[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 51 (Thursday, March 14, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 10580]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-6087]



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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY


Renewal of The National Fire Academy Board of Visitors

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

ACTION: Notice of renewal.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
Director of FEMA gives notice of the renewal of the National Fire 
Academy Board of Visitors (Board) for a period of two years. Renewal of 
the Board is a matter of the public interest in connection with the 
performance of duties imposed on the agency by law, to provide 
independent advice on FEMA plans and programs.

DATES: Renewal of the Board is effective as of January 1, 1996 through 
December 31, 1997. Comments on renewal of the Board should be submitted 
on or before May 13, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Please send any comments to the Rules Docket Clerk, Office 
of the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C 
Street SW., room 840, Washington, DC 20472, (facsimile) (202) 646-4536.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Acting under the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act , 5 U.S.C. App. 1, and Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, the 
Director has determined that renewal of the National Fire Academy Board 
of Visitors is a matter of the public interest in connection with the 
performance of duties imposed on the agency by law.
    The Board shall review annually the program of the National Fire 
Academy and make comments and recommendations to the Director, through 
the U.S. Fire Administrator, regarding the operation of the Academy and 
any improvements therein that the Board deems appropriate. The Board 
shall make interim comments and recommendations to the Director 
whenever there is an indicated urgency to do so in fulfilling its 
duties.
    The Board shall include in its review: an examination of Academy 
programs to determine whether these programs further the basic mission 
of the Academy; an examination of the organization of the Academy to 
determine whether it affords the most appropriate structure for 
delivering the Academy programs; an examination of the physical plant 
of the Academy to determine the adequacy of the facilities; and an 
examination of the funding levels for the Academy programs.
    The Director shall select the members of the Board from the 
nominations of qualified persons submitted by the U.S. Fire 
Administrator. The Board shall be selected from among professionals 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, and from such 
professional organizations as will ensure a balanced representation of 
interest.
    To ensure that the Board is objective and not influenced by special 
interests, members are required to file an annual Statement of 
Financial Interests and Affiliations and a Conflict of Interest 
Agreement. The members serve at the discretion of the Director with 
two-year renewable terms.

    Dated: March 8, 1996.
Harvey G. Ryland,
Deputy Director.
[FR Doc. 96-6087 Filed 3-13-96; 8:45 am]
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