[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 76 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24437-24438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08328]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration

[Docket No. TSA-2011-0008]


Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Aviation Security 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.

ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants.

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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requesting 
applications from individuals who are interested in being appointed to 
serve on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). All 
applicants must represent one of the constituencies specified below in 
order to be eligible for appointment. ASAC's mission is to provide 
advice and recommendations to the TSA Administrator on improving 
aviation security matters, including developing, refining, and 
implementing policies, programs, rulemaking, and security directives 
pertaining to aviation security, while adhering to sensitive security 
guidelines.

DATES: Applications for membership must be submitted to TSA using one 
of the methods in the ADDRESSES section below on or before May 11, 
2023.

ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted by one of the following 
means:
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC Designated Federal 
Officer, Transportation Security Administration (TSA-28), 6595 
Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028.
    See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for application requirements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC 
Designated Federal Officer, Transportation Security Administration 
(TSA-28), 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028, 
[email protected], 202-595-4802.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ASAC is an advisory committee 
established pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44946. The committee is composed of 
individual members representing key constituencies affected by aviation 
security requirements. As required by statute, the ASAC is composed of 
individuals representing not more than 34 member organizations.
    TSA is seeking applications for the membership categories scheduled 
to expire in May 2023, which are marked with an asterisk in this 
section below. Individuals are appointed by the TSA Administrator to 
represent 19 key constituencies affected by aviation security 
requirements, as defined at 49 U.S.C. 44946(c)(1)(C). Consistent with 
applicable law, TSA is committed to pursuing opportunities to appoint a 
committee that reflects the diversity of the United States. The 
following list provides the 19 key constituencies and identifies with 
an asterisk (*) the constituencies for whom the current 
representative's term is expiring:
    1. Air carriers.
    2. All-cargo air transportation.*
    3. Labor organizations representing air carrier employees (3 
vacancies).*
    4. Aircraft manufacturers.*
    5. Airport operators.*
    6. General aviation.*
    7. Travel industry.*
    8. Victims of terrorist acts against aviation.
    9. Law enforcement and security experts.
    10. Indirect air carriers.*
    11. Aviation security technology industry (including screening 
technology and biometrics).
    12. Airport-based businesses.*
    13. Passenger advocacy groups.
    14. Airport authorities and businesses that conduct security 
operations at airports.*
    15. Labor organizations representing transportation security 
officers.*
    16. Airport construction and maintenance contractors.*
    17. Labor organizations representing employees of airport 
construction and maintenance contractors.
    18. Privacy organizations.
    19. Aeronautical repair stations.
    Unless otherwise noted, the ASAC does not have a specific number of 
members allocated to any membership category and the number of members 
in a category may change to fit the needs of the Committee, but each 
organization shall be represented by one individual. Members will serve 
as representatives and speak on behalf of their respective constituency 
group, and will not be appointed as Special Government Employees as 
defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). Membership on ASAC is personal to the 
appointee and a member may not send an alternate to a Committee 
meeting. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44946(c)(3), members shall not receive 
pay, allowances, or benefits from the Government by reason of their 
service on ASAC.

Committee Meetings

    The ASAC typically convenes four times per year. Additional 
meetings may be held with the approval of the Designated Federal 
Official. While at least one meeting per year is open to the public, 
due to the sensitive nature of the material discussed, the other 
meetings are typically closed to the public. In addition, members are 
expected to participate on ASAC subcommittees that typically meet more 
frequently to deliberate and discuss specific aviation matters.

Committee Membership

    Committee members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the 
TSA Administrator for a 2-year term or until a successor is appointed. 
Members who are currently serving on the Committee are eligible to 
reapply for membership. A new application is required.

Committee Membership Vetting

    All applicants that are presented for appointment to ASAC must 
successfully complete a Security Threat Assessment (STA) by TSA, as 
access to sensitive security information will be necessary. U.S. 
citizens and those meeting residency requirements will be vetted using 
TSA's Universal Enrollment Services (UES), which includes the 
collection of biographic and biometric information to allow TSA to 
perform the STA in regards to criminal history, intelligence, and 
citizenship. Selected applicants will be offered a no-cost 
authorization code to complete the three-step UES process; which 
includes online pre-enrollment, coordinating a visit to an enrollment 
center, and the in-person visit to the enrollment center.
    Non-U.S. applicants presented for appointment to ASAC, will be 
required to complete additional vetting. This vetting will include the 
completion and submission of TSA Form 2816B form, and must be submitted 
at least 30 days prior to visiting TSA spaces.

Application for Advisory Committee Appointment

    TSA is seeking applications for the membership categories scheduled 
to expire in May 2023, which are marked with an asterisk in the 
Supplementary Information section above. Any person wishing to be 
considered for

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appointment to ASAC must provide the following:
     Complete professional resume.
     Statement of interest and reasons for application, 
including the membership category and how you represent a significant 
portion of that constituency and also provide a brief explanation of 
how you can contribute to one or more TSA strategic initiatives, based 
on your prior experience with TSA, or your review of current TSA 
strategic documents that can be found at www.tsa.gov/about/strategy.
     Home and work addresses, telephone number, and email 
address.
    Please submit your application to the Responsible TSA Official in 
the ADDRESSES section noted above by May 11, 2023.

    Dated April 14, 2023.
Eddie D. Mayenschein,
Assistant Administrator, Policy, Plans, and Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2023-08328 Filed 4-19-23; 8:45 am]
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