Notice2021-24512
Drone Advisory Committee: Notice of Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Newly Proposed Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee (AAAC)-Previously Known as Drone Advisory Committee
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Published
November 10, 2021
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This notice announces a solicitation for nominations for membership on the Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee (AAAC)-- previously known as Drone Advisory Committee. This solicitation supersedes the previous Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Drone Advisory Committee published June 18, 2020.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 10, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62594-62595]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24512]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Drone Advisory Committee: Notice of Solicitation of Nominations
for Appointment to the Newly Proposed Advanced Aviation Advisory
Committee (AAAC)--Previously Known as Drone Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for appointment to the Advanced
Aviation Advisory Committee (AAAC).
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a solicitation for nominations for
membership on the Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee (AAAC)--
previously known as Drone Advisory Committee. This solicitation
supersedes the previous Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to
the Drone Advisory Committee published June 18, 2020.
DATES: Nominations must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. Eastern
Time on January 10, 2022. Nominations received after the above due date
may be retained for evaluation for future AAAC vacancies after all
other nominations received by the due date have been evaluated and
considered.
ADDRESSES: Nominations can be submitted electronically (by email) to
Kamisha Walker in the FAA's UAS Integration Office, at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88e3e9e5e1fbe0e9a6ffe9e4e3edfac8eee9e9a6efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b6ddd7dbdfc5ded798c1d7daddd3c4f6d0d7d798d1d9c0">[email protected]</span></a>. The subject line should state ``2022 AAAC
Nomination.'' The body of the email must contain content or attachments
that address all requirements as specified in the below ``Materials to
Submit'' section. Incomplete/partial submittals as well as those that
exceed the specified document length may not be considered for
evaluation. An email confirmation from the FAA will be sent upon
receipt of all complete nominations that meet the criteria in the
``Materials to Submit'' section. Anyone wishing to submit an
application by paper may do so by contacting Kamisha Walker at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#157e74787c667d743b6274797e7067557374743b727a63"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="177c767a7e647f763960767b7c72655771767639707861">[email protected]</span></a> or by calling 202-267-4441. The FAA will notify
those appointed by the Secretary to serve on the AAAC in writing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kamisha Walker at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#711a101c180219105f06101d1a1403311710105f161e07"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="315a505c584259501f46505d5a5443715750501f565e47">[email protected]</span></a> or by calling 202-267-4441. Additional
information on the AAAC, including the current roster, charter, and
previous meeting minutes may be found at: <a href="https://www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/advanced_aviation_advisory_committee/">https://www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/advanced_aviation_advisory_committee/</a>.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The AAAC is an advisory committee established under DOT's
authority, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) as amended, Public Law 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2.
The objective of the AAAC is to provide independent advice and
recommendations to the FAA and in response to specific taskings
received directly from the FAA. The advice, recommendations, and
taskings relate to improving the efficiency and safety of integrating
advanced aviation technologies--including unmanned aircraft systems
(UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM), into the National Airspace
System (NAS)--while equipping and enabling communities to inform how
UAS, AAM and other technologies may operate in ways that are least
impactful to those communities. In response to FAA requests, the AAAC
may provide the FAA with information that may be used for tactical and
strategic planning purposes.
This notice seeks to fill current and future vacancies on the AAAC
and does not affect the status of AAAC members whose terms have not
expired.
Description of Duties
The AAAC acts solely in an advisory capacity and does not exercise
program management responsibilities. Decisions directly affecting
implementation of transportation policy will remain with the FAA
Administrator and the Secretary of Transportation. The AAAC duties
include:
a. Undertaking tasks only assigned by the FAA.
b. Deliberating on and approving recommendations for assigned tasks
in meetings that are open to the public.
c. Responding to ad hoc informational requests from the FAA and/or
providing input to the FAA on the overall AAAC structure (including
structure of the subcommittees and or task groups).
Membership: The FAA will submit recommendations for membership to
the Secretary of Transportation, who will appoint members to the AAAC.
The membership must be equitably balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the functions performed. The stakeholder groups
represented on the AAAC include the following:
a. Airports and Airport Communities
b. Labor (controllers, pilots)
c. Local, State, Tribal and/or Territorial Government or Appropriate
International Entity
d. Navigation, Communication, Surveillance, and Air Traffic Management
Capability Providers
e. Research, Development, and Academia
f. Traditional Manned Aviation Operators
g. UAS Hardware Component Manufacturers
h. UAS Manufacturers
i. Corporate UAS Operators
j. Citizen UAS Operators
k. UAS Software Application Manufacturers
l. Agricultural Interests
m. Advanced Air Mobility
n. Community Advocate
o. Industry Associations or other specific areas of interest
All AAAC members serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of
Transportation. To the extent practicable, the membership of the AAAC
shall include persons of diverse backgrounds in race, ethnicity,
religion, sexual orientation, and gender. The AAAC will have no more
than 41 members. Other membership terms include:
a. An appointment of up to two years.
b. Service without charge and without government compensation.
Representation of a particular interest of employment, education,
experience, or affiliation with a specific aviation related
organization.
c. Ability to attend all AAAC meetings (estimated three meetings
per year).
Qualifications: Candidates must be in good public standing and
currently serve as a member of their organization's core senior
leadership team with the ability to make decisions on UAS or AAM
related matters. In rare circumstances, membership may be granted to
uniquely qualified individuals who do not meet the previous
requirement. Members appointed solely for their individual expertise
will serve as Special Government Employees.
Materials to Submit: Candidates are required to submit, in full,
the following materials to be considered for AAAC membership. Failure
to submit the required information may disqualify a candidate from the
review process.
a. A short biography of the nominee, including professional and
academic credentials.
b. A r[eacute]sum[eacute] or curriculum vitae, which must include
relevant job experience, qualifications, as well as contact information
(email, telephone, and mailing address).
c. A one-page statement describing how the candidate will benefit
the AAAC, considering current membership and the candidate's unique
perspective that will advance the conversation. This statement must
also identify a primary and secondary interest to which the candidate's
expertise best aligns. Finally, candidates should state their previous
experience on Federal Advisory Committees and/or Aviation Rulemaking
Committees (if any), their level of knowledge in their above
stakeholder groups, and the size of their constituency they represent
or are able to reach.
Up to three letters of recommendation may be submitted but are not
required. Each letter may be no longer than one page. Evaluations will
be based on the materials submitted.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Erik W. Amend,
Manager, Executive Office, AUS-10, UAS Integration Office, Federal
Aviation Administration.
[FR Doc. 2021-24512 Filed 11-9-21; 8:45 am]
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