Notice2023-01481
Request for Nominations; Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee
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Published
January 25, 2023
Issuing agencies
General Services Administration
Abstract
GSA is seeking nominations for membership to the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (hereinafter "the Committee" or "the FSCAC"), a Federal advisory committee required by statute.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4825-4826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01481]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
[Notice-Q-2023-01; Docket No. 2023-0002; Sequence No. 4]
Request for Nominations; Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Federal Acquisition Service (Q), General Services
Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Notice. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is
seeking nominations for membership to the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory
Committee (the Committee).
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SUMMARY: GSA is seeking nominations for membership to the Federal
Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (hereinafter ``the Committee'' or ``the
FSCAC''), a Federal advisory committee required by statute.
DATES: GSA will consider complete nominations that are received no
later than Thursday, February 9, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Nominations will be accepted electronically. Please submit
nominations via <a href="https://forms.gle/iuBc67bMYjo1xB5V6">https://forms.gle/iuBc67bMYjo1xB5V6</a>, and email
accompanying documents to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9ff9ecfcfefcdff8ecfeb1f8f0e9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d8beabbbb9bb98bfabb9f6bfb7ae">[email protected]</span></a> with the subject line: FSCAC
NOMINATION--[Nominee Name].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zach Baldwin, Federal Risk and
Authorization Management Program, 202-536-8216, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#016772626062416672602f666e77"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4e283d2d2f2d0e293d2f60292138">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
GSA, in compliance with the FedRAMP Authorization Act of 2022, is
required to establish the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee
(FSCAC), a statutory advisory committee in accordance with the
provisions of FACA (5 U.S.C. 10). The Federal Risk and Authorization
Management Program (FedRAMP) within GSA is responsible for providing a
standardized, reusable approach to security assessment and
authorization for cloud computing products and services that process
unclassified information used by agencies.
The FSCAC will provide advice and recommendations to the
Administrator of GSA, the FedRAMP Board, and agencies on technical,
financial, programmatic, and operational matters regarding the secure
adoption of cloud computing products and services. The FSCAC will
ensure effective and ongoing coordination of agency adoption, use,
authorization, monitoring, acquisition, and security of cloud computing
products and services to enable agency mission and administrative
priorities. The purposes of the Committee are:
<bullet> To examine the operations of FedRAMP and determine ways
that authorization processes can continuously be improved, including
the following:
[cir] Measures to increase agency reuse of FedRAMP authorizations.
[cir] Proposed actions that can be adopted to reduce the burden,
confusion, and cost associated with FedRAMP authorizations for cloud
service providers.
[cir] Measures to increase the number of FedRAMP authorizations for
cloud computing products and services offered by small businesses
concerns (as defined by section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 632(a)).
[cir] Proposed actions that can be adopted to reduce the burden and
cost of FedRAMP authorizations for agencies.
<bullet> Collect information and feedback on agency compliance with
and implementation of FedRAMP requirements.
<bullet> Serve as a forum that facilitates communication and
collaboration among the FedRAMP stakeholder community.
The Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee will meet no fewer than
three (3) times a calendar year Meetings shall occur as frequently as
needed, called, and approved by the DFO. Meetings will be held
virtually or in person. Members will serve without compensation and may
be allowed travel expenses, including per diem, in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 5703.
The Committee shall be comprised of not more than 15 members who
are qualified representatives from the public and private sectors,
appointed by the Administrator, in consultation with the Director of
OMB, as follows:
i. The GSA Administrator or the GSA Administrator's designee, who
shall be the Chair of the Committee.
ii. At least one representative each from the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Institute of Standards
and Technology.
iii. At least two officials who serve as the Chief Information
Security Officer within an agency, who shall be required to maintain
such a position throughout the duration of their service on the
Committee.
iv. At least one official serving as Chief Procurement Officer (or
equivalent) in an agency, who shall be required to maintain such a
position throughout the duration of their service on the Committee.
v. At least one individual representing an independent assessment
organization.
vi. At least five representatives from unique businesses that
primarily provide cloud computing services or products, including at
least two representatives from a small business (as defined by section
3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a))).
vii. At least two other representatives from the Federal Government
as the Administrator determines to be necessary to provide sufficient
balance, insights, or expertise to the Committee.
Each member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) year terms,
except the initial terms, which may be staggered one (1), two (2) or
three (3) year terms to establish a rotation in which one third of the
members are selected. No member shall be appointed for more than two
(2) consecutive terms nor shall any member serve for more than six (6)
consecutive years. GSA values opportunities to increase diversity,
equity, inclusion and accessibility on its federal advisory committees.
Members will be designated as Regular Government Employees (RGEs)
or Representative members as appropriate and consistent with Section
3616(d) of the FedRAMP Authorization Act of 2022. GSA's Office of
General Counsel will assist the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) to
determine the advisory committee member designations. Representatives
are members selected to represent a specific point of view held by a
particular group, organization, or association. Members who are full
time or permanent part-time Federal civilian officers or employees
shall be appointed to serve as Regular Government Employee (RGE)
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members. In accordance with OMB Final Guidance published in the Federal
Register on October 5, 2011 and revised on August 13, 2014, federally
registered lobbyists may not serve on the Committee in an individual
capacity to provide their own individual best judgment and expertise,
such as RGEs members. This ban does not apply to lobbyists appointed to
provide the Committee with the views of a particular group,
organization, or association, such as Representative members.
Nominations
Nominations for membership on the Committee will be accepted until
Thursday, February 9, 2023. There are two parts to submitting a
nomination. First, complete the information requested via this
electronic form <a href="https://forms.gle/iuBc67bMYjo1xB5V6">https://forms.gle/iuBc67bMYjo1xB5V6</a>. Next, email your
CV or resume and a letter of endorsement from your organization or
organization's leadership to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#731500101210331400125d141c05"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c8aebbaba9ab88afbba9e6afa7be">[email protected]</span></a> with the subject line: FSCAC
NOMINATION--[Nominee Name].
Federal agencies may nominate qualified federal employees for
Federal membership.
Non-Federal nominees must meet the following criteria in accordance
with the FedRAMP Authorization Act of 2022:
<bullet> Individuals representing an independent assessment
organization; or
<bullet> Representatives from unique businesses that primarily
provide cloud computing services or products, including at least 2
representatives from a small business concern (as defined by section
3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a))).
Brian Conrad,
FedRAMP Director (Acting)/Cybersecurity Program Manager, Federal Risk
and Authorization Management Program, General Services Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-01481 Filed 1-24-23; 8:45 am]
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