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	NCD Federal Advisory Committee Act Primer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App.
		FACA requires that timely notice of each advisory committee meeting be published in the Federal Register and that other forms of public notice be used to inform interested persons of the time, place, and agenda of the meeting.
		Notice of meetings of subgroups of the NCD advisory committees, including, but not limited to, subcommittees, in which the members thereof do not engage in ultimate decision-making relative to advisory committee recommendations to the National Council on Disability, is not required and public attendance and participation is not mandatory.
	www.ncd.gov /newsroom/advisory/act/fac-act-index.htm (537 words)

	CPR Perspectives: Federal Advisory Committee Act
		Whether FACA serves the goal of ensuring that the government has an open and accountable process for using advisory committees, such consultations are public, and advisory committees include a wide range of views.
		FACA applies to any advisory group that is "established" or "utilized" by a federal agency and that has at least one member who is not a federal employee.
		The Privacy Act permits individuals to waive such protections and, given the importance of achieving balance on such committees, it is reasonable for an agency to require candidates to execute such waivers as a condition of serving on a committee.
	www.progressiveregulation.org /perspectives/FACA.cfm (1708 words)

	FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT: Summary from Federal Wildlife Laws Handbook
		The Act requires standing committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives continually to review the activities of advisory committees under their jurisdiction to determine whether they should be abolished or merged, whether their responsibilities should be revised and whether they perform a necessary function.
		Advisory committees can be established only if specifically authorized by statute or by the President, or if determined by an agency head to be in the public interest in connection with the agency's legal duties.
		Advisory committee meetings must be open to the public with public notice provided; interested persons must be permitted to appear before the committee; detailed minutes must be kept of meetings; and committee reports, minutes, transcripts, studies and other documents must be available for public inspection and copying.
	ipl.unm.edu /cwl/fedbook/faca.html (835 words)

	OMB Watch - Federal Advisory Committee Act
		(6) the function of advisory committees should be advisory only, and that all matters under their consideration should be determined, in accordance with law, by the official, agency, or officer involved.
		Such report shall include a list of those advisory committees abolished by the President, and in the case of advisory committees established by statute, a list of those advisory committees which the President recommends be abolished together with his reasons therefor.
		If such a determination is made, the advisory committee shall issue a report at least annually setting forth a summary of its activities and such related matters as would be informative to the public consistent with the policy of section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code.
	www.ombwatch.org /article/articleview/2262/1/224?TopicID=13 (3571 words)

	Federal Advisory Committee on Geologic Mapping — NCGMP
		The National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 and its reauthorizations in 1997 and 1999 (and anticipated in 2006) mandate that the NCGMP establish a geologic mapping advisory committee to advise the Director of the USGS on planning and implementation of the geologic mapping program.
		The NCGMP Federal Advisory Committee must have an official charter that explains the official designation, authority, function, membership, ethic responsibility, official to whom the committee reports, duties of the committee, committee support, number and frequency of meetings, travel expenses for representatives, estimated annual operating expenses, and rules for continuation and termination of the committee.
		The NCGMP Federal Advisory Committee must submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior that evaluates the progress of the Federal, State, and university mapping activities and the progress toward fulfilling the purposes of the NCGMP, the Federal Advisory Committee, the NCGMP five-year plan, and the National Geologic Map Database.
	ncgmp.usgs.gov /ncgmpabout/progevaluation/facaintro (412 words)

	Legislation & Regulations: Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA): Key Concepts
		In specific terms, FACA applies to committees, boards, commissions, councils, conferences, panels, task forces, or other similar groups "established by" or "utilized by" the federal government If a federal agency creates, manages, or controls such a group, it must be specially chartered and must follow FACA rules.
		For example, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) requires the Secretary of the Interior to create FACA advisory committees, called Resource Advisory Committees (RACs), to advise her and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on public land management issues.
		The committee also has to be set up to assure that the advice and recommendations that it gives are not inappropriately influenced by either the agency or by any special interest.
	www.redlodgeclearinghouse.org /legislation/faca2.html (826 words)

	Federal Advisory Committees (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Federal advisory committee members are drawn from various occupational and industry groups and geographical regions of the United States and its territories.
		FACA requires that committee memberships be fairly balanced in terms of the points of view represented and the functions to be performed.
		Selection of committee members is made based on the FACA's requirements and the potential member's background and qualifications, and the specific requirements of the individual committees as directed in their method of establishment.
	www.ed.gov /about/bdscomm/list/com.html (1876 words)

	Federal Advisory Committee Act Full
		Federal Register, and the Administrator shall prescribe regulations to provide for other types of public notice to insure that all interested persons are notified of such meeting prior thereto.
		Detailed minutes of each meeting each advisory committee shall be kept and shall contain a record of the persons present, a complete and accurate description of matters discussed and conclusions reached, and copies of all reports received, issued, or approved by the advisory committee.
		Any advisory committee which is renewed by the President or any officer of the Federal Government may be continued only for successive two-year periods by appropriate action taken by the President or such officer prior to the date on which such advisory committee would otherwise terminate.
	it.ojp.gov /faca-full.jsp (2872 words)

	FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT
		There is hereby delegated to the Administrator of General Services all the functions vested in the President by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, except that, the annual report to the Congress required by Section 6(c) of that Act shall be prepared by the Administrator for the President's consideration and transmittal to the Congress.
		Responsibilities of agency heads; Advisory Committee Management Officer, designation STATUTE (a) Each agency head shall establish uniform administrative guidelines and management controls for advisory committees established by that agency, which shall be consistent with directives of the Administrator under section 7 and section 10.
		Advisory committee procedures; meetings; notice, publication in Federal Register; regulations; minutes; certification; annual report; Federal officer or employee, attendance STATUTE (a)(1) Each advisory committee meeting shall be open to the public.
	www.epic.org /open_gov/faca.html (4713 words)

	US CODE--TITLE 5--APPENDIX (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Each executive department and agency shall terminate not less than one-third of the advisory committees subject to FACA (and not required by statute) that are sponsored by the department or agency by no later than the end of fiscal year 1993.
		Effective immediately, executive departments and agencies shall not create or sponsor a new advisory committee subject to FACA unless the committee is required by statute or the agency head (a) finds that compelling considerations necessitate creation of such a committee, and (b) receives the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
		A prior section 15 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act was renumbered section 16 by Pub.
	www.access.gpo.gov /uscode/title5a/5a_1_.html (8090 words)

	Human Rights First \| Us Law & Security \| Federal Advisory Committee Act
		Since 1972, FACA has worked to limit the ability of special interest groups, acting through advisory committees, to influence public policy behind closed doors.
		FACA was enacted to ensure that Congress and the public were aware of the number, purpose, membership, and activities of advisory committees set up by the executive branch.
		Under FACA, advisory committees must announce their meetings, hold them in public, provide for the representation of differing viewpoints, and make their materials available to the public.
	www.humanrightsfirst.org /us_law/opengov/advisory.htm (1249 words)

	BLM Information: Federal Advisory Committee Act
		FACA only applies to Federal agencies, so if a Tribal, State, County, or local agency or public interest group is willing to put the collaborative group together, control membership, and set up meetings, the BLM can participate without violating FACA.
		FACA may apply if the agency establishes, manages, or controls the group or suggests subsequent meetings with the group to discuss issues.
		FACA should not be cited as a reason to avoid meeting with a group of concerned citizens.
	www.blm.gov /publications/adr/ADR-FACA_Brochure_text.htm (1688 words)

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		There is hereby delegated to the Administrator of General Services all the functions vested in the President by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, except that, the annual report to the Congress required by Section 6(c) of that Act shall be prepared by the Administrator for the President's consideration and transmittal to the Congress.Sec.
		Each executive department and agency shall terminate not less than one-third of the advisory committees subject to FACA (and not required by statute) that are sponsored by the department or agency by no later than the end of fiscal year 1993.Sec.
		Effective immediately, executive departments and agencies shall not create or sponsor a new advisory committee subject to FACA unless the committee is required by statute or the agency head(a) finds that compelling considerations necessitate creation of such a committee, and(b) receives the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
	www.oiep.bia.edu /spedadvisory/advisoryboard/FACA.doc (3974 words)

	Federal Advisory Committee Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Federal Advisory Committee Act (or FACA) is a United States federal law (Pub.L. 6 October 1972), which governs the behavior of advisory committees.
		In particular it restricts the formation of such committees to only those which are deemed essential, limits their powers to provision of advice to officers and agencies in the executive branch of the Federal Government, and limits the length of term during which any such committee may operate.
		Further, FACA was an attempt by congress to curtail the rampant "locker-room discussion" that had become prevalent in administrative decisions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Federal_Advisory_Committee_Act (163 words)

	The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) -- a Primer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The FACA requires that timely notice of each NCC meeting be published in the Federal Register and that other forms of public notice be used to inform interested persons of the time, place and agenda of the meeting.
		The FACA also requires the NCC to permit interested persons to attend its meetings, to appear before the NCC and to file written statements with the Committee, subject to reasonable regulations.
		Under FACA, the NCC is required to keep detailed minutes, including a record of the persons present at Committee meetings and documents received, issued or approved by the Committee.
	wireless.fcc.gov /publicsafety/ncc/Faca2.html (429 words)

	OMB Watch - The Federal Advisory Committee Act
		For example, advisory committees must provide advance public notice of their meetings and hold open meetings.
		When creating an advisory committee, an agency must issue a charter, approved by the General Services Administration, and must select committee members in such a way as to assure that diverse views will be considered on the issues under review.
		An advisory committee expires automatically after two years unless it is rechartered.
	www.ombwatch.org /article/articleview/194/1/67 (168 words)

	FDIC: Advisory Committee on Banking Policy (February 2002 – February 2006)
		The FDIC Advisory Committee on Banking Policy was established by former Chairman Donald E. Powell pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
		The Committee was chartered in February 2002; the charter expired in February 2006.
		Federal Register Notice: extending the FDIC Advisory Committee on Banking Policy: Vol.
	www.fdic.gov /about/learn/advisorycommittee/index.html (160 words)

	NIH Federal Advisory Committee Information
		Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the seventh day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven, An Act To amend the Federal Advisory Committee Act to clarify public disclosure requirements that are applicable to the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Public Administration.
		This Act may be cited as the Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 1997.
		in the case of a committee created after the date of the enactment of the Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 1997, the membership of the committee was appointed in accordance with the requirements described in subsection (b)(1); and
	www1.od.nih.gov /cmo/laws-rp-rt/laws/faca2.html (881 words)

	Federal Advisory Committee Act
		To authorize the establishment of a system governing the creation and operation of advisory committees in the executive branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
		Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "Federal Advisory Committee Act".
		2.(a) The Congress finds that there are numerous committees, boards, commissions, councils, and similar groups which have been established to advise officers and agencies in the executive branch of the Federal Government and that they are frequently a useful and beneficial means of furnishing expert advice, ideas, and diverse opinions to the Federal Government.
	www.csrees.usda.gov /about/offices/legis/facacomp.html (2910 words)

	Public Citizen \| Congress Watch \| Congress Watch - Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
		An act to authorize the establishment of a system governing the creation and operation of advisory committees in the executive branch of the Federal Government and for other purposes.
		(a) Each agency head shall establish uniform guidelines and management controls for advisory committees established by that agency, which shall be consistent with directives of the Administrator under section 7 and section 10.
		Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall submit a report to the Congress on the implementation of and compliance with the amendments made by this Act.
	www.citizen.org /congress/regulations/fed_laws/articles.cfm?ID=1437 (3750 words)

	Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit - Federal Advisory Committee
		The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee is made up of citizens concerned with the environmental and economic health of the Lake Tahoe Region.
		The Committee Charter outlines the specific agencies/interests that are represented on the committee.
		All Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public.
	www.fs.fed.us /r5/ltbmu/local/ltfac (375 words)

	Advisory Committees - New Page
		(b) of this section shall be followed by the President, agency heads, or other Federal officials in creating an advisory committee.
		(2) Each advisory committee established after such effective date shall terminate not later than the expiration of the two-year period beginning on the date of its establishment unless--
		(b) (1) Upon the renewal of any advisory committee, such advisory committee shall file a charter in accordance with section 9(c).
	www.mms.gov /mmab/FACA.htm (2624 words)

	EPA - TTN FACA - Federal Advisory Committee Act - Ozone, Particulate Matter, Regional Haze
		A committee under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) was formed by EPA to obtain advice and recommendations on integrated approaches for implementing any reised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone and particulate matter, as well as a new regional haze program.
		The Committee for Development of Ozone, Particulate Matter and Regional Haze Implementation Programs, consisted of 58 members and included a balanced representation from State and local agencies, tribal organizations, environmental groups, industry, lawyers/consultants, scientific/academic institutions and other federal agencies.
		The committee established a number of work groups to ensure that the output of the various work groups within the committee were coordinated and support was provided to the entire project.
	www.epa.gov /ttn/faca (200 words)

	ASCR Advisory Committee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee (ASCAC), established on August 12, 1999, provides valuable, independent advice to the Department of Energy on a variety of complex scientific and technical issues related to its Advanced Scientific Computing Research program.
		The Committee primarily includes representatives of universities, national laboratories, and industries involved in advanced computing research.
		ASCAC operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA, Public Law 92-463; 92nd Congress, H.R. 4383; October 6, 1972) and all applicable FACA Amendments, Federal Regulations and Executive Orders.
	www.er.doe.gov /ascr/adviscommittee.html (182 words)

	Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		On November 24, 1998, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services chartered the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee (MCAC).
		The MCAC is advisory in nature, with the final decision on all issues resting with CMS.
		Accordingly, the advice rendered by the MCAC is most useful when it results from a process of full scientific inquiry and thoughtful discussion, in an open forum, with careful framing of recommendations and clear identification of the basis of those recommendations.
	www.cms.hhs.gov /FACA/02_MCAC.asp (338 words)

	Federal Register - Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2
		Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2)
		The Administrative Committee of the Federal Register (ACFR) was established in 1935 to oversee the functions of the Federal Register publications system.
		§ 10 Advisory committee procedures; meetings; notice, publication in Federal Register; regulations; minutes; certification; annual report; Federal officer or employee, attendance
	www.archives.gov /federal-register/laws/fed-advisory-committee (189 words)

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