83 FR 25643 - 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 83, Issue 107 (June 4, 2018)

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 (Committee). 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 83, Number 107 (Monday, June 4, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25643-25644]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11884]


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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 (Committee). 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 August 3, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to the 
[email protected] (subject line ``2018 NAC 
Nominations''), or by letter submission to Tara Dunlop Jackson, 
Committee Liaison Officer, 2018 NAC Nominations, Department of 
Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill Road, 
Washington, DC 20233.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara Dunlop Jackson, Committee Liaison 
Officer, Customer Liaison Marketing Services Offices, U.S. Census 
Bureau, Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, 
telephone (301) 763-5222 or at 
[email protected]. For TTY callers, please 
use the Federal Relay Service 1-800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established in accordance 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 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 advises the Director of the Census Bureau (the 
Director) on the full range of economic, housing, demographic, 
socioeconomic, linguistic, technological, methodological, geographic, 
behavioral, and operational variables affecting the cost, accuracy, and 
implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys, including the 
decennial census.
    2. The Committee advises the Census Bureau on the identification of 
new strategies for improved census operations, and survey and data 
collection methods, including identifying cost efficient ways to 
increase response rates.
    3. The Committee provides guidance on census policies, research and 
methodology, tests, operations, communications/messaging, and other 
activities to ascertain needs and best practices to improve censuses, 
surveys, operations, and programs.
    4. The Committee reviews and provides formal recommendations and 
feedback on working papers, reports, and other documents related to the 
design and implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys.
    5. In providing insight, perspectives, and expertise on the full 
spectrum of Census Bureau surveys and programs, the Committee examines 
such areas 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, race/ethnic distribution, privacy and 
confidentiality, rural populations and businesses, individuals and 
households with limited access to information and communications 
technologies, the dynamic nature of new businesses, minority ownership 
of businesses, as well as other concerns impacting Census Bureau survey 
design and implementation.
    6. 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 will 
consult with regional office staff to help identify regional, local, 
tribal and grass roots issues, trends and perspectives related to 
Census Bureau surveys and programs.
    7. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the 
FACA.

Membership

    1. The Committee consists of up to 32 members who serve at the 
discretion of the Director. The Census Bureau is seeking seven 
qualified candidates to be considered for appointment.
    2. The Committee aims to have a balanced representation among its 
members, considering such factors as geography, age, sex, race, 
ethnicity, technical expertise, community involvement, and knowledge of 
census 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. Members will be selected from the public and private sectors. 
Members may serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) or 
representatives who are selected to represent specific organizations.
    5. SGEs and representatives will be selected based on their 
expertise in or representation of specific areas to include: Diverse 
populations (including race and ethnic populations); national, state, 
local, and tribal interest organizations serving hard-to-count 
populations; researchers; community-based organizations; academia; 
business interests; marketing and media professionals; researchers; 
and, members of professional associations. Members will be individually 
advised of the capacity in which they will serve through their 
appointment letters.
    6. 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.). People who have 
already served one full-term on a Census Bureau Advisory Committee may 
not serve on any other Census Bureau Advisory Committee for three years 
from the termination of previous service. No employee of the federal 
government can serve as a member of the Committee.
    7. 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 Committee needs. Active attendance and participation 
in meetings and activities (e.g., conference calls and assignments) 
will be factors considered when determining term renewal or

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membership continuance. Members may be appointed for a second three-
year term at the discretion of the Director.
    8. Members will be selected on a standardized basis, in accordance 
with applicable Department of Commerce guidance.

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 
Bureau Director or Designated Federal Officer. All 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 diverse Committee membership.

    Dated: May 29, 2018.
Ron S. Jarmin,
Associate Director for Economic Programs, performing the non-exclusive 
functions and duties of the Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 2018-11884 Filed 6-1-18; 8:45 am]
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