[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 104 (Monday, June 1, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 31065]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13116]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-NER-MAMC-16754; PPNCNACEN0, PPMPSAS1Z.Y00000]


Request for Nominations for the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House 
National Historic Site Advisory Commission

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, is 
seeking nominations for the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National 
Historic Site Advisory Commission (Commission). The purpose of the 
Commission is to advise the Secretary of the Interior in the 
implementation of a general management plan for the Mary McLeod Bethune 
Council House National Historic Site.

DATES: Written nominations must be postmarked by July 1, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations to Gopaul Noojibail, Superintendent, 
National Capital Parks-East, Attention: Vicky Gammon, Chief of Staff, 
National Capital Parks-East, National Park Service, 1900 Anacostia 
Drive SW., Washington, DC 20020, telephone (202) 690-5193, or email 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vicky Gammon, Chief of Staff, National 
Capital Parks-East, National Park Service, 1900 Anacostia Drive SW., 
Washington, DC 20020, telephone (202) 690-5193, or email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House 
National Historic Site Advisory Commission was authorized on December 
11, 1991, by Public Law 102-211 (16 U.S.C. 461 note), for the purpose 
of advising the Secretary of the Interior in the implementation a 
general management plan for the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House 
National Historic Site.
    The Commission is composed of 15 members, each of which is 
appointed by the Secretary for a 4-year term. Nominations are seeking 
nominations for members representing each of the following categories: 
three members appointed from recommendations submitted by the National 
Council of Negro Women, Inc.; two members appointed from 
recommendations submitted by other national organizations in which Mary 
McLeod Bethune played a leadership role; two members who shall have 
professional expertise in the history of African American women; three 
members who shall have professional expertise in archival management; 
three members who shall represent the general public; and two members 
who shall have professional expertise in historic preservation.
    Members of the Commission will receive no pay, allowances, or 
benefits by reason of their service on the Commission. However, while 
away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance 
of services for the Commission as approved by the Designated Federal 
Officer, members will be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in 
lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed 
intermittently in Government service are allowed such expenses under 5 
U.S.C. 5703.
    Individuals who are federally registered lobbyists are ineligible 
to serve on FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils in an 
individual capacity. The term ``individual capacity'' refers to 
individuals who are appointed to exercise their own individual best 
judgment on behalf of the government, such as when they are designated 
Special Government Employees, rather than being appointed to represent 
a particular interest.

Seeking Nominations For Membership

    We are seeking nominations for commission members in all 
categories. Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate 
description of the nominee's qualifications, including information that 
would enable the Department of the Interior to make an informed 
decision regarding meeting the membership requirements of the 
Commission and permit the Department to contact a potential member.
    Individuals who have already applied for nomination need not 
reapply unless you would like to update your nomination and/or 
supporting documentation.

    Dated: May 19, 2015.
Alma Ripps,
Chief, Office of Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-13116 Filed 5-29-15; 8:45 am]
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