[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 148 (Thursday, August 1, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 49904]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-19371]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


Technical Advisory Committees; Notice of Recruitment of Private-
Sector Members

SUMMARY: Six Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) advise the Department 
of Commerce on the technical parameters for export controls applicable 
to dual-use commodities and technology and on the administration of 
those controls. The TACs are composed of representatives from industry 
and Government representing diverse points of view on the concerns of 
the exporting community. Industry representatives are selected from 
firms producing a broad range of goods, technologies, and software 
presently controlled for national security, non-proliferation, foreign 
policy, and short supply reasons or that are proposed for such 
controls, balanced to the extent possible among large and small firms.
    TAC members are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and serve 
terms of not more than four consecutive years. The membership reflects 
the Department's commitment to attaining balance and diversity. TAC 
members must obtain secret-level clearance prior to appointment. These 
clearances are necessary so that members can be permitted access to the 
classified information needed to formulate recommendations to the 
Department of Commerce. Each TAC meets approximately 4 times per year. 
Members of the Committees will not be compensated for their services. 
The six TACs are responsible for advising the Department of Commerce on 
the technical parameters for export controls and the administration of 
those controls within the following areas: Information Systems TAC: 
Control List Categories 3 (electronics--semiconductor section), 4 
(computers), and 5 (telecommunications and information security); 
Materials TAC: Control List Category 1 (materials, chemicals, 
microorganisms, and toxins); Materials Processing Equipment TAC: 
Control List Category 2 (materials processing); Regulations and 
Procedures TAC: the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and 
procedures for implementing the EAR; Sensors and Instrumentation TAC: 
Control List Categories 3 (electronics--instrumentation section) and 6 
(sensors and lasers); Transportation and Related Equipment TAC: Control 
List Categories 7 (navigation and avionics), 8 (marine technology), and 
9 (propulsion systems, space vehicles, and related equipment).
    To respond to this recruitment notice, please send a copy of your 
resume. Please use the e-mail address below.
    Deadline: This Notice of Recruitment will be open for one year from 
its date of publication in the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lee Ann Carpenter on (202) 482-
2583. Resumes may be e-mailed to her at [email protected].

    Dated: July 23, 2002.
Matthew S. Borman,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration.
[FR Doc. 02-19371 Filed 7-31-02; 8:45 am]
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