

[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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