[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 115 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39022-39023]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14167]


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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 and organizations 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 of this 
notice provides committee and membership criteria.

DATES: Please submit nominations by July 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations by Email to the 
[email protected] (subject line ``2016 NAC 
Nominations''), or by letter submission to Kimberly L. Leonard, 
Committee Liaison Officer, 2016 NAC Nominations, Department of 
Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H179, 4600 Silver Hill Road, 
Washington, DC 20233. Nominations also may be submitted via fax at 301-
763-8609.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara Dunlop, Branch Chief for Advisory

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Committees, Customer Liaison Marketing Services Offices, U.S. Census 
Bureau, Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, 
telephone (301) 763-5222 or [email protected]. For TTY callers, 
please use the Federal Relay Service 1-800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Committee on Racial, 
Ethnic, and Other Populations (``The Committee'') 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 the nomination process.

Objectives and Duties

    1. The 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 business units' privacy and enhance 
public participation and awareness of Census programs and surveys, and 
make data products more useful and accessible.
    2. 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, administrative records, 
marketing, social media, the dynamic nature of new businesses, minority 
ownership of businesses, as well as other concerns impacting Census 
survey design and implementation.
    3. The 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.
    4. 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 Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA). The Committee will utilize Regional Office 
participation to help identify regional, local, tribal and grass roots 
issues, trends and perspectives related to Census Bureau surveys and 
programs.
    5. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the 
FACA.

Membership

    1. The Committee will consist of up to 32 members who serve at the 
discretion of the Director.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. 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.
    7. Members are selected in accordance with applicable Department of 
Commerce guidelines.

Miscellaneous

    1. Members of the Committee serve without compensation, but receive 
reimbursement for committee-related travel and lodging expenses.
    2. The 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 Officer. All Advisory Committee meetings 
are open to the public in accordance with the FACA.

Nomination Process

    1. Nominations should satisfy the requirements described in the 
Membership section above.
    2. Individuals, groups, and/or organizations may submit nominations 
on behalf of candidates. A summary of the candidate's qualifications 
(resume[acute] 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.
    3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in 
the workplace and seeks diverse Advisory Committee membership.

    Dated: June 9, 2016.
John H. Thompson,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 2016-14167 Filed 6-14-16; 8:45 am]
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