Notice2024-07883
Census Bureau National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations
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Published
April 15, 2024
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Abstract
The Census Bureau is publishing this notice to announce the renewal of the Census Bureau National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC or Committee). The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Director of the Census Bureau 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. This includes the identification of new strategies for improved census operations and survey and data collection methods, including cost efficient ways to increase census participation. Additional information concerning the Committee can be found by visiting the Committee's website at: https://www.census.gov/about/cac/nac.html.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 73 (Monday, April 15, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26123-26125]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07883]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Census Bureau
Census Bureau National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and
Other Populations
AGENCY: Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce.
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ACTION: Renewal of the Census Bureau National Advisory Committee on
Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations.
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SUMMARY: The Census Bureau is publishing this notice to announce the
renewal of the Census Bureau National Advisory Committee on Racial,
Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC or Committee). The purpose of the
Committee is to provide advice to the Director of the Census Bureau 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.
This includes the identification of new strategies for improved census
operations and survey and data collection methods, including cost
efficient ways to increase census participation. Additional information
concerning the Committee can be found by visiting the Committee's
website at: <a href="https://www.census.gov/about/cac/nac.html">https://www.census.gov/about/cac/nac.html</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shana J. Banks, Advisory Committee
Branch Chief, Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder
Integration (PPSI), <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#74071c151a155a1e5a16151a1f073417111a0701075a131b02"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fb88939a959ad591d5999a959088bb989e95888e88d59c948d">[email protected]</span></a>, Department of Commerce,
Census Bureau, telephone 301-763-3815. For TTY callers, please use the
Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the
Secretary of the Department of Commerce (Secretary) renews the NAC. The
Secretary has determined that the work of the Committee is in the
public interest and relevant to the duties of the Census Bureau. The
NAC will operate under the provisions of FACA and will report to the
Director of the Census Bureau. The Census Bureau 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.
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee will provide advice and recommendations to the
Director of the Census Bureau (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 Committee will provide advice and recommendations on the
identification of new strategies for improved census operations, and
survey and data collection methods, including cost efficient ways to
increase census participation.
3. The Committee will advise on census policies, research and
methodology, tests, operations, communications/messaging, and other
activities to ascertain needs and best practices to improve Census
Bureau programs and surveys.
4. The Committee will provide formal recommendations on working
papers, reports, and other documents related to the design and
implementation of census programs and surveys.
5. The Committee will provide expertise on the full spectrum of
Census Bureau surveys and program and will examine such areas as hidden
households, language barriers, students and youth, aging populations,
American Indian and Alaska Native tribal consideration, new immigrant
populations, populations affected by natural disasters, highly mobile
and migrant populations, disabled populations, complex households,
poverty, race/ethnicity distribution, privacy and confidentiality,
rural populations and businesses, individuals and households with
limited access to information and communication technologies, the
dynamic nature of new businesses, minority ownership of businesses, as
well as other concerns impacting Census Bureau survey design and
implemtation.
6. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the
FACA.
Membership
1. The Committee consists of up to 32 members who will be appointed
by and serve at the discretion of the Director.
2. The Committee 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.
3. The Committee aims to include members from diverse backgrounds,
including state, local and tribal governments; academia; research
organizations; national and community-based organizations; and the
private sector; and, where possible the Census Bureau will also
consider the ethnic, racial, and gender diversity and various abilities
of the United States population. Individuals will be selected based on
their expertise in specific areas as needed by the Census Bureau.
4. Members will serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) as
defined in title 18 of the U.S. Code, section 202. SGEs are appointed
for their individual expertise and experience and are subject to
conflict of interest laws and regulations, including (but not limited
to) the obligation to annually file a New Entrant Confidential
Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) and complete ethics
training. Members will be individually advised of the capacity in which
they will serve through their appointment letters.
5. 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.). No employee of the
federal government can serve as a member of the Committee.
6. Members generally will serve an initial three-year term. All
members will be evaluated at the conclusion of their initial 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. An individual
appointed to any of the other Census Bureau advisory committees may not
be reappointed to or serve on the NAC until at least three years after
their term on the other committee has concluded.
7. Members will be selected on a standardized basis, in accordance
with applicable Department of Commerce guidance.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee serve without compensation but will,
upon request, be allowed travel and per diem expenses as authorized by
5 U.S.C. 5703.
2. The Census Bureau will convene approximately two NAC meetings
per year, budget and environmental conditions permitting. Committee
meetings are open to the public in accordance with FACA.
3. Members 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.
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4. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
its advisory committee and seeks diverse Committee membership.
Robert L. Santos, Director, Census Bureau, approved the publication
of this notice in the Federal Register.
Dated: April 10, 2024.
Shannon Wink,
Program Analyst, Policy Coordination Office, U.S. Census Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2024-07883 Filed 4-12-24; 8:45 am]
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