81 FR 39022 - 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 81, Issue 115 (June 15, 2016)

Page Range		39022-39023
FR Document		2016-14167

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 81 Issue 115 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 115 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-14167]


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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 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations by Email to the 
[email protected] (subject line ``2016 NAC 
Nominations''), or by letter submission to Kimberly L. Leonard, 
Committee Liaison Officer, 2016 NAC Nominations, Department of 
Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H179, 4600 Silver Hill Road, 
Washington, DC 20233. Nominations also may be submitted via fax at 301-
763-8609.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara Dunlop, Branch Chief for Advisory

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Committees, Customer Liaison Marketing Services Offices, U.S. Census 
Bureau, Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, 
telephone (301) 763-5222 or [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 (Title 5, United 
States Code (U.S.C.), 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 Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA). The Committee will utilize Regional Office 
participation to help identify regional, local, tribal and grass roots 
issues, trends and perspectives related to Census Bureau surveys and 
programs.
    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 
(Representatives) 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 will serve through their 
appointment letters.
    5. Membership is open to persons who are not seated on other Census 
Bureau stakeholder entities (i.e., 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 Advisory 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 Advisory 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 diverse Advisory Committee membership.

    Dated: June 9, 2016.
John H. Thompson,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Committee’s future civil rights review. —Discuss Mental Health Project and
Jennifer Lippert, RAC Coordinator, by Members will also nominate and select Other Topics for Civil Right Project
phone at 541–225–6440 or via email at additional Committee officers at one of II. Other Business
jlippert@fs.fed.us. the meetings. Adjournment
Individuals who use Interested members of the public may DATES: The following Tuesdays: June 28,
telecommunication devices for the deaf listen to the discussion by calling the July 26, and August 23, 2016.
(TDD) may call the Federal Information following toll-free conference call-in Time: Each meeting starts at 12:00
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 number: 1–888–481–2844 and p.m. (EDT).
between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., conference call ID: 6047709. Please be Public Call-In Information:
Eastern Standard Time, Monday advised that before placing them into Conference call-in number: 1–888–481–
through Friday. the conference call, the conference call 2844 and conference call ID: 6047709.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The operator will ask callers to provide their TDD: Dial Federal Relay Service at 1–
purpose of the meeting is to: names, their organizational affiliations 800–977–8339 and give the operator the
1. Familarize RAC members with each (if any), and email addresses (so that above toll-free conference call-in
other; callers may be notified of future number and conference call ID.
2. Review Secure Rural School rules meetings). Callers can expect to incur
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivy
and regulations pertaining to the Title II charges for calls they initiate over
wireless lines, and the Commission will L. Davis, at ero@usccr.gov or by phone
process; and at 202–376–7533.
3. Make decisions on proposals not refund any incurred charges. Callers
will incur no charge for calls they Dated: June 10, 2016.
submitted for FY2015 Title II funds.
The meeting is open to the public. initiate over land-line connections to David Mussatt,
The agenda will include review of the toll-free conference call-in number. Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
proposals and recommended funding Persons with hearing impairments [FR Doc. 2016–14128 Filed 6–14–16; 8:45 am]
levels and voting on final funding may also follow the discussion by first BILLING CODE 6335–01–P
recommendations. calling the Federal Relay Service at 1-
Meeting Accommodations: If you are 800–977–8339 and providing the
a person requiring reasonable operator with the toll-free conference
call-in number: 1–888–481–2844 and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
accommodation, please make requests
in advance for sign language conference call ID: 6047709. Bureau of the Census
Members of the public are invited to
interpreting, assistive listening devices,
make statements to the WV Advisory Request for Nominations of Members
or other reasonable accommodation. For
Committee during the scheduled open To Serve on the National Advisory
access to the facility or proceedings,
comment period. In addition, members Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and
please contact the person listed in the
of the public are invited to submit Other Populations
section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
written comments; the comments must
CONTACT. All reasonable AGENCY: Bureau of the Census,
be received in the regional office
accommodation requests are managed Commerce.
approximately 30 days after each
on a case by case basis.
scheduled meeting. Written comments ACTION: Notice of request for
Dated: May 6, 2016. may be mailed to the Eastern Regional nominations.
Tracy Beck, Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights,
Forest Supervisor. 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 1150, SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census
[FR Doc. 2016–14143 Filed 6–14–16; 8:45 am] Washington, DC 20425, faxed to (202) (Census Bureau) is requesting
BILLING CODE 3411–15–P 376–7548, or emailed to Evelyn Bohor at nominations of individuals and
ero@usccr.gov. Persons who desire organizations to the National Advisory
additional information may contact the Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other
Eastern Regional Office at (202) 376– Populations. The Census Bureau will
COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
7533. consider nominations received in
Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting Records and documents discussed response to this notice, as well as from
of the West Virginia Advisory during the meeting will be available for other sources. The SUPPLEMENTARY
Committee public viewing as they become available INFORMATION section of this notice
at http://facadatabase.gov/committee/ provides committee and membership
AGENCY: Commission on Civil Rights. meetings.aspx?cid=281; click the criteria.
ACTION:Announcement of monthly ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ DATES: Please submit nominations by
planning meetings. links. Records generated from this July 15, 2016.
meeting may also be inspected and ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, reproduced at the Eastern Regional
pursuant to the provisions of the rules by Email to the
Office, as they become available, both census.national.advisory.committee@
and regulations of the U.S. Commission before and after the meetings. Persons
on Civil Rights (Commission), and the census.gov (subject line ‘‘2016 NAC
interested in the work of this advisory Nominations’’), or by letter submission
Federal Advisory Committee Act committee are advised to go to the
(FACA), that meetings of the West to Kimberly L. Leonard, Committee
Commission’s Web site, www.usccr.gov, Liaison Officer, 2016 NAC Nominations,
Virginia Advisory Committee to the or to contact the Eastern Regional Office Department of Commerce, U.S. Census
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES

Commission (WV Advisory Committee) at the above phone numbers, email or
will convene by conference call at 12:00 Bureau, Room 8H179, 4600 Silver Hill
street address. Road, Washington, DC 20233.
p.m. (EDT) on each of the following
Tuesdays: June 28, July 26, and August Agenda Nominations also may be submitted via
23, 2016. The purpose of each meeting I. Welcome and Introductions fax at 301–763–8609.
is to discuss project planning of the —Rollcall FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara
Mental Health Project and topics for the Planning Meeting Dunlop, Branch Chief for Advisory

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of request for nominations.
Dates		Please submit nominations by July 15, 2016.
Contact		Tara Dunlop, Branch Chief for Advisory Committees, Customer Liaison Marketing Services Offices, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone (301) 763-5222 or [email protected] For TTY callers, please use the Federal Relay Service 1-800-877-8339.
FR Citation		81 FR 39022

81 FR 39022 - Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEBureau of the Census

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 115 (June 15, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census