[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 103 (Wednesday, May 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 32239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12646]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the United States-
Brazil CEO Forum
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In March 2007, the Governments of the United States and Brazil
established the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum. This notice announces membership
opportunities for up to twelve individuals for appointment as American
representatives to the U.S. Section of the Forum. The term of the
current representatives to the U.S. Section will expire August 12,
2013.
DATES: Applications should be received no later than June 28, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Please send requests for consideration to Ashley Rosen,
Office of South America, U.S. Department of Commerce, either by email
at [email protected] or by mail to U.S. Department of Commerce,
1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room CC333, Washington, DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ashley Rosen, Office of South America,
U.S. Department of Commerce, telephone: (202) 482-6311.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of Commerce and the Deputy
Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for
International Economic Affairs, together with the Planalto Casa Civil
Minister (Presidential Chief of Staff) and the Brazilian Minister of
Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, co-chair the U.S.-Brazil CEO
Forum (Forum), pursuant to the Terms of Reference signed in March 2007
by the U.S. and Brazilian governments, as amended, which set forth the
objectives and structure of the Forum. The Terms of Reference may be
viewed at: http://trade.gov/press/press_releases/2007/brazilceo_02.asp. The Forum, consisting of both private and public sector
members, brings together leaders of the respective business communities
of the United States and Brazil to discuss issues of mutual interest,
particularly ways to strengthen the economic and commercial ties
between the two countries. The Forum consists of the U.S. and Brazilian
co-chairs and a Committee comprised of private sector members. The
Committee is composed of two Sections, each consisting of ten to twelve
members from the private sector, representing the views and interests
of the private sector business community in the United States and
Brazil. Each government appoints the members to its respective Section.
The Committee provides joint recommendations to the two governments
that reflect private sector views, needs and concerns regarding the
creation of an economic environment in which their respective private
sectors can partner, thrive and enhance bilateral commercial ties to
expand trade between the United States and Brazil.
Candidates are currently sought for membership on the U.S. Section
of the Forum. Each candidate must be the Chief Executive Officer or
President (or have a comparable level of responsibility) of a U.S.-
owned or -controlled company that is incorporated in and has its main
headquarters in the United States and that is currently doing business
in both Brazil and the United States. Each candidate also must be a
U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United
States and able to travel to Brazil and locations in the United States
to attend official Forum meetings as well as independent U.S. Section
and Committee meetings. In addition, the candidate may not be a
registered foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of
1938, as amended. Applicants may not be federally-registered lobbyists,
and, if appointed, will not be allowed to continue to serve as members
of the U.S. Section of the Committee if the member becomes a federally-
registered lobbyist.
Evaluation of applications for membership in the U.S. Section by
eligible individuals will be based on the following criteria:
--A demonstrated commitment by the individual's company to the
Brazilian market either through exports or investment.
--A demonstrated strong interest in Brazil and its economic
development.
--The ability to offer a broad perspective and business experience to
the discussions.
--The ability to address cross-cutting issues that affect the entire
business community.
--The ability to initiate and be responsible for activities in which
the Forum will be active.
Members will be selected on the basis of who will best carry out
the objectives of the Forum as stated in the Terms of Reference
establishing the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum. The U.S. Section of the Forum
should also include members that represent a diversity of business
sectors and geographic locations. To the extent possible, U.S. Section
members also should represent a cross-section of small, medium, and
large firms.
U.S. members will receive no compensation for their participation
in Forum-related activities. Individual members will be responsible for
all travel and related expenses associated with their participation in
the Forum, including attendance at Committee and Section meetings. Only
appointed members may participate in official Forum meetings;
substitutes and alternates will not be designated. According to the
current Terms of Reference, members are normally to serve two-year
terms, but may be reappointed. However, we are currently pursuing a
modification to the Terms of Reference which would provide for a three-
year term with the possibility for reappointment.
To be considered for membership, please submit the following
information as instructed in the ADDRESSES and DATES captions above:
Name(s) and title(s) of the individual(s) requesting consideration;
name and address of company's headquarters; location of incorporation;
size of the company; size of company's export trade, investment, and
nature of operations or interest in Brazil; an affirmative statement
that the applicant is neither registered nor required to register as a
foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as
amended; an affirmative statement that the applicant is not a
federally-registered lobbyist, and that the applicant understands that
if appointed, the applicant will not be allowed to continue to serve as
a member of the U.S. Section of the Forum if the applicant becomes a
federally registered lobbyist; and a brief statement of why the
candidate should be considered, including information about the
candidate's ability to initiate and be responsible for activities in
which the Forum will be active. Applications will be considered as they
are received. All candidates will be notified of whether they have been
selected.
Dated: May 21, 2013.
Anne Driscoll,
Director for the Office of South America.
[FR Doc. 2013-12646 Filed 5-28-13; 8:45 am]
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