[Federal Register: October 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 208)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

 
U.S. Fire Administration Policy and Program Advisory Board

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and 
Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Committee management: Notice of committee establishment.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has 
determined that the establishment of the U.S. Fire Administration 
Policy and Program Advisory Board is necessary and in the public 
interest in connection with the performance of duties of the Under 
Secretary of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate. This 
determination follows consultation with the Committee Management 
Secretariat, General Services Administration.

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    Name of Committee: U.S. Fire Administration Policy and Program 
Advisory Board.
    Purpose and Objectives: The Committee advises the Secretary of the 
Department of Homeland Security and the Under Secretary of the 
Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate.
    The Board will provide advice and recommendations on policy and 
program issues as identified by the U.S. Fire Administrator (USFA) with 
the goal of reducing the Nation's fire problem and enhancing emergency 
management training and program policies, processes and procedures 
through enhanced research, programs and training to assure the nation's 
resources are better prepared to prevent, mitigate, respond to and 
recover from major emergencies or disasters regardless of cause or 
magnitude.
    USFA will create Subcommittees that will be necessary to fulfill 
the Board's mission. In addition, USFA and the Board will establish 
such operating procedures as required to support the group, consistent 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended.
    Balanced Membership Plans: The Committee shall be comprised of nine 
members. The Secretary shall appoint the members of the Board from 
among professionals in the fields of fire safety, fire prevention, fire 
control, research and development in fire protection, treatment and 
rehabilitation of fire victims, or local government services 
management, and from such professional organizations as will ensure a 
balanced representation of fire and emergency services interests. 
Members will be appointed as Special Government Employees (SGEs). 
Members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of up to two (2) 
years, and members may be reappointed to two subsequent 2-year terms at 
the discretion of the Secretary. Board members will continue to serve 
until their replacement is appointed. In the event of a vacancy on the 
Board, the Secretary may select an alternate member or other individual 
to serve the unexpired term as described in the appointment letter. In 
order to provide for continuity of member participation, terms are 
staggered. No more than half of the members shall be replaced (or 
reappointed) in any given year unless there are vacancies for reasons 
other than term expiration.
    Duration: The Board will terminate 2 years from the date of the 
charter filing, unless earlier renewed.
    Responsible DHS Official: Mr. R. David Paulison, U.S. Fire 
Administrator, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

    Dated: October 22, 2004.
Michael D. Brown,
Under Secretary, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Department of 
Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 04-24124 Filed 10-27-04; 8:45 am]

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