[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 203 (Friday, October 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64005-64006]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22896]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Economic Analysis

[Docket No. 221017-0221]


Solicitation of Nominations To Serve on the BEA Advisory 
Committee

AGENCY: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of solicitation of nominations.

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

DATES: Nominations for the BEAAC will be accepted on an ongoing basis 
and will be considered as and when vacancies arise.

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

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 
(title 5, United States Code, appendix 2) (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 a highly 
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 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 for staggered terms.
    The BEACC meets once or twice a year, budget permitting. Additional 
meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Director of BEA 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 BEAAC 
membership 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.

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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;
    3. A copy of his/her curriculum vitae; and
    4. 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.
    All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete 
package. Interested applicants should send their nomination package to 
Gianna Marrone, Committee Management Official, at 
[email protected] (subject line ``BEAAC Nomination'').
    Authority: Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 
U.S.C. app.

    Dated: October 13, 2022.
Ryan Noonan,
Bureau of Economic Analysis, Designated Federal Official, Bureau of 
Economic Analysis Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 2022-22896 Filed 10-20-22; 8:45 am]
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