[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 34 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9313-9314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03519]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


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

AGENCY: International Trade Administration (ITA), Department of 
Commerce (DOC).

ACTION: Solicitation of applications.

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SUMMARY: In March 2007, the Governments of the United States and Brazil 
established the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum (Forum). This notice announces 
the opportunity for up to twelve individuals for appointment to the 
U.S. Section of the Forum for a three-year term starting May 1, 2022 
and ending May 1, 2025. Nominations received in response to this notice 
will also be considered for on-going appointments to fill any future 
vacancies that may arise before May 1, 2025.

DATES: Applications for current consideration should be received no 
later than the close of business on April 1, 2022. After that date, 
applications will continue to be accepted through April 30, 2025, to 
fill any new vacancies that may arise.

ADDRESSES: For inquiries and to request an application, please contact 
Christopher Di Trolio, Office of Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, by email at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Di Trolio, (202) 823-0530, 
Office of Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S. Department of Commerce.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of Commerce and the Director 
of the National Economic Council, together with the Brazilian Minister 
of Economy and the Planalto Casa Civil Minister (Presidential Chief of 
Staff), co-chair the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum (Forum), pursuant to the 
Terms of Reference signed in March 2007 by the U.S. and Brazilian 
governments, as amended, which set forth the objectives and structure 
of the Forum. The Terms of Reference may be viewed at: https://www.trade.gov/us-brazil-ceo-forum-terms-reference/. The Forum, 
consisting of both private and public sector members, brings together 
leaders of the respective business communities of the United States and 
Brazil to discuss issues of mutual interest, particularly ways to 
strengthen the economic and commercial ties between the two countries. 
The Forum consists of the U.S. and Brazilian Government co-chairs and a 
Committee comprised of private sector members. The Committee is 
composed of two Sections, each consisting of approximately ten to 
twelve members from the private sector, representing the views and 
interests of the private sector business community in the United States 
and Brazil. Each government appoints the members to its respective 
Section. The Committee provides joint recommendations to the two 
governments that reflect private sector views, needs, and concerns 
regarding the creation of an economic environment in which their 
respective private sectors can partner, thrive, and enhance bilateral 
commercial ties to expand trade between the United States and Brazil.
    This notice seeks candidates to fill up to twelve positions on the 
U.S. Section of the Forum as well as any future vacancies that may 
arise before May 1, 2025. Each candidate must be the Chief Executive 
Officer or President, or equivalent chief executive of a company that 
is: (1) U.S.-owned or controlled, (2) is incorporated in or has its 
main headquarters or principal place of business in the United States, 
and (3) is currently conducting business in both countries. Each 
candidate also must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized 
to work in the United States and able to travel to Brazil and locations 
in the United States to attend official Forum meetings as well as 
independent U.S. Section and Committee meetings. Travel and in-person 
activities are contingent upon safety and health conditions in the 
United States and Brazil. Should safety or health conditions not be 
appropriate for travel and/or in-person activities, a meeting may be 
postponed or a virtual meeting may be scheduled instead. In addition, 
the candidate must not be registered nor required to be registered as a 
foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as 
amended. Evaluation of applications for membership in the U.S. Section 
by eligible individuals will be based on who will be best carry out the 
objectives of the Forum and will include the following criteria:
    (1) A demonstrated commitment by the individual's company to the 
Brazilian market either through exports or investment.
    (2) A demonstrated strong interest in Brazil and its economic 
development.
    (3) The ability to offer a broad perspective and business 
experience to the discussions.
    (4) The ability to address cross-cutting issues that affect the 
entire business community.
    (5) The ability to initiate and be responsible for activities in 
which the Forum will be active.
    (6) A demonstrated commitment by the individual and/or the 
individual's company, particularly through activities in Brazil, to:
     Support inclusive economic growth;
     uphold worker rights and labor standards in its global 
supply chain;
     tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and bolster public health 
efforts;
     strengthen the resiliency of U.S. supply chains;
     advance environmental sustainability; and
     address climate change.
    The U.S. Section of the Forum should include members who represent 
a diversity of business sectors. Applications from individuals 
representing companies in all sectors and of all sizes will be 
considered.
    The Department of Commerce is committed to achieving diversity in 
the membership of the U.S. Section of the Forum to the maximum extent 
permitted by law and consistent with the need for balanced industry 
representation. Where possible, the Department of Commerce will also 
consider the ethnic, racial, and gender diversity of the United States.

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    U.S. 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 in 
the Forum, including attendance at Forum and Section meetings. Only 
appointed members may participate in official Forum meetings; 
substitutes and alternates will not be designated. According to the 
current Terms of Reference, members are normally to serve three-year 
terms, but may be reappointed. Members serve at the discretion of the 
Secretary.
    To be considered for membership in the U.S. Section, please submit 
the following information as instructed in the ADDRESSES and DATE 
captions above: Full legal name(s) and title(s) of the applicant, the 
applicant company's name, place of incorporation, main headquarters 
address, and principal place of business address (if different); size 
of the company; size of company's export trade (at minimum, revenue and 
employee count), investment, and nature of operations or interest in 
Brazil; 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. The application should also include sufficient 
information to demonstrate the applicant's company is U.S.-owned or 
controlled, which may include, for example, an affirmation from the 
company that a majority of its voting stock is owned by U.S. citizens 
or other U.S. entities, an affirmation that a majority of its board of 
directors are U.S. citizens, or other indicia of U.S. ownership or 
control. Candidates who have previously been members of the U.S. 
Section will need to submit new application materials if they want to 
be considered. All candidates will be notified once selections have 
been made.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512.

    Dated: February 14, 2022.
Alexander Peacher,
Director for the Office of Latin America & the Caribbean.
[FR Doc. 2022-03519 Filed 2-17-22; 8:45 am]
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