[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 243 (Monday, December 20, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 75997]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-27753]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency


U.S. Fire Administration Emergency Management Institute Board of 
Visitors

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

ACTION: Committee management: Notice of committee re-establishment.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has 
determined that the re-establishment of the U.S. Fire Administration 
Board of Visitors for the Emergency Management Institute is necessary 
and in the public interest in connection with the performance of the 
duties of the Under Secretary of the Emergency Preparedness and 
Response Directorate. This determination follows consultation with the 
Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration.
    Name of Committee: Board of Visitors for the Emergency Management 
Institute.
    Purpose and Objectives: The board shall review the programs of the 
Emergency Management Institute (EMI) and make comments and 
recommendations to the Administrator, United States Fire Administration 
(USFA), as delegated by the Under Secretary, Emergency Preparedness and 
Response (EP&R), regarding the operations of the Institute and any 
improvements therein which the Board deems appropriate.
    In carrying out their responsibilities, the Board may include in 
their review a discussion of the Institute's programs to determine 
whether these programs further the basic mission of EMI and other 
appropriate subject areas that are related to the effectiveness of the 
delivery of the Institute's programs.
    The Board shall draw on the expertise of its members and, with the 
approval of the Superintendent, EMI, such other experts as may be 
considered appropriate in order to provide advice and make 
recommendations to the Superintendent.
    The Board shall function solely as an advisory board and comply 
fully with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public 
Law 92-463).
    Balanced Membership Plans: The Board of Visitors will be comprised 
of nine members, including a chairperson. The Secretary shall appoint 
the members of the Board from the nominations of qualified persons 
submitted by the Superintendent, EMI. The members of the Board shall be 
selected from among professionals in the fields of emergency 
management, education, public administration, industry, and from such 
professional organizations as will ensure a balanced representation of 
interest.
    Duration: The Board shall function on continuing basis in 
accordance with the statute unless terminated through appropriate 
action by the proper authority.
    Responsible DHS Official: Mr. R. David Paulison, U.S. Fire 
Administrator, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.
    Contact for Information: Loretta Arscott, National Emergency 
Training Center, Emergency Management Institute, 16825 South Seton 
Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, 301-447-1286.

    Dated: December 14, 2004.
Michael D. Brown,
Under Secretary, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Department of 
Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 04-27753 Filed 12-17-04; 8:45 am]
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