Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.: 2000 Census Advisory Committee,

[Federal Register: December 3, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 232)]

[Notices]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

2000 Census Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Economics and Statistics Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Request for nominations of member organizations to serve on the 2000 Census Advisory Committee.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92- 463, as amended by Pub. L. 94-409, Pub. L. 96-523, Pub. L. 97-375, and Pub. L. 105-153), the U.S. Census Bureau invites and requests nominations of organizations for appointment by the Secretary of Commerce to the 2000 Census Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as the ``Advisory Committee''). Nominations received in response to this notice for appointment to the Advisory Committee will be considered in addition to nominations already received. The Advisory Committee reports to the Secretary of Commerce. The notice's SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section provides information about the objectives and duties of the Advisory Committee and membership criteria.

DATES: Please submit nominations on or before December 20, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Nampeo R. McKenney, Senior Research and Technical Advisor, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Room 3631, Federal Building 3, Washington, DC 20233, telephone 301-457-2070. Nominations may also be submitted via FAX to 301-457-2642 or by e-mail to Nampeo.R.McKenney@ccmail. census. gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nampeo R. McKenney, Senior Research and Technical Advisor, at the above address, telephone number, or via e-mail.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee was established in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2) in 1991. The following provides information about the scope of the Advisory Committee, its membership, and the nomination process.

Objectives and Duties

1. The Advisory Committee considers the goals of the decennial census and user needs for information provided by that census, and provides a perspective from the standpoint of the outside user community about how the conduct and implementation of the 2000 decennial census realizes those goals and satisfies those needs.

2. The Advisory Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and reports to the Secretary of Commerce through the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs.

   Membership

1. The Advisory Committee consists of a Chair, Vice Chair, and a designated representative from each member organization. The Advisory Committee is composed of up to forty (40) member organizations. Representatives are heads of member organizations with a substantial interest in the census. The Advisory Committee is representative of private sector users; minority groups; professional associations; state, local, and tribal governments; and other organizations. In addition, sixteen (16) ex-officio members serve in a nonvoting capacity. Ex-officio members are representatives of the Postmaster General, the Chairperson and Ranking Member of the Congressional Census Oversight and Appropriations Committees and Subcommittees, and a representative from the Census Advisory Committees on the Race and Ethnic Populations.

2. Advisory Committee member organizations are selected in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines and in compliance with Federal Advisory Committee Act regulations. The Advisory Committee will have representation that displays a balanced viewpoint and perspective, considering such factors as geography, minority representation, business, academia, and

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   pubic-at-large. The size and the scope of the member organization with respect to diverse community representation are also considered.

3. The Advisory Committee membership will have relevant background/ experience to significantly assist and/or contribute to the overall functions, issues, and tasks associated with the Advisory Committee. The membership should bring diverse perspectives and be able to provide advice on policy and technical issues affecting the goals of ongoing census programs, surveys, and initiatives.

4. The Advisory Committee will have the fewest number of members necessary to accomplish the objectives of the Charter, and membership will not duplicate other organizations or communities already represented on the Advisory Committee.

5. The Advisory Committee membership will encompass a distinct and representative national constituency that ensures relevant, two-way feedback and input reflective of a given community group or constituency.

6. The Advisory Committee member organizations will be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce.

   Miscellaneous

1. Members of the Advisory Committee shall serve without compensation, but the Census Bureau will, upon request, reimburse travel expenses as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.

2. The Advisory Committee shall meet from two to four times per year. Meetings are one to two days in duration.

3. Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public.

   Nomination Information

1. The Department of Commerce is seeking nominations to increase the diversity of the membership of the Advisory Committee. Membership is selected to represent the diverse interests and needs of a variety of stakeholders in the decennial census. Nominations of organizations representing constituencies not currently represented on the Advisory Committee and/or organizations that broaden the scope of the current membership are sought. A list of current membership is included in this notice (see Appendix A).

2. Prospective organizations must reflect balanced viewpoints and perspectives, considering such factors as geography, minority representation, business, academia, and the public-at-large. The size and scope of the prospective organization will also be considered.

3. Prospective organizations will have relevant background/ experience to significantly assist and/or contribute to the issues, responsibilities, and tasks associated with Advisory Committee membership, including providing advice on complex policy and technical issues.

4. Prospective organizations should reflect a distinct and representative constituency whose input would further the goals and objectives of the 2000 Census Advisory Committee.

5. Nominations of organizations may come from individuals or organizations. A summary of the organization's qualifications and the experience that qualifies the organization for membership should be included in the nomination letter. Nominated organizations should be able to actively participate in good faith in the tasks of the Advisory Committee. Besides participation in the Advisory Committee meetings, active participation of the organization's representative will include review of materials, participation in conference calls and working groups, and observation trips.

6. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and seeks diverse committee membership.

   Appendix A--2000 Census Advisory Committee; Member Organizations and Representatives (as of November 13, 1999)

   Chair Vice-Chair American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials American Civil Liberties Union American Legion American Sociological Association American Statistical Association Association of MultiEthnic Americans Association of Public Data Users Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Business Roundtable California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. Council of Chief State School Officers Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics Federation for American Immigration Reform Housing Statistics Users Group International City/County Management Association League of United Latin American Citizens Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund National Association for the Advancement of Colored People National Association of Community Action Agencies National Association of Counties National Association of Secretaries of State National Association of Towns and Townships National Coalition for an Accurate Count of Asians and Pacific Islanders National Coalition for the Homeless National Conference of State Legislatures National Congress of American Indians National Council on the Aging, Inc. National Governors' Association National League of Cities National State Data Center/Business and Industry Data Center Program National Urban League, Inc. Population Association of America U.S. Chamber of Commerce U.S. Conference of Mayors

   Ex Officio Members

   The Postmaster General Chairman, Committee on Appropriations Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Appropriations Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs Chairman, Committee on Appropriations Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Appropriations Chairman, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Chairman, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Government Reform Chairman, Subcommittee on the Census Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on the Census Representative of the Census Advisory Committees on the African American Population, American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, Asian and Pacific Islanders Populations, and Hispanic Population

   Dated: November 30, 1999. Robert J. Shapiro, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Economics and Statistics Administration.

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