Notice2021-22857
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee; Solicitation for Committee Member Nominations
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Published
October 20, 2021
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National Archives and Records Administration
Abstract
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is soliciting applications to fill a vacancy on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Federal Advisory Committee (Committee). We are seeking a representative from a Federal agency who has significant expertise in FOIA. The new member will serve the remainder of the term through June 30, 2022.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 20, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58105-58106]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22857]
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
[NARA-2022-005]
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee;
Solicitation for Committee Member Nominations
AGENCY: Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National
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Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is
soliciting applications to fill a vacancy on the Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) Federal Advisory Committee (Committee). We are seeking a
representative from a Federal agency who has significant expertise in
FOIA. The new member will serve the remainder of the term through June
30, 2022.
DATES: We must receive nominations for Committee membership no later
than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Email nominations to OGIS at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#34525b5d55195550425d475b464d19575b59595d40405151745a5546551a535b42"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ef8980868ec28e8b99869c809d96c28c808282869b9b8a8aaf818e9d8ec1888099">[email protected]</span></a>. We cannot accept submissions by mail or delivery
during this time period because the building is closed due to COVID-19
restrictions. If you are unable to submit by email, please contact
Kirstin Mitchell, Designated Federal Officer, at the contact
information below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kirsten Mitchell by phone at 202-741-
5775 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e2821272f632f2a38273d213c37632d212323273a3a2b2b0e202f3c2f60292138"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3e5851575f135f5a48574d514c47135d515353574a4a5b5b7e505f4c5f10595148">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) established
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee in accordance
with the United States Second Open Government National Action Plan,
released on December 5, 2013, and operates under the directive in FOIA,
5 U.S.C. 552(h)(2)(C), that the Office of Government Information
Services (OGIS) within NARA ``identify procedures and methods for
improving compliance'' with FOIA. The Committee is governed by the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C.
App.
II. Charter and Membership Appointment Terms
NARA initially chartered the Committee on May 20, 2014. The
Archivist of the United States renewed the Committee's charter for a
fourth term on May 7, 2020, and in July 2020 appointed 20 members to
serve for two years, concurrent with the Committee charter. A
Government representative member has resigned from the Committee,
creating a vacancy.
III. Committee Membership
The 2020-2022 FOIA Advisory Committee consists of no more than 20
individuals who include a range of Government and non-Government
representatives. Members are selected in accordance with the charter.
Nominations for the vacant seat should be FOIA professionals from
Cabinet-level departments or non-Cabinet agencies. For more information
about the Committee's charter and membership, see <a href="https://www.archives.gov/ogis/foia-advisory-committee/2020-2022-term">https://www.archives.gov/ogis/foia-advisory-committee/2020-2022-term</a>.
IV. Committee Members' Responsibilities
All Committee members are expected to attend a minimum of four
virtual or in-person public meetings remaining in the two-year
Committee term that ends June 30, 2022. All Committee members are
expected to volunteer for one or more of four working subcommittees
that meet at various times during the two-year term. The remaining
meetings of the 2020-2022 Committee term are scheduled for Thursday,
December 9, 2021; Thursday, May 5, 2002; and Thursday, June 9, 2022.
The December meeting will be conducted virtually.
V. Nomination Information
All nominations for Committee membership must include the following
information:
1. If you are self-nominating: Your name, title, and relevant
contact information (including telephone and email address);
2. If you are nominating another individual: The nominee's name,
title, and relevant contact information;
3. For both self-nominations and nominations by other individuals:
(a) A short paragraph or biography about the nominee (fewer than 250
words), summarizing their resum[eacute] or otherwise highlighting the
contributions the nominee would bring to the Committee; and (b) the
nominee's resum[eacute] or curriculum vitae.
The Archivist of the United States will review the nominations and
make final appointments prior to Committee meeting in December. OGIS
will notify in writing the nominee the Archivist selects.
Tasha M. Ford,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-22857 Filed 10-19-21; 8:45 am]
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