SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background: NEMSAC is an advisory committee established by the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 300d-4 and operated in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. NEMSAC provides information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation via the Administrator of NHTSA, and through NHTSA to FICEMS on matters relating to all aspects of development and implementation of EMS. The Council is expected to meet quarterly, and unless otherwise required by law or approved by the Secretary, all meetings will be held virtually.

In this notice, the Department is soliciting nominations for State/Local 911 Officials representation for the Council. This member will serve a two-year term. The member may be reappointed but may not serve more than two consecutive terms unless the Secretary determines that term extensions or additional terms are required to ensure representation of all ( printed page 44965) sectors of EMS. Past members of the advisory committee are welcome to apply. The Department is interested in ensuring membership is balanced fairly in terms of the points of view represented and the functions to be performed by the advisory committee.

Description of Duties: In general, NEMSAC's responsibilities are to consider information and topics related to EMS and make recommendations and dispense advice to the Secretary of Transportation and FICEMS. Examples of areas where NEMSAC members may be tasked to provide recommendations or advice on EMS include:

• Expanded use of the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS)—the database used to store EMS data from the U.S., States, and territories.
• Use of NEMSIS for applied research and development of standards, guidelines, and performance benchmarks that are evidence-based.
• Development of Federal programs that will both improve the delivery of EMS throughout the Nation and coordination among Federal agencies supporting local, regional, State, Tribal, and territorial EMS, and 911 systems.
• National EMS system quality improvement projects and programs that will strengthen the resiliency of EMS systems into one that is inherently more adaptable, innovative, accessible, integrated, prepared, sustainable, and safe.
• Enhancements that promote, strengthen, and increase medical and operational education, professional development, safety, recruitment, retention, use of technology, healthcare system data linkages, etc.

In addition, NEMSAC is tasked with the following statutory responsibilities:

a. Respond to requests for consultation on EMS issues from the Secretary of Transportation and FICEMS.

b. Prepare an annual report to the Secretary of Transportation regarding its actions and recommendations.

Membership: In accordance with the NEMSAC charter, members should represent a cross-section of the agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in EMS activities and programs in the United States. NEMSAC members shall represent collectively all sectors of the EMS community. NEMSAC's broad-based membership will ensure that it has sufficient EMS system expertise to reflect the whole EMS community. Representatives are selected based on materials submitted. To the extent practical, NEMSAC membership may include representation from the following sectors of the EMS community:

• Volunteer EMS
• Fire-based (career) EMS
• Private (career non-fire) EMS
• Hospital-based EMS
• Tribal EMS
• Air Medical EMS
• Local EMS Service Officials
• EMS Physicians
• Emergency Physicians
• Trauma Surgeons
• Pediatric Emergency Physicians
• State EMS Officials
• State Highway Safety Officials
• EMS Educators
• State/Local 911 Officials
• EMS Data Management Officials
• EMS Quality Improvement Officials
• EMS Researchers
• Emergency Nurses
• Hospital Administration
• Public Health Officials
• Emergency Management Officials
• EMS Clinicians
• Consumers (not directly affiliated with healthcare)
• State or local legislative bodies

NHTSA is seeking a member to serve in a representative capacity on NEMSAC for the sector identified as State/Local 911 Officials. This member will be selected for their ability to represent local and State 911 officials' interests from across the EMS community, but the member will not represent a specific organization. This member may not also serve as a Special Government Employee. NEMSAC members will not receive pay or other compensation from NHTSA for their NEMSAC service, but are entitled to reimbursement of their travel expenses, including per diem. NEMSAC meets in plenary session approximately four times per year.

Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Qualified individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or organization. An application for appointment must be submitted to one of the locations listed in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline listed in the DATES section and include the following materials:

• A Resume or Curriculum Vitae containing the applicant's full name, title, and relevant contact information (home address, phone number, email address) of the individual requesting consideration.
• At least two (2) but no more than four (4) letters of recommendation from a company, union, trade association, academic, or nonprofit organization, or individual on letterhead containing a brief description of why the applicant should be considered for appointment.
• A short biography of the nominee, including professional and academic credentials.
• An affirmative statement that the nominee meets all Council eligibility requirements.
• A letter of interest that identifies that the applicant seeks to represent the State/Local 911 Officials sector. Please do not send company, trade association, or organization brochures or any other information. Should more information be needed, DOT staff will contact the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past affiliations, or obtain information from publicly available sources, such as the internet.

Nominations must be received before August 17, 2026. The nominee selected for appointment to the Council will be notified by email.

Authority:42 U.S.C. 300d-4(b); 49 CFR part 1.95(i)(4).

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