[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 186 (Monday, September 28, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49450-49451]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-23310]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


United States Mint

ACTION: Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership 
Applications.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135 (b), 
the United States Mint is accepting applications for membership to the 
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) for two new members--one 
specially qualified to serve on the CCAC by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in American History and one 
specially qualified to serve on the CCAC by virtue of his or her 
experience in the medallic arts or sculpture. The CCAC was established 
to:
    [dec221] 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.
    [dec221] 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.
    [dec221] 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:
    [dec221] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training or experience as nationally or internationally 
recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection;
    [dec221] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
experience in the medallic arts or sculpture;
    [dec221] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in American history;
    [dec221] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in numismatics;
    [dec221] Three persons who can represent the interests of the 
general public in the coinage of the United States; and
    [dec221] 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 6-8 times per year, ordinarily at the United States Mint 
Headquarters, Washington, DC. 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 
2635).
    The United States Mint will review all submissions and will forward 
its recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment 
consideration. Candidates should forward a resume or curriculum vitae, 
along with a cover letter describing specific skills, abilities, 
talents, and credentials to support their applications. The United 
States Mint is also interested in candidates who have

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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. 
Applicants must specify which position for which they wish to be 
considered.
    Application Deadline: November 13, 2009.
    Receipt of Applications: Any member of the public wishing to be 
considered for participation on the CCAC should apply by fax to 202-
756-6525, by e-mail to [email protected], 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 November 13, 
2009.
    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: September 22, 2009.
Edmund C. Moy,
Director, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. E9-23310 Filed 9-25-09; 8:45 am]
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