[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 47 (Friday, March 11, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12180-12181]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-4905]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. 050214038-5038-01]


Strengthening America's Communities Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Commerce

ACTION: Extension of deadline for submitting nominations.

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SUMMARY: On March 1, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the 
``Department'') published a notice in the Federal Register (70 FR 9916) 
announcing the formation of the Strengthening America's Communities 
Advisory Committee (the ``Committee'') and soliciting nominations for 
persons to serve on the Committee. The March 1, 2005 notice provides 
that all nominations of potential members must be received by the 
Department no later than 4 p.m. (EST) on March 11, 2005. The March 1, 
2005 notice also provides additional information concerning the 
Committee and membership on the Committee. This notice extends the 
deadline for submitting nominations of potential members until 4 p.m. 
(EST) on March 25, 2005, in order to provide the public with more time 
to consider and submit nominations. Other than extending the deadline 
for submitting nominations, the evaluation criteria for selecting 
members and the specific instructions for submitting nominations 
contained in the March 1, 2005 notice shall continue to apply.

DATES: Nominations must be received by the Department at the address 
listed below no later than 4 p.m. (EST) on March 25, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Nominations of potential members may be submitted by (i) 
postal mail, (ii) facsimile, or (iii) e-mail. Please submit nominations 
by postal mail to David A. Sampson, Assistant Secretary for Economic 
Development, Economic Development Administration, Department of 
Commerce, Room 7800, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20230. Nominations may be submitted via facsimile to (202) 273-4723; 
all facsimiles should be addressed to the attention of Assistant

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Secretary for Economic Development David A. Sampson. E-mail submissions 
must be addressed to [email protected] and should include all nomination 
materials (including attachments) in a single transmission. The 
Department strongly encourages applicants to submit nominations by 
facsimile or e-mail. Nominations sent by postal mail may be 
substantially delayed in delivery, since all postal mail sent to the 
Department is subject to extensive security screening.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Chief Counsel, Economic 
Development Administration, Department of Commerce, Room 7005, 1401 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20230, telephone (202) 482-
4687.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 3, 2005, the Secretary of 
Commerce (the ``Secretary'') and the Secretary of Housing and Urban 
Development jointly announced the President's Strengthening America's 
Communities Initiative (the ``Initiative''). The Initiative proposes to 
transfer and consolidate 18 Federal economic and community development 
programs from the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Health and 
Human Services, Housing and Urban Development and Treasury within the 
Department, ultimately comprising a $3.71 billion unified grant 
program.
    On February 9, 2005, the President's Domestic Policy Council 
requested the Secretary form the Committee. The objectives and duties 
of the Committee will be to provide advice and recommendations to the 
Secretary, and to develop a comprehensive written report of policy 
parameters to assist in implementing the Initiative, including advising 
on its legislation, regulations and other guidance. The Committee's 
report will encompass all aspects of the envisioned Initiative, 
including policy findings and declarations, organizational structure, 
eligibility, program delivery, monitoring and performance measures. The 
Committee is expected to deliver its report to the Secretary by May 31, 
2005. Thereafter, the Committee may be asked to advise the Secretary on 
additional issues relating to the Initiative.
    The Committee is intended to have a balanced membership from 
diverse backgrounds and geographical regions, including the private 
sector, state, local and tribal government officials, community-based 
organizations, academia and the research community. Nominees should 
possess an extensive knowledge of, and background in, the fields of 
rural or urban economic or community development. Nominees should also 
possess recognized development policy expertise and excellent 
leadership, communication and organizational skills. The evaluation 
criteria for selecting members and the specific instructions for 
submitting nominations contained in the March 1, 2005 notice shall 
continue to apply. Additional information on the Initiative is 
available on the Department's Web site at http://www.commerce.gov/SACI/index.htm.

Privacy Act

    Section 301 of title 5 United States Code and 15 CFR part 4, 
subpart B authorize and govern collection of this information. The 
primary use of this information is to allow officials of the Department 
and its operating units to review applications and to conduct vetting 
of applicants to make decisions concerning the nomination or re-
nomination of candidates for membership on the Committee. Records may 
be disclosed under the following routine use circumstances: (1) To any 
Federal, state, or local agency maintaining civil, criminal, or other 
relevant enforcement information, if necessary to obtain information 
relevant to a Department decision concerning the assignment, hiring, or 
retention of an individual; the issuance of a security clearance; the 
letting of a contract; or the issuance of a license, grant, or benefit. 
(2) To any Federal, state, local, or foreign agency charged with the 
responsibility of investigating or prosecuting any violation or 
potential violation of law or contract, whether civil, criminal, or 
regulatory in nature, and whether arising by general statute or 
particular program statute or contract, rule, regulation, or order, to 
protect the interests of the Department. (3) To any Federal, state, 
local, or international agency, in response to its request, in 
connection with the assignment, hiring, or retention of an individual, 
the issuance of a security clearance, the reporting of an investigation 
of an individual, the letting of a contract, or any other benefit of 
the requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant 
and necessary to the requesting agency's decisions on the matter. (4) 
To a Member of Congress submitting a request involving an individual 
when the individual has requested assistance from the Member with 
respect to the subject matter of the record. (5) To the Department of 
Justice in connection with determining whether disclosure is of the 
record is required under the Freedom of Information Act.
    Collection of this information, including your Social Security 
number is voluntary but failure to furnish it will result in your 
application not being considered. Collection of your Social Security 
number is authorized under Executive Order No. 9397. The Department 
will use this number to distinguish you from other members of the 
public who may have the same or similar name.

    Dated: March 8, 2005.
Theodore W. Kassinger,
Deputy Secretary of Commerce.
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