[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 242 (Monday, December 19, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77627-77628]
[FR Doc No: 2022-27442]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0010]

Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security.

ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants for appointment to
the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy.

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SUMMARY: The National Fire Academy (Academy) is requesting individuals
who are interested in serving on the Board of Visitors for the National
Fire Academy (Board) to apply for appointments as identified in this
notice. Pursuant to the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of
1974, the Board shall review annually the programs of the Academy and
shall make recommendations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Administrator, through the United States Fire Administrator,
regarding the operation of the Academy and any improvements that the
Board deems appropriate. The Board is composed of eight members, all of
whom have national or regional leadership experience in the fields of
fire safety, fire prevention (such as community risk reduction to
include wildland urban interface), fire control, research and
development in fire protection, treatment and rehabilitation of fire
victims, or local government services management, which includes
emergency medical services. The Academy seeks to appoint seven
individuals to a position on the Board that will be open due to term
expiration. If other positions are vacated during the application
process, candidates may be selected from the pool of applicants to fill
the vacated positions.

DATES: Resumes will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST January 18, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The preferred method of submission is via email. However,
resumes may also be submitted by mail. Please choose one submission
method only:
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration,
Attention: Debbie Gartrell-Kemp, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg,
Maryland 21727-8998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designated Federal Officer: Eriks
Gabliks,<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is an advisory committee
established in accordance with the provision of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. appendix. The purpose of the Board is to
review annually the programs of the Academy and advise the FEMA
Administrator on the operation of the Academy and any improvements
therein that the Board deems appropriate. In carrying out its
responsibilities, the Board examines Academy programs to determine
whether these programs further the basic missions approved by the FEMA
Administrator, examines the physical plant of the Academy to determine
the adequacy of the Academy's facilities, and examines funding levels
for Academy programs. The Board submits a written report through the
United States Fire Administrator to the FEMA Administrator annually.
The report provides detailed comments and recommendations regarding the
Academy's operations.
    Individuals interested in serving on the Board are invited to apply
for consideration for appointment. There is no application form;
however, a current resume and statement of interest will be required.
The appointment shall be for a term of up to three years. Individuals
selected for the appointment shall serve as Special Government
Employees (SGEs), defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States
Code. Appointments may impact the ability to receive certain Federal
contracts. Candidates selected for the appointment will be required to
complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (U.S. Office of
Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450) every year and receive yearly ethics
training from the Component Ethics Office.
    The Board shall meet as often as needed to fulfill its mission, but
not less than twice each fiscal year to address its objectives and
duties. The Board will meet in person at least once each fiscal year
with additional meetings held via teleconference. Board members may be
reimbursed for travel and per diem incurred in the performance of their
duties as members of the Board. All travel for Board business must be

approved in advance by the Designated Federal Officer. To the extent
practical, Board members shall serve on any subcommittee that is
established.
    FEMA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic
information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-
merit factor. FEMA strives to achieve a diverse candidate pool for all
its recruitment actions.
    Current DHS employees, contractors, and potential contractors will
not be considered for membership. Federally registered lobbyists will
not be considered for appointments.

Eriks Gabliks,
Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2022-27442 Filed 12-16-22; 8:45 am]
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