[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 147 (Tuesday, July 31, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37043-37044]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16383]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Mint


Request for Applications for Appointment to the Citizens Coinage 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: United States Mint, Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Request for applications for appointment to the Citizens 
Coinage Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to United States Code, the United States Mint is 
accepting applications for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory 
Committee (CCAC) as a member specially qualified by virtue of his or 
her experience in American history.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Betty Birdsong, Acting United States 
Mint Liaison to the CCAC, 801 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20220, or 
call 202-354-7770.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CCAC was established to:
    [ssquf] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design 
proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, 
Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals produced by 
the United States Mint.
    [ssquf] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the 
events, persons, or places that the CCAC recommends to be commemorated 
by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar 
years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is 
made.
    [ssquf] Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for 
any commemorative coin recommended.

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    Total membership consists of eleven voting members appointed by the 
Secretary of the Treasury:
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience as nationally or internationally 
recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
experience in the medallic arts or sculpture;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in American history;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her 
education, training, or experience in numismatics;
    [ssquf] Three persons who can represent the interests of the 
general public in the coinage of the United States; and
    [ssquf] Four persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury on 
the basis of the recommendations by the House and Senate leadership.
    Members are appointed for a term of four years. No individual may 
be appointed to the CCAC while serving as an officer or employee of the 
Federal Government.
    The CCAC is subject to the direction of the Secretary of the 
Treasury. Meetings of the CCAC are open to the public and are held 
approximately four to six times per year. The United States Mint is 
responsible for providing the necessary support, technical services, 
and advice to the CCAC. CCAC members are not paid for their time or 
services, but, consistent with Federal Travel Regulations, members are 
reimbursed for their travel and lodging expenses to attend meetings. 
Members are Special Government Employees and are subject to the 
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 
CFR part 2653).
    The United States Mint will review all submissions and will forward 
its recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment 
consideration. Candidates should include specific skills, abilities, 
talents, and credentials to support their applications. The United 
States Mint is interested in candidates who in addition to their 
experience in American history, have demonstrated interest and a 
commitment to actively participate in meetings and activities, and a 
demonstrated understanding of the role of the CCAC and the obligations 
of a Special Government Employee; possess demonstrated leadership 
skills in their fields of expertise or discipline; possess a 
demonstrated desire for public service and have a history of honorable 
professional and personal conduct, as well as successful standing in 
their communities; and who are free of professional, political, or 
financial interests that could negatively affect their ability to 
provide impartial advice.
    Application Deadline: Friday, August 24, 2018.
    Receipt of Applications: Any member of the public wishing to be 
considered for participation on the CCAC should submit a resume and 
cover letter describing his or her reasons for seeking and 
qualifications for membership, by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ec85828a83ac8f8f8d8fc28b839a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bcd5d2dad3fcdfdfdddf92dbd3ca">[email protected]</span></a> or by mail to 
the United States Mint, 801 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20220; Attn: 
Greg Weinman. Submissions must be postmarked no later than Friday, 
August 24, 2018.

Notice Concerning Delivery of First-Class and Priority Mail

    First-class mail to the United States Mint is put through an 
irradiation process to protect against biological contamination. 
Support materials put through this process may suffer irreversible 
damage. We encourage you to consider using alternate delivery services, 
especially when sending time-sensitive material.

    Dated: July 26, 2018.
David J. Ryder,
Director, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. 2018-16383 Filed 7-30-18; 8:45 am]
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