[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 151 (Friday, August 6, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47941-47942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-17969]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency


National Fire Academy Board of Visitors

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and 
Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.

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ACTION: Committee management: Notice of committee establishment.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has 
determined that the establishment of the National Fire Academy Board of 
Visitors is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the 
performance of duties of the Under Secretary of the Emergency 
Preparedness and Response Directorate. This determination follows 
consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General 
Services Administration.
    Name of Committee: National Fire Academy Board of Visitors.
    Purpose and Objectives: The Committee advises the Secretary of the 
Department of Homeland Security and the Under Secretary of the 
Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate.
    The Board shall review annually the programs of the Academy and 
advise the Under Secretary 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 
advisories to the Under Secretary through the U.S. Fire Administrator 
whenever there is an indicated urgency to do so in fulfilling its 
duties.
    1. In carrying out their responsibilities, the Board shall include 
in their review:
    a. An examination of Academy programs to determine whether these 
programs further the basic missions which are approved by the Under 
Secretary;
    b. An examination of the physical plant of the Academy to determine 
the adequacy of the Academy facilities; and,
    c. An examination of the funding levels for the Academy programs.
    2. The Board shall submit its annual report through the U.S. Fire 
Administrator to the Under Secretary, in writing, within thirty (30) 
days following its meeting. This report shall provide detailed comments 
and recommendations regarding the operation of the Academy. The Board 
shall submit interim reports through the U.S. Fire Administrator to the 
Under Secretary whenever there is an indicated need to do so in the 
fulfillment of its duties.
    Balanced Membership Plans: The Committee shall be comprised of 
eight members. The Secretary shall appoint the members of the Board 
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 fire and emergency services interests. 
Members will be appointed as Special Government Employees (SGEs). 
Members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of up to three (3) 
years, and members may be reappointed to three subsequent 3-year terms 
at the discretion of the Secretary. Board members will continue to 
serve until their replacement is appointed. In the event of a vacancy 
on the Board, the Secretary may select an alternate member or other 
individual to serve the unexpired term as described in the appointment 
letter. In order to provide for continuity of member participation, 
terms are staggered. No more than half of the members shall be replaced 
(or reappointed) in any given year unless there are vacancies for 
reasons other than term expiration.
    Duration: Continuing.
    Responsible DHS Official: Mr. R. David Paulison, U.S. Fire 
Administrator, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

    Dated: July 30, 2004.
Michael D. Brown,
Under Secretary, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Department of 
Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 04-17969 Filed 8-5-04; 8:45 am]
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