[Federal Register: March 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 47)]
[Notices]
[Page 12180-12181]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. 050214038-5038-01]
Strengthening America's Communities Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Commerce
ACTION: Extension of deadline for submitting nominations.
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SUMMARY: On March 1, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the
``Department'') published a notice in the Federal Register (70 FR 9916)
announcing the formation of the Strengthening America's Communities
Advisory Committee (the ``Committee'') and soliciting nominations for
persons to serve on the Committee. The March 1, 2005 notice provides
that all nominations of potential members must be received by the
Department no later than 4 p.m. (EST) on March 11, 2005. The March 1,
2005 notice also provides additional information concerning the
Committee and membership on the Committee. This notice extends the
deadline for submitting nominations of potential members until 4 p.m.
(EST) on March 25, 2005, in order to provide the public with more time
to consider and submit nominations. Other than extending the deadline
for submitting nominations, the evaluation criteria for selecting
members and the specific instructions for submitting nominations
contained in the March 1, 2005 notice shall continue to apply.
DATES: Nominations must be received by the Department at the address
listed below no later than 4 p.m. (EST) on March 25, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Nominations of potential members may be submitted by (i)
postal mail, (ii) facsimile, or (iii) e-mail. Please submit nominations
by postal mail to David A. Sampson, Assistant Secretary for Economic
Development, Economic Development Administration, Department of
Commerce, Room 7800, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20230. Nominations may be submitted via facsimile to (202) 273-4723;
all facsimiles should be addressed to the attention of Assistant
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Secretary for Economic Development David A. Sampson. E-mail submissions
must be addressed to saci@eda.doc.gov and should include all nomination
materials (including attachments) in a single transmission. The
Department strongly encourages applicants to submit nominations by
facsimile or e-mail. Nominations sent by postal mail may be
substantially delayed in delivery, since all postal mail sent to the
Department is subject to extensive security screening.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Chief Counsel, Economic
Development Administration, Department of Commerce, Room 7005, 1401
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20230, telephone (202) 482-
4687.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 3, 2005, the Secretary of
Commerce (the ``Secretary'') and the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development jointly announced the President's Strengthening America's
Communities Initiative (the ``Initiative''). The Initiative proposes to
transfer and consolidate 18 Federal economic and community development
programs from the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Health and
Human Services, Housing and Urban Development and Treasury within the
Department, ultimately comprising a $3.71 billion unified grant
program.
On February 9, 2005, the President's Domestic Policy Council
requested the Secretary form the Committee. The objectives and duties
of the Committee will be to provide advice and recommendations to the
Secretary, and to develop a comprehensive written report of policy
parameters to assist in implementing the Initiative, including advising
on its legislation, regulations and other guidance. The Committee's
report will encompass all aspects of the envisioned Initiative,
including policy findings and declarations, organizational structure,
eligibility, program delivery, monitoring and performance measures. The
Committee is expected to deliver its report to the Secretary by May 31,
2005. Thereafter, the Committee may be asked to advise the Secretary on
additional issues relating to the Initiative.
The Committee is intended to have a balanced membership from
diverse backgrounds and geographical regions, including the private
sector, state, local and tribal government officials, community-based
organizations, academia and the research community. Nominees should
possess an extensive knowledge of, and background in, the fields of
rural or urban economic or community development. Nominees should also
possess recognized development policy expertise and excellent
leadership, communication and organizational skills. The evaluation
criteria for selecting members and the specific instructions for
submitting nominations contained in the March 1, 2005 notice shall
continue to apply. Additional information on the Initiative is
available on the Department's Web site at http://www.commerce.gov/SACI/index.htm
.
Privacy Act
Section 301 of title 5 United States Code and 15 CFR part 4,
subpart B authorize and govern collection of this information. The
primary use of this information is to allow officials of the Department
and its operating units to review applications and to conduct vetting
of applicants to make decisions concerning the nomination or re-
nomination of candidates for membership on the Committee. Records may
be disclosed under the following routine use circumstances: (1) To any
Federal, state, or local agency maintaining civil, criminal, or other
relevant enforcement information, if necessary to obtain information
relevant to a Department decision concerning the assignment, hiring, or
retention of an individual; the issuance of a security clearance; the
letting of a contract; or the issuance of a license, grant, or benefit.
(2) To any Federal, state, local, or foreign agency charged with the
responsibility of investigating or prosecuting any violation or
potential violation of law or contract, whether civil, criminal, or
regulatory in nature, and whether arising by general statute or
particular program statute or contract, rule, regulation, or order, to
protect the interests of the Department. (3) To any Federal, state,
local, or international agency, in response to its request, in
connection with the assignment, hiring, or retention of an individual,
the issuance of a security clearance, the reporting of an investigation
of an individual, the letting of a contract, or any other benefit of
the requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant
and necessary to the requesting agency's decisions on the matter. (4)
To a Member of Congress submitting a request involving an individual
when the individual has requested assistance from the Member with
respect to the subject matter of the record. (5) To the Department of
Justice in connection with determining whether disclosure is of the
record is required under the Freedom of Information Act.
Collection of this information, including your Social Security
number is voluntary but failure to furnish it will result in your
application not being considered. Collection of your Social Security
number is authorized under Executive Order No. 9397. The Department
will use this number to distinguish you from other members of the
public who may have the same or similar name.
Dated: March 8, 2005.
Theodore W. Kassinger,
Deputy Secretary of Commerce.
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