Notice2022-17680
NextGen Advisory Committee: Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment
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Published
August 17, 2022
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This notice announces a solicitation for nominations for membership on the NextGen Advisory Committee (NAC).
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 17, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50687-50688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-17680]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
NextGen Advisory Committee: Solicitation of Nominations for
Appointment
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for appointment to the NextGen
Advisory Committee (NAC).
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a solicitation for nominations for
membership on the NextGen Advisory Committee (NAC).
DATES: Nominations must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. Eastern
Time on September 19, 2022. Nominations received after the due date may
be retained for evaluation for future NAC vacancies after all other
nominations received by the due date have been evaluated and
considered.
ADDRESSES: Nominations can be submitted electronically (by email) to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f1602696e6e02614a57684a41026e4b59465c405d56026c404242465b5b4a4a6f494e4e01484059"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e1703686f6f03604b56694b40036f4a58475d415c57036d414343475a5a4b4b6e484f4f00494158">[email protected]</span></a>. The subject line should state
``NAC 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 Kimberly Noonan at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8dc6e4e0efe8ffe1f4a3c3e2e2e3ece3cdebececa3eae2fb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85ceece8e7e0f7e9fcabcbeaeaebe4ebc5e3e4e4abe2eaf3">[email protected]</span></a> or calling 202-267-3760. The FAA will notify
those appointed by the Secretary of Transportation to serve on the NAC
in writing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Noonan, NAC Coordinator, U.S.
Department of Transportation, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9cd7f5f1fef9eef0e5b2d2f3f3f2fdf2dcfafdfdb2fbf3ea"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bff4d6d2dddacdd3c691f1d0d0d1ded1ffd9dede91d8d0c9">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-267-
3760. Additional information on the NAC, including the current roster,
charter, tasks, and previous meeting minutes, may be found at: <a href="https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/nac">https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/nac</a>.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Secretary of Transportation established the NAC under agency
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,
to provide independent advice and recommendations to the FAA, and to
respond to specific tasks received directly from the FAA. The advice,
recommendations, and tasks related to concepts, requirements,
operational capabilities, the associated use of technology, and related
considerations to operations that affect the future of the Air Traffic
Management System and the integration of new technologies. In addition,
the NAC recommends consensus-driven advice for the FAA's consideration
relating to Air Traffic Management System modernization, which the FAA
may adopt.
This notice seeks to fill current and future vacancies on the NAC
and does not affect the status of NAC members whose terms have not
expired.
II. Description of Duties
The objective of the NAC is to advise the FAA, using consensus-
based meeting methodologies, on (1) investment priorities, (2) NextGen
priorities and performance analyses report, (3) trajectory-based
operations deployment and planning consistent with the FAA's NextGen
Vision, and (4) ad hoc tasks received directly from the FAA. The NAC
will act solely in an advisory capacity and will not exercise program
management responsibilities. Decisions directly affecting the
implementation of transportation policy will remain with the FAA
Administrator and the Secretary of Transportation.
III. Membership
The NAC is comprised of members appointed by the Secretary of
Transportation upon recommendation by the FAA Administrator. The
membership must be equitably balanced in terms of points of view
represented and functions performed. The stakeholder groups represented
on the NAC include the following:
a. Air Traffic Management (Automation and Infrastructure)
b. Aircraft Manufacturers
c. Airports
d. Avionics Manufacturers
e. Department of Defense
f. Environmental Interests
g. International Entities
h. Labor
i. NASA
j. Operators (General Aviation, Air Carriers, Business Aviation)
All NAC members serve at the request of the Secretary. To the
extent practicable and in accordance with the Executive Order on
Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through
the Federal Government and the Executive Order on Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion, and Accessibility, the membership of the NAC shall include
persons of diverse backgrounds in race, ethnicity, religion, sexual
orientation, and gender. The NAC will have no more than 30 members.
Other membership terms include:
a. An appointment of up to two years.
b. Service without charge and without government compensation.
c. Ability to attend all NAC meetings (estimated three meetings per
year).
Qualifications: Candidates must currently serve as a senior
executive and corporate officer in an aviation organization with
equities in air traffic management and aircraft equipment modernization
to provide advice on the integration and operationalization of NextGen
programs and associate technologies. Candidates must have the ability
to make corporate decisions in the committee and commit resources on
behalf of their organizations. Candidates must have appropriate
expertise to include, but are not limited to, flight operations; air
traffic management automation and infrastructure; aircraft and avionics
manufacturing; airport infrastructure/operations; government; and
aviation labor safety. Candidates should have the flexibility and
network to reach out to their respective aviation community sector
counterparts as needed to respond to FAA requests for advice.
Candidates must be in good public standing and are expected to be
present at all meetings to ensure the NAC deliberations include a
balance of points of view.
Materials to Submit: Candidates are required to submit, in full,
the following materials to be considered for NAC membership. Failure to
submit the required information may disqualify a candidate from the
review process:
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a. A biography of the nominee, including professional and academic
credentials.
b. A resume or curriculum vitae, which must include relevant job
experience, qualifications, former service on a(n) Federal Advisory
Committee(s) and/or Aviation Rulemaking Committee(s), and contact
information (email, telephone, and mailing address).
c. A one-page statement describing how the candidate will add value
to the NAC, taking into consideration current membership requirements
and the candidate's unique background, experience, and perspective that
will advance the conversation.
Current NAC members who wish to be reappointed to the committee
must also respond to this solicitation notice.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Kimberly Noonan,
Manager, Stakeholder and Collaboration Division (A), NextGen Office of
Collaboration and Messaging, ANG-M, Office of the Assistant
Administrator for NextGen, Federal Aviation Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-17680 Filed 8-16-22; 8:45 am]
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