[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26907-26908]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-10378]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Request for Applicants for the Appointment to the United States-
India CEO Forum

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces membership opportunities for 
appointment, or reappointment, to the U.S. Section of the U.S.-India 
CEO Forum.

DATES: Applications should be received no later than 45 days after 
publication of this Notice.

ADDRESSES: Please send requests for consideration to Noor Sclafani at 
the Office of South Asia, U.S. Department of Commerce, by email at 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Noor Sclafani, International Trade 
Specialist, Office of South Asia, U.S. Department of Commerce, 
telephone: (202) 823-1840.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Established in 2005, the U.S.-India CEO 
Forum brings together leaders of the respective business communities of 
the United States and India to discuss issues of mutual interest, 
particularly ways to strengthen the economic and commercial ties 
between the two countries, and to communicate their joint 
recommendations to the U.S. and Indian governments.
    The Forum will have U.S. and Indian public and private sector co-
chairs. The Secretary of Commerce will serve as the U.S. Government 
chair. Other senior U.S. Government officials may also participate in 
the Forum.
    The Forum also includes U.S. and Indian private sector members, who 
will be divided into two sections. The U.S. Section will consist of up 
to 20 members representing the views and interests of the private 
sector business community in the United States. Each government will 
appoint the members to its respective Section. The Secretary of 
Commerce will appoint the U.S. Section and the U.S. Section's private 
sector co-chair. The Forum will allow the private sector to develop and 
provide recommendations to the two governments that reflect private 
sector views, needs, concerns, and suggestions about the creation of an 
environment in which their respective private sectors can partner, 
thrive, and enhance bilateral commercial ties to expand trade and 
economic links between the United States and India. The Forum will work 
in tandem with, and provide input to, the government-to-government 
U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue.
    Candidates are currently being sought for membership in the U.S. 
Section. 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 located in the United States and is currently conducting 
business in both countries. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or 
otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States and be 
generally able to travel to India and locations in the United States to 
attend Forum meetings as well as U.S. Section meetings. Travel and in-
person activities are contingent upon the safety and health conditions 
in the United States and India. Should safety or health conditions not 
be appropriate for travel and/or in-person activities, the meeting may 
be postponed or a virtual meeting may be scheduled instead. The 
candidate may not be a registered foreign agent under the Foreign 
Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
    Applications for membership in the U.S. Section by eligible 
individuals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
     A demonstrated commitment by the individual's company to 
the Indian market either through exports or investment.
     A demonstrated strong interest in India 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.
     If applicable, prior work by the applicant on the U.S. 
Section of the Forum.
    The evaluation of applications for membership in the U.S. Section 
will be undertaken by a committee of staff from multiple U.S. 
Government agencies. The

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U.S. Section of the Forum should include members who represent a 
diversity of business sectors and geographic locations. To the extent 
possible, the U.S. Section should include members from small, medium, 
and large firms. The Secretary will consider the same criteria when 
appointing the U.S. private sector co-chair.
    U.S. Section 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, including attendance at Forum and Section meetings. At 
the meetings, the U.S. and Indian Sections will be expected to offer 
recommendations to the U.S. and Indian governments. Only appointed 
members may participate in official Forum meetings; substitutes and 
alternates may not participate. U.S. Section members will serve for 
three-year terms but may be reappointed.
    To be considered for membership in the U.S. Section, please submit 
the following information as instructed in the ADDRESSES and DATE 
captions above: Name and title of the individual 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 India; and a brief 
statement describing the candidate's qualifications that should be 
considered, including information about the candidate's ability to 
initiate and be responsible for activities in which the Forum will be 
active. Candidates who have previously been members of the U.S. Section 
will need to submit new application materials. All candidates will be 
notified once selections have been made.

    Dated: May 12, 2021.
Valerie Dees,
Director of the Office of South Asia.
[FR Doc. 2021-10378 Filed 5-17-21; 8:45 am]
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