Notice2023-24662
Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations
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Published
November 8, 2023
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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 or Committee). 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/nac.html.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77076-77077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24662]
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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 or Committee). 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/nac.html">https://www.census.gov/about/cac/nac.html</a>.
DATES: Nominations must be received on or before Wednesday, January 10,
2024. 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#bbd8ded5c8cec895d5dacfd2d4d5dad795dadfcdd2c8d4c9c295d8d4d6d6d2cfcfdedefbd8ded5c8cec895dcd4cd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3251575c4147411c5c53465b5d5c535e1c5356445b415d404b1c515d5f5f5b464657577251575c4147411c555d44">[email protected]</span></a> (subject line 2024
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#9ac9f2fbf4fbb4d0b4d8fbf4f1e9daf9fff4e9efe9b4fdf5ec"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="affcc7cec1ce81e581edcec1c4dcefcccac1dcdadc81c8c0d9">[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 a.m. and 8 p.m., eastern standard
time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended
(FACA), 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) app, 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 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 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 identification of new
strategies for improved census operations, and survey and data
collection methods, including identifying cost efficient ways to
increase census participation.
3. The NAC addresses 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. The NAC utilizes Regional Office participation to identify
regional, local, Tribal, and grassroots issues, and trends and
perspectives related to Census Bureau surveys and programs.
6. The NAC, in providing insight, perspectives, and expertise on
the full spectrum of Census Bureau surveys and programs to assist the
Census Bureau in: developing appropriate research and methodologies,
operations, communications, and strategies to reduce program/survey
costs; improving coverage and operational efficiency; improving the
quality of data collected; protecting the public's and business units'
privacy; enhancing public participation and awareness of Census Bureau
programs and surveys; improving the dissemination of data products; and
the use of administrative records and third party data in the decennial
census.
7. 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 Census Bureau survey
design and implementation.
8. The NAC functions solely as an advisory body and shall fully
comply with the provisions of FACA.
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Membership
1. The NAC consists of up to 32 members who serve at the discretion
of the Director. The Census Bureau is seeking qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment.
2. The NAC aims to have a balanced representation among its
members, considering such factors as geography, technical expertise,
community involvement, and knowledge of census programs and/or
activities. The diverse membership of the Committee assures expertise
and perspectives reflecting the full breadth of the Committee's
responsibilities, and, where possible, the Census Bureau will also
consider the diversity of the United States population, including sex,
age, race, ethnicity, and other factors as applicable.
3. The NAC aims to include members from diverse populations
(including race and ethnic populations); national, state, local and
tribal interest organizations serving hard-to-count populations;
research community-based organizations; academia; business interests,
organized labor; marketing and media; and professional associations.
4. Members will be selected from the public and private sectors.
Members will as Special Government Employees (SGEs) as defined in title
18 of United States Code, section 202(a).
5. SGEs are appointed for their personal expertise and may not use
alternates to fulfill Committee functions. 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. Members may be
evaluated at the conclusion of their first term with the prospect of
renewal, pending 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 shall not be compensated for their
participation, but will, upon request, be allowed travel and per diem
expenses as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703.
2. The NAC meets twice a year, budget and environment conditions
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
(resum[eacute] 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.
Robert L. Santos, Director, Census Bureau, approved the publication
of this notice in the Federal Register.
Dated: November 2, 2023.
Shannon Wink,
Program Analyst, Policy Coordination Office, U.S. Census Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2023-24662 Filed 11-7-23; 8:45 am]
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