Notice2021-23981
Request for Applications To Fill a Vacancy on the National Shipper Advisory Committee
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November 3, 2021
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Federal Maritime Commission
Abstract
The Federal Maritime Commission ("Commission") is requesting applications from qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the National Shipper Advisory Committee ("Committee"). This recently established Committee will advise the Commission on policies relating to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 210 (Wednesday, November 3, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60631-60632]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23981]
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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION
Request for Applications To Fill a Vacancy on the National
Shipper Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission.
ACTION: Request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Maritime Commission (``Commission'') is requesting
applications from qualified candidates to be considered for appointment
as a member of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (``Committee'').
This recently established Committee will advise the Commission on
policies relating to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and
fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system.
DATES: Applications should be sent to the email address specified below
and must be received on or before November 17, 2021.
ADDRESSES: All applications should be emailed to the Designated Federal
Officer (DFO), Dylan Richmond, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c9a7baa8aa89afa4aae7aea6bf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c4aab7a5a784a2a9a7eaa3abb2">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dylan Richmond, Designated Federal
Officer of the National Shipper Advisory Committee, phone: (202) 523-
5810; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#650b160406250308064b020a13"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="741a071517341219175a131b02">[email protected]</span></a>. A copy of the Committee's charter can be
obtained by accessing the Committee website at <a href="http://www.fmc.gov">www.fmc.gov</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Shipper Advisory Committee is a
federal advisory committee. It will operate under the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., and 46 U.S.C. chapter
425. The Committee was established on January 1, 2021, when the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 became law.
Public Law 116-283, section 8604, 134 Stat. 3388 (2021). The Committee
will provide information, insight, and expertise pertaining to
conditions in the ocean freight delivery system to the Commission.
Specifically, the Committee will advise the Commission on policies
relating to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fairness
of the international ocean freight delivery system. 46 U.S.C. 42502(b).
The Committee consists of twenty-four members, including a Chair
and a Vice Chair, elected by the Committee from among the Committee's
members. Id. 42502(c)(1), 42503(g). Twelve members represent entities
who export cargo from the United States using ocean common carriers and
twelve members represent entities who import cargo to the United States
using ocean common carriers. Id. 42502(c)(3).
On June 7, 2021, the Commission solicited applications for
inaugural members to the Committee. See 86 FR 31311 (June 11, 2021).
The Commission received applications until June 30, 2021. Id. After
considering these applications, the Commission announced the membership
of the Committee on September 9, 2021. ``FMC Announces National Shipper
Advisory Committee Membership,'' September 9, 2021, <a href="https://www.fmc.gov/fmc-announces-national-shipper-advisory-committee-membership/">https://www.fmc.gov/fmc-announces-national-shipper-advisory-committee-membership/</a>. The Commission balanced the membership of the Committee by
considering factors such as commodities shipped, ports used, geographic
areas served, and origins of cargo, as well as other relevant factors.
After the Commission announced the list of Committee members, one
member informed the Designated Federal Officer of a change in their
employment. Because this change in their employment altered the balance
of the Committee, the Commission excused that member from the
Committee, resulting in a vacancy.
The Commission requests interested persons to submit applications
to fill the vacancy on the Committee. The vacancy is for an individual
that will represent an entity who imports cargo to the United States
using ocean common carriers. The Commission intends to balance the
membership of the Committee and will consider factors such as
commodities shipped, ports used, geographic areas served, and origins
of cargo, as well as other relevant factors. Appointments shall be made
without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, national
origin, sex, disability, or religion.
Members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the
Commission. Id. 42503(e)(2) and (3). The Commission may require an
individual to pass an appropriate security background examination
before appointment to the Committee. Id. 42503(e)(4). Under 46 U.S.C.
42503(e)(6)(a), membership terms expire on December 31 of the third
full year after the effective date of the appointment. After a member's
term expires, the member may continue to serve for up to one year until
a successor is appointed. Id. 42503(e)(6)(B). Members' terms are
renewable. Id. 42503(e)(8).
In accordance with 46 U.S.C. 42503(a), the Committee is required to
hold meetings at least once a year, but it may meet at the call of the
Commission or a majority of the Committee members. The Commission plans
to host Committee meetings at Commission headquarters at 800 North
Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC or virtually using video
meeting technology. All members will serve at their own expense and
receive no salary or other compensation from the Federal Government.
The following information must be included in the package of
materials submitted for each individual applying for consideration:
(1) A statement that includes the name and affiliation of the
applicant and a clear statement regarding the basis for the
application, including the entity that the individual would represent,
an explanation of how that entity is an importer of cargo to the United
States using ocean common carriers, and a description of the
individual's first-hand experience, knowledge, or expertise in matters
relating to the international ocean freight delivery system;
(2) confirmation the applicant is willing to serve as a member of
the Committee on a voluntary basis, without compensation or
reimbursement;
(3) the applicant's contact information (please include address,
daytime telephone number, and an email address); and
(4) a current copy of the applicant's curriculum vitae.
Applications may be submitted directly by the individual applying
for consideration or by a person or
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organization recommending the candidate for consideration.
Members who qualify as special Government employees (SGEs) shall
demonstrate that they are in compliance with applicable ethics laws and
regulations and comply with any requests or measures necessary to allow
the Commission's Designated Agency Ethics Official to access and review
financial disclosure reports and conduct a conflict-of-interest
analysis. Except for members who qualify as SGEs, members appointed to
represent the interests of a particular group or entity are not subject
to Federal rules and requirements that would interfere with that
representation. 46 U.S.C. 42503(d)(1). Non-SGE members may be required
to comply with Federal rules and laws governing employee conduct that
will not impact their ability to represent the interests they were
appointed to serve.
By the Commission.
Rachel E. Dickon,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-23981 Filed 11-2-21; 8:45 am]
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