[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 50 (Monday, March 16, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13520-13521]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-05843]


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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 the 
opportunity for individuals to apply for appointment as U.S. 
representatives to the U.S. Section of the Forum. The U.S. Section 
currently has three immediate vacancies for appointment terms through 
August 13, 2016. Nominations received in response to this notice also 
will be considered for on-going appointments to fill any future 
vacancies that may arise through August 13, 2016.

DATES: Applications for immediate consideration should be received no 
later than close of business March 30, 2015. Applications will be 
accepted until June 30, 2016 for appointments to fill future vacancies 
that may arise.

ADDRESSES: Please send requests for consideration to Braeden Young, 
Office of Latin America and the Caribbean, 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 CC334, 
Washington, DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Braeden Young, Office of Latin America 
and the Caribbean, U.S. Department of Commerce, telephone: (202) 482-
1093.

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://www.trade.gov/ceo-forum/. 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 Government co-chairs and a Committee 
comprised of private sector members. The Committee is composed of two 
Sections, each consisting of approximately 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

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expand trade between the United States and Brazil.
    This notice seeks candidates to fill three current vacancies on the 
U.S. Section of the Forum as well as any future vacancies that may 
arise during the current appointment terms through August 13, 2016. 
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. 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 three-year 
terms, but may be reappointed. The individuals appointed to fill the 
vacancies on the U.S. Section of the Forum will be appointed to serve 
the remainder of the current three-year term cycle ending August 13, 
2016.
    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; 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: March 10, 2015.
Alexander Peacher,
Acting Director for the Office of Latin America & the Caribbean.
[FR Doc. 2015-05843 Filed 3-13-15; 8:45 am]
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