[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 85 (Friday, May 1, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25468-25469]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-09304]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
[Docket No. TSA-2011-0008]
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Aviation Security
Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.
ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants.
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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requesting
individuals who are interested in serving on the Aviation Security
Advisory Committee (ASAC) for the constituencies specified below to
apply for appointment. ASAC's mission is to provide advice and
recommendations to the Administrator of TSA on improving aviation
security matters, including developing, refining, and implementing
policies, programs, rulemaking, and security directives pertaining to
aviation security, while adhering to sensitive security guidelines.
DATES: Applications for membership must be submitted to TSA using one
of the methods in the ADDRESSES section below on or before May 22,
2020.
ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted by one of the following
means:
Email: [email protected].
Mail: Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC Designated Federal
Officer, Transportation Security Administration (TSA-28), 601 12th St.
South, Arlington, VA 20598-4028.
See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for application requirements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC
Designated Federal Officer, Transportation Security Administration
(TSA-28), 601 12th St. South, Arlington, VA 20598-4028,
[email protected], 571-227-2632.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ASAC is an advisory committee established pursuant to 49 U.S.C
44946. The committee is composed of individual members representing key
constituencies affected by aviation security requirements.
Balanced Membership Plans
The ASAC will be composed of individuals representing not more than
34 member organizations. Each organization shall be represented by one
individual (or the individual's designee). TSA is seeking applications
for the membership categories scheduled to expire in May 2020, which
are marked with an asterisk in this section below. Individuals are
appointed by the Administrator of TSA to represent the following 19 key
constituencies affected by aviation security requirements, as defined
at 49 U.S.C. 44946(c)(1)(C):
1. Air carriers.*
2. All-cargo air transportation.*
3. Labor organizations representing air carrier employees.*
4. Aircraft manufacturers.
5. Airport operators.*
6. General aviation.*
7. Travel industry.
8. Victims of terrorist acts against aviation.*
9. Law enforcement and security experts.*
10. Indirect air carriers.
11. Aviation security technology industry (including screening
technology and biometrics).*
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12. Airport-based businesses (including minority-owned small
businesses).
13. Passenger advocacy groups.
14. Businesses that conduct security operations at airports
(Screening Partnership Program contractors).
15. Labor organizations representing transportation security
officers.
16. Airport construction and maintenance contractors.
17. Labor organizations representing employees of airport
construction and maintenance contractors.*
18. Privacy organizations.*
19. Aeronautical repair stations.*
ASAC does not have a specific number of members allocated to any
membership category and the number of members in a category may change
to fit the needs of the Committee, but each organization shall be
represented by one individual. Members will serve as representatives
and speak on behalf of their respective constituency group, and will
not be appointed as Special Government Employees as defined in 18
U.S.C. 202(a). Membership on the Committee is personal to the appointee
and a member may not send an alternate to a Committee meeting. Pursuant
to 49 U.S.C 44946(c)(3), members shall not receive pay, allowances, or
benefits from the Government by reason of their service on the
Committee.
Committee Meetings
The Committee typically convenes four times per year; however,
additional meetings may be held with the approval of the Designated
Federal Official. Due to the sensitive nature of the material
discussed, meetings are typically closed to the public. At least one
meeting will be open to the public each year. In addition, members are
expected to participate on ASAC subcommittees that typically meet more
frequently to deliberate and discuss specific aviation matters.
Committee Membership
Committee members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the
Administrator of TSA for a 2-year term or until a successor is
appointed. Members who are currently serving on the Committee are
eligible to reapply for membership. A new application is required.
Application for Advisory Committee Appointment
TSA is seeking applications for the membership categories scheduled
to expire in May 2020, which are marked with an asterisk in the
Balanced Membership Plans section above. Any person wishing to be
considered for appointment to ASAC must provide the following:
Complete professional resume.
Statement of interest and reasons for application,
including the membership category and how you represent a significant
portion of that constituency.
Home and work addresses, telephone number, and email
address.
Please submit your application to the Responsible TSA Official in
ADDRESSES noted above by May 22, 2020.
Dated: April 27, 2020.
Eddie D. Mayenschein,
Assistant Administrator, Policy, Plans, and Engagement.
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