Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership Applications, 70487-70488 [2016-24635]

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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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70487 coinage of the United States. The CCAC was established to: D 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. D Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places that the CCAC 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. D 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: D 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; D One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her experience in the medallic arts or sculpture; D One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience in American history; D One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience in numismatics; D Three persons who can represent the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States; and D 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 E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1 70488 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 197 / Wednesday, October 12, 2016 / Notices mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 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, October 21, 2016. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70487-70488]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24635]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Mint


Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership 
Applications

ACTION: Notice.

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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 CCAC 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

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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, October 21, 2016.
    Receipt of Applications: Any member of the public wishing to be 
considered for participation on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee 
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, October 14, 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: Betty Birdsong, Acting United States 
Mint Liaison to the CCAC; 801 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20220; 
or call 202-354-7770.

    Dated: October 6, 2016.
Richard A. Peterson,
Deputy Director for Manufacturing and Quality, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. 2016-24635 Filed 10-11-16; 8:45 am]
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