Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee; Request for Applications

Citation84 FR 67775
Record Number2019-26561
Published date11 December 2019
SectionNotices
CourtUnited States Mint
Federal Register, Volume 84 Issue 238 (Wednesday, December 11, 2019)
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 11, 2019)]
                [Notices]
                [Pages 67775-67776]
                From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
                [FR Doc No: 2019-26561]
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                DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
                United States Mint
                Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee; Request for Applications
                ACTION: Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee membership
                applications.
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                SUMMARY: The United States Mint is accepting applications for
                membership to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) for a new
                member specially qualified to serve on the CCAC by virtue of his or her
                education, training, or experience in numismatics.
                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Warren, United States Mint
                Liaison to the CCAC; 801 Ninth Street NW; Washington, DC 20220, or call
                202-354-7200.
                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31,
                section 5135(b), the United States Mint is accepting applications for
                membership to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) for a new
                member specially qualified to serve on the CCAC by virtue of his or her
                education, training, or experience in numismatics. The CCAC was
                established to:
                 [ssquf] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design
                proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage,
                Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals produced by
                the United States Mint.
                 [ssquf] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the
                events, persons, or places that the CCAC recommends to be commemorated
                by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar
                years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is
                made.
                 [ssquf] Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for
                any commemorative coin recommended.
                 Total membership consists of 11 voting members appointed by the
                Secretary of the Treasury:
                 [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her
                education, training, or experience as nationally or internationally
                recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection;
                 [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her
                experience in the medallic arts or sculpture;
                 [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her
                education, training, or experience in American history;
                 [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her
                education, training, or experience in numismatics;
                 [ssquf] Three persons who can represent the interests of the
                general public in the coinage of the United States; and
                 [ssquf] Four persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury on
                the basis of the recommendations by the U.S. House and Senate
                leadership.
                 Members are appointed for a term of four years. No individual may
                be appointed to the CCAC while serving as an officer or employee of the
                Federal Government.
                 The CCAC is subject to the direction of the Secretary of the
                Treasury. Meetings of the CCAC are open to the public and are held
                approximately six to eight times per year. The United States Mint is
                responsible for providing the necessary support, technical services,
                and advice to the CCAC. CCAC members are not paid for their time or
                services, but, consistent with Federal Travel Regulations, members are
                reimbursed for their travel and lodging expenses to attend meetings.
                Members are Special Government Employees and are subject to the
                Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5
                CFR part 2653).
                 The United States Mint will review all submissions and will forward
                its recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment
                consideration. Candidates should include specific skills, abilities,
                talents, and credentials to support their applications. The
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                United States Mint is also interested in candidates who have
                demonstrated leadership skills, have received recognition by their
                peers in their field of interest, have a record of participation in
                public service or activities, and are willing to commit the time and
                effort to participate in the CCAC meetings and related activities.
                 Application Deadline: December 31, 2019.
                 Receipt of Applications: Any member of the public wishing to be
                considered for participation on the CCAC should submit a resume and
                cover letter describing his or her reasons for seeking and
                qualifications for membership, by email to [email protected], by fax to
                202-756-6525, or by mail to the United States Mint, 801 9th Street NW,
                Washington, DC 20220, Attn: Jennifer Warren. Submissions must be
                postmarked no later than Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
                 Notice Concerning Delivery of First-Class and Priority Mail: First-
                class mail to the United States Mint is put through an irradiation
                process to protect against biological contamination. Support materials
                put through this process may suffer irreversible damage. We encourage
                you to consider using alternate delivery services, especially when
                sending time-sensitive material.
                 Dated: December 5, 2019.
                David J. Ryder,
                Director, United States Mint.
                [FR Doc. 2019-26561 Filed 12-10-19; 8:45 am]
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