[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 250 (Thursday, December 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 95962-95963]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-31664]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Dialogue

AGENCY: International Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Department of 
Commerce (DOC).

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ACTION: Notice of an opportunity to apply to participate in the U.S.-
Nigeria Commercial and Investment Dialogue.

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    Authority:  22 U.S.C. 2395(b).

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce is currently seeking 
applications for members of the U.S. private sector to participate in 
the newly established U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Dialogue 
(CID). The purpose of the CID is to deepen the trade and investment 
ties between the U.S. and Nigeria and to foster sustained engagement 
between our governments on concrete issues of importance to our private 
sectors.

DATES: All applications for immediate consideration for appointment 
must be received by the Office of Africa by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard 
Time (EST) on January 10, 2017 After that date, ITA will continue to 
accept applications under this notice for a period of up to three years 
from

ADDRESSES: Please submit applications by email to 
[email protected], attention: Karen Burress, Office of Africa or 
by mail to Karen Burress, Office of Africa, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW., Suite 22004, Washington, DC 20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CID has two key objectives which 
include: (1.) Encourage and promote deeper commercial and investment 
ties between the U.S. and Nigerian private sectors; and (2.) examine 
key regulatory reforms and policy elements that can help attract U.S. 
businesses and investors. Currently, the CID has five key areas of 
focus which are infrastructure, agriculture, digital economy, 
investment and regulatory reform.
    The participants shall contribute information, analysis, and 
recommendations based on current in-country experience in the Nigerian 
market that address the five key areas of focus. The Department 
particularly seeks applicants who are active executives (Chief 
Executive Officer, Executive Chairman, President or comparable level of 
responsibility); however, for large companies, a person having 
substantial responsibility for the company's commercial activities in 
Nigeria will also be considered.
    For eligibility purposes, a ``U.S. company'' is a for-profit firm 
incorporated in the United States or with its principal place of 
business in the United States that is (a) majority controlled (more 
than 50 percent ownership interest and/or voting stock) by U.S. 
citizens or by another U.S. entity or (b) majority controlled (more 
than 50 percent ownership interest and/or voting stock) directly or 
indirectly by a foreign parent company. Members are not required to be 
a U.S. citizen; however, members may not be registered as a foreign 
agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Additionally, no 
member shall represent a company that is majority owned or controlled 
by a foreign government entity or entities.
    Private sector participants will be selected, in accordance with 
applicable Department of Commerce guidelines, based on their ability to 
carry out the objectives of the CID as set forth above.
    Private sector participants shall serve in a representative 
capacity, representing the views and interests of their particular 
industry sector. The private sector participants are not special 
government employees, and will receive no compensation for their 
participation in the CID activities. The private sector participants 
participating in CID meetings and events will be responsible for their 
travel, living and other personal expenses. Meetings will be held twice 
annually on an alternating basis between Washington, DC, and Nigeria. 
Teleconference meetings may also be held as needed.
    To be considered, submit the following information by 5:00 p.m. EDT 
on January 10, 2017 to the email or mailing address listed in the 
ADDRESSES section:
    1. Name and title of the individual requesting consideration.
    2. The applicant's personal resume and short bio (less than 300 
words).
    3. Brief statement describing how the applicant will contribute to 
the work of the U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Dialogue based 
on his or her unique experience and perspective (not to exceed 100 
words).
    4. An affirmative statement that the applicant meets all 
eligibility criteria, including an affirmative statement that the 
applicant is not required to register as a foreign agent under the 
Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
    5. Information regarding the ownership and control of the company, 
including the stock holdings as appropriate, signifying compliance with 
the criteria set forth above.
    6. The company's size, product or service line, and major markets 
in which the company operates.
    7. A profile of the company's trade, investment, development, 
finance, partnership, or other commercial activities in or with African 
markets.
    Statutory Authority: This program is funded under Section 632(a) of 
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (the ``FAA''), and the 
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs 
Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117) to carry out the provisions 
of the FAA and the FREEDOM Support Act, as amended.

    Dated: December 22, 2016.
Fred Stewart,
Director, Office of Africa, U.S. Department of Commerce.
[FR Doc. 2016-31664 Filed 12-28-16; 8:45 am]
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