Notice2023-03401
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee; Solicitation for Committee Member Nominations
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Published
February 17, 2023
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National Archives and Records Administration
Abstract
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is soliciting nominations to fill a vacancy on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee. We are seeking a representative outside of government who has significant expertise in FOIA. The new member will serve the remainder of the term through June 30, 2024.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10385-10386]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03401]
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
[NARA-2023-018]
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee;
Solicitation for Committee Member Nominations
AGENCY: Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is
soliciting nominations to fill a vacancy on the Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee. We are seeking a representative outside
of government who has significant expertise in FOIA. The new member
will serve the remainder of the term through June 30, 2024.
DATES: We must receive nominations for Committee membership no later
than 5 p.m. EST on Monday, February 27.
ADDRESSES: Email nominations to OGIS at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#81e7eee8e0ace0e5f7e8f2eef3f8ace2eeecece8f5f5e4e4c1efe0f3e0afe6eef7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1c7a73757d317d786a756f736e65317f73717175686879795c727d6e7d327b736a">[email protected]</span></a>. If you are unable to submit by email, please
contact Kirsten 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#096f66606824686d7f607a667b70246a666464607d7d6c6c4967687b68276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2b4d44424a064a4f5d42584459520648444646425f5f4e4e6b454a594a054c445d">[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 the Committee 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
fifth term on April 28, 2022, and in August 2022, the Acting Archivist
of the United States appointed 20 members to serve for two (2) years,
concurrent with the Committee charter. A non-Government representative
member has resigned from the Committee, creating a vacancy.
III. Committee Membership
The 2022-2024 FOIA Advisory Committee consists of no more than 20
individuals who shall include a range of Government and non-Government
representatives. Members are selected in accordance with the charter.
Nominations for the vacant seat should be non-Governmental FOIA
experts. For more information about the charter and Committee
membership is available at <a href="https://www.archives.gov/ogis/foia-advisory-committee/2022-2024-term">https://www.archives.gov/ogis/foia-advisory-committee/2022-2024-term</a>.
IV. Committee Members' Responsibilities
All Committee members are expected to attend the eight virtual or
in-person public meetings remaining in the two-year Committee term that
ends June 30, 2024. All Committee members are expected to volunteer for
one or more of three working subcommittees that meet at various times
during the two-year term. The remaining meetings of the 2022-2024
Committee term are scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2023; Thursday,
June 8, 2023; Thursday, September 7, 2023; Thursday, December 7, 2023;
Tuesday, March 5, 2024; Thursday, April 4, 2024; Thursday, May 9, 2024,
and Thursday, June 13, 2024.
V. Nomination Information
All nominations for the Committee vacancy must include the
following information:
1. If you are self-nominating: Your name, title, relevant contact
information (including telephone and email address); and your
r[eacute]sum[eacute] or curriculum vitae.
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2. If you are nominating another individual: The nominee's name,
title, and relevant contact information; and their r[eacute]sum[eacute]
or curriculum vitae.
3. For both self-nominations and nominations by other individuals:
Your submission must include a statement (not to exceed one page)
highlighting the contributions the nominee would make as a member of
the Committee.
The Acting Archivist of the United States will review the
nominations and make a final appointment. OGIS will notify in writing
the nominee the Acting Archivist selects.
Tasha Ford,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-03401 Filed 2-16-23; 8:45 am]
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