[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 154 (Friday, August 8, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46365-46366]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-18277]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Mint


Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership 
Applications

SUMMARY: Pursuant to United States Code, title 31, section 5135(b), the 
United States Mint is reopening and extending the submission period for 
applications for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee 
(CCAC) as a member representing the interests of the general public in 
the coinage of the United States. The CCAC was established to:
     Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or 
design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, 
Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals produced by 
the United States Mint.

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     Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the 
events, persons, or places that the CCAC 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.
     Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for 
any commemorative coin recommended.
    Total membership consists of eleven voting members appointed by the 
Secretary of the Treasury:
     One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training or experience as a nationally or internationally 
recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection;
     One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
experience in the medallic arts or sculpture;
     One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in American history;
     One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in numismatics;
     Three persons who can represent the interests of the 
general public in the coinage of the United States; and
     Four persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury on 
the basis of the recommendations by the House and Senate leadership.
    Members are appointed for a term of four years. No individual may 
be appointed to the CCAC while serving as an officer or employee of the 
Federal Government.
    The CCAC is subject to the direction of the Secretary of the 
Treasury. Meetings of the CCAC are open to the public and are held 
approximately six to eight times per year. The United States Mint is 
responsible for providing the necessary support, technical services and 
advice to the CCAC. CCAC 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 meetings. 
Members are Special Government Employees and are 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 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, have received recognition by their peers in their 
field of interest, have a record of participation in public service or 
activities, and are willing to commit the time and effort to 
participate in the CCAC meetings and related activities.
    Application Deadline: August 22, 2008.
    Receipt of Applications: Any member of the public wishing to be 
considered for participation on the committee should submit a resume 
and cover letter describing qualifications for membership, by fax to 
202-756-6525 or by mail to the United States Mint, 801 9th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20001, Attn: Greg Weinman. Submissions must be 
postmarked no later than August 22, 2008. Individuals who submitted 
applications for appointment to the CCAC by the earlier January 20, 
2008 deadline will continue to be considered for the open position and 
are not required to reapply. However, those with applications already 
on file may supplement their applications by the August 22, 2008 
deadline.

Notice Concerning Delivery of First-Class and Priority Mail

    The delivery of first-class mail to the United States Mint has been 
delayed since mid-October 2001, and delays are expected to continue. 
Until normal mail service resumes, please consider using alternate 
delivery services when sending time-sensitive material.
    Some or all of the first-class and priority mail we receive may be 
put through an irradiation process to protect against biological 
contamination. Support materials put through this process may suffer 
irreversible damage. We encourage you to consider using alternate 
delivery services.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cliff Northup, United States Mint 
Liaison to the CCAC, 801 Ninth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220; or 
call 202-354-7463.

    Dated: August 4, 2008.
Edmund C. Moy,
Director, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. E8-18277 Filed 8-7-08; 8:45 am]
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