9 June 2009

[Federal Register: June 9, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 109)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2009-0083]


Office of Operations Coordination; Homeland Security Information
Network Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants for appointment to
the Homeland Security Information Network Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Operations Coordination at the Department of
Homeland Security is requesting individuals who are interested in
serving on the Homeland Security Information Network Advisory Committee
(HSINAC) to apply for appointment. The HSINAC provides advice and makes
recommendations to the leadership of the Department of Homeland
Security, particularly the Director, Office of Operations Coordination,
on the requirements of end users within State, Local, Federal and
Tribal governments and the Private Sector regarding the Homeland
Security Information Network (HSIN).

DATES: Applications for membership should reach the Department of
Homeland Security at the address below on or before July 24, 2009.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should
be submitted to:
     E-mail: hsinac@dhs.gov.
     Fax: 202-282-8806.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: HSINAC Designated Federal Officer,
Gabrielle Gallegos at 202-282-8193.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Homeland Security Information Network
Advisory Committee is an advisory committee established in accordance
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Title
5, U.S.C., Annotated, Appendix 2).
    HSINAC membership shall include not more than 20 representatives
from State, Tribal and Local governments and the Private Sector, who
are outstanding within their specialty field, and who have the
experience to ensure the Director, and DHS leadership, is informed of
the needs and requirements of the information network users and
communities of users. Members will be drawn from currently serving
Homeland Security Advisors; State, Tribal, or Local Law Enforcement;
Federal Law Enforcement; the Fire Service; Public Health; Emergency
Managers; Tribal government; and the Private Sector.
    The committee will convene at least twice per year. Travel and per
diem will be provided by the Department. Term length shall generally be
up to 3 years, and the expiration of terms of office shall be staggered
to promote continuity and an orderly turnover of committee membership.
    A security clearance is preferred, but is not a requirement for
appointment to the committee. Those applicants who do not have a
security clearance may be required to undergo a background
investigation.
    HSINAC members will be appointed as Special Government Employees
(SGEs) as such term is defined for purposes of 18 U.S.C. 202(a).
Appointments will be made by the Department of Homeland Security
Secretary who will receive recommendations from the Office of
Operations Coordination Director.
    Committee members serve as SGEs, and members are required to
complete Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE Form 450). DHS
may not release the reports or the information in them to the public
except under an order issued by a Federal court or as otherwise
provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a).
    In order to apply, applicants must submit a detailed resume and bio
covering their professional backgrounds, and a brief letter stating the
applicant's interest in HSINAC membership and addressing the following
issues:
     List previous or current service on any Federal advisory
panel, committee, or subcommittee.
     Provide any public statements made about HSIN, if
possible.
     Indicate degree of experience using HSIN and list the
portals the applicant uses.
     Indicate willingness to serve at least two years on the
committee.
     Indicate the community to which the applicant belongs
(Homeland Security Advisors; State, Tribal, or Local Law Enforcement;
Federal Law Enforcement; the Fire Service; Public Health; Emergency
Managers; Tribal government; or the Private Sector).
    It is recommended that applicants contact the HSINAC Designated
Federal Officer prior to submitting application materials.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on
gender and ethnic diversity, qualified women and minorities are
encouraged to apply for membership.

    Dated: May 29, 2009.
Mary Kruger,
Chief of Staff, Office of Operations Coordination, U.S. Department of
Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E9-13515 Filed 6-8-09; 8:45 am]

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