[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 71 (Friday, April 12, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21908-21909]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-08680]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census


Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the National 
Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations

AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is requesting 
nominations of individuals, both experts and organizational 
representatives, to the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, 
and Other Populations. The Census Bureau will consider nominations 
received in response to this notice, as well as from other sources. The 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below, describes Committee objectives 
and duties, membership, and information about the nomination process.

DATES: Please submit nominations by May 13, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Jeri Green, Chief, Office of 
External Engagement, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H182, 4600 Silver Hill 
Road, Washington, DC 20233. Nominations also may be submitted by fax at 
301-763-8609, or by email to [email protected] and 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeri Green, Chief, Office of External 
Engagement, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H182, 4600 Silver Hill Road, 
Washington, DC 20233, telephone (301) 763-2070 or Tom Loo at 301-763-
5326.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established in accordance 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Title 5, United States 
Code, Appendix 2). Information about the Committee objectives and 
duties, membership, and the nomination process is provided below.

Objectives and Duties

    The Advisory Committee provides insight, perspectives, expertise 
and advice to the Director of the Census Bureau on the full spectrum of 
Census surveys and programs. The Committee assists the Census Bureau in 
developing appropriate research/methodological, operational, and 
communication strategies to reduce program/survey costs, improve 
coverage and operational efficiency, improve the quality of data 
collected, protect the public's and

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business units' privacy and enhance public participation and awareness 
of Census programs and surveys, and make data products more useful and 
accessible.
    The Committee advises on topics such as: hidden households, 
language barriers, students and youth, aging populations, American 
Indian and Alaska Native tribal considerations, new immigrant 
populations, populations affected by natural disasters, highly mobile 
and migrant populations, complex households, poverty populations, race/
ethnic minorities, rural populations and population segments with 
limited access to technology. The Committee also advises on data 
privacy and confidentiality concerns, the dynamic nature of new 
businesses, minority ownership of businesses, as well as other concerns 
impacting Census survey design and implementation.
    The Advisory Committee discusses census policies, research and 
methodology, tests, operations, communications/messaging and other 
activities and advises regarding best practices to improve censuses, 
surveys, operations and programs. The Committee's expertise and 
experiences help identify cost efficient ways to increase participation 
among hard to count segments of the population as well as ensuring that 
the Census Bureau's statistical programs are inclusive and continue to 
provide the Nation with accurate, relevant, and timely statistics.
    The Committee uses formal advisory committee meetings, webinars, 
web conferences, working groups, and other methods to accomplish its 
goals, consistent with the requirements of the FACA. The Committee is 
encouraged to use Census Regional Office knowledge to help identify 
regional, local, tribal and grass roots issues, and capture regional 
and local perspectives about Census Bureau surveys and programs. The 
Committee should use technology and video/web conferencing to reduce 
meeting and travel costs, and to more fully engage local and regional 
working groups and hard to count populations.
    The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the FACA.

Membership

    The Committee will consist of up to 32 members who serve at the 
discretion of the Director.
    The Committee aims to have a balanced representation among its 
members, considering such factors as geography, age, gender, race, 
ethnicity, technical expertise, community involvement, knowledge of 
hard to count populations, and familiarity with Census Bureau programs 
and/or activities. The Committee will include a minimum three members 
with expertise on or with experience representing each of the following 
populations: African American; American Indian and Alaska Native; 
Asian; Hispanic; and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders. The 
Committee aims to include members from diverse backgrounds, including 
state, local and tribal governments, academia, research, national and 
community-based organizations, and the private sector.
    Membership shall include individuals, Special Government Employees 
(SGE), who are selected for their personal expertise with the topics 
highlighted above and/or representatives of organizations 
(Representatives) reflecting diverse populations, national, state, 
local and tribal interests, organizations serving hard to count 
populations, and community-based organizations. SGEs will be subject to 
the ethical standards applicable to SGEs. Members will be individually 
advised of the capacity in which they will serve through their 
appointment letters.
    Membership is open to persons who are not seated on other Census 
Bureau stakeholder entities (i.e., State Data Centers, Census 
Information Centers, Federal State Cooperative on Populations Estimates 
program, other Census Advisory Committees, etc.). No employee of the 
federal government can serve as a member of the Advisory Committee.
    Generally, members will serve for a three-year term. All members 
will be reevaluated at the conclusion of each term with the prospect of 
renewal, pending advisory committee needs. Active attendance and 
participation in meetings and activities (e.g., conference calls and 
assignments) will be considered when determining term renewal or 
membership continuance. Generally, members may be appointed for a 
second three-year term at the discretion of the Director.
    Members are selected in accordance with applicable Department of 
Commerce guidelines.

Miscellaneous

    Members of the Advisory Committee serve without compensation, but 
receive reimbursement for committee-related travel and lodging 
expenses.
    The Advisory Committee meets at least twice a year, budget 
permitting, but additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by 
the Census Director or Designated Federal Official. All Advisory 
Committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with the FACA.

Nomination Process

    Nominations should satisfy the requirements described in the 
Membership section above.
    Individuals, groups, and/or organizations may submit nominations on 
behalf of candidates. A summary of the candidate's qualifications 
(resum[eacute] or curriculum vitae) must be included along with the 
nomination letter. Nominees must be able to actively participate in the 
tasks of the Advisory Committee, including, but not limited to regular 
meeting attendance, committee meeting discussant responsibilities, 
review of materials, as well as participation in conference calls, 
webinars, working groups, and/or special committee activities.
    The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the 
workplace and seeks diverse Advisory Committee membership.

    Dated: April 8, 2013.
Thomas L. Mesenbourg, Jr.,
Senior Advisor Performing the Duties of the Director, Bureau of the 
Census
[FR Doc. 2013-08680 Filed 4-11-13; 8:45 am]
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