
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 240 (Tuesday, December 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77649-77650]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31533]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0010]


Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Committee Management; Request for Applicants for Appointment to 
the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy.

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SUMMARY: The National Fire Academy (Academy) is requesting individuals 
who are interested in serving on the Board of Visitors for the National 
Fire Academy (Board) to apply for appointment as identified in this 
notice. Pursuant to the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 
1974, the Board shall review annually the programs of the Academy and 
shall make recommendations to the Administrator, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA), through the United State Fire Administrator, 
regarding the operation of the Academy and any improvements that the 
Board deems appropriate. The Board is composed of eight (8) members, 
all of whom are experts and leaders in the fields of fire safety, fire 
prevention, fire control, research and development in fire protection, 
treatment and rehabilitation of fire victims, or local government 
services management, which includes emergency medical services. The 
Academy seeks to appoint individuals to three (3) positions on the 
Board that will be open due to term expiration. If other positions are 
vacated during the application process, candidates may be selected from 
the pool of applicants to fill the vacated positions.

DATES: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST January 14, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: The preferred method of submission is via email. However, 
applications may also be submitted by fax or mail. Please only submit 
by ONE of the following methods:
     Email: Ruth.MacPhail@fema.dhs.gov.
     Fax: 301-447-1834.
     Mail: National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration, 
Attention: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, 
Maryland 21727-8998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kirby Kiefer, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer, National Fire Academy, 16825 South Seton Avenue, 
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998; telephone 301-447-1117; and email 
Kirby.Kiefer@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is an advisory committee 
established in accordance with the provision of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The purpose of the Board is to 
review annually the programs of the Academy and advise the FEMA 
Administrator on the operation of the Academy and any improvements 
therein that the Board deems appropriate. In carrying out its 
responsibilities, the Board examines Academy programs to determine 
whether these programs further the basic missions that are approved by 
the FEMA Administrator, examines the physical plant of the Academy to 
determine the adequacy of the Academy's facilities, and examines the 
funding levels for NFA programs. The Board submits a written annual 
report through the United States Fire Administrator to the FEMA 
Administrator. The report provides detailed comments and 
recommendations regarding the operation of the Academy.
    Individuals who are interested in serving on the Board are invited 
to apply for consideration for appointment. There is no application 
form; however, a current resume will be required. Incomplete 
applications will not be considered. The appointment shall be for a 
term of up to three years. Individuals selected for appointment shall 
serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs), defined in section 202(a) 
of title 18, United States Code. Candidates selected for appointment 
will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form 
(Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450).

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    The Board shall meet as often as needed to fulfill its mission, but 
not less than twice each fiscal year to address its objectives and 
duties. The Board will meet in person at least once each fiscal year 
with additional meetings held via teleconference. Board members may be 
reimbursed for travel and per diem incurred in the performance of their 
duties as members of the Board. All travel for Board business must be 
approved in advance by the Designated Federal Officer. To the extent 
practical, Board members shall serve on any subcommittee that is 
established.
    FEMA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual 
orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic 
information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-
merit factor. FEMA strives to achieve a diverse candidate pool for all 
its recruitment actions.
    Current DHS and FEMA employees, FEMA Disaster Assistance Employees, 
FEMA Reservists, and DHS and FEMA contractors and potential contractors 
will not be considered for membership. Federally registered lobbyists 
will not be considered for SGE appointments.

    Dated: December 4, 2015.
Kirby E. Kiefer,
Acting Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire 
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2015-31533 Filed 12-14-15; 8:45 am]
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