[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 133 (Thursday, July 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44848-44849]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14808]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Mint


Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership 
Applications

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The United States Mint is accepting applications for 
appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a 
member to represent the interests of the general public in the coinage 
of the United States.

DATES: Application Deadline: 5 p.m. (EDT), September 11, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Receipt of Applications: Any member of the public wishing to 
be considered for appointment to the CCAC should submit a resume and 
cover letter describing his or her reasons for seeking and 
qualifications for membership, by email to [email protected], Attn: 
Jennifer Warren. The deadline to email submissions is no later than 5 
p.m. (EDT) on September 11, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Warren, United States Mint 
Liaison to the CCAC; [email protected] or 202-354-7208.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CCAC was established to:
    [ssquf] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design 
proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, 
Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals produced by 
the United States Mint.
    [ssquf] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the 
events, persons, or places that the CCAC recommends to be commemorated 
by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar 
years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is 
made.
    [ssquf] Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for 
any commemorative coin recommended.
    Total membership consists of 11 voting members appointed by the 
Secretary of the Treasury:
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience as nationally or internationally 
recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
experience in the medallic arts or sculpture;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in American history;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in numismatics;
    [ssquf] Three persons who can represent the interests of the 
general public in the coinage of the United States; and
    [ssquf] Four persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury on 
the basis of the recommendations by the House and Senate leadership.
    Members are appointed for a term of four years. No individual may 
be appointed to the CCAC while serving as

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an officer or employee of the Federal Government, and applicants must 
be a United States citizen.
    The CCAC is subject to the direction of the Secretary of the 
Treasury. Meetings of the CCAC are open to the public and are held 
approximately four to six times per year. The United States Mint is 
responsible for providing the necessary support, technical services, 
and advice to the CCAC. CCAC members are not paid for their time or 
services; however, consistent with Federal Travel Regulations, members 
are reimbursed for their travel and lodging expenses to attend 
meetings. Members are Special Government Employees and are subject to 
the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch 
(5 CFR part 2653).
    The United States Mint will review all submissions and will forward 
its recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment 
consideration. Candidates should include specific skills, abilities, 
talents, and credentials to support their applications. The United 
States Mint is interested in candidates who have demonstrated interest 
and a commitment to actively participate in meetings and activities, 
and a demonstrated understanding of the role of the CCAC and the 
obligations of a Special Government Employee; possess demonstrated 
leadership skills in their fields of expertise or discipline; possess a 
demonstrated desire for public service and have a history of honorable 
professional and personal conduct, as well as successful standing in 
their communities; and who are free of professional, political, or 
financial interests that could negatively affect their ability to 
provide impartial advice.

(Authority: 31 U.S.C. 5135(b))

Eric Anderson,
Executive Secretary United States Mint.
[FR Doc. 2023-14808 Filed 7-12-23; 8:45 am]
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