[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 23 (Thursday, February 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 6227]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02266]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11642]


Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military 
Affairs ``the Bureau'' is accepting membership applications for the 
Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG). The Bureau is interested in 
applications from subject matter experts from the United States defense 
industry, relevant trade and labor associations, and academic and 
foundation personnel.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DTAG was established as an advisory 
committee under the authority of 22 U.S.C. 2656 and the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (``FACA''). The purpose of the 
DTAG is to provide the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs with a 
formal channel for regular consultation and coordination with U.S. 
private sector defense exporters and defense trade organizations on 
issues involving U.S. laws, policies, and regulations for munitions 
exports. The DTAG advises the Bureau on its support for and regulation 
of defense trade to help ensure that impediments to legitimate exports 
are reduced while the foreign policy and national security interests of 
the United States continue to be protected and advanced in accordance 
with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended. Major topics 
addressed by the DTAG include (a) policy issues on commercial defense 
trade and technology transfer; (b) regulatory and licensing procedures 
applicable to defense articles, services, and technical data; (c) 
technical issues involving the U.S. Munitions List (USML); and (d) 
questions related to the implementation of the AECA and International 
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
    Members are appointed by the Assistant Secretary of State for 
Political-Military Affairs on the basis of individual qualifications 
and technical expertise. Past members include representatives of the 
U.S. defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, and 
academic and foundation personnel. In accordance with the DTAG Charter, 
all DTAG members must be U.S. citizens. DTAG members are expected to 
serve a consecutive two-year term, which may be renewed or terminated 
at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-
Military Affairs. DTAG members are expected to represent the views of 
their organizations, while also demonstrating an appreciation for the 
Department's mission to ensure that commercial exports of defense 
articles and defense services advance U.S. national security and 
foreign policy objectives. DTAG members are expected to understand 
complex issues related to commercial defense trade and industrial 
competitiveness and are expected to advise the Bureau on these matters.
    DTAG members' responsibilities include:
     Making recommendations in accordance with the DTAG Charter 
and the FACA.
     Making policy and technical recommendations within the 
scope of the U.S. commercial export control regime as set forth in the 
AECA, the ITAR, and appropriate directives.
    Please note that DTAG members may not be reimbursed for travel, per 
diem, and other expenses incurred in connection with their duties as 
DTAG members.
    How to apply: Applications in response to this notice must contain 
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) resume; and (8) summary of qualifications for DTAG 
membership.
    This information may be provided via two methods:
     Emailed to the following address: [email protected]. In the 
subject field, please write, ``DTAG Membership Application.''
     Sent in hardcopy to the following address: Pecolia 
Henderson, PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade 
Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of 
State, Washington, DC 20522-0112. If sent via regular mail, we 
recommend you call Ms. Henderson (202-663-2748) to confirm she has 
received your package.
    All applications must be postmarked by February 25, 2022.

Michael F. Miller,
Alternate Designated Federal Officer, Defense Trade Advisory Group, 
U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2022-02266 Filed 2-2-22; 8:45 am]
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