[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 111 (Friday, June 11, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 31311]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12240]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION


Solicitation for Applications To Serve as Members on the National 
Shipper Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Maritime Commission (``Commission'') is requesting 
applications from qualified candidates to be considered for appointment 
as a member of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (``Committee''). 
This recently established Committee will advise the Commission on 
policies relating to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and 
fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system.

DATES: Applications should be sent to the email address specified below 
and must be received on or before June 30, 2021.

ADDRESSES: All applications should be emailed to the Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), Rachel E. Dickon, Email: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel E. Dickon, Phone: (202) 523-
5725; Email: [email protected]. A copy of the Committee's charter can be 
obtained by accessing the Committee website at www.fmc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Shipper Advisory Committee is a 
federal advisory committee. It will operate under the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., and 46 U.S.C. chapter 
425. The Committee was established on January 1, 2021, when the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 became law. 
Public Law 116-283, section 8604, 134 Stat. 3388 (2021). The Committee 
will provide information, insight, and expertise pertaining to 
conditions in the ocean freight delivery system to the Commission. 
Specifically, the Committee will advise the Commission on policies 
relating to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fairness 
of the international ocean freight delivery system. 46 U.S.C. 42502(b).
    The Committee will consist of twenty-four members, including a 
Chair and a Vice Chair, elected by the Committee from among the 
Committee's members. Id. 42502(c)(1), 42503(g). Twelve members will 
represent entities who export cargo from the United States using ocean 
common carriers and twelve members will represent entities who import 
cargo to the United States using ocean common carriers. Id. 
42502(c)(3). The Commission intends to balance the membership of the 
Committee and will consider factors to include commodities shipped, 
ports used, geographic areas served, and origins of cargo, as well as 
other relevant factors. Appointments shall be made without 
discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, 
disability, or religion.
    Members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the 
Commission. Id. 42503(e)(2) and (3). The Commission may require an 
individual to pass an appropriate security background examination 
before appointment to the Committee. Id. 42503(e)(4). Under 46 U.S.C. 
42503(e)(6)(a), membership terms expire on December 31 of the third 
full year after the effective date of the appointment. After a member's 
term expires, the member may continue to serve for up to one year until 
a successor is appointed. Id. 42503(e)(6)(B). Members' terms are 
renewable. Id. 42503(e)(8).
    In accordance with 46 U.S.C. 42503(a), the Committee is required to 
hold meetings at least once a year, but it may meet at the call of the 
Commission or a majority of the Committee members. The Commission plans 
to host Committee meetings at Commission headquarters at 800 North 
Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC or virtually using video 
meeting technology. All members will serve at their own expense and 
receive no salary or other compensation from the Federal Government.
    The following information must be included in the package of 
materials submitted for each individual applying for consideration:
    (1) A statement that includes the name and affiliation of the 
applicant and a clear statement regarding the basis for the 
application, including the entity that the individual would represent, 
an explanation of how that entity is an exporter of cargo from or an 
importer of cargo to the United States using ocean common carriers, and 
a description of the individual's first-hand experience, knowledge, or 
expertise in matters relating to the international ocean freight 
delivery system;
    (2) confirmation the applicant is willing to serve as a member of 
the Committee on a voluntary basis, without compensation or 
reimbursement;
    (3) the applicant's contact information (please include address, 
daytime telephone number, and an email address); and
    (4) a current copy of the applicant's curriculum vitae.
    Applications may be submitted directly by the individual applying 
for consideration or by a person or organization recommending the 
candidate for consideration.
    Members who qualify as special Government employees (SGEs) shall 
demonstrate that they are in compliance with applicable ethics laws and 
regulations and comply with any requests or measures necessary to allow 
the Commission's Designated Agency Ethics Official to access and review 
financial disclosure reports and conduct a conflict-of-interest 
analysis. Except for members who qualify as SGEs, members appointed to 
represent the interests of a particular group or entity are not subject 
to Federal rules and requirements that would interfere with that 
representation. 46 U.S.C. 42503(d)(1). Non-SGE members may be required 
to comply with Federal rules and laws governing employee conduct that 
will not impact their ability to represent the interests they were 
appointed to serve.

    Dated: June 7, 2021.

    By the Commission.
Rachel E. Dickon,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-12240 Filed 6-10-21; 8:45 am]
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