[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 87 (Friday, May 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29142-29143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09552]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[Docket No. USCBP-2023-0008]


Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Commercial Customs 
Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS).

ACTION: Committee Management; request for applicants for appointment to 
the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC).

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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting that 
individuals who are interested in serving on the Commercial Customs 
Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) apply for membership. The COAC 
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretaries of the 
Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) on all matters involving the commercial operations of 
CBP and related functions.

DATES: Applications for membership should be submitted to CBP as 
indicated in the ADDRESSES section on or before June 5, 2023.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should 
be submitted by one of the following means:
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: Ms. Latoria Martin, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 3.5A, 
Washington, DC 20229.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Latoria Martin, U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 3.5A, Washington, 
DC 20229. Email: [email protected]; telephone 202-344-1440.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 109 of the Trade Facilitation and 
Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (Pub. L. 114-125, 130 Stat. 122, February 
24, 2016) established the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory 
Committee (COAC). The COAC is an advisory committee established in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. chapter 10. The COAC advises the Secretaries of the Department 
of the Treasury (Treasury) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on 
the commercial operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 
and related Treasury and DHS functions. In accordance with section 109 
of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, the COAC shall:
    (1) advise the Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS on all matters 
involving the commercial operations of CBP, including advising with 
respect to significant changes that are proposed with respect to 
regulations, policies, or practices of CBP;
    (2) provide recommendations to the Secretaries of the Treasury and 
DHS on improvements to the commercial operations of CBP;
    (3) collaborate in developing the agenda for COAC meetings; and
    (4) perform such other functions relating to the commercial 
operations of CBP as prescribed by law or as the Secretaries of the 
Treasury and DHS jointly direct.

Balanced Membership Plans

    The COAC consists of 20 members who are selected from 
representatives of the trade or transportation communities served by 
CBP, or others who are directly affected by CBP commercial operations 
and related functions. The members shall represent the interests of 
individuals and firms affected by the commercial operations of CBP and 
shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation. The members 
will be appointed by the Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS from 
candidates recommended by the Commissioner of CBP. In addition, members 
will represent major regions of the country.

COAC Meetings

    The COAC meets once each quarter, although additional meetings may 
be scheduled. The COAC meetings may be held in Washington, DC, or near 
a CBP port of entry. The members do not receive travel reimbursement or 
per diem.

COAC Membership

    Membership on the COAC is specific to the appointee and a member 
may not send an alternate to represent him or her at a COAC meeting. 
The length of the member's term is determined by the Secretaries, not 
to exceed three years. Regular attendance is essential; a member who is 
absent for two public meetings within a calendar year, or does not 
participate in the committee's work, may be removed from the COAC.
    Members who are currently serving on the COAC are eligible to re-
apply for membership if they are not in their second consecutive term 
and if they have met the attendance requirements. A new application 
letter is required and

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may incorporate copies of previously filed application materials noted 
herein. Members will not be considered Special Government Employees and 
will not be paid compensation by the Federal Government for their 
representative services with respect to the COAC.
    Application for COAC Appointment: Any interested person wishing to 
serve on the COAC must provide the following:
     Statement of interest and reasons for application;
     Complete professional resume;
     Home address and telephone number;
     Work address, telephone number, and email address;
     Statement of the industry you represent; and
     Statement agreeing to submit to pre-appointment mandatory 
background and tax checks.
    A national security clearance is not required for the position. In 
order for Treasury and DHS to fully leverage broad-ranging experience 
and education, the COAC must be diverse with regard to professional and 
technical expertise. Treasury and DHS are committed to pursuing 
opportunities, consistent with applicable law, to compose a committee 
that reflects the diversity of the nation's people.

Signing Authority

    The Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller, having reviewed and 
approved this document, has delegated the authority to electronically 
sign the document to the Director (or Acting Director, if applicable) 
of the Regulations and Disclosure Law Division of CBP, for purposes of 
publication in the Federal Register.

    Dated: May 1, 2023.
Robert F. Altneu,
Director, Regulations and Disclosure Law Division, Regulations and 
Rulings, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. 2023-09552 Filed 5-4-23; 8:45 am]
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