[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 217 (Monday, November 15, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 63086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24816]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11582]


International Digital Economy and Telecommunication (IDET) 
Advisory Committee Solicitation of Applications for Membership

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for 
International Communications and Information Policy, in the Bureau of 
Economic and Business Affairs, is accepting applications for membership 
on the International Digital Economy and Telecommunication (IDET) 
Advisory Committee, formerly known as the International 
Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC).

DATES: Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] by close 
of business on December 8, 2021.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the IDET is to advise the 
Department of State with respect to, and provide strategic planning 
recommendations on, digital economy, digital connectivity, economic 
aspects of emerging digital technologies, telecommunications, and 
communication and information policy matters, including those related 
to the U.S. participation in the work of the International 
Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Organization of American States 
Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL), the Organization 
for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Asia Pacific 
Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum Telecommunications and Information 
Working Group, the Group of Seven (G7), the Group of Twenty (G20) 
Digital Economy Task Force, and relevant standards setting bodies. Its 
Charter is accessible here: https://www.state.gov/international-digital-economy-and-telecommunication-advisory-committee/.
    Qualifications and Membership: IDET Members are appointed by the 
Deputy Assistant Secretary and must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent 
residents of the United States. The IDET charter calls for 
representative members; therefore, a prospective member must represent 
a company or organization. Solo members (i.e., who ``represent 
themselves'') will not be selected. To ensure diversity in advice, IDET 
membership will include not more than one representative from any 
affiliated agency or organization so long as the threshold of no fewer 
than 20 members is met. IDET members must be versed in the complexity 
of international communications and information policy issues and must 
be able to advise the Department of State on these matters. Members are 
expected to use their expertise and provide candid advice. Please note 
that IDET members will not be reimbursed for travel, per diem, nor 
other expenses incurred in connection with their duties as IDET 
members.
    How to Apply: Applicants should email applications in response to 
this notice to [email protected]. Applications must contain the following 
information: (1) Name of applicant; (2) citizenship of the applicant or 
residency status; (3) organizational affiliation and title; (4) mailing 
address; (5) work telephone number; (6) email address; (7) 
r[eacute]sum[eacute]; (8) brief statement of interest for IDET 
membership of no more than 300 words; and (9) confirmation that your 
organization or company expects you to represent their interests. The 
Department will identify suitable candidates with a view to maintaining 
membership balance and diversity of viewpoint, with advice, as 
necessary, from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and National 
Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact the Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO) Daniel Oates or Brian Mattys at [email protected], or (202) 
878-2010.

Adam W. Lusin,
Director, Multilateral Affairs, International Communications and 
Information Policy, U.S. State Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-24816 Filed 11-12-21; 8:45 am]
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