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Department’s remand results. See
May 5th Order at 2. The CIT found that
the Department’s new surrogate value
for silica fume was more specific to
silica fume, as required by the Remand
Order, and was supported by substantial
evidence.
On July 1, 2009, Respondents filed an
appeal with the CAFC. On February 23,
2010, the CAFC dismissed the case,
pursuant to Respondents’ withdrawal of
their appeal.
Amendment to the Final Determination
Because there is now a final and
conclusive court decision, effective as of
the publication date of this notice, we
are amending the Final Results and
revising the weighted average dumping
margins for Jiangxi Gangyuan and
Shanghai Jinneng:
SILICON METAL FROM THE PRC
Manufacturer/exporter
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margin
71.57%
50.41
We have calculated Jiangxi Gangyuan
and Shanghai Jinneng’s companyspecific antidumping margin as 71.57%
and 50.41%, respectively. See
Memorandum to the File from Jerry
Huang, ‘‘Analysis Memorandum for the
Final Results of the Redetermination of
the Silica Fume By-Product Valuation,
Remand for Antidumping Duty New
Shipper Review of Silicon Metal From
the People’s Republic of China for
Datong Jinneng Industrial Silicon Co.,
Inc./Shanghai Jinneng International
Trade Co., Ltd.,’’ and Memorandum to
the File From Jerry Huang, ‘‘Analysis
Memorandum for the Final Results of
the Redetermination of the Silica Fume
By-Product Valuation, Remand for
Antidumping Duty New Shipper
Review of Silicon Metal From the
People’s Republic of China for Jiangxi
Gangyuan Silicon Industry Co., Ltd.,’’
both dated February 2, 2009. There have
been no changes to this analysis for
these amended final results. In
accordance with the Department’s
practice of applying importer-specific
assessment rates, we will instruct
United States Customs and Border
Protection (‘‘CBP’’) to apply the
importer-specific assessment rate for
Jiangxi Gangyuan and Shanghai
Jinneng’s exports to the United States.
The Department intends to issue
appropriate assessment instructions
directly to CBP 15 days after the
publication of the final results of this
review.
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This notice is issued and published in
accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and
777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Dated: March 23, 2010.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
Notice of the Establishment of a
National Advisory Council on Minority
Business Enterprise and the
Solicitation of Nominations for
Membership
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Foreign–Trade Zones Board
[Order No. 1671]
Approval for Processing Authority,
Foreign–Trade Zone 196, ATC
Logistics & Electronics (Personal
Navigation Devices), Fort Worth, Texas
Pursuant to its authority under the
Foreign–Trade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as
amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), the Foreign–
Trade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the
following Order:
Whereas, ATC Logistics & Electronics,
an operator of Foreign–Trade Zone 196,
has requested processing authority
within FTZ 196 in Fort Worth, Texas
(FTZ Docket 38–2009, filed 9/16/2009);
Whereas, notice inviting public
comment has been given in the Federal
Register (74 FR 49364, 9/28/2009) and
the application has been processed
pursuant to the FTZ Act and the Board’s
regulations; and,
Whereas, the Board adopts the
findings and recommendations of the
examiner’s report, and finds that the
requirements of the FTZ Act and
Board’s regulations are satisfied, and
that the proposal is in the public
interest;
Now, therefore, the Board hereby
orders:
The application for processing
authority under zone procedures within
FTZ 196, as described in the application
and Federal Register notice, is
approved, subject to the FTZ Act and
the Board’s regulations, including
Section 400.28.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th
day of March 2010.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration, Alternate Chairman,
Foreign–Trade Zones Board.
Attest:
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
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Minority Business
Development Agency, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Agency
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C.
App. 2, and with the concurrence of the
General Services Administration, the
Department of Commerce is announcing
the establishment of the National
Advisory Council on Minority Business
Enterprise (NACMBE). Pursuant to this
notice, the Department of Commerce is
also soliciting nominations for
membership on the NACMBE for the
upcoming 2-year charter term beginning
in April 2010. The purpose of the
NACMBE is to advise the Secretary of
Commerce (Secretary) on key issues
pertaining to the growth and
competitiveness of the nation’s Minority
Business Enterprises (MBEs).
DATES: Complete nomination packages
for NACMBE membership must be
received by the Department of
Commerce on or before May 3, 2010, at
5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
ADDRESSES: Nomination packages may
be submitted through the mail or may be
submitted electronically. Interested
persons are encouraged to submit
nominations electronically. The
deadline is the same for nominations
submitted through the mail and for
nominations submitted electronically.
1. Submission by Mail: Nominations
sent by mail should be addressed to the
U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority
Business Development Agency, Office of
Legislative, Education and
Intergovernmental Affairs, Attn:
Stephen Boykin, 1401 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Room 5063, Washington,
DC 20230. Applicants are advised that
the Department of Commerce’s receipt
of mail sent via the United States Postal
Service may be substantially delayed or
suspended in delivery due to security
measures. Applicants may therefore
wish to use a guaranteed overnight
delivery service to ensure nomination
packages are received by the
Department of Commerce by the
deadline set forth in this notice.
2. Electronic Submission: Nomination
sent electronically should be addressed
to: NACMBEnominations@mbda.gov.
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Please include ‘‘NACMBE Nomination’’
in the title of the e-mail.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephen Boykin, MBDA Office of
Legislative, Education and
Intergovernmental Affairs, at (202) 482–
1712 or by e-mail at:
NACMBEnominations@mbda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: Pursuant to Executive
Order 11625, as amended, the
Department of Commerce, through the
Minority Business Development Agency
(MBDA), is charged with promoting the
growth and competitiveness of the
nation’s minority business enterprise.
NACMBE is being established in the
Department of Commerce as a
discretionary advisory committee in
accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and with the
concurrence of the General Services
Administration. The NACMBE will be
administered primarily by MBDA.
MBEs make a substantial contribution
to the U.S. economy, generating $661
billion in total gross receipts in 2002
and employing approximately 4.7
million people with an annual payroll
totaling $115 billion. This represented
only 7.5 percent of the total gross
receipts generated by all U.S. businesses
(excluding publicly-held firms),
notwithstanding that in 2002 the adult
minority population represented 29
percent of the total U.S. adult
population. However, if MBEs were to
generate total gross receipts in relation
to the current minority population, the
U.S. economy would benefit from an
estimated additional $1.8 trillion in
annual gross receipts and 11.4 million
new jobs. MBEs also have the potential
to contribute significantly to the balance
of trade as they are twice as likely to
generate sales through exports
compared to non-minority firms.
Obstacles such as access to capital,
access to markets and access to business
and social networks, all of which are
essential for any businesses to increase
in size and scale, continue to impede
the growth and competiveness of MBEs.
Unless these obstacles are addressed,
the MBE community will continue to
lag behind their non-minority
counterparts undermining the nation’s
ability to regain its economic footing
and to build a sustainable economy.
Objectives and Scope of Activities:
NACMBE will advise the Secretary on
key issues pertaining to the growth and
competitiveness of the nation’s MBEs,
as defined in Executive Order 11625, as
amended, and 15 CFR 1400.1. NACMBE
will provide advice and
recommendations on a broad range of
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policy issues that affect minority
businesses and their ability to
successfully access the domestic and
global marketplace. These policy issues
may include, but are not limited to:
• Methods for increasing jobs in the
health care, manufacturing, technology,
and ‘‘green’’ industries;
• Global and domestic barriers and
impediments;
• Global and domestic business
opportunities;
• MBE capacity building;
• Institutionalizing global business
curriculums at colleges and universities
and facilitating the entry of MBEs into
such programs;
• Identifying and leveraging pools of
capital for MBEs;
• Methods for creating high value
loan pools geared toward MBEs with
size, scale and capacity;
• Strategies for collaboration amongst
minority chambers, trade associations
and nongovernmental organizations;
• Accuracy, availability and
frequency of economic data concerning
minority businesses;
• Methods for increasing global
transactions with entities such as but
not limited to the Export-Import Bank,
OPIC and the IMF; and
• Requirements for a uniform and
reciprocal MBE certification program.
The advice and recommendations
provided by NACMBE may take the
form of one or more written reports.
NACMBE will also serve as a vehicle for
an ongoing dialogue with the MBE
community and with other stakeholders.
The Secretary has determined that the
establishment of NACMBE is necessary
and in the public interest in connection
with MBDA’s duties and responsibilities
in advancing the growth and
competitiveness of MBEs pursuant to
Executive Order 11625, as amended.
Membership: NACMBE shall be
composed of not more than 25 members.
The NACMBE members shall be
distinguished individuals from the
nonfederal sector appointed by the
Secretary. The members shall be
recognized leaders in their respective
fields of endeavor and shall possess the
necessary knowledge and experience to
provide advice and recommendations
on a broad range of policy issues that
impact the ability of MBEs to
successfully participate in the domestic
and global marketplace. NACMBE shall
have a balanced membership reflecting
a diversity of industries, ethnic
backgrounds and geographical regions,
and to the extent practicable, gender
and persons with disabilities.
NACMBE members shall be appointed
as Special Government Employees for a
two-year term and shall serve at the
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pleasure of the Secretary. Members may
be re-appointed to additional two-year
terms, without limitation. The Secretary
may designate a member or members to
serve as the Chairperson or ViceChairperson(s) of NACMBE. The
Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson(s)
shall serve at the pleasure of the
Secretary.
NACMBE members will serve without
compensation, but will be allowed
reimbursement for reasonable travel
expenses, including a per diem in lieu
of subsistence, as authorized by 5 U.S.C.
5703, as amended, for persons serving
intermittently in Federal government
service. NACMBE members will serve in
a solely advisory capacity.
Eligibility. In addition to the above
criterion, eligibility for NACMBE
membership is limited to U.S. citizens
who are not full-time employees of the
Federal Government, are not registered
with the U.S. Department of Justice
under the Foreign Agents Registration
Act and are not a Federally-registered
lobbyists pursuant to the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995, as amended, at
the time of appointment to the
NACMBE.
Nomination Procedures and Selection
of Members: The Department of
Commerce is accepting nominations for
NACMBE membership for the upcoming
2-year charter term beginning in April
2010. Members shall serve until the
NACMBE charter expires in April 2012,
although members may be re-appointed
by the Secretary without limitation.
Nominees will be evaluated consistent
with the factors specified in this notice
and their ability to successfully carryout
the goals of the NACMBE.
For consideration, a nominee must
submit the following materials: (1)
Resume, (2) personal statement of
interest, including a summary of how
the nominee’s experience and expertise
would support the NACMBE objectives;
(3) an affirmative statement that the
nominee is not required to register as a
foreign agent under the Foreign Agents
Registration Act of 1938, as amended,
and (4) an affirmative statement that: (a)
The nominee is not currently a
Federally-registered lobbyist and will
not be a Federally-registered lobbyist at
the time of appointment and during his/
her tenure as a NACMBE member, or (b)
if the nominee is currently a Federallyregistered lobbyist, that the nominee
will no longer be a Federally-registered
lobbyist at the time of appointment to
the NACMBE and during his/her tenure
as a NACMBE member. All nomination
information should be provided in a
single, complete package by the
deadline specified in this notice.
Nominations packages should be
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submitted by either mail or
electronically, but not by both methods.
Self-nominations will be accepted.
NACMBE Members will be selected in
accordance with applicable Department
of Commerce guidelines and in a
manner that ensures that NACMBE has
a balanced membership. In this respect,
the Secretary seeks to appoint members
who represent a diversity of industries,
ethnic backgrounds and geographical
regions, and to the extent practicable,
gender and persons with disabilities.
All appointments shall be made
without discrimination on the basis of
age, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual
orientation, or cultural, religious, or
socioeconomic status. All appointments
shall also be made without regard to
political affiliations.
Dated: March 23, 2010.
David A. Hinson,
National Director, Minority Business
Development Agency.
The application to expand FTZ 26 to
add proposed Site 18 is approved,
subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s
regulations, including Section 400.28,
and to the Board’s standard 2,000–acre
activation limit for the overall general–
purpose zone project, and further
subject to a sunset provision that would
terminate authority on March 31, 2015,
if no activity under FTZ procedures has
occurred at Site 18 before that date.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th
day of March 2010.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration, Alternate Chairman,
Foreign–Trade Zones Board.
Attest:
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Foreign–Trade Zones Board
Certain Crepe Paper Products From
the People’s Republic of China: Final
Results of Expedited Sunset Review of
Antidumping Duty Order
[Order No. 1670]
Expansion of Foreign–Trade Zone 26,
Atlanta, Georgia, Area
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Pursuant to its authority under the
Foreign–Trade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as
amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), the Foreign–
Trade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the
following Order:
Whereas, the Georgia Foreign–Trade
Zone, Inc., grantee of Foreign–Trade
Zone 26, submitted an application to the
Board for authority to expand its zone
to add proposed Site 18 in the Atlanta,
Georgia, area, within the Atlanta
Customs and Border Protection port of
entry (FTZ Docket 55–2008, filed 10/6/
08);
Whereas, notice inviting public
comment was given in the Federal
Register (73 FR 60676–60677, 10/14/08;
correction, 73 FR 63675, 10/27/08) and
the application has been processed
pursuant to the FTZ Act and the Board’s
regulations; and,
Whereas, the Board adopts the
findings and recommendation of the
examiner’s report (including
addendum), and finds that the
requirements of the FTZ Act and
Board’s regulations are satisfied, and
that the approval of proposed Site 18 is
in the public interest;
Now, therefore, the Board hereby
orders:
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Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce
DATES: Effective Date: March 29, 2010.
SUMMARY: On December 1, 2009, the
Department of Commerce
(‘‘Department’’) initiated a sunset review
of the antidumping duty order on
certain crepe paper products from the
People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’). On
the basis of a timely notice of intent to
participate, and an adequate substantive
response filed on behalf of the domestic
interested party, as well as a lack of
response from respondent interested
parties, the Department conducted an
expedited sunset review. As a result of
the sunset review, the Department finds
that revocation of the antidumping duty
order would be likely to lead to
continuation or recurrence of dumping.
The dumping margins are identified in
the Final Results of Review section of
this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alexis Polovina, AD/CVD Operations,
Office 9, Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202)
482–3927.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
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Background
On December 1, 2009, the Department
published the notice of initiation of the
sunset review of the antidumping duty
order on crepe paper products from the
PRC pursuant to section 751(c) of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the
Act’’). See Initiation of Five-Year
(‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 74 FR 62748
(December 1, 2009). On December 3,
2009, the Department received a notice
of intent to participate from a domestic
producer, Seaman Paper Company of
Massachusetts (‘‘Seaman Paper,’’
‘‘domestic interested party,’’ or
‘‘Petitioner’’). Submission of the notice
of intent to participate filed by
Petitioner was within the deadline
specified in section 351.218(d)(1)(i) of
the Department’s regulations. The
domestic interested party claimed
interested party status under section
771(9)(C) of the Act, as Seaman Paper is
a domestic manufacturer of crepe paper
products in the United States. On
December 31, 2009, the Department
received a substantive response from the
domestic interested party within the
deadline specified in section
351.218(d)(3)(i) of the Department’s
regulations. We did not receive
responses from any respondent
interested parties to this proceeding. As
a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B)
of the Act and section
351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2) of the
Department’s regulations, the
Department determined to conduct an
expedited review of the order.
As explained in the memorandum
from the Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Import Administration, the Department
has exercised its discretion to toll
deadlines for the duration of the closure
of the Federal Government from
February 5, through February 12, 2010.
Thus, all deadlines in this segment of
the proceeding have been extended by
seven days. The revised deadline for the
final of this expedited review is now
April 7, 2010. See Memorandum to the
Record from Ronald Lorentzen, DAS for
Import Administration, regarding
‘‘Tolling of Administrative Deadlines As
a Result of the Government Closure
During the Recent Snowstorm,’’ dated
February 12, 2010.
Scope of the Order
For purposes of the order, the term
‘‘certain crepe paper’’ includes crepe
paper products that have a basis weight
not exceeding 29 grams per square
meter prior to being creped and, if
appropriate, flame-proofed. Crepe paper
has a finely wrinkled surface texture
and typically but not exclusively is
treated to be flame-retardant. Crepe
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Minority Business Development Agency
Notice of the Establishment of a National Advisory Council on
Minority Business Enterprise and the Solicitation of Nominations for
Membership
AGENCY: Minority Business Development Agency, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and with the concurrence of
the General Services Administration, the Department of Commerce is
announcing the establishment of the National Advisory Council on
Minority Business Enterprise (NACMBE). Pursuant to this notice, the
Department of Commerce is also soliciting nominations for membership on
the NACMBE for the upcoming 2-year charter term beginning in April
2010. The purpose of the NACMBE is to advise the Secretary of Commerce
(Secretary) on key issues pertaining to the growth and competitiveness
of the nation's Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).
DATES: Complete nomination packages for NACMBE membership must be
received by the Department of Commerce on or before May 3, 2010, at 5
p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
ADDRESSES: Nomination packages may be submitted through the mail or may
be submitted electronically. Interested persons are encouraged to
submit nominations electronically. The deadline is the same for
nominations submitted through the mail and for nominations submitted
electronically.
1. Submission by Mail: Nominations sent by mail should be addressed
to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development
Agency, Office of Legislative, Education and Intergovernmental Affairs,
Attn: Stephen Boykin, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 5063,
Washington, DC 20230. Applicants are advised that the Department of
Commerce's receipt of mail sent via the United States Postal Service
may be substantially delayed or suspended in delivery due to security
measures. Applicants may therefore wish to use a guaranteed overnight
delivery service to ensure nomination packages are received by the
Department of Commerce by the deadline set forth in this notice.
2. Electronic Submission: Nomination sent electronically should be
addressed to: NACMBEnominations@mbda.gov.
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Please include ``NACMBE Nomination'' in the title of the e-mail.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Boykin, MBDA Office of
Legislative, Education and Intergovernmental Affairs, at (202) 482-1712
or by e-mail at: NACMBEnominations@mbda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Pursuant to Executive Order
11625, as amended, the Department of Commerce, through the Minority
Business Development Agency (MBDA), is charged with promoting the
growth and competitiveness of the nation's minority business
enterprise. NACMBE is being established in the Department of Commerce
as a discretionary advisory committee in accordance with the provisions
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and
with the concurrence of the General Services Administration. The NACMBE
will be administered primarily by MBDA.
MBEs make a substantial contribution to the U.S. economy,
generating $661 billion in total gross receipts in 2002 and employing
approximately 4.7 million people with an annual payroll totaling $115
billion. This represented only 7.5 percent of the total gross receipts
generated by all U.S. businesses (excluding publicly-held firms),
notwithstanding that in 2002 the adult minority population represented
29 percent of the total U.S. adult population. However, if MBEs were to
generate total gross receipts in relation to the current minority
population, the U.S. economy would benefit from an estimated additional
$1.8 trillion in annual gross receipts and 11.4 million new jobs. MBEs
also have the potential to contribute significantly to the balance of
trade as they are twice as likely to generate sales through exports
compared to non-minority firms.
Obstacles such as access to capital, access to markets and access
to business and social networks, all of which are essential for any
businesses to increase in size and scale, continue to impede the growth
and competiveness of MBEs. Unless these obstacles are addressed, the
MBE community will continue to lag behind their non-minority
counterparts undermining the nation's ability to regain its economic
footing and to build a sustainable economy.
Objectives and Scope of Activities: NACMBE will advise the
Secretary on key issues pertaining to the growth and competitiveness of
the nation's MBEs, as defined in Executive Order 11625, as amended, and
15 CFR 1400.1. NACMBE will provide advice and recommendations on a
broad range of policy issues that affect minority businesses and their
ability to successfully access the domestic and global marketplace.
These policy issues may include, but are not limited to:
Methods for increasing jobs in the health care,
manufacturing, technology, and ``green'' industries;
Global and domestic barriers and impediments;
Global and domestic business opportunities;
MBE capacity building;
Institutionalizing global business curriculums at colleges
and universities and facilitating the entry of MBEs into such programs;
Identifying and leveraging pools of capital for MBEs;
Methods for creating high value loan pools geared toward
MBEs with size, scale and capacity;
Strategies for collaboration amongst minority chambers,
trade associations and nongovernmental organizations;
Accuracy, availability and frequency of economic data
concerning minority businesses;
Methods for increasing global transactions with entities
such as but not limited to the Export-Import Bank, OPIC and the IMF;
and
Requirements for a uniform and reciprocal MBE
certification program.
The advice and recommendations provided by NACMBE may take the form
of one or more written reports. NACMBE will also serve as a vehicle for
an ongoing dialogue with the MBE community and with other stakeholders.
The Secretary has determined that the establishment of NACMBE is
necessary and in the public interest in connection with MBDA's duties
and responsibilities in advancing the growth and competitiveness of
MBEs pursuant to Executive Order 11625, as amended.
Membership: NACMBE shall be composed of not more than 25 members.
The NACMBE members shall be distinguished individuals from the
nonfederal sector appointed by the Secretary. The members shall be
recognized leaders in their respective fields of endeavor and shall
possess the necessary knowledge and experience to provide advice and
recommendations on a broad range of policy issues that impact the
ability of MBEs to successfully participate in the domestic and global
marketplace. NACMBE shall have a balanced membership reflecting a
diversity of industries, ethnic backgrounds and geographical regions,
and to the extent practicable, gender and persons with disabilities.
NACMBE members shall be appointed as Special Government Employees
for a two-year term and shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.
Members may be re-appointed to additional two-year terms, without
limitation. The Secretary may designate a member or members to serve as
the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson(s) of NACMBE. The Chairperson or
Vice-Chairperson(s) shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.
NACMBE members will serve without compensation, but will be allowed
reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses, including a per diem in
lieu of subsistence, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703, as amended, for
persons serving intermittently in Federal government service. NACMBE
members will serve in a solely advisory capacity.
Eligibility. In addition to the above criterion, eligibility for
NACMBE membership is limited to U.S. citizens who are not full-time
employees of the Federal Government, are not registered with the U.S.
Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and are
not a Federally-registered lobbyists pursuant to the Lobbying
Disclosure Act of 1995, as amended, at the time of appointment to the
NACMBE.
Nomination Procedures and Selection of Members: The Department of
Commerce is accepting nominations for NACMBE membership for the
upcoming 2-year charter term beginning in April 2010. Members shall
serve until the NACMBE charter expires in April 2012, although members
may be re-appointed by the Secretary without limitation. Nominees will
be evaluated consistent with the factors specified in this notice and
their ability to successfully carryout the goals of the NACMBE.
For consideration, a nominee must submit the following materials:
(1) Resume, (2) personal statement of interest, including a summary of
how the nominee's experience and expertise would support the NACMBE
objectives; (3) an affirmative statement that the nominee is not
required to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents
Registration Act of 1938, as amended, and (4) an affirmative statement
that: (a) The nominee is not currently a Federally-registered lobbyist
and will not be a Federally-registered lobbyist at the time of
appointment and during his/her tenure as a NACMBE member, or (b) if the
nominee is currently a Federally-registered lobbyist, that the nominee
will no longer be a Federally-registered lobbyist at the time of
appointment to the NACMBE and during his/her tenure as a NACMBE member.
All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete
package by the deadline specified in this notice. Nominations packages
should be
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submitted by either mail or electronically, but not by both methods.
Self-nominations will be accepted.
NACMBE Members will be selected in accordance with applicable
Department of Commerce guidelines and in a manner that ensures that
NACMBE has a balanced membership. In this respect, the Secretary seeks
to appoint members who represent a diversity of industries, ethnic
backgrounds and geographical regions, and to the extent practicable,
gender and persons with disabilities.
All appointments shall be made without discrimination on the basis
of age, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or cultural,
religious, or socioeconomic status. All appointments shall also be made
without regard to political affiliations.
Dated: March 23, 2010.
David A. Hinson,
National Director, Minority Business Development Agency.
[FR Doc. 2010-6969 Filed 3-26-10; 8:45 am]
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