[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 51 (Thursday, March 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 18703]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05406]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Treasury 
Advisory Committee on Racial Equity

AGENCY: Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for membership of the Treasury 
Advisory Committee on Racial Equity.

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SUMMARY: The Treasury Department is soliciting nominations for 
membership on the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity (TACRE). 
The TACRE is composed of up to 15 members who will provide information, 
advice and recommendations to the Department of the Treasury on matters 
relating to the advancement of racial equity. This notice provides 
expectations for Committee members and announces the process for 
applying for membership on the Committee.

DATES: Applications are due on or before April 20, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rhianna Rogers, Chief Diversity, 
Equity, inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Officer, Department of 
Treasury, by emailing [email protected] or by calling (202) 622-3644 
(this is not a toll-free number). For persons who are deaf, hard of 
hearing, have a speech disability or difficulty speaking may dial 7-1-1 
to access telecommunications relay services.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq., as amended), the Department of the 
Treasury (``Department'') established the TACRE in order to carry out 
the provisions of Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and 
Support for Underserved Communities Throughout the Federal Government.

Committee Membership

    In order to achieve a fairly balanced membership, the Committee 
shall include representatives from a wide range of views, such as the 
Federal Government, financial services industry, state regulatory 
authorities, consumer or public advocacy organizations, community-based 
groups, academia, philanthropic organizations, as well as others 
focused on the advancement of equity priorities within the United 
States. Membership balance will not be static and may change, depending 
on the work of the Committee. Upon renewal, the number of Committee 
members shall not exceed fifteen. The Committee shall meet at such 
intervals as are necessary to carry out its duties. It is estimated 
that the Committee will generally meet two times per year, virtually or 
in person. Generally, Committee meetings are open to the public.

Background

Objectives and Duties

    The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Department of the Treasury to assist the Offices 
of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary in carrying out their duties and 
authorities towards advancing racial equity and addressing acute 
disparities for communities of color who have been historically 
underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty 
and inequality. While the focus of TACRE is to advance racial equity, 
the Committee's activities emphasize the intersection of economic 
status with other factors such as age, disability, veteran status, 
gender and gender identity, geography, health status and disability, 
religious background, and sexual orientation.
    The Committee will provide an opportunity for experts to offer 
their advice and recommendations to the Office of the Secretary on a 
regular basis on aspects of the domestic economy that have directly and 
indirectly resulted in unfavorable conditions for Black, Latino, and 
Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific 
Islanders and other persons of color. The Committee's recommendations 
will address a set of strategic questions provided by Treasury, and 
other relevant matters as the Committee deems appropriate. Topics to be 
addressed by the Committee may include, but are not limited to, 
economic mobility, community resilience, data disaggregation, financial 
inclusion, capital access, housing stability, federal government 
supplier diversity, and economic development.
    The duties of the Committee shall be solely advisory and shall 
extend only to the submission of advice and recommendations to the 
Offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, which shall be non-
binding to the Department. No determination of fact or policy shall be 
made by the Committee. Membership appointments are for a duration of 
two or three years. Members will not receive compensation, other than 
reimbursement for travel, if required.

Application Process for Advisory Committee Appointment

    Applicants are required to submit the following documents 
specifically referencing the objectives and duties outlined above:
     A one (1) page cover letter detailing their qualifications 
and areas of expertise as they relate to the key issues before the 
committee; and
     A two (2) page resume/curriculum vitae, which should 
clearly highlight relevant experience that addresses the focus areas of 
TACRE.
    Nominations may be submitted by the candidate themselves or by the 
person/organization recommending the candidate.
    Some members of the Committee may be required to adhere to the 
conflict-of-interest rules applicable to Special Government Employees, 
as such employees are defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). These rules include 
relevant provisions in 18 U.S.C. related to criminal activity, 
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 
CFR part 2635), and Executive Order 12674 (as modified by Executive 
Order 12731).
    In accordance with Department of Treasury Directive 21-03, a 
clearance process includes fingerprints, tax checks, and a Federal 
Bureau of Investigation criminal check. Applicants must state in their 
application that they agree to submit to these pre-appointment checks.
    The application period for interested candidates will extend to the 
date outlined above. Applications should be submitted in sufficient 
time to be received by the close of business on the closing date and 
should be sent to [email protected]. If you require reasonable 
accommodation to submit your application, please contact the 
Departmental Offices Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator at 
[email protected]. Please make sure your 
request to the Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator is made at least 
five (5) days prior to the close of the application period, if 
possible.

    Dated: March 10, 2024.
Snider Page,
Director, Office of Civil Rights and EEO and Designated Federal 
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-05406 Filed 3-13-24; 8:45 am]
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