[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 22390]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-08818]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


Technical Advisory Committees; Notice of Recruitment of Members

SUMMARY: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Department of 
Commerce is announcing its recruitment of candidates to serve on one of 
its seven Technical Advisory Committees (``TACs'' or ``Committees''). 
TAC members advise the Department of Commerce on the technical 
parameters for export controls applicable to dual-use items 
(commodities, software, and technology) and on the administration of 
those controls. The TACs are composed of representatives from industry, 
academia, and the U.S. Government and reflect diverse points of view on 
the concerns of the exporting community. Industry representatives are 
selected from firms producing a broad range of items currently 
controlled for national security, non-proliferation, foreign policy, 
and short supply reasons or that are proposed for such controls. 
Representation from the private sector is balanced to the extent 
possible among large and small firms.
    Six TACs are responsible for advising the Department of Commerce on 
the technical parameters for export controls and the administration of 
those controls within specified areas: Information Systems TAC: Control 
List Categories 3 (electronics), 4 (computers), and 5 
(telecommunications and information security); Materials TAC: Control 
List Category 1 (materials, chemicals, microorganisms, and toxins); 
Materials Processing Equipment TAC: Control List Category 2 (materials 
processing); Sensors and Instrumentation TAC: Control List Category 6 
(sensors and lasers); Transportation and Related Equipment TAC: Control 
List Categories 7 (navigation and avionics), 8 (marine), and 9 
(propulsion systems, space vehicles, and related equipment); and the 
Emerging Technology TAC (identification of emerging and foundational 
technologies that may be developed over a period of five to ten years 
with potential dual-use applications). The seventh TAC, the Regulations 
and Procedures TAC, focuses on the Export Administration Regulations 
(EAR) and procedures for implementing the EAR.
    TAC members are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and serve 
terms of not more than four consecutive years. TAC members must obtain 
secret-level clearances prior to their appointment. These clearances 
are necessary so that members may be permitted access to classified 
information that may be needed to formulate recommendations to the 
Department of Commerce. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review 
materials and information on each Committee website, including the 
Committee's charter, to gain an understanding of each Committee's 
responsibilities, matters on which the Committee will provide 
recommendations, and expectations for members. Members of any of the 
seven TACs may not be registered as foreign agents under the Foreign 
Agents Registration Act. No TAC member may represent a company that is 
majority owned or controlled by a foreign government entity (or foreign 
government entities). TAC members will not be compensated for their 
services or reimbursed for their travel expenses.
    If you are interested in becoming a TAC member, please provide the 
following information: 1. Name of applicant; 2. affirmation of U.S. 
citizenship; 3. organizational affiliation and title, as appropriate; 
4. mailing address; 5. work telephone number; 6. email address; 7. 
summary of qualifications for membership; 8. an affirmative statement 
that the candidate will be able to meet the expected commitments of 
Committee work. Committee work includes: (a) Attending in-person/
teleconference Committee meetings roughly four times per year (lasting 
1-2 days each); (b) undertaking additional work outside of full 
Committee meetings including subcommittee conference calls or meetings 
as needed, and (c) frequently drafting, preparing or commenting on 
proposed recommendations to be evaluated at Committee meetings. 
Finally, candidates must provide an affirmative statement that they 
meet all Committee eligibility requirements.
    The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the 
workplace and seeks diverse Advisory Committee membership.
    To respond to this recruitment notice, please send a copy of your 
resume to Ms. Yvette Springer at [email protected], by 
September 30, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Yvette Springer on (202) 482-2813.

Yvette Springer,
Committee Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-08818 Filed 4-27-21; 8:45 am]
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