80 FR 31572 - Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 106 (June 3, 2015)

The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is requesting nominations of individuals and organizations to the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations. The Census Bureau will consider nominations received in response to this notice, as well as from other sources. The ``SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION'' section of this notice provides committee and membership criteria.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 3, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31572-31573]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13431]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census


Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the National 
Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations

AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is requesting 
nominations of individuals and organizations to the National Advisory 
Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations. The Census Bureau 
will consider nominations received in response to this notice, as well 
as from other sources. The ``SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION'' section of 
this notice provides committee and membership criteria.

DATES: Please submit nominations by July 6, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations by Email to the 
[email protected] (subject line ``2015 NAC 
Nominations''), or by letter submission to the Committee Liaison 
Officer, 2015 NAC Nominations, Department of Commerce, U.S. Census 
Bureau, Room 8H185, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly L. Collier, Assistant 
Division Chief, Customer Liaison Marketing Services Offices, U.S. 
Census Bureau, Room 8H185, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, 
telephone (301) 763-6590, or by Email to [email protected]. 
For TTY callers, please use the Federal Relay Service 1-800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Committee on Racial, 
Ethnic, and Other Populations (``The Committee'') was established in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Title 5, 
United States Code, Appendix 2. The following provides information 
about the Committee, membership, and the nomination process.

Objectives and Duties

    1. The Committee provides insight, perspectives, expertise and 
advice to the Director of the Census Bureau on the full spectrum of 
Census surveys and programs. The Committee assists the Census Bureau in 
developing appropriate research/methodological, operational, and 
communication strategies to reduce program/survey costs, improve 
coverage and operational efficiency, improve the quality of data 
collected, protect the public's and business units' privacy and enhance 
public participation and awareness of Census programs and surveys, and 
make data products more useful and accessible.
    2. The Committee advises on topics such as: Hidden households, 
language barriers, students and youth, aging populations, American 
Indian and Alaska Native tribal considerations, new immigrant 
populations, populations affected by natural disasters, highly mobile 
and migrant populations, complex households, poverty populations, race/
ethnic minorities, rural populations and population segments with 
limited access to technology. The Committee also advises on data 
privacy and confidentiality concerns, administrative records, 
marketing, social media, the dynamic nature of new businesses, minority 
ownership of businesses, as well as other concerns impacting Census 
survey design and implementation.
    3. The Committee discusses census policies, research and 
methodology, tests, operations, communications/messaging and other 
activities and advises regarding best practices to improve censuses, 
surveys, operations and programs. The Committee's expertise and 
experiences help identify cost efficient ways to increase participation 
among hard to count segments of the population as well as ensuring that 
the Census Bureau's statistical programs are inclusive and continue to 
provide the Nation with accurate, relevant, and timely statistics.
    4. The Committee uses formal advisory committee meetings, webinars, 
web conferences, working groups, and other methods to accomplish its 
goals, consistent with the requirements of the FACA. The Committee is 
encouraged to use Census Regional Office knowledge to help identify 
regional, local, tribal and grass roots issues, and capture regional 
and local perspectives about Census Bureau surveys and programs. The 
Committee should use technology and video/web conferencing to reduce 
meeting and travel costs, and to more fully engage local and regional 
working groups and hard to count populations.
    5. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the 
FACA.

Membership

    1. The Committee will consist of up to 32 members who serve at the 
discretion of the Director.
    2. The Committee aims to have a balanced representation among its 
members, considering such factors as geography, age, gender, race, 
ethnicity, technical expertise, community involvement, knowledge of 
hard to count populations, and familiarity with Census Bureau programs 
and/or activities.
    3. The Committee aims to include members from diverse backgrounds, 
including state, local and tribal governments, academia, research, 
national and community-based organizations, and the private sector.
    4. Membership shall include individuals, Special Government 
Employees (SGE), who are selected for their personal expertise with the 
topics highlighted above and/or representatives of organizations 
reflecting diverse populations, national, state, local and tribal 
interests, organizations serving hard to count populations, and 
community-based organizations. SGEs will be subject to the ethical 
standards applicable to SGEs. Members will be individually advised of 
the capacity in which they

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will serve through their appointment letters.
    5. Membership is open to persons who are not seated on other Census 
Bureau stakeholder entities (e.g., State Data Centers, Census 
Information Centers, Federal State Cooperative on Populations Estimates 
program, other Census Advisory Committees, etc.). No employee of the 
federal government can serve as a member of the Committee.
    6. Generally, members will serve for a three-year term. All members 
will be reevaluated at the conclusion of each term with the prospect of 
renewal, pending advisory committee needs. Active attendance and 
participation in meetings and activities (e.g., conference calls and 
assignments) will be considered when determining term renewal or 
membership continuance. Generally, members may be appointed for a 
second three-year term at the discretion of the Director.
    7. Members are selected in accordance with applicable Department of 
Commerce guidelines.

Miscellaneous

    1. Members of the Committee serve without compensation, but receive 
reimbursement for committee-related travel and lodging expenses.
    2. The Committee meets at least twice a year, budget permitting, 
but additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Census 
Director or Designated Federal Officer. All Advisory Committee meetings 
are open to the public in accordance with the FACA.

Nomination Process

    1. Nominations should satisfy the requirements described in the 
Membership section above.
    2. Individuals, groups, and/or organizations may submit nominations 
on behalf of candidates. A summary of the candidate's qualifications 
(resume[acute] or curriculum vitae) must be included along with the 
nomination letter. Nominees must be able to actively participate in the 
tasks of the Committee, including, but not limited to regular meeting 
attendance, committee meeting discussant responsibilities, review of 
materials, as well as participation in conference calls, webinars, 
working groups, and/or special committee activities.
    3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in 
the workplace and seeks a diverse Advisory Committee membership.

    Dated: May 27, 2015.
John H. Thompson,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
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