[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 168 (Wednesday, August 31, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53455-53456]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18789]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Economic Analysis


Solicitation of Nominations To Serve on the BEA Advisory 
Committee

AGENCY: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Solicitation of nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) requests 
nominations of individuals to the

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Bureau of Economic Analysis Advisory Committee (BEAAC) to fill upcoming 
vacancies. The Director will consider nominations received in response 
to this notice, as well as from other sources.

DATES: Please submit nominations by September 30, 2022. The Bureau of 
Economic Analysis will retain nominations received after this date for 
consideration should additional vacancies occur.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations by email to [email protected] 
(subject line ``BEAAC Nominations'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gianna Marrone, Committee Management 
Official, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, 
telephone: 301-278-9282, email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The BEAAC was established September 2, 1999, and advises the 
Director of BEA on matters related to the development and improvement 
of BEA's national, regional, industry, and international economic 
accounts, with a focus on new and rapidly growing areas of the U.S. 
economy. The BEAAC functions solely as an advisory committee to the 
Director of BEA, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), and advises BEA on topics selected by BEA in consultation with 
the Committee chairperson. The BEAAC provides recommendations from the 
perspectives of the economics profession, business, and government as 
well as recommendations for current and proposed BEA projects. This is 
the most effective means of obtaining valuable feedback on new data 
products and improvements to BEA's existing statistics.

Description of BEAAC Membership and Duties

    The BEACC will consist of approximately 15 members who are 
appointed by and serve at the discretion of the Director of BEA. The 
Committee chairperson will be selected by the Director of BEA. Members 
will be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance with 
applicable Department of Commerce guidance. Committee members will be 
from business, academia, research, government, and international 
organizations, and they must be acknowledged experts in relevant 
fields, such as economics, statistics, and economic accounting. 
Committee members will be considered ``special government employees'' 
(SGEs) and, therefore, will be subject to the ethical standards 
applicable to SGEs.
    Committee members will serve for a term up to three years. All 
members will be reevaluated at the conclusion of the term with the 
prospect of renewal for an additional term. Active attendance and 
participation in meetings and activities (e.g., conference calls and 
assignments) will be factors considered when determining term renewal 
or membership continuance. Members may be appointed for no more than 
three consecutive terms. Appointments may be for one, two, or three 
years to provide staggered terms.
    The BEACC meets once or twice a year, budget permitting. Additional 
meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Director or the 
Designated Federal Official. All meetings are open to the public in 
accordance with FACA the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552.
    Members shall not reference or otherwise utilize their membership 
on this committee in connection with public statements made in their 
personal capacities without a disclaimer that the views expressed are 
their own and do not represent the views of the BEACC, BEA, or the 
Department of Commerce. Committee members shall serve without 
compensation, but may, upon request, be reimbursed travel expenses, 
including per diem, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq. Because 
Committee members will not have access to classified information, no 
security clearances are required.

Solicitation of Nominations

    The Committee is currently filling one or more positions on the 
BEAAC. The Director will consider nominations of all qualified 
individuals to ensure that the Committee includes the areas of 
experience noted above. Individuals may nominate themselves or other 
individuals, and professional associations and organizations may 
nominate one or more qualified persons for membership on the Committee. 
Nominations shall state that the nominee is willing to serve as a 
member and carry out the duties of the Committee. A nomination package 
should include the following information for each nominee:
    1. A letter of nomination stating the name, affiliation, and 
contact information for the nominee, the basis for the nomination 
(i.e., what specific attributes recommend him/her for service in this 
capacity), and the nominee's field(s) of experience;
    2. A biographical sketch of the nominee and a copy of his/her 
curriculum vitae; and
    3. The name, return address, email address, and daytime telephone 
number at which the nominator can be contacted.
    The Committee aims to have a balanced representation among its 
members, considering such factors as geography, age, sex, race, 
ethnicity, technical expertise, community involvement, and knowledge of 
programs and/or activities related to BEAAC. Individuals will be 
selected based on their expertise in or representation of specific 
areas as needed by BEAAC.
    Authority: Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 
U.S.C., app.

    Dated: August 26, 2022.
Ryan Noonan,
Designated Federal Official, Bureau of Economic Analysis Advisory 
Committee, Bureau of Economic Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2022-18789 Filed 8-30-22; 8:45 am]
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