Foreign-Trade Zone 32-Miami, Florida; Authorization of Production Activity; Brightstar Corporation (Cell Phone Kitting); Miami, Florida, 5506 [2015-01990]

Download as PDF 5506 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 21 / Monday, February 2, 2015 / Notices Washington, DC 20233, telephone (301) 763–6590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Census Scientific Advisory Committee was established in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Appendix 2). The following provides information about the committee, membership, and the nomination process. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Objectives and Duties 1. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee advises the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau on the uses of scientific developments in statistical data collection, statistical analysis, survey methodology, geospatial analysis, econometrics, cognitive psychology, and computer science as they pertain to the full range of Census Bureau programs and activities (including: communications, decennial, demographic, economic, field operations, geographic, information technology, and statistics). 2. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee provides scientific and technical expertise from the following disciplines: Demography, economics, geography, psychology, statistics, survey methodology, social and behavioral sciences, Information Technology and computing, marketing, communications, and other fields of expertise, as appropriate, to address Census Bureau program needs and objectives. This expertise is necessary to ensure that the Census Bureau continues to provide relevant and timely statistics used by federal, state, and local governments as well as business and industry in an increasingly technologically-oriented society. 3. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 4. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee reports to the Director of the Census Bureau. Membership 1. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee consist of up to 21 members and one Chair appointed by the Director of the Census Bureau. 2. Members are appointed for a two or three-year term with staggered term-end dates. 3. Members shall serve as either Special Government Employees (SGEs) or Representatives. SGEs will be subject to the ethical standards applicable to SGEs. Members will be individually advised of the capacity in which they serve through appointment letters. Committee membership will be VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:24 Jan 30, 2015 Jkt 235001 reevaluated at the conclusion of the two or three-year term with the prospect of member renewal, active attendance and participation in meetings, administrative compliance, Census Bureau needs, and the Director’s concurrence will also be factors in renewals. 4. Committee members are selected in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee aims to have balanced representation, considering such factors as geography, technical, and scientific expertise. The Advisory Committee will include members from diverse backgrounds, including academia and private enterprise, which are further diversified by business type or industry, geography, and other factors. 5. No employee of the federal government can serve as a member of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee. to, regular meeting attendance, committee meeting discussant responsibilities, review of materials, as well as participation in conference calls, webinars, working groups, and/or special committee activities. 4. Nominations of organizations may come from individuals or organizations. Organizations also may self-nominate. A summary of the organization’s qualifications and the experience that qualifies it for membership should be included in the nomination letter. Nominated organizations must be able to actively participate in the tasks of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee, including, but not limited to, regular meeting attendance, review of materials, and participation in conference calls, webinars, working groups, and special committee activities. 5. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and seeks diverse Advisory Committee membership. Miscellaneous 1. Members of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee serve without compensation, but receive reimbursement for committee-related travel and lodging expenses. 2. The Census Scientific Advisory Committee meets at least once a year, budget permitting, but additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Director of the Census Bureau or Designated Federal Official. All Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Dated: January 23, 2015. John H. Thompson, Director, Bureau of the Census. Nomination Information 1. Nominations are requested as described above. 2. Nominees must have scientific and technical expertise in such areas as demography, economics, geography, psychology, statistics, survey methodology, social and behavioral sciences, Information Technology, computing, or marketing. Such knowledge and expertise are needed to provide advice and recommendations to the Director of the Census Bureau on the trends, uses, and application of scientific innovations and developments in relation to the full range of Census Bureau programs and activities. 3. Individuals, groups, and/or organizations may submit nominations on behalf of individual candidates. A summary of the candidate’s ´ qualifications (resume or curriculum vitae) must be included along with the nomination letter. Nominees must be able to actively participate in the tasks of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee, including, but not limited PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 [FR Doc. 2015–01924 Filed 1–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–71–2014] Foreign-Trade Zone 32—Miami, Florida; Authorization of Production Activity; Brightstar Corporation (Cell Phone Kitting); Miami, Florida On October 1, 2014, Greater Miami Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., grantee of FTZ 32, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board on behalf of Brightstar Corporation, within FTZ 32— Site 6, in Miami, Florida. The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (79 FR 60807, October 8, 2014). The FTZ Board has determined that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification is authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14. Dated: January 23, 2015. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–01990 Filed 1–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 21 (Monday, February 2, 2015)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-01990]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-71-2014]


Foreign-Trade Zone 32--Miami, Florida; Authorization of 
Production Activity; Brightstar Corporation (Cell Phone Kitting); 
Miami, Florida

    On October 1, 2014, Greater Miami Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc., grantee 
of FTZ 32, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to 
the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board on behalf of Brightstar 
Corporation, within FTZ 32--Site 6, in Miami, Florida.
    The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations 
of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal 
Register inviting public comment (79 FR 60807, October 8, 2014). The 
FTZ Board has determined that no further review of the activity is 
warranted at this time. The production activity described in the 
notification is authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board's 
regulations, including Section 400.14.

    Dated: January 23, 2015.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-01990 Filed 1-30-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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