[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 180 (Friday, September 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47924-47925]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22448]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census


Request for Nominations of Member Organizations To Serve on the 
2010 Census Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) invites and requests 
nominations of organizations for appointment to the 2010 Census 
Advisory Committee (2010 CAC). The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section 
for this notice provides information about the objectives and duties of 
the advisory committee and membership criteria.

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DATES: Please submit nominations by October 9, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Jeri Green, Chief, Census 
Advisory Committee Office, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H156, Suitland 
Federal Center, 4700 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone 
301-763-6590. Nominations also may be submitted via fax (301-763-8609) 
or by e-mail to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeri Green, Chief, Census Advisory 
Committee Office, Census Bureau, Room 8H156, Suitland Federal Center, 
4700 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone 301-763-6590, or 
e-mail to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 2010 CAC was established in accordance 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, United States Code 
(U.S.C.), Appendix 2). The following provides information about the 
Committee, membership, and nomination process:

Objectives and Duties

    1. The 2010 CAC considers the needs of the decennial census from 
the perspective of outside data users and other organizations having a 
substantial interest and expertise in the conduct and outcome of the 
decennial. The Committee will provide advice on how best the Census 
Bureau can effectively and efficiently accomplish its decennial goals 
and objectives.
    2. The 2010 CAC addresses policy, research, and technical issues 
related to the design and implementation of the 2010 decennial census, 
including the American Community Survey.
    3. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Membership

    1. The Secretary of Commerce appoints the member organizations and 
designates the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee.
    2. The 2010 CAC consists of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and a designated 
representative from each member organization. The 2010 CAC is expanding 
from 20 to 30 member organizations. Member organizations represent data 
users, general governmental entities, technology-based organizations, 
and entities with expertise in the statutory and constitutional uses of 
census data, including redistricting. Membership includes ex-officio 
members representing U.S. Senate and House of Representatives' 
Committees with census oversight responsibilities. A representative 
from the Census Advisory Committees on Race and Ethnic Populations also 
serves as ex-officio member. Ex-officio members serve in a non-voting 
capacity.
    3. Committee members are selected in accordance with applicable 
Department of Commerce guidelines. The Committee's composition should 
reflect a balance of viewpoints and perspectives, considering such 
factors as geography, diversity in the sectors represented (i.e., 
business and industry, academia, consumers, etc.), and the public-at-
large. The size and the scope of the member organizations also are 
considered.
    4. Committee members should have relevant backgrounds and 
experience to significantly assist and/or contribute to the overall 
functions, tasks, and missions of the decennial census. The members 
should bring diverse perspectives and be able to provide advice on 
policy and technical issues affecting the goals of ongoing decennial 
programs, surveys, and initiatives.
    5. The Committee has the fewest number of members necessary to 
accomplish the objectives of the Charter. Committee membership will not 
duplicate other organizations, interests, or communities already 
represented on existing census advisory committees or census 
consultation groups (i.e., Census Information Centers or State Data 
Centers).
    6. Committee members report to the Director of the Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous

    1. Members of the Committee serve without compensation, but the 
Census Bureau will, upon request, reimburse travel expenses, as 
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701, et. seq., dealing with travel and 
subsistence expenses.
    2. The Committee meets at least once a year. Meetings are one to 
two days in duration.
    3. Committee meetings are open to the public.

Nomination Information

    1. The Census Bureau is seeking nominations to fill 10 seats on the 
2010 CAC to include organizations that are knowledgeable about issues 
related to the uses of the census data, general governmental entities, 
data users, research and technology-based organizations, businesses, 
children and youth, privacy and/or organizations serving historically 
undercounted populations.
    2. Member organizations shall serve a term of three years. Members 
may be invited to serve a second subsequent term contingent upon the 
organization's active participation in advisory committee activities, 
overall advisory committee needs for that organization's expertise and 
specialized advice, and the status and schedule of decennial planning 
activities and implementation.
    3. Nominations of organizations may come from individuals or 
organizations. Organizations also may self-nominate. A summary of the 
organization's qualifications and the experience that qualifies it for 
membership should be included in the nomination letter. Nominated 
organizations must be able to actively participate in the tasks of the 
Committee, including, but not limited to regular meeting attendance, 
review of materials, and participation in conference calls, working 
groups, and special committee activities.
    4. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in 
the workplace and seeks diverse Committee membership.

    Dated: September 10, 2009.
Robert M. Groves,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
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