[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 89 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26451-26452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10619]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[Docket No. USCBP-2014-0010]


Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Advisory Committee 
on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection (COAC)

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS).

ACTION: Committee Management; Request for Applicants for Appointment to 
COAC.

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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting 
individuals who are interested in

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serving on the Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection (COAC) to apply for appointment. COAC 
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretaries of the 
Treasury and Homeland Security (DHS) on all matters involving the 
commercial operations of CBP and related functions.

DATES: Applications for membership should reach CBP at the address 
below on or before June 23, 2014.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should 
be submitted by one of the following means:
     Email: [email protected].
     Fax: 202-325-4290.
     Mail: Ms. Wanda Tate, Management & Program Analyst, Office 
of Trade Relations, Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Wanda Tate, Management & Program 
Analyst, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229. 
Email [email protected]; telephone 202-344-1440; facsimile 202-
325-4290.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: COAC is an advisory committee established in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App. COAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the 
Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security (DHS) on all matters 
involving the commercial operations of CBP and related functions.

Balanced Membership Plans

    The COAC consists of 20 members who are selected from 
representatives of the trade or transportation community served by CBP 
or others who are directly affected by CBP commercial operations and 
related functions. The members shall represent the interests of 
individuals and firms affected by the commercial operations of CBP. The 
members will be appointed by the Secretaries of the Treasury and 
Homeland Security from candidates recommended by the Commissioner of 
CBP. In addition, members will represent major regions of the country, 
and, by statute, not more than ten (10) members may be affiliated with 
the same political party.
    It is expected that, during its upcoming fourteenth two-year term, 
COAC will consider issues relating to: Global supply chain security and 
facilitation; CBP modernization and automation; air cargo security; 
customs broker regulations; trade enforcement; ``One U.S. Government'' 
approach to exports and to trade and safety of imports; agricultural 
inspection; revenue collection; and protection of intellectual property 
rights.

Committee Meetings

    The Committee meets at least once each quarter, although additional 
meetings may be scheduled. Generally, every other meeting of the 
Committee may be held outside of Washington, DC, usually at a CBP port 
of entry. The members are not reimbursed for travel or per diem.

Committee Membership

    Membership on the Committee is personal to the appointee and a 
member may not send an alternate to represent him or her at a Committee 
meeting. Appointees will serve a two-year term of office that will be 
concurrent with the duration of the charter. Regular attendance is 
essential; a member who is absent for two consecutive meetings, or does 
not participate in the committee's work, may be recommended for 
replacement on the Committee.
    No person who is required to register under the Foreign Agents 
Registration Act, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq. as an agent or representative 
of a foreign principal may serve on this advisory Committee. If you are 
federally-registered lobbyist you will not be eligible to apply for 
appointment.
    Members who are currently serving on the Committee are eligible to 
re-apply for membership provided that they are not in their second 
consecutive term and that they have met the attendance requirements. A 
new application letter (see ADDRESSES above) is required, but it may 
incorporate by reference materials previously filed (please attach 
courtesy copies). Members will not be considered Special Government 
Employees and will not be paid compensation by the Federal Government 
for their representative services with respect to the COAC.

Application for Advisory Committee Appointment

    Any interested person wishing to serve on the COAC must provide the 
following:
     Statement of interest and reasons for application;
     Complete professional resume;
     Home address and telephone number;
     Work address, telephone number, and email address;
     Political affiliation in order to ensure balanced 
representation. (Required by COAC's authorizing legislation; if no 
party registration or allegiance exists, indicate ``independent'' or 
``unaffiliated'');
     Statement of the industry you represent;
     Statement whether you are a federally-registered lobbyist; 
and
     Statement agreeing to submit to pre-appointment background 
and tax checks (mandatory). However, a national security clearance is 
not required for the position.
    DHS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, 
sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital 
status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an 
employee organization, or other non-merit factor. DHS strives to 
achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all of its recruitment 
actions.

    Dated: May 5, 2014.
R. Gil Kerlikowske,
Commissioner.
[FR Doc. 2014-10619 Filed 5-7-14; 8:45 am]
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