[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 26, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76040-76041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-30928]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[Notice-GTAC-2012-01; Docket No. 2012-0002; Sequence 28]


Government-wide Travel Advisory Committee (GTAC)

AGENCY: Office of the Administrator, General Services Administration 
(GSA).

ACTION: Notice, Establishment of a Federal Advisory Committee and 
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership.

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SUMMARY: The Administrator of U.S. General Services Administration has 
determined that the establishment of the Government-wide Travel 
Advisory Committee (GTAC) is necessary and in the public's interest. A 
charter for the GTAC has been prepared and will be filed no earlier 
than 15 days following the date of publication of this notice. In 
addition, this notice establishes criteria and procedures for the 
selection of members.

DATES: Effective date: This notice is effective December 24, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Marcerto Barr, 1275 First Street 
NE., One Constitution Square, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20417, (202) 
208-7654 or by email to: [email protected].
    Background and Authority: The GSA Office of Asset and 
Transportation Management, Travel and Relocation Division establishes 
policy that governs travel by Federal civilian employees and others 
authorized to travel at Government expense on temporary duty travel 
through the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published in accordance with 
the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), 
and advises of the establishment of the GTAC.
    The purpose of GTAC will be to review existing travel policies,

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processes, and procedures, that are accountable and transparent, 
beginning with the per diem methodology to aid in meeting agency 
missions in an effective and efficient manner at the lowest logical 
travel cost. Through the review process, the GTAC will address current 
industry and Federal travel trends and provide advice and make 
recommendations for improvements to increase travel efficiency and 
effectiveness, reduce costs, promote sustainability, and incorporate 
industry best practices. The Committee provides an opportunity for 
travel industry leaders, and other qualified individuals to offer their 
expert advice and recommendations to GSA, which among other things, is 
responsible for the development and implementation of the FTR which 
prescribes the policies for travel by Federal civilian employees and 
others authorized to travel at Government expense. These views will be 
offered to the Administrator of General Services on a regular basis. 
There exists no other source within the Federal government that could 
serve this function. The GTAC shall be a continuing advisory committee 
with an initial two-year term and will automatically expire two years 
from the date of the charter filing, unless renewed prior to 
expiration. The GTAC will be comprised of no more than 15 members, 
including the Chair, with extensive knowledge and expertise in travel 
management. The Chair will be selected from among the membership by 
GSA. Members may include Federal agency travel managers, hoteliers, 
rental car companies, airline companies, travel and lodging 
associations, convention and visitor bureaus, state and local 
government representatives, as well as corporations. GTAC members will 
serve a two-year term with the possibility of a one-year extension. 
Membership in the GTAC is limited to the individuals appointed and is 
non-transferrable. No person who is a Federally-registered lobbyist may 
serve on the GTAC. GTAC members will not receive compensation or travel 
reimbursements from the Government. The meetings are open to public 
observers, unless prior notice has been provided for a closed meeting.
    Nomination for Advisory Committee Appointment: There is no 
prescribed format for the nomination. Individuals may nominate 
themselves or other individuals. A nomination package should include 
the following information for each nominee: (1) A letter of nomination 
stating the name, affiliation, and contact information for the nominee, 
membership capacity he/she will serve, nominee's field(s) of expertise, 
description of their interest, and qualifications (2) a complete 
professional biography or resume of the nominee; and (3) the name, 
return address, email address, and daytime telephone number at which 
the nominator can be contacted. GSA will consider nominations of all 
qualified individuals to ensure that the GTAC includes the areas of 
travel subject matter expertise needed. Potential candidates may be 
asked to provide detailed information concerning financial interests 
that might be affected by recommendations of the GTAC to permit 
evaluation of possible sources of conflicts of interest. The nomination 
period for interested candidates will close 30 days after publication 
of this notice. All nominations should be submitted in sufficient time 
to be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date and 
be addressed to email address mailto:[email protected] or by mail to: 
General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy, 1275 
First Street NE., One Constitution.

    Dated: December 17, 2012.
Chris Scott,
Director, Travel and Relocation Policy, Office of Asset and 
Transportation Management, Office of Government Policy.
[FR Doc. 2012-30928 Filed 12-21-12; 8:45 am]
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