National Advisory Council, 22468-22469 [2023-07796]

Download as PDF 22468 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 71 / Thursday, April 13, 2023 / Notices Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated February 20, 2023, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows: 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant. I have determined that the damage to the lands associated with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe resulting from severe winter storms and snowstorm during the period of December 12 to December 25, 2022, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. In order to provide federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. You are further authorized to provide snow assistance under the Public Assistance program for a limited period of time during or proximate to the incident period. Consistent with the requirement that federal assistance be supplemental, any federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Alana B. Kuhn, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster. The following areas have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster: Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation for Public Assistance. Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation for snow assistance under the Public Assistance program for any continuous 48-hour period during or proximate to the incident period. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation is eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:56 Apr 12, 2023 Jkt 259001 [FR Doc. 2023–07804 Filed 4–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2007–0008] National Advisory Council Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants for appointment to the National Advisory Council. AGENCY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requests that qualified individuals interested in serving on the FEMA National Advisory Council (NAC) apply for appointment as identified in this notice. Pursuant to the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA), the NAC advises the FEMA Administrator on all aspects of emergency management, incorporating input from and ensuring coordination with Tribal, State, Territorial and local governments, and the non-governmental and private sectors. The NAC consists of up to 40 members, all of whom are experts and leaders in their respective fields. FEMA seeks to appoint or reappoint individuals to seven (7) disciplinespecific positions on the NAC and up to two (2) members as Administrator Selections. If other positions open during the application and selection period, FEMA may select qualified candidates from the pool of applications. DATES: FEMA will accept applications until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, May 21, 2023. ADDRESSES: The preferred method for application package submission is by email. Application packages by U.S. Mail may not be considered. Please submit using the following method: Email: FEMA-NAC@fema.dhs.gov. Save SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 materials in one file using the naming convention, ‘‘(Last Name) (First Name)_ NAC Application’’ and attach to the email. The Office of the NAC will send you an email that confirms receipt of your application and will notify you of the final status of your application once FEMA selects members. Rob Long, Designated Federal Officer, Office of the National Advisory Council, Federal Emergency Management Agency; FEMA-NAC@fema.dhs.gov, 202.646.2700. For more information on the NAC, including membership application instructions, visit https:// www.fema.gov/about/offices/nationaladvisory-council. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The NAC is an advisory committee established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. As required by PKEMRA, the Secretary of Homeland Security established the NAC to ensure effective and ongoing coordination of federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. Appointees may be designated as a Special Government Employee (SGE) as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, U.S.C., or as a Representative (Rep.) member. SGEs speak in a personal capacity as experts in their field and Representative members speak for the stakeholder group they represent. FEMA is requesting that individuals who are interested in and qualified to serve on the NAC apply for appointment to an open position in one of the following seven discipline areas: Disabilities, Access, and Functional Needs Rep.; Elected Tribal Government Officials Rep.; Emergency Management Rep.; Emergency Response Provider Rep.; Non-Elected Tribal Government Official Rep.; Health Scientist SGE; and Standards Setting and Accrediting Rep. The Administrator may appoint up to two (2) additional candidates to serve as FEMA Administrator Selections (as SGE appointments). Please visit https:// www.fema.gov/about/offices/nationaladvisory-council/membershipapplications for further information on expertise required to fill these positions. Appointments will be for 3-year terms, or for the remainder of an existing term that is open. Appointments begin in December 2023. The NAC Charter contains more information and can be found at: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/ files/documents/fema_nac-charter_ 2022.pdf. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 71 / Thursday, April 13, 2023 / Notices If you are interested, qualified, and want FEMA to consider appointing you to fill an open position on the NAC, please submit an application package to the Office of the NAC as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. There is no application form; however, each application package MUST include the following information: • Cover letter, addressed to the Office of the NAC, that includes current position title and employer or organization you represent, home and work mailing addresses, preferred telephone number, and email address; the discipline area position(s) for which you would like consideration; why you are interested in serving on the NAC; and how you heard about the solicitation for NAC members. • A summary of the most important accomplishments that qualify you to serve on the NAC, in the form of three to five (3–5) bullets in less than 75 words total. • Three (3) peer or supervisor references including full name, position title, employer or organization, preferred telephone number and email address. References must be able to attest to the qualifications and accomplishments you have listed. • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your application package must be less than eight (8) total pages to be considered by FEMA. Information contained in your application package should clearly indicate your qualifications to serve on the NAC and fill one of the current open positions. FEMA will not consider incomplete applications. FEMA will review the information contained in application packages and make selections based on (1) leadership attributes; (2) emergency management experience; (3) expert knowledge in identified discipline area; and (4) ability to meet NAC member expectations. FEMA will also consider overall NAC composition, including diversity (including, but not limited to geographic, demographic, and experience) and mix of officials, emergency managers, and emergency response providers from state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, when selecting members. In order for DHS to fully leverage broad-ranging experience and education, the NAC must be diverse with regard to professional and technical expertise. DHS is committed to pursuing opportunities, consistent with applicable law, to compose a committee that reflects the diversity of the nation’s people. DHS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:56 Apr 12, 2023 Jkt 259001 disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. DHS strives to achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all its recruitment actions. Current DHS and FEMA employees, including FEMA Reservists, are not eligible for membership. Federally registered lobbyists may not apply. Candidates selected for appointment as SGEs are required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450) each year. You can find this form at the Office of Government Ethics website (https://www.oge.gov). However, please do not submit this form with your application. Expectations: Appointees to this volunteer service opportunity are expected to fully participate in NAC activities, work with fellow members as a team, and maintain a high degree of integrity. The NAC Bylaws contain more information and can be found at: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/ files/documents/fema_nac-bylaws.pdf. NAC members must serve on one of the NAC subcommittees, which meet regularly through virtual means. FEMA estimates a six (6) hour minimum time commitment per month for regular communications, special activities, and subcommittee participation. Selected NAC members serve in leadership roles and participate in additional meetings and activities. Additionally, all NAC members can meet in-person up to twice per year, typically three (3) days for each meeting. FEMA does not pay NAC members for their time, but may reimburse travel expenses such as airfare, lodging, meals, incidentals, and other transportation costs within Federal Travel Regulations when preapproved by the Designated Federal Officer. Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2023–07796 Filed 4–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–48–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4689– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2023–0001] South Dakota; Major Disaster and Related Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: 22469 Notice. This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of South Dakota (FEMA–4689–DR), dated February 27, 2023, and related determinations. DATES: The declaration was issued February 27, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated February 27, 2023, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows: SUMMARY: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of South Dakota resulting from severe winter storms and snowstorm during the period of December 12 to December 25, 2022, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State. You are further authorized to provide snow assistance under the Public Assistance program for a limited period of time during or proximate to the incident period. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Kenneth G. Clark, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster. The following areas of the State of South Dakota have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster: Bennett, Brookings, Clark, Day, Deuel, Hamlin, Jackson, Jones, Kingsbury, Mellette, Oglala Lakota, Potter, Roberts, Stanley, Todd, and Tripp Counties for Public Assistance. Bennett, Jones, Mellette, Stanley, Todd, and Tripp Counties for snow assistance E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 71 (Thursday, April 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22468-22469]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07796]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2007-0008]


National Advisory Council

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants for appointment to 
the National Advisory Council.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requests that 
qualified individuals interested in serving on the FEMA National 
Advisory Council (NAC) apply for appointment as identified in this 
notice. Pursuant to the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 
2006 (PKEMRA), the NAC advises the FEMA Administrator on all aspects of 
emergency management, incorporating input from and ensuring 
coordination with Tribal, State, Territorial and local governments, and 
the non-governmental and private sectors. The NAC consists of up to 40 
members, all of whom are experts and leaders in their respective 
fields. FEMA seeks to appoint or reappoint individuals to seven (7) 
discipline-specific positions on the NAC and up to two (2) members as 
Administrator Selections. If other positions open during the 
application and selection period, FEMA may select qualified candidates 
from the pool of applications.

DATES: FEMA will accept applications until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 
Sunday, May 21, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The preferred method for application package submission is 
by email. Application packages by U.S. Mail may not be considered. 
Please submit using the following method: Email: [email protected]. 
Save materials in one file using the naming convention, ``(Last Name) 
(First Name)_NAC Application'' and attach to the email. The Office of 
the NAC will send you an email that confirms receipt of your 
application and will notify you of the final status of your application 
once FEMA selects members.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rob Long, Designated Federal Officer, 
Office of the National Advisory Council, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency; [email protected], 202.646.2700. For more information on 
the NAC, including membership application instructions, visit https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/national-advisory-council.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NAC is an advisory committee established 
in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. As required by PKEMRA, the Secretary of 
Homeland Security established the NAC to ensure effective and ongoing 
coordination of federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery, 
and mitigation for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-
made disasters. Appointees may be designated as a Special Government 
Employee (SGE) as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, U.S.C., or as 
a Representative (Rep.) member. SGEs speak in a personal capacity as 
experts in their field and Representative members speak for the 
stakeholder group they represent.
    FEMA is requesting that individuals who are interested in and 
qualified to serve on the NAC apply for appointment to an open position 
in one of the following seven discipline areas: Disabilities, Access, 
and Functional Needs Rep.; Elected Tribal Government Officials Rep.; 
Emergency Management Rep.; Emergency Response Provider Rep.; Non-
Elected Tribal Government Official Rep.; Health Scientist SGE; and 
Standards Setting and Accrediting Rep. The Administrator may appoint up 
to two (2) additional candidates to serve as FEMA Administrator 
Selections (as SGE appointments). Please visit https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/national-advisory-council/membership-applications for 
further information on expertise required to fill these positions. 
Appointments will be for 3-year terms, or for the remainder of an 
existing term that is open. Appointments begin in December 2023.
    The NAC Charter contains more information and can be found at: 
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_nac-charter_2022.pdf.

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    If you are interested, qualified, and want FEMA to consider 
appointing you to fill an open position on the NAC, please submit an 
application package to the Office of the NAC as listed in the ADDRESSES 
section of this notice. There is no application form; however, each 
application package MUST include the following information:
     Cover letter, addressed to the Office of the NAC, that 
includes current position title and employer or organization you 
represent, home and work mailing addresses, preferred telephone number, 
and email address; the discipline area position(s) for which you would 
like consideration; why you are interested in serving on the NAC; and 
how you heard about the solicitation for NAC members.
     A summary of the most important accomplishments that 
qualify you to serve on the NAC, in the form of three to five (3-5) 
bullets in less than 75 words total.
     Three (3) peer or supervisor references including full 
name, position title, employer or organization, preferred telephone 
number and email address. References must be able to attest to the 
qualifications and accomplishments you have listed.
     Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
    Your application package must be less than eight (8) total pages to 
be considered by FEMA. Information contained in your application 
package should clearly indicate your qualifications to serve on the NAC 
and fill one of the current open positions. FEMA will not consider 
incomplete applications. FEMA will review the information contained in 
application packages and make selections based on (1) leadership 
attributes; (2) emergency management experience; (3) expert knowledge 
in identified discipline area; and (4) ability to meet NAC member 
expectations. FEMA will also consider overall NAC composition, 
including diversity (including, but not limited to geographic, 
demographic, and experience) and mix of officials, emergency managers, 
and emergency response providers from state, local, tribal, and 
territorial governments, when selecting members. In order for DHS to 
fully leverage broad-ranging experience and education, the NAC must be 
diverse with regard to professional and technical expertise. DHS is 
committed to pursuing opportunities, consistent with applicable law, to 
compose a committee that reflects the diversity of the nation's people.
    DHS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, 
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, 
political affiliation, disability and genetic information, age, 
membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. DHS 
strives to achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all its 
recruitment actions. Current DHS and FEMA employees, including FEMA 
Reservists, are not eligible for membership. Federally registered 
lobbyists may not apply. Candidates selected for appointment as SGEs 
are required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial 
Disclosure Report (Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450) each 
year. You can find this form at the Office of Government Ethics website 
(https://www.oge.gov). However, please do not submit this form with your 
application.
    Expectations: Appointees to this volunteer service opportunity are 
expected to fully participate in NAC activities, work with fellow 
members as a team, and maintain a high degree of integrity. The NAC 
Bylaws contain more information and can be found at: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_nac-bylaws.pdf. NAC 
members must serve on one of the NAC subcommittees, which meet 
regularly through virtual means. FEMA estimates a six (6) hour minimum 
time commitment per month for regular communications, special 
activities, and subcommittee participation. Selected NAC members serve 
in leadership roles and participate in additional meetings and 
activities. Additionally, all NAC members can meet in-person up to 
twice per year, typically three (3) days for each meeting. FEMA does 
not pay NAC members for their time, but may reimburse travel expenses 
such as airfare, lodging, meals, incidentals, and other transportation 
costs within Federal Travel Regulations when pre-approved by the 
Designated Federal Officer.

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2023-07796 Filed 4-12-23; 8:45 am]
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