Notice2022-22646
Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC); Revitalization Membership Plan
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Published
October 19, 2022
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This notice announces the solicitation of memberships for the Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC).
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 19, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22646]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[DOT-OST-2022]
Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee
(REDAC); Revitalization Membership Plan
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for appointment to the Research,
Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC).
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the solicitation of memberships for the
Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC).
DATES: Nominations must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern
time on December 31, 2022. Nominations received after the above due
date may be retained for evaluation for future REDAC vacancies after
all other nominations received by the due date have been reviewed and
considered.
ADDRESSES: Nominations can be submitted electronically (via email) to
Chinita Roundtree-Coleman, in the FAA's Research and Development
Management Division, ANG-E42, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b3d0dbdadddac7d29dc1dcc6ddd7c7c1d6d69ed0dcdfd6ded2ddf3d5d2d29dd4dcc5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="315259585f5845501f435e445f55454354541c525e5d545c505f715750501f565e47">[email protected]</span></a>. 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 Chinita Roundtree-Coleman via email or telephone at
(609) 485-7149 or (609) 569-3729. The FAA will notify those appointed
to serve on the REDAC in writing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chinita Roundtree-Coleman, REDAC PM/
Lead, FAA/U.S. Department of Transportation, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#debdb6b7b0b7aabff0acb1abb0baaaacbbbbf3bdb1b2bbb3bfb09eb8bfbff0b9b1a8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="23404b4a4d4a57420d514c564d47575146460e404c4f464e424d634542420d444c55">[email protected]</span></a> or (609) 485-7149 or (609) 569-3729.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee was
created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), in accordance
with Public Law 100-591 (1988) and Public Law 101-508 (1990) to provide
advice and recommendations to the FAA Administrator in support of the
Agency's Research and Development (R&D) portfolio.
II. Description of Duties
In accordance with 49 U.S. Code 44508, the REDAC conducts
assessments of the FAA's technical R&D programs and projects to:
<bullet> Provide advice and recommendations to the Administrator
regarding needs, objectives, plans, approaches, content, and
accomplishments with respect to the aviation research program,
<bullet> Assist in ensuring that the research is coordinated with
similar research being conducted outside the Administration,
<bullet> Review the operation of the air transportation centers of
excellence and,
<bullet> Review the annual allocations made by the Administrator
across major R&D categories.
If selected to serve on the REDAC, travel to FAA headquarters in
Washington, DC (or other locations) no less than twice per year is
required in order to attend committee meetings. By accepting the
nomination, preparation and read ahead material review is often
necessary regarding agendas and/or special tasks as required.
III. Membership
The membership must be fairly balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the functions performed. In accordance with 49 U.S.
Code 44508 and departmental policy, the REDAC will consist of no more
than 25 members on the parent committee. Membership terms are two years
and will be considered for renewal or resignation upon committee
evaluations to ensure the efficacy of team compositions required to
fulfill objectives. Selectees will be considered in one of the
following categories: Representatives, Special Government Employee
(SGE) or Regular Government Employee (RGE). Annual training and the
submission of required disclosure documentation must be completed upon
request.
The desired stakeholder groups represented on the REDAC include
individuals with expertise and knowledge of industry trends in one or
more of the following areas:
--Aircraft Safety
--Airport Infrastructure and Technologies
--Human and/or Aeromedical Factors
--National Airspace System (NAS) Operations
--Environment & Energy
--Digital Systems and Technologies (Cybersecurity, Artificial
Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science and Analytics)
--Emerging Operations [Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Advanced Air
Mobility (AAM), Commercial Space, Autonomous Operations]
a. Qualifications: Candidates must demonstrate good public standing
as well as technical capacities. Proficiencies, expertise, and subject
mastery that inform the Agency's strategy for R&D areas will be
critical to selections along with experience on advisory committees/
boards/councils and research and development. This solicitation is open
to leaders from industry, academia, other government agencies, and/or
subject matter expert/advisory committee representatives. Applicants
must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
b. Materials to Submit: Proposed nominees for the Research,
Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) are required to
submit a professional resume or curriculum vitae for review in order to
be considered for membership on the (REDAC). Submissions that do not
comply with the following rules, terms, and conditions may be
disqualified:
i. Submissions must be in English and in a format readable by
Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF. Scanned hand-written submissions will be
disqualified.
ii. Applicants may not be a current employee of the DOT, including
but not limited to the FAA;
iii. Submission Marking and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5
U.S.C. 552: All materials submitted to the FAA as a part of a
membership nomination submission become FAA records and are subject to
release under the FOIA.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Chinita Roundtree-Coleman,
REDAC PM/Lead, Federal Aviation Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-22646 Filed 10-18-22; 8:45 am]
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