[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 158 (Friday, August 15, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48992-48993]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-20799]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


United States Mint

ACTION: Request for CCAC membership applications.

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SUMMARY: The United States Mint is accepting applications for 
membership to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) for three 
positions--a representative from the general public; an individual 
specially qualified in numismatics by virtue of his or her education, 
training, or experience; and an individual specially qualified in 
American history. Public Law 108-15 established the CCAC to:
    [sbull] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design 
proposals relating to circulating coinage,

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bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and other medals produced 
by the United States Mint.
    [sbull] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to--
    [sbull] The events, persons, or places that the Committee 
recommends to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in 
each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a 
commemorative coin designation is made.
    [sbull] Making recommendations with respect to the mintage level 
for any commemorative coin recommended.
    [sbull] The proposed designs for commemorative coins.
    Total membership consists of 11 voting members appointed by the 
Secretary of the Treasury:
    [sbull] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training or experience as nationally or internationally 
recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection;
    [sbull] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
experience in the medallic arts or sculpture;
    [sbull] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in American history;
    [sbull] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in numismatics;
    [sbull] Three persons who can represent the interests of the 
general public in the coinage of the United States; and
    [sbull] Four persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury on 
the basis of the recommendations by the House and Senate leadership; 
all terms are four years except the terms of the initial appointees.
    The Committee is subject to the direction of the Secretary of the 
Treasury. Meetings of the CCAC are open to the public. The United 
States Mint is responsible for providing the necessary support services 
for the Committee. Committee members are not paid for their time or 
services, but, consistent with Federal Travel Regulations, members are 
reimbursed for their travel and lodging expenses to attend up to ten 
meetings each year. Members may be subject to the Standards of Ethical 
Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR part 2653).
    The United States Mint will review all submissions and will forward 
its recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment 
consideration. Candidates who are specially qualified in numismatics 
and who can represent the interests of the general public should 
include their knowledge of history or an understanding of American 
culture, history and patriotism. Candidates who believe that they are 
specially qualified to serve by reason of their education, training, or 
experience in the field of American history should provide support in 
their applications. Candidates will be called upon to recommend 
important places, people or events to commemorate our country's history 
as well as recommend the nation's coin programs to foster future coin 
collectors. All candidates should include specific skills, abilities, 
talents, and credentials to support their applications. The United 
States Mint is also interested in candidates who have demonstrated 
leadership skills, who have received recognition by their peers in 
their disciplines or fields of interest, who have records of 
participation in public service or activities, and who are willing to 
commit the time and effort to participate in the Committee meetings and 
related activities.
    Application Deadline: September 5, 2003.
    Receipt of Applications: Any member of the public wishing to be 
considered for participation on the committee should submit a resume, 
or letter describing qualifications for membership, by fax to 202-756-
6539 or by mail to the United States Mint, 801 9th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC, 20001, Attn: CCAC Membership. Submissions must be 
postmarked no later than September 5, 2003.

    Dated: August 11, 2003.
Henrietta Holsman Fore,
Director, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. 03-20799 Filed 8-14-03; 8:45 am]
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