[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 83 (Monday, April 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 33380]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09132]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2023-0049]


Establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security 
Board

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Notice of the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence 
Safety and Security Board.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14110, Safe, Secure, and 
Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, dated 
October 30, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security, through the 
Office of Partnership and Engagement, has established the Artificial 
Intelligence Safety and Security Board (the Board). The Board will 
provide the Secretary of Homeland Security (hereinafter referred to as 
``the Secretary'') information, advice, and recommendations to advance 
the security and resilience of our nation's critical infrastructure in 
its use of artificial intelligence (AI). This Notice is not a 
solicitation for membership.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew F. Ferraro, U.S. Department of 
Homeland Security at [email protected] or 202-930-0595.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The scope of the Board's activities can 
include, but need not be limited to, information about emergent risks, 
threat mitigation guidance, and guardrails for critical infrastructure 
owners' and operators' use of AI. The Secretary established the Board 
pursuant to subsection 4.3(a)(v) of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110, Safe, 
Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, 
dated October 30, 2023, and section 871(a) of the Homeland Security Act 
of 2002, 6 United States Code (U.S.C.) 451(a). In recognition of the 
sensitive nature of the subject matter involved, the Secretary exempted 
the Board from The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. ch. 
10. This notice is being provided in accordance with 6 U.S.C. 451(a).
    The primary purpose of the Board shall be to provide the Secretary 
information, advice, and recommendations to advance the security and 
resilience of our nation's critical infrastructure in its use of 
artificial intelligence (AI). The Board's advice and recommendations 
are to be specific, actionable, timely, and strategic, and targeted to 
mitigate emerging risks to critical infrastructure from its use.
    The duties of the Board are solely advisory in nature and shall 
extend only to the submission of information, advice, and 
recommendations to the Secretary. In recognition of the sensitive 
nature of the subject matter involved, the Secretary exempted the Board 
from The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
    Membership: The Board shall consist of no more than thirty-five 
(35) Representative Members and the Secretary. The Secretary shall 
Chair the Board and shall select a Vice Chair. The Secretary shall be a 
non-voting member of the Board.
    The Chair shall lead Board meetings and provide strategic 
leadership and direction for the Board discussions and activities. The 
term of office of the Vice Chair shall be two years. The Vice Chair may 
be reappointed by the Secretary, not to exceed two additional terms. If 
the Vice Chair is not able to serve for an entire term, the Secretary 
shall make a new appointment.
    The Board Members shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure 
of the Secretary. Members shall serve a term of two years, with 
opportunities to be reappointed for up to two additional terms.
    In order for the Secretary to fully leverage broad-ranging 
experience and education, the Board shall be diverse with regard to 
professional and technical expertise. DHS is committed to pursuing 
opportunities, consistent with applicable law, to compose a Board that 
reflects the diversity of the AI community. In accordance with E.O. 
14110, the Board shall include AI experts from the private sector, 
academia, and government, as appropriate.
    Board Members shall be comprised of Representative Members only. 
Members shall not serve as Special Government Employees as defined in 
18 U.S.C. 202(a). The DHS Office of Partnership and Engagement shall 
ensure that the Board reflects a balanced membership and includes a 
cross-section of Members having an interest in the duties and 
authorities of DHS. Appointments shall be made without regard to 
political affiliation. In the event the Board is terminated, all 
appointments to the Board shall terminate automatically.
    Duration: The Secretary may extend the Board every two years as the 
Secretary deems appropriate, pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 451.

Michael J. Miron,
Committee Management Officer, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2024-09132 Filed 4-26-24; 8:45 am]
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