Application for Membership on the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance, 1672-1673 [2014-00137]

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Brown, Senior Policy Advisor to the Federal Insurance Office, Room 2100, Department of the Treasury, 1425 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220, at (202) 622–6910 (this is not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act,1 Treasury established a Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI) to present advice and recommendations to the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) in performing its duties and authorities. Appendix A—Registering in System for Award Management (SAM) and GRANTS.GOV Registration in Brief Registration can take as little as 3–5 business days, but since there could be unexpected steps or delays (for example, if you need to obtain an Employer Identification Number), FTA recommends allowing ample time, up to several weeks, for completion of all steps. Step 1: Obtain DUNS Number Same day. If requested by phone (1–866– 705–5711) DUNS is provided immediately. 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Solicitation of applications for membership on the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI). AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: (I) Authorities of the FIO The Federal Insurance Office Act of 2010 established the FIO within Treasury. In addition to advising the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) on major domestic and prudential international insurance policy issues and serving as a non-voting member on the Financial Stability Oversight Council, FIO’s authorities include, among others, to: • Monitor all aspects of the insurance industry, including identifying issues or gaps in the regulation of insurers that could contribute to a systemic crisis in the insurance industry or the United States financial system; • monitor the extent to which traditionally underserved communities and consumers, minorities, and lowand moderate-income persons have access to affordable insurance products 1 Public Law 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2 sections. 1–16, as amended. E:\FR\FM\09JAN1.SGM 09JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 6 / Thursday, January 9, 2014 / Notices regarding all lines of insurance, except health insurance; • recommend to the Council that it designate an insurer, including the affiliates of such insurer, as an entity subject to regulation as a nonbank financial company supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; • coordinate federal efforts and develop federal policy on prudential aspects of international insurance matters, including representing the United States, as appropriate, in the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and assisting the Secretary in negotiating covered agreements; and • consult with the states (including state insurance regulators) regarding insurance matters of national importance and prudential insurance matters of international importance. from one to three years. No person who is a federally-registered lobbyist may serve on the FACI. Some members of the FACI may be required to adhere to the conflict of interest rules applicable to Special Government Employees as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). To apply, an applicant must submit ´ an appropriately detailed resume and a cover letter that includes a description of the applicant’s reason for applying. An applicant must state in the applicant’s materials that he or she agrees to submit to a pre-appointment tax and criminal background investigation in accordance with Treasury Directive 21–03. Applications should be addressed to James Brown and sent via email to James.Brown@ treasury.gov. The deadline for submitting applications is February 10, 2014. (II) Scope and Membership of the FACI The FACI was established to provide an opportunity for state insurance regulators, representatives from the insurance and reinsurance industry, academics, and consumers to offer views directly to FIO on a periodic basis. The FACI may provide advice, recommendations, analysis, and information to FIO covering specific or general insurance topics, processes, studies, and reports. The duties of the FACI shall be solely advisory and any advice and recommendations of the FACI shall be non-binding to FIO. The FACI is a continuing advisory committee that was established on August 4, 2011 for a two-year term. Beginning July 29, 2013, the charter of the FACI was renewed for an additional two-year term. The charter reauthorizing the FACI increased the maximum number of FACI members from 15 to 21. Treasury increased the potential size of the FACI’s membership to allow participation of the broad diversity within the insurance sector.Providing additional diversity to the FACI membership will enhance the views and advice offered by the FACI. Michael T. McRaith, Director, Federal Insurance Office. PMANGRUM on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES (III) Application for FACI Appointment Treasury seeks applications from individuals representative of a constituency within the insurance sector to serve on the FACI. The terms of members chosen to serve may vary VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:08 Jan 08, 2014 Jkt 232001 [FR Doc. 2014–00137 Filed 1–8–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–25–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans will be held Thursday, February 6 through Friday, February 7, 2014. The meeting will be conducted at the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420. The agenda for both days will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. The meeting on both days is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to review the post-war readjustment needs of combat Veterans and to evaluate the availability and effectiveness of VA programs to meet these needs. On February 6, the Committee will be briefed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on current directions and priorities for serving the Nation’s war Veterans. The Committee will also hear PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 1673 from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Health on new directions of care in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the coordination of VA healthcare with readjustment counseling. Also on this date the Committee will receive briefings from key program officials in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) regarding programs of specific value to the psychological, social and economic readjustment of combat Veterans. On February 7, the Committee will receive updates on the current activities of the Readjustment Counseling Service Vet Center program to include the full scope of outreach and readjustment counseling services provided to combat Veterans. The briefing will also focus on the coordination of Vet Center services with VHA healthcare and mental health and VBA benefits programs. The Committee will also receive briefings on new legislative authorities extending Vet Center readjustment services to new eligible Veteran populations. The agenda will conclude with a Committee strategic planning session for developing the annual Committee Report. No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. However, members of the public may direct written questions or submit prepared statements for review by the Committee in advance of the meeting to Mr. Charles M. Flora, M.S.W., Designated Federal Officer, Readjustment Counseling Service (15), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420. Because the meeting will be in a Government building, anyone attending must be prepared to show a valid ID for checking in. Please allow 15 minutes before the meeting begins for this process. Those who plan to attend or have questions concerning the meeting may contact Mr. Flora at (202) 461–6525 or charles.flora@va.gov. Dated: January 6, 2014. Jeffrey M. Martin, Office Manager, Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2014–00155 Filed 1–8–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\09JAN1.SGM 09JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 6 (Thursday, January 9, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1672-1673]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00137]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Application for Membership on the Federal Advisory Committee on 
Insurance

AGENCY: Departmental Offices, Treasury.

ACTION: Solicitation of applications for membership on the Federal 
Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI).

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SUMMARY: The charter of the FACI was renewed for a two-year period 
beginning July 29, 2013. As part of the charter's renewal, the number 
of members that may serve on the FACI was increased from 15 to 21. The 
Department of the Treasury (Treasury) seeks applications from 
individuals who wish to serve on the FACI.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James P. Brown, Senior Policy Advisor 
to the Federal Insurance Office, Room 2100, Department of the Treasury, 
1425 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220, at (202) 622-6910 (this 
is not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act,\1\ Treasury established a Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance 
(FACI) to present advice and recommendations to the Federal Insurance 
Office (FIO) in performing its duties and authorities.
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    \1\ Public Law 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2 sections. 1-16, as 
amended.
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(I) Authorities of the FIO

    The Federal Insurance Office Act of 2010 established the FIO within 
Treasury. In addition to advising the Secretary of the Treasury 
(Secretary) on major domestic and prudential international insurance 
policy issues and serving as a non-voting member on the Financial 
Stability Oversight Council, FIO's authorities include, among others, 
to:
     Monitor all aspects of the insurance industry, including 
identifying issues or gaps in the regulation of insurers that could 
contribute to a systemic crisis in the insurance industry or the United 
States financial system;
     monitor the extent to which traditionally underserved 
communities and consumers, minorities, and low- and moderate-income 
persons have access to affordable insurance products

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regarding all lines of insurance, except health insurance;
     recommend to the Council that it designate an insurer, 
including the affiliates of such insurer, as an entity subject to 
regulation as a nonbank financial company supervised by the Board of 
Governors of the Federal Reserve System;
     coordinate federal efforts and develop federal policy on 
prudential aspects of international insurance matters, including 
representing the United States, as appropriate, in the International 
Association of Insurance Supervisors and assisting the Secretary in 
negotiating covered agreements; and
     consult with the states (including state insurance 
regulators) regarding insurance matters of national importance and 
prudential insurance matters of international importance.

(II) Scope and Membership of the FACI

    The FACI was established to provide an opportunity for state 
insurance regulators, representatives from the insurance and 
reinsurance industry, academics, and consumers to offer views directly 
to FIO on a periodic basis. The FACI may provide advice, 
recommendations, analysis, and information to FIO covering specific or 
general insurance topics, processes, studies, and reports. The duties 
of the FACI shall be solely advisory and any advice and recommendations 
of the FACI shall be non-binding to FIO.
    The FACI is a continuing advisory committee that was established on 
August 4, 2011 for a two-year term. Beginning July 29, 2013, the 
charter of the FACI was renewed for an additional two-year term. The 
charter reauthorizing the FACI increased the maximum number of FACI 
members from 15 to 21.
    Treasury increased the potential size of the FACI's membership to 
allow participation of the broad diversity within the insurance 
sector.Providing additional diversity to the FACI membership will 
enhance the views and advice offered by the FACI.

(III) Application for FACI Appointment

    Treasury seeks applications from individuals representative of a 
constituency within the insurance sector to serve on the FACI. The 
terms of members chosen to serve may vary from one to three years. No 
person who is a federally-registered lobbyist may serve on the FACI. 
Some members of the FACI may be required to adhere to the conflict of 
interest rules applicable to Special Government Employees as defined in 
18 U.S.C. 202(a).
    To apply, an applicant must submit an appropriately detailed 
resum[eacute] and a cover letter that includes a description of the 
applicant's reason for applying. An applicant must state in the 
applicant's materials that he or she agrees to submit to a pre-
appointment tax and criminal background investigation in accordance 
with Treasury Directive 21-03. Applications should be addressed to 
James Brown and sent via email to James.Brown@treasury.gov. The 
deadline for submitting applications is February 10, 2014.

Michael T. McRaith,
Director, Federal Insurance Office.
[FR Doc. 2014-00137 Filed 1-8-14; 8:45 am]
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