Notice2023-13518
District Export Council Nomination Opportunity
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Published
June 26, 2023
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentInternational Trade Administration
Abstract
The Department of Commerce is currently seeking nominations of individuals for consideration for appointment by the Secretary of Commerce to serve as members of one of the 61 District Export Councils (DECs) nationwide. DECs are closely affiliated with the U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs) of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS), which is part of the Global Markets unit within the International Trade Administration, and play a key role in the planning and coordination of export activities in their communities.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 121 (Monday, June 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41376-41377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13518]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
District Export Council Nomination Opportunity
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of opportunity for appointment to serve as a District
Export Council member.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking nominations of
individuals for consideration for appointment by the Secretary of
Commerce to serve as members of one of the 61 District Export Councils
(DECs) nationwide. DECs are closely affiliated with the U.S. Export
Assistance Centers (USEACs) of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service
(US&FCS), which is part of the Global Markets unit within the
International Trade Administration, and play a key role in the planning
and coordination of export activities in their communities.
DATES: Nominations for individuals will be accepted through Sept 1,
2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact the Director of your
local USEAC for more information on DECs and the nomination process.
You may identify your local USEAC by entering your zip code online at
<a href="https://trade.gov/commercial-service-offices-us">https://trade.gov/commercial-service-offices-us</a>. The Director of your
local USEAC can be identified by clicking the ``Contact Us'' tab. For
general program information, contact Laura Barmby, National DEC
Liaison, US&FCS, at (202) 482-2675.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: District Export Councils support the mission
of US&FCS by facilitating the development of an effective local export
assistance network, supporting the expansion of export opportunities
for local U.S. companies, serving as a communication link between the
business community and US&FCS, and assisting in coordinating the
activities of trade assistance partners to leverage available
resources. Individuals appointed to a DEC become part of a select corps
of trade professionals dedicated to providing international trade
leadership and guidance to the local business community and assistance
to the Department of Commerce on export development issues. DEC members
are volunteers. DEC members are not special government employees. DEC
members receive no compensation for their participation in DEC
activities or reimbursement for travel and other personal expenses.
Nomination Process: Each DEC has a maximum membership of 35. There
are currently vacancies on every DEC, with approximately half of the
positions open on each DEC for the four-year term that begins on
January 1, 2024, and runs through December 31, 2027. The online
nomination form is available at <a href="https://app.keysurvey.com/f/41667817/4d92/">https://app.keysurvey.com/f/41667817/4d92/</a>. All potential nominees must complete the online nomination form
linked above and consent to sharing of the information on that form
with the DEC Executive Committee for its consideration, and consent, if
appointed, to sharing of their contact information with other DEC
members and relevant government agencies and private sector
organizations with a focus on trade. Interested individuals are highly
encouraged to reach out to the local USEAC Director to learn more about
the DECs and to begin the application process as soon as possible.
Eligibility and Appointment Criteria: Appointment is based upon an
individual's international trade leadership in the local community,
ability to influence the local environment for exporting, knowledge of
day-to-day international operations, interest in export development,
and willingness and ability to devote time to DEC activities. Members
must be employed as exporters or export service providers or in a
profession which supports U.S. export promotion efforts. Members
include exporters, export service providers and others whose profession
supports U.S. export promotion efforts. DEC member appointments are
made without regard to political affiliation. DEC membership is open to
U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States. As
representatives of the local exporting community, DEC Members must
reside in, or conduct the majority of their work in, the territory that
the DEC covers. DEC membership is not open to Federal Government
employees. Individuals representing foreign governments, including
individuals registered with the Department of Justice under the Foreign
Agents Registration Act, must disclose such representation and may be
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disqualified if the Department determines that such representation is
likely to impact the ability to carry out the duties of a DEC member or
raise an appearance issue for the Department.
Selection Process: Nominations of individuals who have applied for
DEC membership will be forwarded to the local USEAC Director for the
respective DEC for that Director's consideration. The local USEAC
Director ensures that all nominees meet the membership criteria. The
local USEAC Director then, in consultation with the local DEC Executive
Committee, evaluates all nominees to determine their interest,
commitment, and qualifications. In reviewing nominees, the local USEAC
Director strives to ensure a balance among exporters from a
manufacturing or service industry and export service providers. A fair
representation should be considered from companies and organizations
that support exporters, representatives of local and state government,
and trade organizations and associations. Membership should reflect the
diversity of the local business community, encompass a broad range of
business and industry sectors, and be distributed geographically across
the DEC service area, and where possible, the Department of Commerce
will also consider the ethnic, racial, and gender diversity and various
abilities of the United States population.
For current DEC members seeking reappointment, the local USEAC
Director, in consultation with the DEC Executive Committee, also
carefully considers the nominee's activity level during the previous
term and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively
with other DEC members and US&FCS staff. As appointees of the Secretary
of Commerce in high-profile positions, though volunteers, DEC Members
are expected to actively participate in the DEC and support the work of
local US&FCS offices. Those that do not support the work of the office
or do not actively participate in DEC activities will not be considered
for re-nomination.
The local USEAC Director, in consultation with the local DEC
Executive Committee, determines which nominees to forward to the US&FCS
Office of U.S. Field for further consideration for recommendation to
the Secretary of Commerce. A candidate's background and character are
pertinent to determining suitability and eligibility for DEC
membership. Since DEC appointments are made by the Secretary, the
Department must make a suitability determination for all DEC nominees.
After completion of a vetting process, the Secretary selects nominees
for appointment to local DECs. DEC members are appointed by and serve
at the pleasure of the Secretary of Commerce.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512 and 4721.
Laura Barmby,
District Export Council Program Manager.
[FR Doc. 2023-13518 Filed 6-23-23; 8:45 am]
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