Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy, 21576 [2012-8622]

Agencies

• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 10, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 21576]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-8622]


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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; Notice of Open Federal Advisory Committee 
Teleconference Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy (Board) 
will meet on April 25 and 26, 2012. The meeting will be open to the 
public.

DATES: The meeting will take place Wednesday, April 25, 2012, from 8:30 
a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, and Thursday, April 26, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 
1:30 p.m. EST. Please note that the meeting may close early if the 
Board has completed its business.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the National Emergency Training 
Center, Building H, Room 300, Emmitsburg, Maryland. Members of the 
public who wish to obtain details on how to gain access to the facility 
and directions may contact Ruth MacPhail as listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section by close of business April 20, 2012. A 
picture identification is needed for access. For information on 
services for individuals with disabilities or to request special 
assistance, contact Ruth MacPhail as soon as possible.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment 
on the issues to be considered by the Board as listed in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Comments must be submitted in 
writing no later than April 20, 2012, and must be identified by docket 
ID FEMA-2008-0010 and may be submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: FEMA-RULES@dhs.gov. Include the docket ID in the 
subject line of the message.
     Fax: 703-483-2999.
     Mail: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, 
Maryland 21727.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the docket ID 
for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received by the Board, go to https://www.regulations.gov.
    Public comments will be requested prior to discussion and 
deliberation of each agenda item. Speakers will be afforded 5 minutes 
to make comments. Contact Ruth MacPhail to register as a speaker.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton 
Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727, telephone (301) 447-1117, fax (301) 
447-1173, and email ruth.macphail@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92- 463).

Purpose of the Board

    The purpose of the Board is to review annually the programs of the 
National Fire Academy (Academy) and advise the Administrator of the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the United States 
Fire Administrator, regarding the operation of the Academy and any 
improvements therein that the Board deems appropriate. The Board makes 
interim advisories to the Administrator of FEMA, through the United 
States Fire Administrator, whenever there is an indicated urgency to do 
so in fulfilling its duties. In carrying out its responsibilities, the 
Board examines Academy programs to determine whether these programs 
further the basic missions which are approved by the Administrator of 
FEMA, 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 an annual report through the 
United States Fire Administrator to the Administrator of FEMA, in 
writing. The report provides detailed comments and recommendations 
regarding the operation of the Academy.

Agenda

    The Board will review and approve the minutes of the February 21, 
2012, meeting. The Board will review Academy program activities 
including Academy online courses, the development of new online 
courses, current curriculum, anticipated FY 2012 curriculum 
developments, and the preliminary agenda for the June, 2012, FESHE 
conference. The Academy will report on the progress of the American 
Council on Education (ACE) review findings, prerequisites for 
acceptance into the Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP), and a new 
Student Identification Number (SIN) procedure being implemented through 
the NFA Admissions process.
    The Board will review the status of the Fire and Emergency Services 
Higher Education (FESHE) Recognition program and the status of Training 
Resources and Data Exchange (TRADE)/FESHE Adobe Connect sessions. The 
Board will discuss deferred maintenance and capital improvements on the 
NETC campus, to include FY 2012 Budget Planning, and National Fire 
Programs update. The Board will review and consider reports from the 
Applicant Outreach Subcommittee and FESHE/Professional Development 
Subcommittee.
    The Board will tour the National Fire Academy physical plant to 
assess facility upgrades and plans for continued improvements and will 
observe Academy classes in session.
    After deliberation, the Board will recommend actions to the 
Superintendent of the National Fire Academy and the Administrator of 
FEMA.

    Dated: April 4, 2012.
Denis G. Onieal,
Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire 
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2012-8622 Filed 4-9-12; 8:45 am]
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