[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 9, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 27338]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-13515]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2009-0083]


Office of Operations Coordination; Homeland Security Information 
Network Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants for appointment to 
the Homeland Security Information Network Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Operations Coordination at the Department of 
Homeland Security is requesting individuals who are interested in 
serving on the Homeland Security Information Network Advisory Committee 
(HSINAC) to apply for appointment. The HSINAC provides advice and makes 
recommendations to the leadership of the Department of Homeland 
Security, particularly the Director, Office of Operations Coordination, 
on the requirements of end users within State, Local, Federal and 
Tribal governments and the Private Sector regarding the Homeland 
Security Information Network (HSIN).

DATES: Applications for membership should reach the Department of 
Homeland Security at the address below on or before July 24, 2009.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should 
be submitted to:
     E-mail: [email protected].
     Fax: 202-282-8806.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: HSINAC Designated Federal Officer, 
Gabrielle Gallegos at 202-282-8193.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Homeland Security Information Network 
Advisory Committee is an advisory committee established in accordance 
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Title 
5, U.S.C., Annotated, Appendix 2).
    HSINAC membership shall include not more than 20 representatives 
from State, Tribal and Local governments and the Private Sector, who 
are outstanding within their specialty field, and who have the 
experience to ensure the Director, and DHS leadership, is informed of 
the needs and requirements of the information network users and 
communities of users. Members will be drawn from currently serving 
Homeland Security Advisors; State, Tribal, or Local Law Enforcement; 
Federal Law Enforcement; the Fire Service; Public Health; Emergency 
Managers; Tribal government; and the Private Sector.
    The committee will convene at least twice per year. Travel and per 
diem will be provided by the Department. Term length shall generally be 
up to 3 years, and the expiration of terms of office shall be staggered 
to promote continuity and an orderly turnover of committee membership.
    A security clearance is preferred, but is not a requirement for 
appointment to the committee. Those applicants who do not have a 
security clearance may be required to undergo a background 
investigation.
    HSINAC members will be appointed as Special Government Employees 
(SGEs) as such term is defined for purposes of 18 U.S.C. 202(a). 
Appointments will be made by the Department of Homeland Security 
Secretary who will receive recommendations from the Office of 
Operations Coordination Director.
    Committee members serve as SGEs, and members are required to 
complete Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE Form 450). DHS 
may not release the reports or the information in them to the public 
except under an order issued by a Federal court or as otherwise 
provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a).
    In order to apply, applicants must submit a detailed resume and bio 
covering their professional backgrounds, and a brief letter stating the 
applicant's interest in HSINAC membership and addressing the following 
issues:
     List previous or current service on any Federal advisory 
panel, committee, or subcommittee.
     Provide any public statements made about HSIN, if 
possible.
     Indicate degree of experience using HSIN and list the 
portals the applicant uses.
     Indicate willingness to serve at least two years on the 
committee.
     Indicate the community to which the applicant belongs 
(Homeland Security Advisors; State, Tribal, or Local Law Enforcement; 
Federal Law Enforcement; the Fire Service; Public Health; Emergency 
Managers; Tribal government; or the Private Sector).
    It is recommended that applicants contact the HSINAC Designated 
Federal Officer prior to submitting application materials.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on 
gender and ethnic diversity, qualified women and minorities are 
encouraged to apply for membership.

    Dated: May 29, 2009.
Mary Kruger,
Chief of Staff, Office of Operations Coordination, U.S. Department of 
Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E9-13515 Filed 6-8-09; 8:45 am]
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