Notice2023-08328
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Aviation Security Advisory Committee
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Published
April 20, 2023
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Abstract
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requesting applications from individuals who are interested in being appointed to serve on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). All applicants must represent one of the constituencies specified below in order to be eligible for appointment. ASAC's mission is to provide advice and recommendations to the TSA Administrator on improving aviation security matters, including developing, refining, and implementing policies, programs, rulemaking, and security directives pertaining to aviation security, while adhering to sensitive security guidelines.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 76 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24437-24438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08328]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
[Docket No. TSA-2011-0008]
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Aviation Security
Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.
ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants.
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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requesting
applications from individuals who are interested in being appointed to
serve on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). All
applicants must represent one of the constituencies specified below in
order to be eligible for appointment. ASAC's mission is to provide
advice and recommendations to the TSA Administrator on improving
aviation security matters, including developing, refining, and
implementing policies, programs, rulemaking, and security directives
pertaining to aviation security, while adhering to sensitive security
guidelines.
DATES: Applications for membership must be submitted to TSA using one
of the methods in the ADDRESSES section below on or before May 11,
2023.
ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted by one of the following
means:
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3c7d6f7d7f7c484f5d1258544f125b534a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dd9c8e9c9e9da9aebcf3b9b5aef3bab2ab">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Mail: Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC Designated Federal
Officer, Transportation Security Administration (TSA-28), 6595
Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028.
See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for application requirements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC
Designated Federal Officer, Transportation Security Administration
(TSA-28), 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dc9d8f9d9f9ca8afbdf2b8b4aff2bbb3aa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="82c3d1c3c1c2f6f1e3ace6eaf1ace5edf4">[email protected]</span></a>, 202-595-4802.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ASAC is an advisory committee
established pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44946. The committee is composed of
individual members representing key constituencies affected by aviation
security requirements. As required by statute, the ASAC is composed of
individuals representing not more than 34 member organizations.
TSA is seeking applications for the membership categories scheduled
to expire in May 2023, which are marked with an asterisk in this
section below. Individuals are appointed by the TSA Administrator to
represent 19 key constituencies affected by aviation security
requirements, as defined at 49 U.S.C. 44946(c)(1)(C). Consistent with
applicable law, TSA is committed to pursuing opportunities to appoint a
committee that reflects the diversity of the United States. The
following list provides the 19 key constituencies and identifies with
an asterisk (*) the constituencies for whom the current
representative's term is expiring:
1. Air carriers.
2. All-cargo air transportation.*
3. Labor organizations representing air carrier employees (3
vacancies).*
4. Aircraft manufacturers.*
5. Airport operators.*
6. General aviation.*
7. Travel industry.*
8. Victims of terrorist acts against aviation.
9. Law enforcement and security experts.
10. Indirect air carriers.*
11. Aviation security technology industry (including screening
technology and biometrics).
12. Airport-based businesses.*
13. Passenger advocacy groups.
14. Airport authorities and businesses that conduct security
operations at airports.*
15. Labor organizations representing transportation security
officers.*
16. Airport construction and maintenance contractors.*
17. Labor organizations representing employees of airport
construction and maintenance contractors.
18. Privacy organizations.
19. Aeronautical repair stations.
Unless otherwise noted, the ASAC does not have a specific number of
members allocated to any membership category and the number of members
in a category may change to fit the needs of the Committee, but each
organization shall be represented by one individual. Members will serve
as representatives and speak on behalf of their respective constituency
group, and will not be appointed as Special Government Employees as
defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). Membership on ASAC is personal to the
appointee and a member may not send an alternate to a Committee
meeting. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44946(c)(3), members shall not receive
pay, allowances, or benefits from the Government by reason of their
service on ASAC.
Committee Meetings
The ASAC typically convenes four times per year. Additional
meetings may be held with the approval of the Designated Federal
Official. While at least one meeting per year is open to the public,
due to the sensitive nature of the material discussed, the other
meetings are typically closed to the public. In addition, members are
expected to participate on ASAC subcommittees that typically meet more
frequently to deliberate and discuss specific aviation matters.
Committee Membership
Committee members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the
TSA Administrator for a 2-year term or until a successor is appointed.
Members who are currently serving on the Committee are eligible to
reapply for membership. A new application is required.
Committee Membership Vetting
All applicants that are presented for appointment to ASAC must
successfully complete a Security Threat Assessment (STA) by TSA, as
access to sensitive security information will be necessary. U.S.
citizens and those meeting residency requirements will be vetted using
TSA's Universal Enrollment Services (UES), which includes the
collection of biographic and biometric information to allow TSA to
perform the STA in regards to criminal history, intelligence, and
citizenship. Selected applicants will be offered a no-cost
authorization code to complete the three-step UES process; which
includes online pre-enrollment, coordinating a visit to an enrollment
center, and the in-person visit to the enrollment center.
Non-U.S. applicants presented for appointment to ASAC, will be
required to complete additional vetting. This vetting will include the
completion and submission of TSA Form 2816B form, and must be submitted
at least 30 days prior to visiting TSA spaces.
Application for Advisory Committee Appointment
TSA is seeking applications for the membership categories scheduled
to expire in May 2023, which are marked with an asterisk in the
Supplementary Information section above. Any person wishing to be
considered for
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appointment to ASAC must provide the following:
<bullet> Complete professional resume.
<bullet> Statement of interest and reasons for application,
including the membership category and how you represent a significant
portion of that constituency and also provide a brief explanation of
how you can contribute to one or more TSA strategic initiatives, based
on your prior experience with TSA, or your review of current TSA
strategic documents that can be found at <a href="http://www.tsa.gov/about/strategy">www.tsa.gov/about/strategy</a>.
<bullet> Home and work addresses, telephone number, and email
address.
Please submit your application to the Responsible TSA Official in
the ADDRESSES section noted above by May 11, 2023.
Dated April 14, 2023.
Eddie D. Mayenschein,
Assistant Administrator, Policy, Plans, and Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2023-08328 Filed 4-19-23; 8:45 am]
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