[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 42 (Friday, March 1, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04309]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12349]


Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership

    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs 
``the Bureau'' is accepting membership applications for the Defense 
Trade Advisory Group (DTAG). The Bureau is interested in applications 
from subject matter experts from the United States defense industry, 
relevant trade and labor associations, and academic and foundation 
personnel.
    The DTAG was established as an advisory committee under the 
authority of 22 U.S.C. 2656 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (``FACA''). The purpose of the DTAG is to provide 
the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs with a formal channel for 
regular consultation and coordination with U.S. private sector defense 
exporters and defense trade specialists on issues involving U.S. laws, 
policies, and regulations for exports of defense articles, including 
technical data, and defense services. The DTAG advises the Bureau on 
its support for and regulation of defense trade to help ensure that 
impediments to legitimate exports are reduced while the foreign policy 
and national security interests of the United States continue to be 
protected and advanced in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act 
(AECA), as amended. Major topics addressed by the DTAG include (a) 
policy issues on defense trade and technology transfer; (b) regulatory 
and licensing procedures applicable to defense articles, including 
technical data, and defense services; (c) technical issues involving 
the U.S. Munitions List (USML); and (d) questions related to the 
implementation of the AECA and International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations (ITAR).
    Members are appointed by the Assistant Secretary of State for 
Political-Military Affairs on the basis of individual qualifications 
and technical expertise. Past members include representatives of the 
U.S. defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, and 
academic and foundation personnel. In accordance with the DTAG Charter, 
all DTAG members must be U.S. citizens. DTAG members are expected to 
serve a consecutive two-year term, which may be renewed or terminated 
at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-
Military Affairs. DTAG members are expected to represent the views of 
their organizations, while also demonstrating an appreciation for the 
Department's mission to ensure that commercial exports of defense 
articles and defense services advance U.S. national security and 
foreign policy objectives. DTAG members are expected to understand 
complex issues related to defense trade and industrial competitiveness 
and are expected to advise the Bureau on these matters.
    DTAG members' responsibilities include:
     Making recommendations in accordance with the DTAG Charter 
and the FACA.
     Making policy and technical recommendations within the 
scope of the U.S. export control regime as set forth in the AECA, the 
ITAR, and appropriate directives.
    Please note that DTAG members may not be reimbursed for travel, per 
diem, and other expenses incurred in connection with their duties as 
DTAG members.
    How to apply: Applications in response to this notice must contain 
the following information: (1) Name of applicant; (2) affirmation of 
U.S. citizenship; (3) organizational affiliation and title, as 
appropriate; (4) mailing address; (5) work telephone number; (6) email 
address; (7) resume; and (8) summary of qualifications for DTAG 
membership.
    This information may be provided via two methods:
     Emailed to the following address: [email protected]. In the 
subject field, please write, ``DTAG Membership Application.''
     Send hardcopy to the following address: Paula Harrison, 
PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, 
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 
Washington, DC 20522-0112. If sent via regular mail, we recommend you 
call Ms. Harrison (202-663-3310) to confirm she has received your 
package.
    All applications must be postmarked by March 26, 2024.

Paula C. Harrison,
Designated Federal Officer, Defense Trade Advisory Group, U.S. 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-04309 Filed 2-29-24; 8:45 am]
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