Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, 31572-31573 [2015-13431]

Download as PDF 31572 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 106 / Wednesday, June 3, 2015 / Notices The purpose of the meeting is: 1. To review and vote on project proposals for 2015. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by June 26, 2015, to be scheduled on the agenda. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. Written comments and requests for time for oral comments must be sent to Amy Baumer, Public Affairs Officer; 1206 S. Challis Street; Salmon, Idaho 83467; by email to abaumer@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 208–756–5151. Meeting Accommodations: If you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make requests in advance for sign language interpreting, assistive listening devices or other reasonable accommodation for access to the facility or proceedings by contacting the person listed in the section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. All reasonable accommodation requests are managed on a case by case basis. ADDRESSES: Dated: May 27, 2015. Amy E. Baumer, Acting Forest Supervisor. 1. The Committee provides insight, perspectives, expertise and advice to the Director of the Census Bureau on the full spectrum of Census surveys and programs. The Committee assists the Census Bureau in developing appropriate research/methodological, operational, and communication strategies to reduce program/survey costs, improve coverage and operational efficiency, improve the quality of data collected, protect the public’s and business units’ privacy and enhance public participation and awareness of Census programs and surveys, and make data products more useful and accessible. 2. The Committee advises on topics such as: Hidden households, language barriers, students and youth, aging populations, American Indian and Alaska Native tribal considerations, new immigrant populations, populations affected by natural disasters, highly mobile and migrant populations, complex households, poverty populations, race/ethnic minorities, rural populations and population segments with limited access to technology. The Committee also advises on data privacy and confidentiality concerns, administrative records, marketing, social media, the dynamic nature of new businesses, minority ownership of businesses, as well as SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2015–13498 Filed 6–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations Bureau of the Census, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of request for nominations. AGENCY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is requesting nominations of individuals and organizations to the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other 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. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Please submit nominations by July 6, 2015. DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:57 Jun 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 Please submit nominations by Email to the census.national.advisory.committee@ census.gov (subject line ‘‘2015 NAC Nominations’’), or by letter submission to the Committee Liaison Officer, 2015 NAC Nominations, Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H185, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly L. Collier, Assistant Division Chief, Customer Liaison Marketing Services Offices, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H185, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone (301) 763–6590, or by Email to kimberly.l.collier@census.gov. For TTY callers, please use the Federal Relay Service 1–800–877–8339. The National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (‘‘The Committee’’) was established in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Title 5, United States Code, Appendix 2. The following provides information about the Committee, membership, and the nomination process. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Objectives and Duties PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 other concerns impacting Census survey design and implementation. 3. The Committee discusses census policies, research and methodology, tests, operations, communications/ messaging and other activities and advises regarding best practices to improve censuses, surveys, operations and programs. The Committee’s expertise and experiences help identify cost efficient ways to increase participation among hard to count segments of the population as well as ensuring that the Census Bureau’s statistical programs are inclusive and continue to provide the Nation with accurate, relevant, and timely statistics. 4. The Committee uses formal advisory committee meetings, webinars, web conferences, working groups, and other methods to accomplish its goals, consistent with the requirements of the FACA. The Committee is encouraged to use Census Regional Office knowledge to help identify regional, local, tribal and grass roots issues, and capture regional and local perspectives about Census Bureau surveys and programs. The Committee should use technology and video/web conferencing to reduce meeting and travel costs, and to more fully engage local and regional working groups and hard to count populations. 5. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the FACA. Membership 1. The Committee will consist of up to 32 members who serve at the discretion of the Director. 2. The Committee aims to have a balanced representation among its members, considering such factors as geography, age, gender, race, ethnicity, technical expertise, community involvement, knowledge of hard to count populations, and familiarity with Census Bureau programs and/or activities. 3. The Committee aims to include members from diverse backgrounds, including state, local and tribal governments, academia, research, national and community-based organizations, and the private sector. 4. Membership shall include individuals, Special Government Employees (SGE), who are selected for their personal expertise with the topics highlighted above and/or representatives of organizations reflecting diverse populations, national, state, local and tribal interests, organizations serving hard to count populations, and community-based organizations. SGEs will be subject to the ethical standards applicable to SGEs. Members will be individually advised of the capacity in which they E:\FR\FM\03JNN1.SGM 03JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 106 / Wednesday, June 3, 2015 / Notices will serve through their appointment letters. 5. Membership is open to persons who are not seated on other Census Bureau stakeholder entities (e.g., State Data Centers, Census Information Centers, Federal State Cooperative on Populations Estimates program, other Census Advisory Committees, etc.). No employee of the federal government can serve as a member of the Committee. 6. Generally, members will serve for a three-year term. All members will be reevaluated at the conclusion of each term with the prospect of renewal, pending advisory committee needs. Active attendance and participation in meetings and activities (e.g., conference calls and assignments) will be considered when determining term renewal or membership continuance. Generally, members may be appointed for a second three-year term at the discretion of the Director. 7. Members are selected in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines. 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 twice a year, budget permitting, but additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Census Director or Designated Federal Officer. All Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with the FACA. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Nomination Process 1. Nominations should satisfy the requirements described in the Membership section above. 2. Individuals, groups, and/or organizations may submit nominations on behalf of candidates. A summary of the candidate’s qualifications (resume´ or curriculum vitae) must be included along with the nomination letter. Nominees must be able to actively participate in the tasks of the Committee, including, but not limited to regular meeting attendance, committee meeting discussant responsibilities, review of materials, as well as participation in conference calls, webinars, working groups, and/or special committee activities. 3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and seeks a diverse Advisory Committee membership. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:57 Jun 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 Dated: May 27, 2015. John H. Thompson, Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. 2015–13431 Filed 6–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [Application No. 99–9A005] Export Trade Certificate of Review Notice of Application to Amend the Export Trade Certificate of Review Issued to California Almond Export Association, LLC (‘‘CAEA’’), Application No. (99–9A005). ACTION: The Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (‘‘OTEA’’) of the International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, has received an application to amend an Export Trade Certificate of Review (‘‘Certificate’’). This notice summarizes the proposed amendment and requests comments relevant to whether the amended Certificate should be issued. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Flynn, Director, Office of Trade and Economic Analysis, International Trade Administration, (202) 482–5131 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at etca@trade.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title III of the Export Trading Company Act of 1982 (15 U.S.C. Sections 4001–21) (‘‘the Act’’) authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to issue Export Trade Certificates of Review. An Export Trade Certificate of Review protects the holder and the members identified in the Certificate from State and Federal government antitrust actions and from private treble damage antitrust actions for the export conduct specified in the Certificate and carried out in compliance with its terms and conditions. The regulations implementing Title III are found at 15 CFR part 325 (2015). Section 302(b)(1) of the Export Trade Company Act of 1982 and 15 CFR 325.6(a) require the Secretary to publish a notice in the Federal Register identifying the applicant and summarizing its application. Under 15 CFR 325.6(a), interested parties may, within twenty days after the date of this notice, submit written comments to the Secretary on the application. SUMMARY: Request for Public Comments Interested parties may submit written comments relevant to the determination whether an amended Certificate should be issued. If the comments include any PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31573 privileged or confidential business information, it must be clearly marked and a nonconfidential version of the comments (identified as such) should be included. Any comments not marked as privileged or confidential business information will be deemed to be nonconfidential. An original and five (5) copies, plus two (2) copies of the nonconfidential version, should be submitted no later than 20 days after the date of this notice to: Export Trading Company Affairs, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 21028, Washington, DC 20230. Information submitted by any person is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). However, nonconfidential versions of the comments will be made available to the applicant if necessary for determining whether or not to issue the amended Certificate. Comments should refer to this application as ‘‘Export Trade Certificate of Review, application number 99–9A005.’’ Summary of the Application Applicant: California Almond Export Association, LLC (‘‘CAEA’’), 4800 Sisk Road Modesto, CA 95356. Contact: Bill Morecraft, Chairman, Telephone: (916) 446–8537. Application No.: 99–9A005. Date Deemed Submitted: May 18, 2015. Proposed Amendment: CAEA seeks to amend its Certificate to add the following company as a Member of CAEA’s Certificate: RPAC Almonds, LLC, Los Banos, CA. CAEA’s proposed amendment of its Export Trade Caertificate of Review would result in the following companies as Members under the Certificate: Almonds California Pride, Inc., Caruthers, CA, Baldwin-Minkler Farms, Orland, CA, Blue Diamond Growers, Sacramento, CA, Campos Brothers, Caruthers, CA, Chico Nut Company, Chico, CA, Del Rio Nut Company, Inc., Livingston, CA, Fair Trade Corner, Inc., Chico, CA, Fisher Nut Company, Modesto, CA, Hilltop Ranch, Inc., Ballico, CA, Hughson Nut, Inc., Hughson, CA, Mariani Nut Company, Winters, CA, Nutco, LLC d.b.a. Spycher Brothers, Turlock, CA, Paramount Farms, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, P–R Farms, Inc., Clovis, CA, Roche Brothers International Family Nut Co., Escalon, CA, RPAC Almonds, LLC, Los Banos, CA, South Valley Almond Company, LLC, Wasco, CA, Sunny Gem, LLC, Wasco, CA, Western Nut Company, Chico, CA. E:\FR\FM\03JNN1.SGM 03JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 3, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31572-31573]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13431]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census


Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the National 
Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations

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 and organizations to the National Advisory 
Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other 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 July 6, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations by Email to the 
census.national.advisory.committee@census.gov (subject line ``2015 NAC 
Nominations''), or by letter submission to the Committee Liaison 
Officer, 2015 NAC Nominations, Department of Commerce, U.S. Census 
Bureau, Room 8H185, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly L. Collier, Assistant 
Division Chief, Customer Liaison Marketing Services Offices, U.S. 
Census Bureau, Room 8H185, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, 
telephone (301) 763-6590, or by Email to kimberly.l.collier@census.gov. 
For TTY callers, please use the Federal Relay Service 1-800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Committee on Racial, 
Ethnic, and Other Populations (``The Committee'') was established in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Title 5, 
United States Code, Appendix 2. The following provides information 
about the Committee, membership, and the nomination process.

Objectives and Duties

    1. The Committee provides insight, perspectives, expertise and 
advice to the Director of the Census Bureau on the full spectrum of 
Census surveys and programs. The Committee assists the Census Bureau in 
developing appropriate research/methodological, operational, and 
communication strategies to reduce program/survey costs, improve 
coverage and operational efficiency, improve the quality of data 
collected, protect the public's and business units' privacy and enhance 
public participation and awareness of Census programs and surveys, and 
make data products more useful and accessible.
    2. The Committee advises on topics such as: Hidden households, 
language barriers, students and youth, aging populations, American 
Indian and Alaska Native tribal considerations, new immigrant 
populations, populations affected by natural disasters, highly mobile 
and migrant populations, complex households, poverty populations, race/
ethnic minorities, rural populations and population segments with 
limited access to technology. The Committee also advises on data 
privacy and confidentiality concerns, administrative records, 
marketing, social media, the dynamic nature of new businesses, minority 
ownership of businesses, as well as other concerns impacting Census 
survey design and implementation.
    3. The Committee discusses census policies, research and 
methodology, tests, operations, communications/messaging and other 
activities and advises regarding best practices to improve censuses, 
surveys, operations and programs. The Committee's expertise and 
experiences help identify cost efficient ways to increase participation 
among hard to count segments of the population as well as ensuring that 
the Census Bureau's statistical programs are inclusive and continue to 
provide the Nation with accurate, relevant, and timely statistics.
    4. The Committee uses formal advisory committee meetings, webinars, 
web conferences, working groups, and other methods to accomplish its 
goals, consistent with the requirements of the FACA. The Committee is 
encouraged to use Census Regional Office knowledge to help identify 
regional, local, tribal and grass roots issues, and capture regional 
and local perspectives about Census Bureau surveys and programs. The 
Committee should use technology and video/web conferencing to reduce 
meeting and travel costs, and to more fully engage local and regional 
working groups and hard to count populations.
    5. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the 
FACA.

Membership

    1. The Committee will consist of up to 32 members who serve at the 
discretion of the Director.
    2. The Committee aims to have a balanced representation among its 
members, considering such factors as geography, age, gender, race, 
ethnicity, technical expertise, community involvement, knowledge of 
hard to count populations, and familiarity with Census Bureau programs 
and/or activities.
    3. The Committee aims to include members from diverse backgrounds, 
including state, local and tribal governments, academia, research, 
national and community-based organizations, and the private sector.
    4. Membership shall include individuals, Special Government 
Employees (SGE), who are selected for their personal expertise with the 
topics highlighted above and/or representatives of organizations 
reflecting diverse populations, national, state, local and tribal 
interests, organizations serving hard to count populations, and 
community-based organizations. SGEs will be subject to the ethical 
standards applicable to SGEs. Members will be individually advised of 
the capacity in which they

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will serve through their appointment letters.
    5. Membership is open to persons who are not seated on other Census 
Bureau stakeholder entities (e.g., State Data Centers, Census 
Information Centers, Federal State Cooperative on Populations Estimates 
program, other Census Advisory Committees, etc.). No employee of the 
federal government can serve as a member of the Committee.
    6. Generally, members will serve for a three-year term. All members 
will be reevaluated at the conclusion of each term with the prospect of 
renewal, pending advisory committee needs. Active attendance and 
participation in meetings and activities (e.g., conference calls and 
assignments) will be considered when determining term renewal or 
membership continuance. Generally, members may be appointed for a 
second three-year term at the discretion of the Director.
    7. Members are selected in accordance with applicable Department of 
Commerce guidelines.

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 twice a year, budget permitting, 
but additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Census 
Director or Designated Federal Officer. All Advisory Committee meetings 
are open to the public in accordance with the FACA.

Nomination Process

    1. Nominations should satisfy the requirements described in the 
Membership section above.
    2. Individuals, groups, and/or organizations may submit nominations 
on behalf of candidates. A summary of the candidate's qualifications 
(resume[acute] or curriculum vitae) must be included along with the 
nomination letter. Nominees must be able to actively participate in the 
tasks of the Committee, including, but not limited to regular meeting 
attendance, committee meeting discussant responsibilities, review of 
materials, as well as participation in conference calls, webinars, 
working groups, and/or special committee activities.
    3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in 
the workplace and seeks a diverse Advisory Committee membership.

    Dated: May 27, 2015.
John H. Thompson,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 2015-13431 Filed 6-2-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-07-P

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