST). Place: United State Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave., NW., Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005.

Agenda

The Commission will host a voting systems manufacturer roundtable discussion regarding the Technical Guidelines Development Committee's (TGDC) recommended voluntary voting system guidelines (VVSG). The discussion will be focused upon the following topics: (1) The dominant business model for voting system manufacturers and their role as innovators; (2) How to evaluate innovative systems, for which there are no standards for purposes of certification; (3) The value and risks associated with Open Ended Vulnerability Testing; (4) The processes associated with testing to the VVSG and possible modifications; (5) Whether the recommend TGDC standards create appropriate functional standards that promote innovation; (6) The cost implications of the proposed VVSG; (7) Development of systems to the proposed VVSG and possible ti

Request for Substantive Comments; EAC's Voting System Test Laboratory Accreditation Program Manual

Mon, Feb 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The EAC has drafted a procedural manual for its Voting System Test Laboratory Accreditation Program. This manual establishes the administrative procedures for obtaining an EAC accreditation for Voting System Test Laboratories (VSTL). Section 231(b) of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15371(b)) requires that the EAC provide for the accreditation and revocation of accreditation of independent, nonfederal laboratories qualified to test voting systems to Federal standards. In order to meet its statutory requirements under HAVA 15371(b), the EAC has developed the EAC's Voting System Test Laboratory Accreditation Program. Although participation in the program is voluntary, adherence to the program's procedural requirements is mandatory for participants. The procedural requirements of this Manual will supersede any prior laboratory accreditation requirements issued by the EAC. This manual shall be read in conjunction with the EAC's Voting System Testing and Certification Program Man

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; EAC's Voting System Test Laboratory

Mon, Feb 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The EAC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed information collection, EAC's Voting System Test Laboratory Accreditation Program Manual. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for approval of this information colle

Sunshine Act Notice

Wed, Jan 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

DATE AND Time: Thursday, February 7, 2008 10 a.m.1 p.m.
Place: Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20001. (Metro Stop: Union Station).
Agenda: Commissioners will receive an update on HAVA Funding Issues. Commissioners will consider and vote on the following studies: Study on Feasibility of Free Absentee Voting Postage; Study on use of Social Security Information of First Time Voters Who Register to Vote by Mail. Commissioners will consider and vote on an Interim
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Policy for Changes to State Specific Instructions on National Mail Voter Registration Form. Commissioners will consider and vote on a Disclaimer proposal to State Instructions Portion of the NVRA Form. The Commission will consider other administrative matters.

This meeting will be open to the public.
Person To Contact For Information: Bryan Whitener, Telephone: (202) 5663100.
Thomas R. Wilkey,
Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 08423 Filed 12508; 4:13 pm]

Sunshine Act Notice

Fri, Jan 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Thursday, January 17, 2008, 10 a.m.2 p.m.
Place: U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Ave., NW, Suite 150, Washington, DC 20005, (Metro Stop: Metro Center). Agenda: Commission will receive briefings on the following: FY2008 Appropriations; EAC Standards Board, EAC Board of Advisors; EAC Technical Development Guidelines Committee; Election Data Collection Grant Program. Commissioners will consider and vote on the following: Changes to the National Voter Registration Form; Disclaimer Proposal to State Instructions Portion of the NVRA Form; EAC Organizational Chart. EAC will install new Officers for 2008. The Commission will consider other administrative matters.

This Meeting Will Be Open To The Public.
Person To Contact For Information: Bryan Whitener, Telephone: (202) 5663100.
Thomas R. Wilkey,
Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 0893 Filed 1908; 12:55 pm]
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