Notice of the Re-Opening of the Deadline To Receive Nominations for the National Advisory Council on Minority Business Enterprise, 27301-27302 [2010-11596]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Minority Business Development
Agency
Notice of the Re-Opening of the
Deadline To Receive Nominations for
the National Advisory Council on
Minority Business Enterprise
AGENCY: Minority Business
Development Agency, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Minority Business
Development Agency (MBDA), U.S.
Department of Commerce, solicited
nominations for individuals to serve on
the National Advisory Council on
Minority Business Enterprise
(NACMBE) pursuant to a Federal
Register Notice published on March 29,
2010 (75 FR 15413). The March 29, 2010
notice provided that all nominations
must be received on or before May 3,
2010. On May 3, 2010, MBDA published
a Federal Register Notice (75 FR 23238)
extending the deadline for the receipt of
nominations until May 10, 2010. This
notice re-opens the nomination period
for NACMBE membership and allows
for the receipt of nominations on or
before 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
(EDT) on June 30, 2010. The purpose of
this notice is to allow the public
additional time to submit nominations.
The requirements for submitting
nominations and the evaluation criteria
for selecting members contained in the
March 29, 2010 notice shall continue to
apply in their entirety and, for
convenience, are being republished in
this notice.
Nominations submitted on or before
May 10, 2010 will be considered by
MBDA and persons do not need to
resubmit their nomination materials,
although they may amend or revise such
nomination materials on or before the
new deadline of June 30, 2010.
Nominations received after May 10,
2010 and on or before the new deadline
of June 30, 2010 will also be considered
for NACMBE membership. 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 June 30, 2010 at
5 p.m. (EDT).
ADDRESSES: Nomination packages may
be submitted through the mail or may be
submitted electronically. Interested
persons are encouraged to submit
nominations electronically. The
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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.
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.
Although MBDA has received many
applications and is still considering all
applications received to date, the
Agency is seeking a broader applicant
pool. By re-opening the application
period, the Agency also hopes to have
a broader applicant pool to reflect
greater ethnic, gender, and industry
diversity. Persons who have previously
submitted nominations remain under
consideration and do not need to
resubmit their nomination materials,
although they may amend such
nomination materials on or before the
closing date of June 30, 2010
Objectives and Scope of Activities:
NACMBE will advise the Secretary on
key issues pertaining to the growth and
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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,
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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 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
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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
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: May 10, 2010.
David A. Hinson,
National Director, Minority Business
Development Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Minority Business Development Agency
Notice of the Re-Opening of the Deadline To Receive Nominations
for the National Advisory Council on Minority Business Enterprise
AGENCY: Minority Business Development Agency, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S.
Department of Commerce, solicited nominations for individuals to serve
on the National Advisory Council on Minority Business Enterprise
(NACMBE) pursuant to a Federal Register Notice published on March 29,
2010 (75 FR 15413). The March 29, 2010 notice provided that all
nominations must be received on or before May 3, 2010. On May 3, 2010,
MBDA published a Federal Register Notice (75 FR 23238) extending the
deadline for the receipt of nominations until May 10, 2010. This notice
re-opens the nomination period for NACMBE membership and allows for the
receipt of nominations on or before 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
on June 30, 2010. The purpose of this notice is to allow the public
additional time to submit nominations. The requirements for submitting
nominations and the evaluation criteria for selecting members contained
in the March 29, 2010 notice shall continue to apply in their entirety
and, for convenience, are being republished in this notice.
Nominations submitted on or before May 10, 2010 will be considered
by MBDA and persons do not need to resubmit their nomination materials,
although they may amend or revise such nomination materials on or
before the new deadline of June 30, 2010. Nominations received after
May 10, 2010 and on or before the new deadline of June 30, 2010 will
also be considered for NACMBE membership. 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 June 30, 2010 at 5
p.m. (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. 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.
Although MBDA has received many applications and is still
considering all applications received to date, the Agency is seeking a
broader applicant pool. By re-opening the application period, the
Agency also hopes to have a broader applicant pool to reflect greater
ethnic, gender, and industry diversity. Persons who have previously
submitted nominations remain under consideration and do not need to
resubmit their nomination materials, although they may amend such
nomination materials on or before the closing date of June 30, 2010
Objectives and Scope of Activities: NACMBE will advise the
Secretary on key issues pertaining to the growth and
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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 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: May 10, 2010.
David A. Hinson,
National Director, Minority Business Development Agency.
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