Notice2024-25111
Request for Applications From Individuals Interested in Serving as an Indigenous Peoples' Representative on the Observer Delegation From the United States to the Partnership Council of the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement
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October 29, 2024
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Trade Representative, Office of United States
Abstract
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has led the United States' efforts on the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement (IPETCA) since the United States became an Observer to the IPETCA Partnership Council--the governing body of IPETCA--in April 2024. USTR is accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in serving a two-year term (with an option to extend for a third year) as an Indigenous Peoples' representative alongside U.S. government representatives on the observer delegation from the United States.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 86074-86075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25111]
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Request for Applications From Individuals Interested in Serving
as an Indigenous Peoples' Representative on the Observer Delegation
From the United States to the Partnership Council of the Indigenous
Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.
ACTION: Request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)
has led the United States' efforts on the Indigenous Peoples Economic
and Trade Cooperation Arrangement (IPETCA) since the United States
became an Observer to the IPETCA Partnership Council--the governing
body of IPETCA--in April 2024. USTR is accepting applications from
qualified individuals interested in serving a two-year term (with an
option to extend for a third year) as an Indigenous Peoples'
representative alongside U.S. government representatives on the
observer delegation from the United States.
DATES: Submit applications no later than 5 p.m. EST on December 6,
2024.
ADDRESSES: Submit applications to the Office of Intergovernmental
Affairs and Public Engagement (IAPE) at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#214c43590f545255530f4840514461545255530f444e510f464e57"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0568677d2b707671772b6c64756045707671772b606a752b626a73">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Reyes, IAPE Director and
Advisor, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#066b647e2873757274286f67766346737572742863697628616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ff2fde7b1eaecebedb1f6feeffadfeaecebedb1faf0efb1f8f0e9">[email protected]</span></a> or 202.395.2226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
IPETCA is a non-binding arrangement initiated by New Zealand on the
margins of its 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) host year.
Participating economies include New Zealand, Australia, Canada and
Chinese Taipei. The goal of IPETCA is to establish a framework for
facilitating cooperation between participating economies to identify
and remove barriers to Indigenous Peoples' economic empowerment and
participation in trade. The texts of IPETCA and the IPETCA Partnership
Council Terms of Reference are available at: <a href="https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/trade/nz-trade-policy/the-indigenous-peoples-economic-and-trade-cooperation-arrangement">https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/trade/nz-trade-policy/the-indigenous-peoples-economic-and-trade-cooperation-arrangement</a>.
In response to input during USTR's Tribal consultation meetings and
engagement with Indigenous Peoples, the United States became an
Observer to the IPETCA Partnership Council in April 2024. The
Partnership Council is composed of up to two representatives of each
participating economy and up to two Indigenous Peoples' representatives
from each participating economy unless decided otherwise. Among other
functions, the IPETCA Partnership Council has developed and approved a
work program to determine, organize and facilitate activities under the
IPETCA and decide the priorities for shared cooperation activities. The
Partnership Council also is expected to consider encouraging
appropriate multilateral and regional organizations to support projects
that enable participation of Indigenous businesses in trade and
investment, while emphasizing the important contributions made by
Indigenous women-owned businesses in the export of goods and services.
The IPETCA Partnership Council is expected to meet four to five times
annually, with at least one in-person event (location to be determined)
at the call of the co-chairs of the IPETCA Partnership Council or their
designee.
II. Requirements To Be an Indigenous Peoples' Representative
The U.S. Trade Representative anticipates appointing up to three
people to serve as Indigenous Peoples' representatives on the Observer
delegation from the United States to the IPETCA Partnership Council, to
represent the interests in international trade policy of Indigenous
communities in the United States, including American Indians, Alaska
Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. USTR is accepting
applications from qualified individuals interested in serving a two-
year term, with an option to extend for a third year. USTR expects
Indigenous Peoples' representatives who participate as part of the
Observer delegation from the United States to attend all meetings of
the IPETCA Partnership Council. This is expected to include three to
four virtual meetings, and one in-person meeting each year. The in-
person meeting typically is held on the sidelines of the APEC Economic
Leaders Week meetings and will require international travel. USTR may
be able to subsidize travel costs associated with in-person meetings of
the IPETCA Partnership Council.
The foremost consideration for applicants is their ability to
engage with U.S. government representatives to ensure robust
participation by Indigenous Peoples in IPETCA meetings and activities,
as appropriate. Other criteria include the applicant's knowledge of and
expertise in international trade policy, the work of USTR, and economic
development relevant to their community. In addition to general trade,
investment and development issues, representatives must have expertise
in areas such as:
<bullet> Understanding barriers to Indigenous Peoples' access to
and participation in international trade.
<bullet> Identifying possible solutions to better incorporate
Indigenous Peoples into U.S. trade policy.
<bullet> Developing and presenting actionable recommendations to
U.S. government officials.
<bullet> Understanding Indigenous government, economies, or
business administration.
<bullet> Eliminating barriers to equity, equality, and economic
opportunity and promoting understanding of the projected impact of
proposed trade policies on Indigenous communities in the United States.
The Indigenous Peoples' representatives will serve at the
discretion of the U.S. Trade Representative for two-year terms, with an
option to extend for a third year. The U.S. Trade Representative may
reappoint individuals for any number of terms.
USTR is committed to a trade agenda that advances racial and gender
equity, equality and economic empowerment and will seek advice and
recommendations on trade policies that enhance resiliency,
sustainability and broad-based economic growth. USTR strives to build
trusted, sustained lines of communication with those who will be
impacted by trade policy decisions in order to better understand the
projected impact of proposed trade policies on all communities,
including underserved, marginalized and overburdened communities.
USTR strongly encourages diverse backgrounds and perspectives and
will make appointments without regard to political affiliation and in
accordance with equal opportunity practices that promote diversity,
equity, inclusion and accessibility. USTR will strive to ensure balance
in terms of points of view, sectors, demographics, geography, entity or
organization size, and other factors relevant to USTR's needs.
III. Request for Applications
To apply, an applicant must meet the eligibility criteria described
in Section II at the time of application. In addition, an applicant, if
selected as an Indigenous Peoples' representative from the United
States, will be required at all times during the representative's term
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service to comply with the following conditions:
1. They must be a U.S. citizen.
2. They cannot be a full-time employee of a U.S. governmental
entity.
3. They cannot be a federally registered lobbyist.
4. They cannot be registered with the U.S. Department of Justice
under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
5. For a representative sponsored by an organization, they must be
associated with a U.S. organization whose members (or funders or
mission) have a demonstrated interest in issues relevant to Indigenous
representation and economies.
6. For eligibility purposes, a `U.S. organization' is an
organization established under the laws of the United States, that is
controlled by U.S. citizens, by another U.S. organization (or
organizations), or by a U.S. entity (or entities), determined based on
its board of directors (or comparable governing body), membership and
funding sources, as applicable. To qualify as a U.S. organization, more
than 50 percent of the board of directors (or comparable governing
body) and more than 50 percent of the membership of the organization to
be represented must be U.S. citizens, U.S. organizations, or U.S.
entities. Additionally, at least 50 percent of the organization's
annual revenue must be attributable to nongovernmental U.S. sources.
In order to be considered for appointment as an Indigenous Peoples'
representative, qualified individuals should submit the following to
the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0c616e7422797f787e22656d7c694c797f787e2269637c226b637a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aec3ccd680dbdddadc80c7cfdecbeedbdddadc80cbc1de80c9c1d8">[email protected]</span></a> by the December 6, 2024, 5 p.m. EST
deadline:
<bullet> Name, title, affiliation, and contact information of the
applicant.
<bullet> The applicant's personal resume.
<bullet> A statement explaining how the applicant meets the
eligibility criteria, why USTR would benefit from having the applicant
on the U.S. Observer delegation, and how the applicant can serve the
interests of all Indigenous communities in the United States.
USTR will consider applicants who meet the eligibility criteria in
accordance with equal opportunity practices that promote diversity,
equity, inclusion and accessibility.
Roberto Soberanis,
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and
Public Engagement, Office of the United States Trade Representative.
[FR Doc. 2024-25111 Filed 10-28-24; 8:45 am]
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