Notice2022-07264
Notice of Continuation and Request for Nominations for the Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee on Trade
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Published
April 6, 2022
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Trade Representative, Office of United States
Abstract
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is establishing a new four-year charter term and accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as a member of the Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee on Trade (IGPAC). The IGPAC is a trade advisory committee that provides general policy advice and guidance to the U.S. Trade Representative on trade policy and development matters that have a significant relationship to the affairs of U.S. state and local governments.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20030-20031]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07264]
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Notice of Continuation and Request for Nominations for the
Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee on Trade
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice and request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is
establishing a new four-year charter term and accepting applications
from qualified individuals interested in serving as a member of the
Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee on Trade (IGPAC). The IGPAC
is a trade advisory committee that provides general policy advice and
guidance to the U.S. Trade Representative on trade policy and
development matters that have a significant relationship to the affairs
of U.S. state and local governments.
DATES: USTR will accept nominations on a rolling basis for membership
on the IGPAC for the four-year charter term beginning in April 2022. To
ensure consideration before the new charter term, you should submit
your application by May 4, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sophia Sokolowski, Director for
Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1a49756a72737b344a344975717576756d6971735a6f696e68347f756a347d756c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0a59657a62636b245a245965616566657d7961634a7f797e78246f657a246d657c">[email protected]</span></a>, or 202-881-6968.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Background
Section 135(c)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C.
2155(c)(1)), authorizes the President to establish individual general
trade policy advisory committees for industry, labor, agriculture,
services, investment, defense, small business, and other interests, as
appropriate, to provide general policy advice. The President delegated
that authority to the U.S. Trade Representative in Executive Order
11846, section 4(d), issued on March 27, 1975. With limited statutory
exceptions, the TACA is subject to the provisions of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act.
Pursuant to these authorities, the U.S. Trade Representative
intends to establish a new four-year charter term for the IGPAC, which
will begin in April 2022.
The IGPAC is a discretionary trade advisory committee established
to provide general policy advice to the U.S. Trade Representative on
trade policy and development matters that have a significant
relationship to the affairs of U.S. state and local governments. More
specifically, the IGPAC provides general policy advice on issues that
may affect U.S. state and local governments including: (1) Negotiating
objectives and bargaining positions before entering into trade
agreements; (2) the impact of the implementation of trade agreements;
(3) matters concerning the operation of any trade agreement once
entered into; and (4) other matters arising in connection with the
development, implementation, and administration of the trade policy of
the United States.
The IGPAC meets as needed, at the call of the U.S. Trade
Representative or their designee, or two-thirds of the IGPAC members,
depending on various factors such as the level of activity of trade
negotiations and the needs of the U.S. Trade Representative.
II. Membership
The IGPAC is composed of not more than 35 members who have
expertise in general trade, investment and development issues and are
appointed from U.S. states and localities, and other non-Federal
governmental entities. Members represent the executive and legislative
branches of state, county, and municipal governments and may hold
elective or appointive office. Fostering diversity, equity, inclusion
and accessibility (DEIA) is one of the top priorities.
The U.S. Trade Representative appoints IGPAC members for a term
that will not exceed the duration of this charter. IGPAC members must
be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance in order to serve
and have access to classified and trade sensitive documents. They must
meet the eligibility requirements described below at the time of
appointment and at all times during their term of service. Members
serve at the discretion of the U.S. Trade Representative. Individuals
can be reappointed for any number of terms.
The U.S. Trade Representative is committed to a trade agenda that
advances racial equity and supports underserved communities and will
seek advice and recommendations on trade policies that eliminate social
and economic structural barriers to equality and economic opportunity,
and to better understand the projected impact of proposed trade
policies on communities of color and underserved communities. The U.S.
Trade Representative strongly encourages diverse backgrounds and
perspectives and makes appointments to the IGPAC without regard to
political affiliation and in accordance with equal opportunity
practices that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
USTR strives to ensure balance in terms of sectors, demographics,
regional diversity, and other factors relevant to USTR's needs.
IGPAC members serve without either compensation or reimbursement of
expenses. Members are responsible for all expenses they incur to attend
meetings or otherwise participate in IGPAC activities.
The U.S. Trade Representative appoints IGPAC members to represent
the executive and legislative branches of state, county, and municipal
governments. USTR's foremost consideration for applicants is their
ability to carry out the goals of section 135(c) of the Trade Act of
1974, as amended. Other criteria include the applicant's knowledge of
and expertise in international trade issues as relevant to the work of
the IGPAC and USTR.
III. Request for Nominations
USTR is soliciting nominations for membership on the IGPAC. To
apply for
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membership, an applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria
at the time of application and at all times during their term of
service as an IGPAC member:
1. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
2. The applicant cannot be a full-time employee of a U.S.
governmental entity.
3. The applicant cannot be registered with the U.S. Department of
Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
5. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a security
clearance.
6. The applicant must represent the executive or legislative branch
of a state, county, or municipal government or an organization
comprised of or representing these entities.
In order to be considered for IGPAC membership, interested persons
should submit the following to Sophia Sokolowski, Director for
Intergovernmental Affairs, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f8ab9788909199d6a8d6ab97939794978f8b9391b88d8b8c8ad69d9788d69f978e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="461529362e2f2768166815292d292a2931352d2f06333532346823293668212930">[email protected]</span></a>:
<bullet> Name, title, affiliation, and contact information of the
individual requesting consideration.
<bullet> A letter on the entity's letterhead from the sponsoring
executive or legislative branch of a state, county, or municipal
government, containing a brief description of the manner in which
international trade affects the state, county, or municipality and why
USTR should consider the applicant for membership.
<bullet> The applicant's personal resume or comprehensive
biography.
<bullet> An affirmative statement that the applicant and the entity
they represent meet all eligibility requirements.
USTR will consider applicants who meet the eligibility criteria in
accordance with equal opportunity practices that promote diversity,
equity, inclusion, and accessibility, based on the following factors:
<bullet> Ability to represent the sponsoring executive or
legislative branch of a state, county, or municipal government
interests on international trade matters.
<bullet> Knowledge of and experience in trade matters relevant to
the work of the IGPAC and USTR.
<bullet> How they will contribute to trade policies that eliminate
social and economic structural barriers to equality and economic
opportunity and to understanding of the projected impact of proposed
trade policies on communities of color and underserved communities.
<bullet> Ensuring that the IGPAC is balanced in terms of points of
view, demographics, geography, and entity or organization size.
Sophia Sokolowski,
Director for Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
[FR Doc. 2022-07264 Filed 4-5-22; 8:45 am]
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