[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 3, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33203-33204]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-13802]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Workforce Investment Act; Indian and Native American Programs 
under Section 166 Notice of Reestablishment of Native American 
Employment and Training Council

    In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, the Secretary of Labor has determined that the reestablishment of 
the Native American Employment and Training Council is in the public 
interest consistent with the requirements of title I, section 166(h)(4) 
of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
    The Council will provide advice to the Secretary of Labor regarding 
the overall operation and administration of the Native American 
employment and training programs authorized under WIA title I, section 
166, as well as the implementation of other programs providing services 
to Native American youth and adults under this Act. The Secretary and 
the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training view the 
Council as the primary vehicle to accomplish the Department's 
commitment to work closely with the Indian and Native American 
community on employment and training issues.
    The Council shall be composed of approximately 21 members 
representing Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. These 
members shall be

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appointed by the Secretary from among individuals nominated by Indian 
tribes or Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian organizations. An 
equitable geographic distribution will be sought, including 
representation of both tribes and non-tribal Native American 
organizations. Council members shall not be compensated and shall not 
be deemed to be employees of the United States.
    The Council shall function solely as an advisory body, and in 
compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 
Its charter will be filed under the Act 15 days from the date of this 
publication.
    Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding the 
renewal of the Native American Employment and Training Council. Such 
comments should be addressed to: Mr. James C. DeLuca, Chief, Division 
of Indian and Native American Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 
Employment and Training Administration, Room N-4641, 200 Constitution 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. The voice telephone number is (202) 
693-3754 (this is not a toll-free number). Mr. DeLuca's E-Mail address 
is: [email protected]. DINAP's fax number is (202) 693-3818.

    Signed in Washington, DC, this 22nd day of May, 2003.
Emily Stover DeRocco,
Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration.
[FR Doc. 03-13802 Filed 6-2-03; 8:45 am]
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