Notice2023-09552
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)
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Published
May 5, 2023
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Customs and Border Protection
Abstract
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting that individuals who are interested in serving on the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) apply for membership. The COAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretaries of the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on all matters involving the commercial operations of CBP and related functions.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 87 (Friday, May 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29142-29143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09552]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[Docket No. USCBP-2023-0008]
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Commercial Customs
Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security (DHS).
ACTION: Committee Management; request for applicants for appointment to
the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC).
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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting that
individuals who are interested in serving on the Commercial Customs
Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) apply for membership. The COAC
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretaries of the
Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) on all matters involving the commercial operations of
CBP and related functions.
DATES: Applications for membership should be submitted to CBP as
indicated in the ADDRESSES section on or before June 5, 2023.
ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should
be submitted by one of the following means:
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#97fbf6e3f8e5fef6b9e7b9faf6e5e3fef9d7f4f5e7b9f3ffe4b9f0f8e1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d9b5b8adb6abb0b8f7a9f7b4b8abadb0b799babba9f7bdb1aaf7beb6af">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Mail: Ms. Latoria Martin, Office of Trade Relations, U.S.
Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 3.5A,
Washington, DC 20229.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Latoria Martin, U.S. Customs and
Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 3.5A, Washington,
DC 20229. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7814190c170a111956085615190a0c1116381b1a08561c100b561f170e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f49895809b869d95da84da999586809d9ab4979684da909c87da939b82">[email protected]</span></a>; telephone 202-344-1440.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 109 of the Trade Facilitation and
Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (Pub. L. 114-125, 130 Stat. 122, February
24, 2016) established the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory
Committee (COAC). The COAC is an advisory committee established in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. chapter 10. The COAC advises the Secretaries of the Department
of the Treasury (Treasury) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on
the commercial operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
and related Treasury and DHS functions. In accordance with section 109
of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, the COAC shall:
(1) advise the Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS on all matters
involving the commercial operations of CBP, including advising with
respect to significant changes that are proposed with respect to
regulations, policies, or practices of CBP;
(2) provide recommendations to the Secretaries of the Treasury and
DHS on improvements to the commercial operations of CBP;
(3) collaborate in developing the agenda for COAC meetings; and
(4) perform such other functions relating to the commercial
operations of CBP as prescribed by law or as the Secretaries of the
Treasury and DHS jointly direct.
Balanced Membership Plans
The COAC consists of 20 members who are selected from
representatives of the trade or transportation communities served by
CBP, or others who are directly affected by CBP commercial operations
and related functions. The members shall represent the interests of
individuals and firms affected by the commercial operations of CBP and
shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation. The members
will be appointed by the Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS from
candidates recommended by the Commissioner of CBP. In addition, members
will represent major regions of the country.
COAC Meetings
The COAC meets once each quarter, although additional meetings may
be scheduled. The COAC meetings may be held in Washington, DC, or near
a CBP port of entry. The members do not receive travel reimbursement or
per diem.
COAC Membership
Membership on the COAC is specific to the appointee and a member
may not send an alternate to represent him or her at a COAC meeting.
The length of the member's term is determined by the Secretaries, not
to exceed three years. Regular attendance is essential; a member who is
absent for two public meetings within a calendar year, or does not
participate in the committee's work, may be removed from the COAC.
Members who are currently serving on the COAC are eligible to re-
apply for membership if they are not in their second consecutive term
and if they have met the attendance requirements. A new application
letter is required and
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may incorporate copies of previously filed application materials noted
herein. Members will not be considered Special Government Employees and
will not be paid compensation by the Federal Government for their
representative services with respect to the COAC.
Application for COAC Appointment: Any interested person wishing to
serve on the COAC must provide the following:
<bullet> Statement of interest and reasons for application;
<bullet> Complete professional resume;
<bullet> Home address and telephone number;
<bullet> Work address, telephone number, and email address;
<bullet> Statement of the industry you represent; and
<bullet> Statement agreeing to submit to pre-appointment mandatory
background and tax checks.
A national security clearance is not required for the position. In
order for Treasury and DHS to fully leverage broad-ranging experience
and education, the COAC must be diverse with regard to professional and
technical expertise. Treasury and DHS are committed to pursuing
opportunities, consistent with applicable law, to compose a committee
that reflects the diversity of the nation's people.
Signing Authority
The Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller, having reviewed and
approved this document, has delegated the authority to electronically
sign the document to the Director (or Acting Director, if applicable)
of the Regulations and Disclosure Law Division of CBP, for purposes of
publication in the Federal Register.
Dated: May 1, 2023.
Robert F. Altneu,
Director, Regulations and Disclosure Law Division, Regulations and
Rulings, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. 2023-09552 Filed 5-4-23; 8:45 am]
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