Notice2022-00454
Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council
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Published
January 12, 2022
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Homeland Security Department
Abstract
The Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is reestablishing the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC), a discretionary federal advisory committee. The primary purpose of the HSAAC will be to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary and DHS senior leadership on matters related to homeland security and the academic community.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1772-1773]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-00454]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[Docket No. DHS-2022-0004]
Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council
AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of
Partnership and Engagement (OPE).
ACTION: Notice of reestablished Federal advisory committee.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is
reestablishing the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC),
a discretionary federal advisory committee. The primary purpose of the
HSAAC will be to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary
and DHS senior leadership on matters related to homeland security and
the academic community.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Acting Executive Director Traci Silas
via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e1a5a9b2a0828085848c8882a18990cf858992cf868e97"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c6828e9587a5a7a2a3abafa586aeb7e8a2aeb5e8a1a9b0">[email protected]</span></a> or via phone at 202-603-1142.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The HSAAC will consist of up to 30 members
who are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of
Homeland Security. Members are appointed as representative members,
except that members from federal agencies are appointed as non-voting
ex-officio members. To ensure a diverse, inclusive and balance
membership, candidates include:
(a) Up to four members representing higher education associations.
(b) Up to two members representing higher education law
enforcement, public safety, and emergency management associations.
(c) Up to two members representing four-year colleges and
universities.
(d) Up to two members representing two-year community colleges.
(e) Up to two members representing Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs).
(f) Up to two members representing Hispanic serving institutions.
(g) Up to two members representing Tribal colleges.
(h) Up to two members representing the Asian American, Native
American and Pacific Islander serving institutions.
(i) Up to four members representing K-12 school systems, to include
schools, school systems, and state educational agencies.
(j) Up to two members representing Education Employee Associations/
Labor Organizations.
(k) Up to one member from the DHS Science and Technology Center of
Excellence.
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(l) Up to one member from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency (CISA) School Safety Task Force.
(m) Up to one member from the DHS Center for Prevention Programs
and Partnership.
(n) Up to one member from US Secret Service National Threat
Assessment Center.
(o) Up to one member from Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) higher education initiatives.
(p) Up to one member from the DHS Office for Civil Right and Civil
Liberties (CRCL).
(q) Up to one member from the Department of Education.
(r) Up to one member from the Department of State.
(s) Up to one member from the Department of Justice.
(t) Up to one member from the Department of Health and Human
Services.
HSAAC is the sole advisory committee and public forum within DHS
providing advice on matters relating to DHS's engagement with the
academic community.
The HSAAC will operate in an advisory capacity only. The
establishment of the HSAAC is necessary and in the public interest.
This notice is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (``FACA''), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. The HSAAC will
terminate two years from the date of its establishment, unless renewed
by the Secretary.
Zarinah T. Silas,
Acting Executive Director and Acting Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-00454 Filed 1-11-22; 8:45 am]
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