Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership Applications, 14226 [2016-05935]

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• United States Mint
• DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 16, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 14226]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-05935]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Mint


Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership 
Applications

    Summary: Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135 
(b), the United States Mint is accepting applications for appointment 
to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member 
representing the interests of the general public in the coinage of the 
United States. The CCAC was established to:
    [ssquf] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design 
proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, 
Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals produced by 
the United States Mint.
    [ssquf] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the 
events, persons, or places that the Committee recommends to be 
commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five 
calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin 
designation is made.
    [ssquf] Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for 
any commemorative coin recommended.
    Total membership consists of eleven voting members appointed by the 
Secretary of the Treasury:
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience as nationally or internationally 
recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
experience in the medallic arts or sculpture;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in American history;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in numismatics;
    [ssquf] Three persons who can represent the interests of the 
general public in the coinage of the United States; and
    [ssquf] Four persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury on 
the basis of the recommendations by the House and Senate leadership.
    Members are appointed for a term of four years. No individual may 
be appointed to the CCAC while serving as an officer or employee of the 
Federal Government.
    The CCAC is subject to the direction of the Secretary of the 
Treasury. Meetings of the CCAC are open to the public and are held 
approximately five to seven times per year. The United States Mint is 
responsible for providing the necessary support, technical services, 
and advice to the CCAC. CCAC members are not paid for their time or 
services, but, consistent with Federal Travel Regulations, members are 
reimbursed for their travel and lodging expenses to attend meetings. 
Members are Special Government Employees and are subject to the 
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 
CFR part 2653).
    The United States Mint will review all submissions and will forward 
its recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment 
consideration. Candidates should include specific skills, abilities, 
talents, and credentials to support their applications. The United 
States Mint is interested in candidates who are recognized as having 
unique and valued talents or as an accomplished professional; have 
demonstrated experience, knowledge, interest, or background in a 
variety of fields, including numismatics, art, education, working with 
youth, or American heritage and culture; have demonstrated interest and 
a commitment to actively participate in CCAC meetings and activities, 
and a demonstrated understanding of the role of the CCAC and the 
obligations of a Special Government Employee; possess demonstrated 
leadership skills in their fields of expertise or discipline; possess a 
demonstrated desire for public service and have a history of honorable 
professional and personal conduct, as well as successful standing in 
their communities; and who are free of professional, political, or 
financial interests that could negatively affect their ability to 
provide impartial advice.
    Application Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2016.
    Receipt of Applications: Any member of the public wishing to be 
considered for participation on the CCAC should submit a resume and 
cover letter describing his or her reasons for seeking and 
qualifications for membership, by email to info@ccac.gov, by fax to 
202-756-6525, or by mail to the United States Mint; 801 9th Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20220; Attn: Greg Weinman. Submissions must be 
postmarked no later than Friday, April 1, 2016.

Notice Concerning Delivery of First-Class and Priority Mail

    First-class mail to the United States Mint is put through an 
irradiation process to protect against biological contamination. 
Support materials put through this process may suffer irreversible 
damage. We encourage you to consider using alternate delivery services, 
especially when sending time-sensitive material.
    For Further Information Contact: William Norton, United States Mint 
Liaison to the CCAC; 801 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20220; or 
call 202-354-7458.

    Dated: March 10, 2016.
Richard A. Peterson,
Deputy Director for Manufacturing and Quality, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. 2016-05935 Filed 3-15-16; 8:45 am]
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