[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 21, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 9953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3845]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2007-0008]


National Advisory Council

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Committee Management; Request for Applicants for Appointment to 
the National Advisory Council.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting 
individuals who are interested in serving on the National Advisory 
Council (NAC) to apply for appointment. As provided for in the 
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007, the NAC 
shall advise the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency (FEMA) on all aspects of emergency management. The NAC shall 
incorporate State, local and tribal government and private sector input 
in the development and revision of the national preparedness goal, the 
national preparedness system, the National Incident Management System, 
the National Response Plan, and other related plans and strategies. 
Currently, the NAC consists of 35 members, all of whom are experts and 
leaders in their respective fields. The terms for nine positions on the 
Council will expire June 15, 2012. FEMA invites interested applicants 
to apply as identified in this notice.

DATES: The membership application period is from Friday, February 10, 
2012 to Friday, March 9, 2012, 5 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: Applications for membership should be submitted by:
     Email: [email protected].
     Fax: (540) 504-2331.
     Mail: The National Advisory Council Office, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (Room 832), 500 C Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20472-3100.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alexandra Woodruff, The Office of the 
National Advisory Council, Federal Emergency Management Agency (Room 
832), 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472-3100; telephone (202) 646-
3746; fax (540) 504-2331; and email [email protected]. For more 
information on the National Advisory Council, please visit http://www.fema.gov/about/nac.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Council (NAC) is an 
advisory committee established in accordance with the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 1, et seq. (Pub. 
L. 92-463). As required by the Homeland Security Act, the Secretary of 
Homeland Security established the NAC to ensure effective and ongoing 
coordination of Federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery, 
and mitigation for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-
made disasters (6 U.S.C. 318). The Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) is requesting individuals who are interested in serving on the 
NAC to apply for appointment. The terms for nine positions on the 
Council will expire June 15, 2012. Accordingly, the following 
discipline areas are open for applications and nominations: Emergency 
Management (one representative appointment), Emergency Response (two 
representative appointments), State Elected Official (one 
representative appointment), FEMA Administrator Selection (one 
representative or Special Government Employee (SGE) appointment), In-
Patient Medical Provider (one SGE appointment), Cyber Security (one SGE 
appointment), and Local Elected Official (one representative 
appointment). Additionally, there is an Ex Officio position for a 
representative from Homeland Security Advisory Council which will be 
filled by a current member of the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
    Qualified individuals interested in serving on the NAC are invited 
to apply for appointment by submitting a Resume or Curriculum Vitae 
(CV) to the Office of the National Advisory Council as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this notice. Letters of recommendation may also be 
provided, but are not required. Applications must include the following 
information: the applicant's full name, home and business phone 
numbers, preferred email address, home and business mailing addresses, 
current position title & organization, and the discipline area of 
interest (i.e., Emergency Management). Current Council members whose 
terms are ending should notify the Office of the National Advisory 
Council of their interest in reappointment in lieu of submitting a new 
application, and if desired, provide an updated resume or CV and 
letters of recommendation for consideration.
    Appointees may be designated as Special Government Employees (SGE) 
as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code, or as a 
Representative appointment. Candidates selected for appointment as SGEs 
are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form 
(Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450). OGE Form 450 or the 
information contained therein may not be released 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). This form can be obtained by visiting 
the Web Site of the Office of Government Ethics (), or by contacting 
the Office of the National Advisory Council. Contact information is 
provided in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.
    The NAC will meet in plenary session approximately once per 
quarter. With respect to the quarterly meetings, it is anticipated that 
the Council will hold at least one teleconference meeting with public 
call-in lines. Members may be reimbursed for travel and per diem, and 
all travel for Council business must be approved in advance by the 
Designated Federal Officer. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, 
religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual 
orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic 
information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-
merit factor. DHS strives to achieve a widely diverse candidate pool 
for all of its recruitment actions. Registered lobbyists, current FEMA 
employees, Disaster Assistance Employees, FEMA Contractors, and 
potential FEMA Contractors will not be considered for membership.

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2012-3845 Filed 2-17-12; 8:45 am]
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