Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership, 40633 [E9-19359]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 154 / Wednesday, August 12, 2009 / Notices Historian, Washington, DC 20520, telephone (202) 663–1123, (e-mail history@state.gov). Dated: July 29, 2009. Ambassador John Campbell, Executive Secretary, Department of State. [FR Doc. E9–19355 Filed 8–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–11–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6723] Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership Department of State. Notice. AGENCY: jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs’ Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) is accepting membership applications for the 2010–2012 term. The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs is interested in applications from representatives of the United States defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, academia, and foundation personnel. The DTAG was established as a continuing committee under the authority of 22 U.S.C. Sections 2651a and 2656 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (‘‘FACA’’). The purpose of the DTAG is to provide the Bureau of PoliticalMilitary Affairs with a formal channel for regular consultation and coordination with U.S. private sector defense exporters and defense trade specialists on issues involving U.S. laws, policies, and regulations for munitions exports. The DTAG advises the Bureau on its support for and regulation of defense trade to help ensure that impediments to legitimate exports are reduced while the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States continue to be protected and advanced in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended. Major topics addressed by the DTAG include (a) Policy issues on commercial defense trade and technology transfer; (b) regulatory and licensing procedures applicable to defense articles, services, and technical data; (c) technical issues involving the U.S. Munitions List (USML); and (d) questions relating to actions designed to carry out the AECA and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Members are appointed by the Assistant Secretary of State for PoliticalMilitary Affairs as representatives of their organizations, companies, or sectors, on the basis of substantive and VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:38 Aug 11, 2009 Jkt 217001 technical expertise and qualifications. The 2010–2012 DTAG will be expected to represent the views of their organizations, being selected from a representative cross-section of subject matter experts from the United States defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, academia, and foundation personnel. All DTAG members shall be aware of the Department of State’s mandate that arms transfers must further U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. DTAG members also shall be versed in the complexity of commercial defense trade and industrial competitiveness, and all members must be able to advise the Bureau on these matters. DTAG members’ responsibilities include: • Service for a consecutive two-year term which may be renewed or terminated at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary of State for PoliticalMilitary Affairs (membership shall automatically terminate for members who fail to attend two consecutive DTAG plenary meetings). • Making recommendations in accordance with the DTAG Charter and the FACA. • Making policy and technical recommendations within the scope of the U.S. commercial export control regime as mandated in the AECA, the ITAR, and appropriate directives. Please note that DTAG members may not be reimbursed by the Department of State or any other USG agency for travel, per diem, and other expenses incurred in connection with their duties as DTAG members. How to apply: Applications in response to this notice must contain the following information: (1) Name of applicant; (2) affirmation of U.S. citizenship; (3) organizational affiliation and title, as appropriate; (4) mailing address; (5) work telephone number; (6) ´ ´ e-mail address; (7) resume; and (8) summary of qualifications for DTAG membership. This information may be provided via two methods: • E-mailed to the following address: Frantza@state.gov. In the subject field, please write, ‘‘DTAG Application.’’ • Send in hardcopy to the following address: Alexandra Frantz, PM/DDTC, SA–1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of PoliticalMilitary Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–0112. All applications must be postmarked by October 9, 2009. PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40633 Dated: August 5, 2009. Robert S. Kovac, Designated Federal Official, Defense Trade Advisory Group, Department of State. [FR Doc. E9–19359 Filed 8–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B (Formerly Subpart Q) During the Week Ending August 1, 2009 The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation’s Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a show-cause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings. Docket Number: DOT–OST–2007– 0066. Date Filed: July 29, 2009. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: August 19, 2009. Description: Application of Hainan Airlines Co., Limited (‘‘Hainan Airlines’’) requesting that the Department amend its foreign air carrier permit to enable it to engage in scheduled air transportation of persons, property and mail between Beijing, People’s Republic of China (PEK), on the one hand, and Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL), on the other hand. Hainan Airlines also requests exemption authority to the extent necessary so that it may exercise the rights requested in this application prior to the issuance of an amended foreign air carrier permit. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E9–19369 Filed 8–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 154 (Wednesday, August 12, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 40633]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-19359]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6723]


Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military 
Affairs' Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) is accepting membership 
applications for the 2010-2012 term. The Bureau of Political-Military 
Affairs is interested in applications from representatives of the 
United States defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, 
academia, and foundation personnel.
    The DTAG was established as a continuing committee under the 
authority of 22 U.S.C. Sections 2651a and 2656 and the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (``FACA''). The purpose of the DTAG is to 
provide the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs with a formal channel 
for regular consultation and coordination with U.S. private sector 
defense exporters and defense trade specialists on issues involving 
U.S. laws, policies, and regulations for munitions exports. The DTAG 
advises the Bureau on its support for and regulation of defense trade 
to help ensure that impediments to legitimate exports are reduced while 
the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States 
continue to be protected and advanced in accordance with the Arms 
Export Control Act (AECA), as amended. Major topics addressed by the 
DTAG include (a) Policy issues on commercial defense trade and 
technology transfer; (b) regulatory and licensing procedures applicable 
to defense articles, services, and technical data; (c) technical issues 
involving the U.S. Munitions List (USML); and (d) questions relating to 
actions designed to carry out the AECA and International Traffic in 
Arms Regulations (ITAR).
    Members are appointed by the Assistant Secretary of State for 
Political-Military Affairs as representatives of their organizations, 
companies, or sectors, on the basis of substantive and technical 
expertise and qualifications. The 2010-2012 DTAG will be expected to 
represent the views of their organizations, being selected from a 
representative cross-section of subject matter experts from the United 
States defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, 
academia, and foundation personnel. All DTAG members shall be aware of 
the Department of State's mandate that arms transfers must further U.S. 
national security and foreign policy interests. DTAG members also shall 
be versed in the complexity of commercial defense trade and industrial 
competitiveness, and all members must be able to advise the Bureau on 
these matters.
    DTAG members' responsibilities include:
     Service for a consecutive two-year term which may be 
renewed or terminated at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary of 
State for Political-Military Affairs (membership shall automatically 
terminate for members who fail to attend two consecutive DTAG plenary 
meetings).
     Making recommendations in accordance with the DTAG Charter 
and the FACA.
     Making policy and technical recommendations within the 
scope of the U.S. commercial export control regime as mandated in the 
AECA, the ITAR, and appropriate directives.
    Please note that DTAG members may not be reimbursed by the 
Department of State or any other USG agency for travel, per diem, and 
other expenses incurred in connection with their duties as DTAG 
members.
    How to apply: Applications in response to this notice must contain 
the following information: (1) Name of applicant; (2) affirmation of 
U.S. citizenship; (3) organizational affiliation and title, as 
appropriate; (4) mailing address; (5) work telephone number; (6) e-mail 
address; (7) r[eacute]sum[eacute]; and (8) summary of qualifications 
for DTAG membership.
    This information may be provided via two methods:
     E-mailed to the following address: Frantza@state.gov. In 
the subject field, please write, ``DTAG Application.''
     Send in hardcopy to the following address: Alexandra 
Frantz, PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade 
Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of 
State, Washington, DC 20522-0112.
    All applications must be postmarked by October 9, 2009.

    Dated: August 5, 2009.
Robert S. Kovac,
Designated Federal Official, Defense Trade Advisory Group, Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. E9-19359 Filed 8-11-09; 8:45 am]
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