Notice2022-03519
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the United States-Brazil CEO Forum
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Published
February 18, 2022
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentInternational Trade Administration
Abstract
In March 2007, the Governments of the United States and Brazil established the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum (Forum). This notice announces the opportunity for up to twelve individuals for appointment to the U.S. Section of the Forum for a three-year term starting May 1, 2022 and ending May 1, 2025. Nominations received in response to this notice will also be considered for on-going appointments to fill any future vacancies that may arise before May 1, 2025.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 34 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9313-9314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03519]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the United States-
Brazil CEO Forum
AGENCY: International Trade Administration (ITA), Department of
Commerce (DOC).
ACTION: Solicitation of applications.
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SUMMARY: In March 2007, the Governments of the United States and Brazil
established the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum (Forum). This notice announces
the opportunity for up to twelve individuals for appointment to the
U.S. Section of the Forum for a three-year term starting May 1, 2022
and ending May 1, 2025. Nominations received in response to this notice
will also be considered for on-going appointments to fill any future
vacancies that may arise before May 1, 2025.
DATES: Applications for current consideration should be received no
later than the close of business on April 1, 2022. After that date,
applications will continue to be accepted through April 30, 2025, to
fill any new vacancies that may arise.
ADDRESSES: For inquiries and to request an application, please contact
Christopher Di Trolio, Office of Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S.
Department of Commerce, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92d1fae0fbe1e6fde2faf7e0bcd6fbc6e0fdfefbfdd2e6e0f3f6f7bcf5fde4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a8ebc0dac1dbdcc7d8c0cdda86ecc1fcdac7c4c1c7e8dcdac9cccd86cfc7de">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Di Trolio, (202) 823-0530,
Office of Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S. Department of Commerce.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of Commerce and the Director
of the National Economic Council, together with the Brazilian Minister
of Economy and the Planalto Casa Civil Minister (Presidential Chief of
Staff), co-chair the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum (Forum), pursuant to the
Terms of Reference signed in March 2007 by the U.S. and Brazilian
governments, as amended, which set forth the objectives and structure
of the Forum. The Terms of Reference may be viewed at: <a href="https://www.trade.gov/us-brazil-ceo-forum-terms-reference/">https://www.trade.gov/us-brazil-ceo-forum-terms-reference/</a>. The Forum,
consisting of both private and public sector members, brings together
leaders of the respective business communities of the United States and
Brazil to discuss issues of mutual interest, particularly ways to
strengthen the economic and commercial ties between the two countries.
The Forum consists of the U.S. and Brazilian Government co-chairs and a
Committee comprised of private sector members. The Committee is
composed of two Sections, each consisting of approximately ten to
twelve members from the private sector, representing the views and
interests of the private sector business community in the United States
and Brazil. Each government appoints the members to its respective
Section. The Committee provides joint recommendations to the two
governments that reflect private sector views, needs, and concerns
regarding the creation of an economic environment in which their
respective private sectors can partner, thrive, and enhance bilateral
commercial ties to expand trade between the United States and Brazil.
This notice seeks candidates to fill up to twelve positions on the
U.S. Section of the Forum as well as any future vacancies that may
arise before May 1, 2025. Each candidate must be the Chief Executive
Officer or President, or equivalent chief executive of a company that
is: (1) U.S.-owned or controlled, (2) is incorporated in or has its
main headquarters or principal place of business in the United States,
and (3) is currently conducting business in both countries. Each
candidate also must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized
to work in the United States and able to travel to Brazil and locations
in the United States to attend official Forum meetings as well as
independent U.S. Section and Committee meetings. Travel and in-person
activities are contingent upon safety and health conditions in the
United States and Brazil. Should safety or health conditions not be
appropriate for travel and/or in-person activities, a meeting may be
postponed or a virtual meeting may be scheduled instead. In addition,
the candidate must not be registered nor required to be registered as a
foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as
amended. Evaluation of applications for membership in the U.S. Section
by eligible individuals will be based on who will be best carry out the
objectives of the Forum and will include the following criteria:
(1) A demonstrated commitment by the individual's company to the
Brazilian market either through exports or investment.
(2) A demonstrated strong interest in Brazil and its economic
development.
(3) The ability to offer a broad perspective and business
experience to the discussions.
(4) The ability to address cross-cutting issues that affect the
entire business community.
(5) The ability to initiate and be responsible for activities in
which the Forum will be active.
(6) A demonstrated commitment by the individual and/or the
individual's company, particularly through activities in Brazil, to:
<bullet> Support inclusive economic growth;
<bullet> uphold worker rights and labor standards in its global
supply chain;
<bullet> tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and bolster public health
efforts;
<bullet> strengthen the resiliency of U.S. supply chains;
<bullet> advance environmental sustainability; and
<bullet> address climate change.
The U.S. Section of the Forum should include members who represent
a diversity of business sectors. Applications from individuals
representing companies in all sectors and of all sizes will be
considered.
The Department of Commerce is committed to achieving diversity in
the membership of the U.S. Section of the Forum to the maximum extent
permitted by law and consistent with the need for balanced industry
representation. Where possible, the Department of Commerce will also
consider the ethnic, racial, and gender diversity of the United States.
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U.S. members will receive no compensation for their participation
in Forum-related activities. Individual members will be responsible for
all travel and related expenses associated with their participation in
the Forum, including attendance at Forum and Section meetings. Only
appointed members may participate in official Forum meetings;
substitutes and alternates will not be designated. According to the
current Terms of Reference, members are normally to serve three-year
terms, but may be reappointed. Members serve at the discretion of the
Secretary.
To be considered for membership in the U.S. Section, please submit
the following information as instructed in the ADDRESSES and DATE
captions above: Full legal name(s) and title(s) of the applicant, the
applicant company's name, place of incorporation, main headquarters
address, and principal place of business address (if different); size
of the company; size of company's export trade (at minimum, revenue and
employee count), investment, and nature of operations or interest in
Brazil; and a brief statement describing the candidate's qualifications
that should be considered, including information about the candidate's
ability to initiate and be responsible for activities in which the
Forum will be active. The application should also include sufficient
information to demonstrate the applicant's company is U.S.-owned or
controlled, which may include, for example, an affirmation from the
company that a majority of its voting stock is owned by U.S. citizens
or other U.S. entities, an affirmation that a majority of its board of
directors are U.S. citizens, or other indicia of U.S. ownership or
control. Candidates who have previously been members of the U.S.
Section will need to submit new application materials if they want to
be considered. All candidates will be notified once selections have
been made.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512.
Dated: February 14, 2022.
Alexander Peacher,
Director for the Office of Latin America & the Caribbean.
[FR Doc. 2022-03519 Filed 2-17-22; 8:45 am]
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