Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy, 13831-13832 [2017-05158]

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ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants for appointment to the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. AGENCY: 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 appointment 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, asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES2 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 City Hall, Community Development, 163 East Gower Street, Cannon Beach, OR 97110. City Hall, 698 Pacific Way, Gearhart, OR 97138. Community Development, 1387 Avenue U, Seaside, OR 97138. City Hall, 225 South Main, Warrenton, OR 97146. Clatsop County Community Development, 800 Exchange Street, Suite 100, Astoria, OR 97103. regarding the operation of the Academy and any improvements that the Board deems appropriate. The Board is composed of eight (8) members, all of whom are experts and leaders in the fields of fire safety, fire prevention, 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 individuals to four (4) positions 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. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST March 30, 2017. ADDRESSES: The preferred method of submission is via email. However, applications may also be submitted by mail. Please only submit by ONE of the following methods: • Email: Ruth.MacPhail@ fema.dhs.gov. • Mail: National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration, Attention: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727–8998. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kirby Kiefer, Alternate Designated DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Officer, National Fire Academy, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727–8998; telephone 301–447–1117; and email Kirby.Kiefer@fema.dhs.gov. 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. Appendix. 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 that are approved by the FEMA Administrator, examines the physical plant of the Academy to determine the adequacy of the Academy’s facilities, and examines the funding levels for Academy programs. The Board submits a written annual report through the United States Fire Administrator to the FEMA Administrator. The report provides detailed comments and recommendations regarding the operation of the Academy. Individuals who are interested in serving on the Board are invited to apply for consideration for E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 13832 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 15, 2017 / Notices appointment. There is no application form; however, a current resume will be required. The appointment shall be for a term of up to three years. Individuals selected for appointment shall serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs), defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code. Candidates selected for appointment will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450). 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. FEMA 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 nonmerit factor. FEMA strives to achieve a diverse candidate pool for all its recruitment actions. Current DHS employees, contractors, and potential contractors will not be considered for membership. Federally registered lobbyists will not be considered for membership. Dated: March 7, 2017. Kirby E. Kiefer, Acting Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2017–05158 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–45–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES2 [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4304– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2017–0001] Kansas; Major Disaster and Related Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Kansas (FEMA– SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 4304–DR), dated February 24, 2017, and related determinations. DATES: Effective February 24, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated February 24, 2017, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas resulting from a severe winter storm during the period of January 13–16, 2017, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance also will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs, with the exception of projects that meet the eligibility criteria for a higher Federal cost-sharing percentage under the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for Debris Removal implemented pursuant to section 428 of the Stafford Act. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Michael L. Parker, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster. The following areas of the State of Kansas have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster: Barton, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellsworth, Ford, Hodgeman, Jewell, Kiowa, Meade, Ness, Pawnee, Pratt, Rush, Seward, Sheridan, Stafford, and Trego Counties for Public Assistance. All areas within the State of Kansas are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.) Robert J. Fenton, Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2017–05169 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4303– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2017–0001] Nevada; Major Disaster and Related Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Nevada (FEMA– 4303–DR), dated February 17, 2017, and related determinations. DATES: Effective February 17, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated February 17, 2017, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows: SUMMARY: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Nevada resulting from severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides during the period of January 5–14, 2017, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Nevada. E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 15, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13831-13832]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05158]


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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, DHS.

ACTION: Committee management; 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 appointment 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 (8) members, 
all of whom are experts and leaders in the fields of fire safety, fire 
prevention, 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 individuals to four (4) positions 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: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST March 30, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: The preferred method of submission is via email. However, 
applications may also be submitted by mail. Please only submit by ONE 
of the following methods:
     Email: Ruth.MacPhail@fema.dhs.gov.
     Mail: National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration, 
Attention: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, 
Maryland 21727-8998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kirby Kiefer, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer, National Fire Academy, 16825 South Seton Avenue, 
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998; telephone 301-447-1117; and email 
Kirby.Kiefer@fema.dhs.gov.

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. Appendix. 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 that are approved by 
the FEMA Administrator, examines the physical plant of the Academy to 
determine the adequacy of the Academy's facilities, and examines the 
funding levels for Academy programs. The Board submits a written annual 
report through the United States Fire Administrator to the FEMA 
Administrator. The report provides detailed comments and 
recommendations regarding the operation of the Academy.
    Individuals who are interested in serving on the Board are invited 
to apply for consideration for

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appointment. There is no application form; however, a current resume 
will be required. The appointment shall be for a term of up to three 
years. Individuals selected for appointment shall serve as Special 
Government Employees (SGEs), defined in section 202(a) of title 18, 
United States Code. Candidates selected for appointment will be 
required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (Office 
of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450).
    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.
    FEMA 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. FEMA strives to achieve a diverse candidate pool for all 
its recruitment actions.
    Current DHS employees, contractors, and potential contractors will 
not be considered for membership. Federally registered lobbyists will 
not be considered for membership.

    Dated: March 7, 2017.
Kirby E. Kiefer,
Acting Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire 
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2017-05158 Filed 3-14-17; 8:45 am]
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