[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 26374]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-12810]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


District Export Council Nomination Opportunity

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of opportunity for appointment to serve as a district 
export council member.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce is currently seeking 
nominations of individuals for consideration for appointment by the 
Secretary of Commerce to serve as a member of one of the sixty District 
Export Councils (DECs) nationwide. The DECs are closely affiliated with 
the U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs) of the U.S. and Foreign 
Commercial Service (Commercial Service). DECs combine the energies of 
more than 1,500 exporters and export service providers to promote U.S. 
exports. DEC members volunteer at their own expense.

DATES: Nominations for individuals to a DEC must be received by the 
local USEAC Director by close of business local time on July 15, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact the Director of your 
local USEAC for more information on DECs and the nomination process. 
You may identify your local USEAC by searching your Zip Code online at: 
http://www.buyusa.gov/home/export.html. For general program 
information, contact Dan Keenaghan, National District Export Council 
Program Manager, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, tel. (202) 482-
1836.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DECs sponsor and participate in numerous 
trade promotion activities, as well as supply specialized expertise to 
small and medium-sized businesses that are interested in exporting.
    Selection Process: 30 positions are held on each of the 60 DECs 
across the country. Approximately half of the positions are open on 
each DEC for the four-year term from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 
2013. DEC members serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. Nominations 
are received by the local U.S. Export Assistance Center Director, and 
recommendations are made to the Secretary in consultation with the 
local DEC Chairperson. After completion of the vetting process, 
nominees are selected for appointment to a DEC.
    Membership Criteria: The USEAC Directors are interested in 
nominating highly-motivated people. Appointment is based upon an 
individual's international trade leadership in the local community, 
ability to influence the local environment for exporting, knowledge of 
day-to-day international operations, interest in export development, 
and willingness and ability to devote time to council activities. 
Members include exporters, export service providers and others whose 
profession supports U.S. export promotion efforts. The Department 
strives to have DEC membership reflect the diversity of the local 
business community, including encompassing a broad range of businesses. 
DEC member appointments are made without regard to political 
affiliation.

    Authority:  15 U.S.C. 1501 et seq., 15 U.S.C. 4721

    Dated: May 26, 2009.
Patricia M. Sefcik,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations, U.S. and 
Foreign Commercial Service.
[FR Doc. E9-12810 Filed 6-1-09; 8:45 am]
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