[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 20 (Monday, January 31, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4901-4902]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01839]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2022-0009]


Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council

AGENCY: Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE), Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Request for applicants for appointment to the Homeland Security 
Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC).

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is requesting 
senior-level individuals who are interested in serving on the Homeland 
Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC), a discretionary federal 
advisory committee, to apply for appointment as identified in this 
notice. Pursuant to the Secretary's authority within the Homeland 
Security Act, this agency-led committee will be established and will 
operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA). The primary purpose of the HSAAC will be to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary and DHS senior leadership on matters 
related to homeland security and the academic community.

DATES: Resume and category of interest will be accepted until 11:59 
p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 15, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, mailed applications will 
not be accepted. The sole method of submission is via email to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Acting Executive Director Traci Silas 
via email at [email protected] or via phone at 202-603-1142.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In addition to this notice, DHS may solicit 
members through correspondence with its existing contact list of faith-
based organizations, Congressional partners, and White House staff.
    Members of the HSAAC are appointed by the Secretary for specified 
terms of appointment. The HSAAC membership selection and appointment 
process is designed to ensure continuity of HSAAC membership, and to 
afford the Secretary the advisory input of the most capable, diverse, 
and novel perspectives that the country has to offer. Individuals who 
are interested in serving on the committee are invited to apply for 
consideration for appointment. There is no application form; however, a 
current resume and category of interest is required. The appointment 
will be for a term of up to 3 years. Individuals selected for the 
appointment will serve as Representatives or regular government 
employees (where applicable). All non-federal members must also 
complete a background investigation, a gratuitous service agreement and 
a non-disclosure agreement.
    HSAAC will meet as often as needed to fulfill its mission, but 
typically four times each fiscal year to address its objectives and 
duties. The committee will aim to meet in person at least once each 
fiscal year with additional meetings held via teleconference. HSAAC 
members may be reimbursed for travel and per diem incurred in the 
performance of their duties as members of the committee. All travel for 
HSAAC business must be approved in advance by the Designated Federal 
Officer. To the extent practical, members can serve on any subcommittee 
that is established.
    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 diverse candidate pool for all 
its recruitment actions.
    The HSAAC will consist of up to 30 members who are appointed by and 
serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. In order for the Secretary to 
fully leverage broad-ranging experience and education, the HSAAC must 
be diverse with regard to professional and technical expertise. DHS is 
committed to pursuing opportunities, consistent with applicable law, to 
compose a committee that reflects the diversity of the nation's people. 
Members are appointed as representative members, except that members 
from federal agencies are appointed as non-voting ex-officio members. 
To ensure a diverse, inclusive and balanced membership, membership 
includes the following:
    (a) Up to four members representing higher education associations
    (b) Up to two members representing higher education law 
enforcement, public safety, and emergency management associations
    (c) Up to two members representing four-year colleges and 
universities
    (d) Up to two members representing two-year community colleges
    (e) Up to two members representing Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities (HBCUs)
    (f) Up to two members representing Hispanic serving institutions
    (g) Up to two members representing Tribal colleges
    (h) Up to two members representing the Asian American, Native 
American and Pacific Islander serving institutions
    (i) Up to four members representing K-12 school systems, to include 
schools, school systems, and state educational agencies
    (j) Up to two members representing Education Employee Associations/
Labor Organizations
    (k) Up to one member from the DHS Science and Technology Center of 
Excellence
    (l) Up to one member from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
Agency (CISA) School Safety Task Force
    (m) Up to one member from the DHS Center for Prevention Programs 
and Partnership
    (n) Up to one member from US Secret Service National Threat 
Assessment Center
    (o) Up to one member from Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) higher education initiatives
    (p) Up to one member from the DHS Office for Civil Right and Civil 
Liberties (CRCL)
    (q) Up to one member from the Department of Education
    (r) Up to one member from the Department of State
    (s) Up to one member from the Department of Justice
    (t) Up to one member from the Department of Health and Human 
Services
    HSAAC is the sole advisory committee and public forum within DHS 
providing advice on matters

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relating to DHS's engagement with the academic community.

Zarinah T. Silas,
Acting Executive Director and Acting Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-01839 Filed 1-28-22; 8:45 am]
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