Notice2023-13021
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee
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Published
June 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 Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee (STSAC). All applicants must represent one of the constituencies specified below in order to be eligible for appointment. STSAC's mission is to provide advice, consultation, and recommendations to the TSA Administrator on improving surface transportation security matters, including developing, refining, and implementing policies, programs, initiatives, rulemakings, and security directives pertaining to surface transportation security, while adhering to sensitive security information requirements. The STSAC considers risk-based approaches in the performance of its duties.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39858-39859]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13021]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
[Docket No. TSA-2018-0001]
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Surface
Transportation 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 Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee
(STSAC). All applicants must represent one of the constituencies
specified below in order to be eligible for appointment. STSAC's
mission is to provide advice, consultation, and recommendations to the
TSA Administrator on improving surface transportation security matters,
including developing, refining, and implementing policies, programs,
initiatives, rulemakings, and security directives pertaining to surface
transportation security, while adhering to sensitive security
information requirements. The STSAC considers risk-based approaches in
the performance of its duties.
DATES: Applications for membership must be submitted to TSA using one
of the methods in the ADDRESSES section below on or before July 20,
2023.
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ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted by one of the following
means:
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7625222537353602051758121e0558111900"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5c0f080f1d1f1c282f3d7238342f723b332a">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Mail: Judith Harroun-Lord, STSAC Designated Federal
Officer, Transportation Security Administration (TSA-28), TSA Mailstop
6028, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028.
See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for application requirements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Judith Harroun-Lord, STSAC Designated
Federal Officer (DFO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA-28),
TSA Mailstop 6028, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA
20598-6028, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#82d1d6d1c3c1c2f6f1e3ace6eaf1ace5edf4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d1828582909291a5a2b0ffb5b9a2ffb6bea7">[email protected]</span></a>, 571-227-2283.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The STSAC is an advisory Committee
established pursuant to section 1969, Division K, TSA Modernization
Act, of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-254; 132 Stat.
3186; Oct. 5, 2018). The Committee is composed of individual members
representing key constituencies affected by surface transportation
security requirements.
Application for Advisory Committee Appointment
TSA is seeking applications for up to 15 members with specific
expertise in surface transportation. Any person wishing to be
considered for appointment to STSAC 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 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.
In order for DHS to fully leverage broad-ranging experience and
education, the STSAC must be diverse with regard to professional and
technical expertise. DHS also is committed to pursuing opportunities,
consistent with applicable law, to compose a committee that reflects
the diversity of the nation's people.
Membership
The STSAC is composed of no more than 40 voting members from among
stakeholders representing each mode of surface transportation, such as
passenger rail, freight rail, mass transit, pipelines, highways, over-
the-road bus, school bus industry, and trucking; and may include
representatives from--
1. Associations representing such modes of surface transportation;
2. Labor organizations representing such modes of surface
transportation;
3. Groups representing the users of such modes of surface
transportation, including asset manufacturers, as appropriate;
4. Relevant law enforcement, first responders, and security
experts; and
5. Such other groups as the TSA Administrator considers
appropriate.
The STSAC also includes nonvoting members, serving in an advisory
capacity, who are designated by TSA; the Department of Transportation;
the Coast Guard; and such other Federal department or agency as the TSA
Administrator considers appropriate.
The STSAC 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 optimally each category
is represented by a minimum of one individual. Members will serve as
representatives and speak on behalf of their respective constituency
group. Membership on the Committee is personal to the appointee and a
member may not send an alternate to a Committee meeting. The members of
the Committee shall not receive any compensation from the Government by
reason of their service on the Committee.
Committee Membership
Committee members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the
Administrator of TSA for a term of 2 years, but a voting member may
continue to serve until the Administrator appoints a successor. Voting
members who are currently serving on the Committee are eligible to
reapply for membership. A new application is required.
Committee Meetings
The Committee shall meet as frequently as deemed necessary by the
Designated Federal Official (DFO) in consultation with the Chairperson,
but no less than two (2) scheduled meetings each year. At least one
meeting will be open to the public each year. Unless the DFO decides
otherwise, meetings will be held in person in the Washington, DC
metropolitan area or through web conferencing. In addition, STSAC
members are expected to participate on STSAC subcommittees that
normally meet more frequently to deliberate and discuss specific
surface transportation matters.
Committee Membership Vetting
All applicants who are presented for appointment to the STSAC 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 and coordinating an in-person visit to
the enrollment center. Non-U.S. applicants presented for appointment to
the STSAC will be required to complete additional vetting.
Dated: June 13, 2023.
Eddie D. Mayenschein,
Assistant Administrator, Policy, Plans, and Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2023-13021 Filed 6-16-23; 8:45 am]
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