- NARA - Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments - Meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Patrice McDermott, Director OpenTheGovernment.org www.openthegovernment.org 202.332.OPEN (6736) - RECORDS SCHEDULES; AVAILABILITY AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-20231.htm Schedules authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a). Schedules Pending include: 2. Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense (N1-330-08-7, 2 items, 1 temporary item). Master file associated with an electronic information system used to report sexual assault and prevention data. Data includes victim and perpetrator background information, actions taken, and final results. Proposed for permanent retention are annual reports on sexual assaults. 4. Department of Education, Office of Management (N1-441-08-4, 2 items, 2 temporary items). Records relating to civil rights cases docketed for hearing and resolution. Included are case files, motions, briefs, exhibits, transcripts of hearings, orders, decisions, and correspondence. DATES: Requests for copies must be received in writing on or before September 29, 2008. Once the appraisal of the records is completed, NARA will send a copy of the schedule. NARA staff usually prepare appraisal memorandums that contain additional information concerning the records covered by a proposed schedule. These, too, may be requested and will be provided once the appraisal is completed. Requesters will be given 30 days to submit comments. ADDRESSES: You may request a copy of any records schedule identified in this notice by contacting the Life Cycle Management Division (NWML) using one of the following means: Mail: NARA (NWML), 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. E-mail: requestschedule@xxxxxxxxx Fax: 301-837-3698. Requesters must cite the control number, which appears in parentheses after the name of the agency which submitted the schedule, and must provide a mailing address. Those who desire appraisal reports should so indicate in their request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurence Brewer, Director, Life Cycle Management Division (NWML), National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. Telephone: 301-837-1539. E-mail: records.mgt@xxxxxxxxx - MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL OF ADVISORS ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Open. Further details on the meeting agenda will be posted on the PCAST Web site at: http://ostp.gov/cs/pcast/meetings_agendas. Please submit a request for the opportunity to make a public comment five (5) days in advance of the meeting. The time for public comments will be limited to no more than 5 minutes per person. Written comments are also welcome at any time following the meeting. Please notify Dr. Scott Steele, PCAST Executive Director, at (202) 456- 6549, or fax your request/comments to (202) 456-6040 September 16, 2008, Washington, DC. The meeting will be held in Room 100 at the Keck Center of the National Academies at 500 5th St., NW., Washington DC.