Notice2021-15682
Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations
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Published
July 23, 2021
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Commerce DepartmentCensus Bureau
Abstract
The Director of the Census Bureau (Director) is seeking nominations for the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations (NAC). The purpose of the NAC is to provide advice to the Director on the full range of economic, housing, demographic, socioeconomic, linguistic, technological, methodological, geographic, behaviorial and operational variables affecting the cost, accuracy and implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys, including the decennial census. The Director has determined that the work of the NAC is in the public interest and relevant to the duties of the Census Bureau. Therefore, the Director is seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the NAC. Additional information concerning the NAC can be found by visiting the NAC's website at: https://www.census.gov/about/ cac/sac.html.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 139 (Friday, July 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38976-38977]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15682]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Census Bureau
Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the National
Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations
AGENCY: Census Bureau, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Director of the Census Bureau (Director) is seeking
nominations for the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and
Other Populations (NAC). The purpose of the NAC is to provide advice to
the Director on the full range of economic, housing, demographic,
socioeconomic, linguistic, technological, methodological, geographic,
behaviorial and operational variables affecting the cost, accuracy and
implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys, including the
decennial census. The Director has determined that the work of the NAC
is in the public interest and relevant to the duties of the Census
Bureau. Therefore, the Director is seeking nominations to fill
vacancies on the NAC. Additional information concerning the NAC can be
found by visiting the NAC's website at: <a href="https://www.census.gov/about/cac/sac.html">https://www.census.gov/about/cac/sac.html</a>.
DATES: Nominations must be received on or before September 30, 2021.
Nominations must contain a completed resume. The Census Bureau will
retain nominations received after the deadline for consideration should
additional vacancies occur.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations via email to the address listed
below, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9bf8fef5e8eee8b5f5faeff2f4f5faf7b5faffedf2e8f4e9e2b5f8f4f6f6f2efeffefedbf8fef5e8eee8b5fcf4ed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="47242229343234692926332e2829262b692623312e3428353e6924282a2a2e333322220724222934323469202831">[email protected]</span></a> (subject line 2021
NAC Nominations'').
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shana Banks, Chief, Advisory Committee
Brach, Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration
(PPSI), Census Bureau, by telephone at 301-763-3815 or by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dd8eb5bcb3bcf397f39fbcb3b6ae9dbeb8b3aea8aef3bab2ab"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aaf9c2cbc4cb84e084e8cbc4c1d9eac9cfc4d9dfd984cdc5dc">[email protected]</span></a>. Individuals who use telecommunication devices
for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Title
5, United States Code, Appendix 2, Section 10, the Director of the
Census Bureau is seeking nominations for the National Advisory
Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC). The NAC will
operate under the provisions of FACA and will report to the Secretary
of the Department of Commerce through the Director of the Census
Bureau.
The Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic,
and Other Populations will advise the Director of the Census Bureau on
the full range of Census Bureau programs and activities. The Advisory
Committee will provide race, ethnic, and other population expertise
from the following disciplines: Economic, housing, demographic,
socioeconomic, linguistic, technological, methodological, geographic,
and behavioral and operational variables affecting the cost, accuracy,
and implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys, including the
decennial census.
Objectives and Duties
1. The NAC advises the Director of the Census Bureau (the Director)
on the full range of economic, housing, demographic, socioeconomic,
linguistic, technological, methodological, geographic, behavioral, and
operational variables affecting the cost, accuracy, and implementation
of Census Bureau programs and surveys, including the decennial census.
2. The NAC advises the Census Bureau on the data needs of
underserved communities and how census data products might address such
needs.
3. The NAC provides guidance on census policies, research and
methodology, tests, operations, communications/messaging, and other
activities to ascertain needs and best practices to improve censuses,
surveys, operations, and programs.
4. The NAC reviews and provides formal recommendations and feedback
on working papers, reports, and other documents related to the design
and implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys.
5. In providing insight, perspectives, and expertise on the full
spectrum of Census Bureau surveys and programs, the NAC examines such
areas 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, race/ethnic distribution, privacy and
confidentiality, rural populations and businesses, individuals and
households with limited access to information and communications
technologies, the dynamic nature of new businesses, minority ownership
of businesses, as well as other concerns impacting
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Census Bureau survey design and implementation.
6. The NAC 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 NAC will consult with
regional office staff to help identify regional, local, tribal and
grass roots issues, trends and perspectives related to Census Bureau
surveys and programs.
7. The NAC functions solely as an advisory body under the FACA.
Membership
1. The NAC consists of up to 32 members who serve at the discretion
of the Director. The Census Bureau is seeking eight qualified
candidates to be considered for appointment.
2. The NAC aims to have a balanced representation among its
members, considering such factors as geography, age, sex, race,
ethnicity, technical expertise, community involvement, and knowledge of
census programs and/or activities.
3. The NAC 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. Members will be selected from the public and private sectors.
Members may serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) or
representatives who are selected to represent specific organizations.
5. SGEs and representatives will be selected based on their
expertise in or representation of specific areas to include: Diverse
populations (including race and ethnic populations); national, state,
local, and tribal interest organizations serving hard-to-count
populations; researchers; community-based organizations; academia;
business interests; marketing and media professionals; researchers;
and, members of professional associations. Members will be individually
advised of the capacity in which they will serve through their
appointment letters.
6. Membership is open to persons who are not seated on other Census
Bureau stakeholder entities (i.e., State Data Centers, Census
Information Centers, Federal State Cooperative on Populations Estimates
Program, other Census Advisory Committees, etc.). People who have
already served one full-term on a Census Bureau Advisory Committee may
not serve on any other Census Bureau Advisory Committee for three years
from the termination of previous service. No employee of the federal
government can serve as a member of the NAC.
7. 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 the committee needs. Active attendance and
participation in meetings and activities (e.g., conference calls and
assignments) will be factors considered when determining term renewal
or membership continuance. Members may be appointed for a second three-
year term at the discretion of the Director.
8. Members will be selected on a standardized basis, in accordance
with applicable Department of Commerce guidance.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the NAC serve without compensation, but receive
reimbursement for committee-related travel and lodging expenses.
2. The NAC meets at least twice a year, budget permitting, but
additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Census
Bureau Director or Designated Federal Officer. All NAC 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
(r[eacute]esum[eacute]e 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 diverse NAC membership.
Ron S. Jarmin, Acting Director, Census Bureau, approved the
publication of this Notice in the Federal Register.
Dated: July 20, 2021.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-15682 Filed 7-22-21; 8:45 am]
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