Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the Census Advisory Committee on the Asian Population, 15290-15291 [05-5948]

Download as PDF 15290 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 57 / Friday, March 25, 2005 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Bureau of Census The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Pacific Albacore Logbook. Form Number(s): LS and FP. OMB Approval Number: 0648–0223. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 4,000. Number of Respondents: 1,000. Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour. Needs and Uses: The fishermen participating in the Pacific albacore tuna fishery are asked to voluntarily complete and submit logbooks documenting their catch and effort on fishing trips. Anyone possessing High Seas Fishing Compliance Act permits are required to submit such logbooks. The information obtained is used by the agency to assess the status of albacore stocks and to monitor the fishery. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: By trip, averaging four times per year. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: March 21, 2005. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 05–5939 Filed 3–24–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate jul<14>2003 16:11 Mar 24, 2005 Jkt 205001 Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the Census Advisory Committee on the Asian Population Bureau of the Census, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of request for nominations. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is requesting nominations of individuals to the Census Advisory Committee on the Asian Population. The Census Bureau will consider nominations received in response to this notice as well as from other sources. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice provides Committee and membership criteria. Please submit nominations by April 15, 2005. ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Edwina Jaramillo, Race and Ethnic Advisory Committee Program Coordinator, Census Advisory Committee Office, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 3627, Federal Building 3, 4700 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233. Nominations also may be submitted via fax at 301–457–8608, or email to edwina.martha.jaramillo@census.gov. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edwina Jaramillo, Race and Ethnic Advisory Committee Program Coordinator, Census Advisory Committee Office, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 3627, Federal Building 3, 4700 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone (301) 763–4047. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, United States Code, Appendix 2) in 2000. The following provides information about the Committee, membership, and the nomination process. Objectives and Duties: 1. The Committee provides an organized and continuing channel of communication between Asian communities and the Census Bureau. Committee members identify useful strategies to reduce the differential undercount for the Asian population, and on ways data can be disseminated for maximum usefulness to the Asian population. 2. The Committee draws upon prior decennial census activities, research studies, test censuses, and other experiences to provide advice and PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 recommendations for the 2010 Census, the American Community Survey, and related decennial programs. 3. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 4. The Committee reports to the Director of the Census Bureau. Membership: 1. Members are appointed by and serve at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce. 2. Members are appointed to the ninemember Committee for a period of three years. Members will be reevaluated at the conclusion of the three-year term with the prospect of renewal, pending Advisory Committee needs and the Secretary’s concurrence. Committee members are selected in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines. The Committee aims to have a balanced representation, considering such factors as geography, gender, and technical expertise, community involvement and knowledge of census procedures and activities. The Committee aims to include members from diverse backgrounds, including state and local governments, academia, media, research, community-based organizations, and the private sector. No employee of the Federal government can serve as a member of the Committee, nor can a member serve on existing census consultation or advisory groups. Meeting attendance and active participation in the activities of the Advisory Committee are essential for sustained Committee membership. Miscellaneous: 1. Members of the Committee serve without compensation, but receive reimbursement for committee-related travel and lodging expenses. 2. The Committee meets at least once a year, budget permitting, but additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Census Director or Designated Federal Official. All Committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Nomination Information: 1. Nominations are requested as described above. 2. Nominees should have expertise and knowledge of the cultural patterns and issues and/or data needs of Asian communities. Such knowledge and expertise are needed to provide advice and recommendations to the Census Bureau on how best to enumerate the Asian population and obtain complete and accurate data on these populations. Individuals, groups, or organizations may submit nominations on behalf of a potential candidate. A summary of the ´ candidate’s qualifications (resume or E:\FR\FM\25MRN1.SGM 25MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 57 / Friday, March 25, 2005 / Notices curriculum vitae) must be included along with the nomination letter. Nominees must have the ability to participate in Advisory Committee meetings and tasks. Besides Committee meetings, active participation may include committee assignments and participation in conference calls and working groups. 3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and seeks diverse Committee membership. Dated: March 21, 2005. Charles Louis Kincannon, Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. 05–5948 Filed 3–24–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Census Request for Nominations of Members to Serve on the Census Advisory Committee on the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Populations Bureau of the Census, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of request for nominations. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is requesting nominations of individuals to serve on the Census Advisory Committee on the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Populations. The Census Bureau will consider nominations received in response to this notice as well as from other sources. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice provides Committee and membership criteria. DATES: Please submit nominations by April 15, 2005. ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Edwina Jaramillo, Race and Ethnic Advisory Committee Program Coordinator, Census Advisory Committee Office, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 3627, Federal Building 3, 4700 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233. Nominations also may be submitted via fax at 301–457–8608 or email to edwina.martha.jaramillo@census.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edwina Jaramillo, Race and Ethnic Advisory Committee Program Coordinator, Census Advisory Committee Office, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 3627, Federal Building 3, 4700 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone (301) 763–4047. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:11 Mar 24, 2005 Jkt 205001 The Committee was established in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, United States Code, Appendix 2) in 2000. The following provides information about the Committee, membership, and the nomination process. Objectives and Duties: 1. The Committee provides an organized and continuing channel of communication between Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander communities and the Census Bureau. Committee members identify useful strategies to reduce the differential undercount for the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander populations, and on ways data can be disseminated for maximum usefulness to the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander populations. 2. The Committee draws upon prior decennial census activities, research studies, test censuses, and other experiences to provide advice and recommendations for the 2010 Census, the American Community Survey, and related decennial programs. 3. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 4. The Committee reports to the Director of the Census Bureau. Membership: 1. Members are appointed by and serve at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce. 2. Members are appointed to the ninemember Committee for a period of three years. Members will be reevaluated at the conclusion of the three-year term with the prospect of renewal, pending Advisory Committee needs and the Secretary’s concurrence. Committee members are selected in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines. The Committee aims to have a balanced representation, considering such factors as geography, gender, and technical expertise, community involvement and knowledge of census procedures and activities. The Committee aims to include members from diverse backgrounds, including state and local governments, academia, media, research, community-based organizations, and the private sector. No employee of the federal government can serve as a member of the Committee, nor can a member serve on existing census consultation or advisory groups. Meeting attendance and active participation in the activities of the Advisory Committee are essential for sustained Committee membership. Miscellaneous: 1. Members of the Committee serve without compensation, but receive SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15291 reimbursement for committee-related travel and lodging expenses. 2. The Committee meets at least once a year, budget permitting, but additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Census Director or Designated Federal Official. All Committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Nomination Information: 1. Nominations are requested as described above. 2. Nominees should have expertise and knowledge of the cultural patterns and issues and/or data needs of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander communities. Such knowledge and expertise are needed to provide advice and recommendations to the Census Bureau on how best to enumerate the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander populations and obtain complete and accurate data on these populations. Individuals, groups, or organizations may submit nominations on behalf of a potential candidate. A summary of the candidate’s ´ qualifications (resume or curriculum vitae) must be included along with the nomination letter. Nominees must have the ability to participate in Advisory Committee meetings and tasks. Besides Committee meetings, active participation may include committee assignments and participation in conference calls and working groups. 3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and seeks diverse Committee membership. Dated: March 21, 2005. Charles Louis Kincannon, Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. 05–5949 Filed 3–24–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census Census Advisory Committee of Professional Associations Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is giving notice of a meeting of the Census Advisory Committee of Professional Associations. The Committee will address issues regarding Census Bureau programs and activities related to their areas of expertise. Members will address policy, research, and technical issues related to the 2010 Reengineered Census of E:\FR\FM\25MRN1.SGM 25MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 57 (Friday, March 25, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15290-15291]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5948]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Census


Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the Census 
Advisory Committee on the Asian Population

AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is requesting 
nominations of individuals to the Census Advisory Committee on the 
Asian Population. The Census Bureau will consider nominations received 
in response to this notice as well as from other sources. The 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice provides Committee and 
membership criteria.

DATES: Please submit nominations by April 15, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Edwina Jaramillo, Race and 
Ethnic Advisory Committee Program Coordinator, Census Advisory 
Committee Office, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 3627, Federal Building 3, 
4700 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233. Nominations also may be 
submitted via fax at 301-457-8608, or e-mail to 
edwina.martha.jaramillo@census.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edwina Jaramillo, Race and Ethnic 
Advisory Committee Program Coordinator, Census Advisory Committee 
Office, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 3627, Federal Building 3, 4700 Silver 
Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone (301) 763-4047.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established in accordance 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, United States Code, 
Appendix 2) in 2000. The following provides information about the 
Committee, membership, and the nomination process.
    Objectives and Duties:
    1. The Committee provides an organized and continuing channel of 
communication between Asian communities and the Census Bureau. 
Committee members identify useful strategies to reduce the differential 
undercount for the Asian population, and on ways data can be 
disseminated for maximum usefulness to the Asian population.
    2. The Committee draws upon prior decennial census activities, 
research studies, test censuses, and other experiences to provide 
advice and recommendations for the 2010 Census, the American Community 
Survey, and related decennial programs.
    3. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act.
    4. The Committee reports to the Director of the Census Bureau.
    Membership:
    1. Members are appointed by and serve at the discretion of the 
Secretary of Commerce.
    2. Members are appointed to the nine-member Committee for a period 
of three years. Members will be reevaluated at the conclusion of the 
three-year term with the prospect of renewal, pending Advisory 
Committee needs and the Secretary's concurrence. Committee members are 
selected in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce 
guidelines. The Committee aims to have a balanced representation, 
considering such factors as geography, gender, and technical expertise, 
community involvement and knowledge of census procedures and 
activities. The Committee aims to include members from diverse 
backgrounds, including state and local governments, academia, media, 
research, community-based organizations, and the private sector. No 
employee of the Federal government can serve as a member of the 
Committee, nor can a member serve on existing census consultation or 
advisory groups. Meeting attendance and active participation in the 
activities of the Advisory Committee are essential for sustained 
Committee membership.
    Miscellaneous:
    1. Members of the Committee serve without compensation, but receive 
reimbursement for committee-related travel and lodging expenses.
    2. The Committee meets at least once a year, budget permitting, but 
additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Census 
Director or Designated Federal Official. All Committee meetings are 
open to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act.
    Nomination Information:
    1. Nominations are requested as described above.
    2. Nominees should have expertise and knowledge of the cultural 
patterns and issues and/or data needs of Asian communities. Such 
knowledge and expertise are needed to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Census Bureau on how best to enumerate the Asian 
population and obtain complete and accurate data on these populations. 
Individuals, groups, or organizations may submit nominations on behalf 
of a potential candidate. A summary of the candidate's qualifications 
(resum[eacute] or

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curriculum vitae) must be included along with the nomination letter. 
Nominees must have the ability to participate in Advisory Committee 
meetings and tasks. Besides Committee meetings, active participation 
may include committee assignments and participation in conference calls 
and working groups.
    3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in 
the workplace and seeks diverse Committee membership.

    Dated: March 21, 2005.
Charles Louis Kincannon,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 05-5948 Filed 3-24-05; 8:45 am]
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