National Advisory Council, 4834-4835 [2010-1800]

Download as PDF 4834 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 19 / Friday, January 29, 2010 / Notices Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–5806. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If additional information is required contact: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Amanda Norman, Program Analyst, DHS/NPPD/IP/IICD, Amanda.Norman@dhs.gov. ADDRESSES: The DHS Sector Specific Agency (SSA) for the Chemical Sector partnered with the Methodology Technical Implementation (MTI) office, within the Infrastructure Information Collection Division (IICD), in the Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP), National Protection and Program Directorate (NPPD), which supports the automation of sector-approved risk and vulnerability assessment methodologies that are compliant with the criteria outlined in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), to develop a Web-based, automated assessment tool for voluntary use by chemical facilities. This application, titled Voluntary Chemical Assessment Tool (VCAT), allows owners/operators to identify their current vulnerability and risk levels through an all-hazards approach. The application enables owners/ operators to evaluate the theoretical vulnerability and risk associated with the effects of the selected threats, thus jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:49 Jan 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 allowing the Chemical Sector to more thoroughly understand, prioritize and analyze its assets or systems. VCAT facilitates cost benefit analysis, allowing owners/operators to select the best combination of physical security countermeasures and mitigation strategies to reduce overall risk. Collection of this information is directed and supported by Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 7, ‘‘Critical Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, and Protection,’’ December 17, 2003. After Chemical SSA and private sector partners access the VCAT system (see supporting statement for VCAT User Accounts), the user will be prompted with the VCAT Assessment questionnaire and will answer various questions to input the data. This information will be used to supplement existing critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) protection activities conducted by DHS NPPD. More specifically, the information will be used to address facility assessments, response planning, and risk mitigation execution and related CIKR protection and incident management activities. Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate. Title: Assessment Questionnaire— Voluntary Chemical Assessment Tool (VCAT). OMB Number: 1670–NEW. Affected Public: Business or other for profit, Federal Government. Number of Respondents: 50. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 8 hours. Total Burden Hours: 400 annual burden hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $0.00. Signed: January 21, 2010. Thomas Chase Garwood, III, Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2010–1780 Filed 1–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2007–0008] National Advisory Council AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Committee Management; Request for applicants for appointment to the National Advisory Council. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting individuals who are interested in serving on the National Advisory Council (NAC) to apply for appointment. As provided for in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007, the Secretary of Homeland Security established the NAC to ensure effective and ongoing coordination of Federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. DATES: Applications for membership should reach FEMA at the address below beginning February 5, 2010 and before 5 p.m. EST, on Friday, March 5, 2010. ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should be submitted by: • E-mail: FEMA–NAC@dhs.gov. • Fax: (202) 646–3930. • Mail: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Office of the National Advisory Council, 500 C Street, SW., Room 832, Washington, DC 20472–3100. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Alternate Designated Federal Officer, Breese Eddy, Office of the National Advisory Council, telephone 202–646– 3746; e-mail FEMA–NAC@dhs.gov. FEMA Ethics Office, Ebbonie Taylor, telephone 202–646–3664; e-mail ebbonie.taylor@dhs.gov and Paul Conrad, telephone 202–646–4025; email paul.conrad1@dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Council (NAC) is an advisory committee established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92–463). Section 508 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–296), as amended by section 611 of the PostKatrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, as set forth in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007 (Pub. L. E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 19 / Friday, January 29, 2010 / Notices 109–295), directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish the NAC to ensure effective and ongoing coordination of Federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. The NAC consists of 35 members, all of whom are experts and leaders in their respective fields. Approximately onethird of the membership was appointed for a 3-year term expiring on June 15, 2010. Accordingly, the following discipline areas will be open for applications and nominations: Emergency Management (one representative appointment), Public Health (one Special Government Employee (SGE) appointment), Emergency Medical Provider (one SGE appointment), Standard Settings (one representative appointment), Special Needs (one representative appointment), State Non-Elected Official (one representative appointment), Tribal Non-Elected Official (one representative appointment), Officer of the Federal Government—U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (one Ex Officio appointment), Officer of the Federal Government—U.S. Department of Defense (one Ex Officio appointment), and three appointments (either representative or SGE appointments), which will be selected at the discretion of the FEMA Administrator. There are specific membership types associated with the indicated disciplines open for new appointments. Some members are appointed as Special Government Employees (SGE) as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code. Specifically, the following two discipline areas will be filled by SGE appointments: Public Health and Emergency Medical Provider. If a candidate is selected for appointment as a SGE, the appointee is required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450). OGE Form 450 or the information contained therein may not be released to the public except under an order issued by a Federal court or as otherwise provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a). Applicants can obtain this form by going to the Web site of the Office of Government Ethics (https:// www.oge.gov), or by contacting the National Advisory Council Program Office, or by contacting the FEMA Ethics Office. This information is provided in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:49 Jan 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 Defense Officers of the Federal Government positions will be filled by a current employee of those respective Departments. All other discipline areas including: Emergency Management, Public Health, Emergency Medical Provider, Standard Settings, Special Needs, State Non-Elected Official, Tribal Non-Elected Official, and the three positions selected by the FEMA Administrator will be filled by representatives of their respective fields. Qualified individuals interested in serving on the NAC are invited to apply for appointment. Current FEMA employees, Disaster Assistance Employees, FEMA Contractors, and potential FEMA Contractors will not be considered for NAC Membership. The NAC assists FEMA in carrying out its missions by providing advice and recommendations in the development and revision of the national preparedness goal, the national preparedness guidelines, the National Incident Management System, the National Response Framework, and other related plans and strategies. The members of the NAC are appointed by the Administrator of FEMA and are composed of Federal, State, local, Tribal, and private-sector leaders and subject matter experts in law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, hospital, public works, emergency management, State and local governments, public health, emergency response, standard setting and accrediting organizations, representatives of individuals with disabilities and other special needs, infrastructure protection, cyber security, communications, and homeland security communities. Qualified individuals interested in serving on the NAC are invited to apply for appointment by submitting a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the NAC’s alternate Designated Federal Officer. Letters of recommendation may also be provided, but are not required. Please ensure the submission includes the following information: The applicant’s name, phone number, e-mail address, home and business mailing addresses, current position title and organization, and the discipline area of interest (i.e., Emergency Management). Current NAC members whose terms are ending should notify the Alternate Designated Federal Officer of their interest in reappointment in lieu of submitting a new application, and should provide an updated resume and/or CV and letters of recommendation for consideration. The NAC meets in a plenary session approximately once per quarter. The NAC also holds at least one teleconference meeting with public call- PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4835 in lines. Members serve without compensation from the Federal Government; however, consistent with the charter, they do receive travel reimbursement and per diem under applicable Federal travel regulations. In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on gender and ethnic diversity, qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply for membership. Dated: January 14, 2010. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2010–1800 Filed 1–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–48–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5380–N–01] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; FHAInsured Mortgage Loan Servicing Property Physical Inspection/ Preservation AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: Comments Due Date: March 30, 2010. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 402–8048 or the number for the Federal Information Relay Service (1–800–877–8339). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Ramsey, Director, Business Relationships and Special Initiatives Division, Office of Asset Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 708–3944 (this is not a toll free number) for copies of the proposed forms and other available information. E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 19 (Friday, January 29, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4834-4835]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-1800]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2007-0008]


National Advisory Council

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Committee Management; Request for applicants for appointment to 
the National Advisory Council.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting 
individuals who are interested in serving on the National Advisory 
Council (NAC) to apply for appointment. As provided for in the 
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007, the 
Secretary of Homeland Security established the NAC to ensure effective 
and ongoing coordination of Federal preparedness, protection, response, 
recovery, and mitigation for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and 
other man-made disasters.

DATES: Applications for membership should reach FEMA at the address 
below beginning February 5, 2010 and before 5 p.m. EST, on Friday, 
March 5, 2010.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should 
be submitted by:
     E-mail: FEMA-NAC@dhs.gov.
     Fax: (202) 646-3930.
     Mail: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Office of the 
National Advisory Council, 500 C Street, SW., Room 832, Washington, DC 
20472-3100.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Alternate Designated Federal 
Officer, Breese Eddy, Office of the National Advisory Council, 
telephone 202-646-3746; e-mail FEMA-NAC@dhs.gov. FEMA Ethics Office, 
Ebbonie Taylor, telephone 202-646-3664; e-mail ebbonie.taylor@dhs.gov 
and Paul Conrad, telephone 202-646-4025; e-mail paul.conrad1@dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Council (NAC) is an 
advisory committee established in accordance with the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). 
Section 508 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-296), as 
amended by section 611 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform 
Act of 2006, as set forth in the Department of Homeland Security 
Appropriations Act of 2007 (Pub. L.

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109-295), directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish the 
NAC to ensure effective and ongoing coordination of Federal 
preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation for 
natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.
    The NAC consists of 35 members, all of whom are experts and leaders 
in their respective fields. Approximately one-third of the membership 
was appointed for a 3-year term expiring on June 15, 2010. Accordingly, 
the following discipline areas will be open for applications and 
nominations: Emergency Management (one representative appointment), 
Public Health (one Special Government Employee (SGE) appointment), 
Emergency Medical Provider (one SGE appointment), Standard Settings 
(one representative appointment), Special Needs (one representative 
appointment), State Non-Elected Official (one representative 
appointment), Tribal Non-Elected Official (one representative 
appointment), Officer of the Federal Government--U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services (one Ex Officio appointment), Officer of the 
Federal Government--U.S. Department of Defense (one Ex Officio 
appointment), and three appointments (either representative or SGE 
appointments), which will be selected at the discretion of the FEMA 
Administrator.
    There are specific membership types associated with the indicated 
disciplines open for new appointments. Some members are appointed as 
Special Government Employees (SGE) as defined in section 202(a) of 
title 18, United States Code. Specifically, the following two 
discipline areas will be filled by SGE appointments: Public Health and 
Emergency Medical Provider. If a candidate is selected for appointment 
as a SGE, the appointee is required to complete a Confidential 
Financial Disclosure Report (Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 
450). OGE Form 450 or the information contained therein may not be 
released to the public except under an order issued by a Federal court 
or as otherwise provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a). 
Applicants can obtain this form by going to the Web site of the Office 
of Government Ethics (https://www.oge.gov), or by contacting the 
National Advisory Council Program Office, or by contacting the FEMA 
Ethics Office. This information is provided in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. Additionally, the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Defense 
Officers of the Federal Government positions will be filled by a 
current employee of those respective Departments. All other discipline 
areas including: Emergency Management, Public Health, Emergency Medical 
Provider, Standard Settings, Special Needs, State Non-Elected Official, 
Tribal Non-Elected Official, and the three positions selected by the 
FEMA Administrator will be filled by representatives of their 
respective fields.
    Qualified individuals interested in serving on the NAC are invited 
to apply for appointment. Current FEMA employees, Disaster Assistance 
Employees, FEMA Contractors, and potential FEMA Contractors will not be 
considered for NAC Membership.
    The NAC assists FEMA in carrying out its missions by providing 
advice and recommendations in the development and revision of the 
national preparedness goal, the national preparedness guidelines, the 
National Incident Management System, the National Response Framework, 
and other related plans and strategies. The members of the NAC are 
appointed by the Administrator of FEMA and are composed of Federal, 
State, local, Tribal, and private-sector leaders and subject matter 
experts in law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, hospital, 
public works, emergency management, State and local governments, public 
health, emergency response, standard setting and accrediting 
organizations, representatives of individuals with disabilities and 
other special needs, infrastructure protection, cyber security, 
communications, and homeland security communities.
    Qualified individuals interested in serving on the NAC are invited 
to apply for appointment by submitting a resume or Curriculum Vitae 
(CV) to the NAC's alternate Designated Federal Officer. Letters of 
recommendation may also be provided, but are not required. Please 
ensure the submission includes the following information: The 
applicant's name, phone number, e-mail address, home and business 
mailing addresses, current position title and organization, and the 
discipline area of interest (i.e., Emergency Management). Current NAC 
members whose terms are ending should notify the Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer of their interest in reappointment in lieu of 
submitting a new application, and should provide an updated resume and/
or CV and letters of recommendation for consideration. The NAC meets in 
a plenary session approximately once per quarter. The NAC also holds at 
least one teleconference meeting with public call-in lines. Members 
serve without compensation from the Federal Government; however, 
consistent with the charter, they do receive travel reimbursement and 
per diem under applicable Federal travel regulations. In support of the 
policy of the Department of Homeland Security on gender and ethnic 
diversity, qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply for 
membership.

    Dated: January 14, 2010.
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2010-1800 Filed 1-28-10; 8:45 am]
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