[Federal Register: February 15, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 32)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Advisory Council
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Committee Management; Request for Applicants for Appointment to
the National Advisory Council.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting
individuals who are interested in serving on the National Advisory
Council (NAC) to apply for appointment. As provided for in the
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007, the
Secretary of Homeland Security established the NAC to ensure effective
and ongoing coordination of Federal preparedness, protection, response,
recovery, and mitigation for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and
other man-made disasters. The NAC consists of 33 members, all of whom
are experts and leaders in their respective fields. One-third of the
membership was appointed for a one (1) year term-expiring on June 15,
2008. Accordingly, the following discipline areas for the one (1) year
expiring terms will be open for applications and nominations: Emergency
management, emergency response, health scientist, standards setting,
infrastructure protection, communications, disabilities, local
government official (non-elected), and tribal elected official.
Qualified individuals interested in serving on the NAC are invited to
apply for appointment. All ethnicities and genders are encouraged to
apply.
DATES: Applications for membership should reach FEMA at the address
below on or before 5 p.m. EST on Friday, March 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should
be submitted by:
E-mail: alyson.price@dhs.gov.
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Fax: (202) 646-3347.
Mail: Alyson Price, Designated Federal Officer, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, National Advisory Council, 500 C Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20472.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alyson Price, telephone 202-646-3746;
e-mail alyson.price@dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Council (NAC) is an
advisory committee established in accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. (Pub. L. 92-463).
Section 508 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-296), as
amended by section 611 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform
Act of 2006, as set forth in the Department of Homeland Security
Appropriations Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 109-295), directed the Secretary of
Homeland Security to establish the NAC to ensure effective and ongoing
coordination of Federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery,
and mitigation for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-
made disasters.
The NAC assists FEMA in carrying out its missions by providing
advice and recommendations in the development and revision of the
national preparedness goal, the national preparedness system, NIMS, the
National Response Plan, and other related plans and strategies. The
members of the NAC are appointed by the Administrator of FEMA and are
composed of Federal, State, local, tribal, and private-sector leaders
and subject matter experts in law enforcement, fire, emergency medical
services, hospital, public works, emergency management, State and local
governments, public health, emergency response, standards-setting and
accrediting organizations, representatives of individuals with
disabilities and other special needs, infrastructure protection, cyber
security, communications, and homeland security communities.
Some members are appointed as Special Government Employees (SGE) as
defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code.
Specifically, the following four discipline areas will be filled by SGE
appointments: Health scientist, infrastructure protection and
communications. As a candidate for appointment as a SGE, applicants are
required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE
Form 450). OGE Form 450 or the information contained therein may not be
released to the public except under an order issued by a Federal court
or as otherwise provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a).
Applicants can obtain this form by going to the website of the Office
of Government Ethics (http://www.oge.gov), or by contacting Alyson
Price. Ms. Price's contact information is provided in FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT above.
Qualified individuals interested in serving on the NAC are invited
to apply for appointment by submitting a resume or CV along with
letters of recommendation to Ms. Price. Current NAC members whose terms
are ending should notify the Designated Federal Officer of their
interest in reappointment in lieu of submitting a new application, and
should provide an updated resume or CV, and letters of recommendation
for consideration.
The NAC meets in a plenary session approximately once per quarter.
With respect to quarterly meetings, the NAC also holds at least one
teleconference meeting with public call-in lines. Members serve without
compensation from the Federal Government; however, consistent with the
charter, they do receive travel reimbursement and per diem under
applicable Federal travel regulations.
In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on
gender and ethic diversity, qualified women and minorities are
encouraged to apply for membership.
Dated: February 6, 2008.
R. David Paulison,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. E8-2904 Filed 2-14-08; 8:45 am]
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