[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 51 (Thursday, March 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18662-18663]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05370]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0010]


Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Request for applicants for appointment to the Board of Visitors 
for the National Fire Academy.

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SUMMARY: The National Fire Academy (Academy) is requesting individuals 
who are interested in serving on the Board of Visitors for the National 
Fire Academy (Board) to apply for appointments as identified in this 
notice. Pursuant to the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 
1974, the Board shall review annually the programs of the Academy and 
shall make recommendations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) Administrator, through the United States Fire Administrator, 
regarding the operation of the Academy and any improvements that the 
Board deems appropriate. The Board is composed of eight members, all of 
whom have national or regional leadership experience in the fields of 
fire safety, fire prevention (such as community risk reduction to 
include wildland urban interface), fire control, research and 
development in fire protection, treatment and rehabilitation of fire 
victims, or local government services management, which includes 
emergency medical services. The Academy seeks to appoint one individual 
to a position on the Board that will be open due to term expiration. If 
other positions are vacated during the application process, candidates 
may be selected from the pool of applicants to fill the vacated 
positions.

DATES: Resumes will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time 
(EDT) April 15, 2024.

ADDRESSES: The preferred method of submission is via email. However, 
resumes may also be submitted by mail. Please choose one submission 
method only:
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration, 
Attention: Debbie Gartrell-Kemp, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, 
Maryland 21727-8998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designated Federal Officer: Eriks 
Gabliks, (301) 447-1117, [email protected].

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is an advisory committee 
established in accordance with the provision of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. The purpose of the Board is to 
review annually the programs of the Academy and advise the FEMA 
Administrator on the operation of the Academy and any improvements 
therein that the Board deems appropriate. In carrying out its 
responsibilities, the Board examines Academy programs to determine 
whether these programs further the basic missions approved by the FEMA 
Administrator, examines the physical plant of the Academy to determine 
the adequacy of the Academy's facilities, and examines funding levels 
for Academy programs. The Board submits a written report through the 
United States Fire Administrator to the FEMA Administrator annually. 
The report provides detailed comments and recommendations regarding the 
Academy's operations.
    Individuals interested in serving on the Board are invited to apply 
for consideration for appointment. There is no application form; 
however, a current resume and statement of interest will be required. 
The appointment shall be for a term of up to three years. Individuals 
selected for the appointment shall serve as Special Government 
Employees (SGEs), defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States 
Code. Appointments may impact the ability to receive certain federal 
contracts. Candidates selected for the appointment will be required to 
complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (U.S. Office of 
Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450) every year and receive yearly ethics 
training from the Component Ethics Office.
    The Board shall meet as often as needed to fulfill its mission, but 
not less than twice each fiscal year to address its objectives and 
duties. The Board will meet in person at least once each fiscal year 
with additional meetings held via teleconference. Board members may be 
reimbursed for travel and per diem incurred in the performance of their 
duties as members of the Board. All travel for Board business must be 
approved in advance by the Designated Federal Officer. To the extent 
practical, Board members shall serve on any subcommittee that is 
established.
    In order for the Department to fully leverage the broad-ranging 
experience and education, the Board must be diverse with regard to 
professional and technical expertise. The Department is committed to 
pursuing opportunities, consistent with applicable law, to compose a 
Committee that reflects the diversity of the Nation's people.
    Current DHS employees, contractors, and potential contractors will 
not be considered for membership. Federally registered lobbyists will 
not be considered for appointments.

Eriks Gabliks,
Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire 
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2024-05370 Filed 3-13-24; 8:45 am]
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