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rubbers and oil-extended non-pigmented
rubbers, both of which contain at least one
percent of organic acids from the emulsion
polymerization process.
ESB rubber is produced and sold in
accordance with a generally accepted set of
product specifications issued by the
International Institute of Synthetic Rubber
Producers (IISRP). The scope of the
investigations covers grades of ESB rubber
included in the IISRP 1500 and 1700 series
of synthetic rubbers. The 1500 grades are
light in color and are often described as
‘‘Clear’’ or ‘‘White Rubber.’’ The 1700 grades
are oil-extended and thus darker in color,
and are often called ‘‘Brown Rubber.’’
Specifically excluded from the scope of
these investigations are products which are
manufactured by blending ESB rubber with
other polymers, high styrene resin master
batch, carbon black master batch (i.e., IISRP
1600 series and 1800 series) and latex (an
intermediate product).
The products subject to these
investigations are currently classifiable under
subheadings 4002.19.0015 and 4002.19.0019
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS). ESB rubber is
described by Chemical Abstract Services
(CAS) Registry No. 9003–55–8. This CAS
number also refers to other types of styrene
butadiene rubber. Although the HTSUS
subheadings and CAS registry number are
provided for convenience and customs
purposes, the written description of the
scope of these investigations is dispositive.
[FR Doc. 2016–19769 Filed 8–18–16; 8:45 a.m.]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of
Foreign Government Subsidies on
Articles of Cheese Subject to an InQuota Rate of Duty
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
DATES: Effective August 19, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephanie Moore, AD/CVD Operations,
Office III, Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202)
482–3692.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
702 of the Trade Agreements Act of
1979 (as amended) (the Act) requires the
Department of Commerce (the
Department) to determine, in
consultation with the Secretary of
Agriculture, whether any foreign
government is providing a subsidy with
respect to any article of cheese subject
to an in-quota rate of duty, as defined
in section 702(h) of the Act, and to
publish quarterly updates to the type
and amount of those subsidies. We
hereby provide the Department’s
quarterly update of subsidies on articles
of cheese that were imported during the
AGENCY:
periods January 1, 2016, through March
31, 2016.
The Department has developed, in
consultation with the Secretary of
Agriculture, information on subsidies,
as defined in section 702(h) of the Act,
being provided either directly or
indirectly by foreign governments on
articles of cheese subject to an in-quota
rate of duty. The appendix to this notice
lists the country, the subsidy program or
programs, and the gross and net
amounts of each subsidy for which
information is currently available. The
Department will incorporate additional
programs which are found to constitute
subsidies, and additional information
on the subsidy programs listed, as the
information is developed.
The Department encourages any
person having information on foreign
government subsidy programs which
benefit articles of cheese subject to an
in-quota rate of duty to submit such
information in writing to the Assistant
Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230.
This determination and notice are in
accordance with section 702(a) of the
Act.
Dated: August 11, 2016.
Ronald Lorentzen,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement
and Compliance.
APPENDIX—SUBSIDY PROGRAMS ON CHEESE SUBJECT TO AN IN-QUOTA RATE OF DUTY
Gross 1
subsidy
($/lb)
Net 2 subsidy
($/lb)
Country
Program(s)
28 European Union Member States 3 ..........................
European Union Restitution Payments .........................
$0.00
$0.00
Canada .........................................................................
Export Assistance on Certain Types of Cheese ..........
0.48
0.48
Norway .........................................................................
Indirect (Milk) Subsidy ..................................................
Consumer Subsidy ........................................................
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total .......................................................................
0.00
0.00
Deficiency Payments ....................................................
0.00
0.00
Switzerland ...................................................................
1 Defined
in 19 U.S.C. 1677(5).
in 19 U.S.C. 1677(6).
3 The 28 member states of the European Union are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
2 Defined
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United States Trade Finance Advisory
Council
International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce.
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Notice of an Opportunity To
Apply for Membership on the U.S.
Trade Finance Advisory Council.
ACTION:
The Secretary of Commerce
(Secretary) has established the U.S.
Trade Finance Advisory Council (TFAC)
to solicit input regarding the challenges
faced by U.S. exporters in accessing
capital, innovative solutions that can
SUMMARY:
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address these challenges, and
recommendations on strategies that can
expand access to finance and educate
U.S. exporters on available resources.
This federal advisory committee is
necessary to provide input to the
Secretary on the development of
strategies and programs that would help
expand access to trade finance for U.S.
exporters. The Department of Commerce
is seeking applications for membership
on the TFAC. In order to accommodate
requests for extensions, we are now
extending the deadline to receive
applications until 5:00 p.m. EDT on
Monday, August 29, 2016.
DATES: All applications for immediate
consideration must be received by the
Office of Finance and Insurance
Industries by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight
Time (EDT) on Monday, August 29
2016. After that date, ITA will continue
to accept applications under this notice
for a period of up to two years from the
deadline to fill any vacancies that may
arise.
ADDRESSES: Please submit applications
by email to TFAC@trade.gov, attention:
Ericka Ukrow, Office of Finance and
Insurance Industries, U.S. Department
of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory
Council Executive Secretariat, or by
mail to Ericka Ukrow, Office of Finance
and Insurance Industries, U.S.
Department of Commerce Trade Finance
Advisory Council, Room 18002, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Office of Finance and Insurance
Industries, U.S. Department of
Commerce Trade Finance Advisory
Council Executive Secretariat, Ericka
Ukrow, Room 18002, 1401 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–0405, email:
Ericka.Ukrow@trade.gov. Please visit
https://trade.gov/TFAC for additional
information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background and Authority
On July 25, 2016 (81 FR 48386), the
Secretary of Commerce announced the
establishment of the United States Trade
Finance Advisory Council (the Council)
in accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, 5 U.S.C. App., to advise the
Secretary on matters relating to private
sector trade financing for U.S. exporters.
As indicated in that notice, the
Department of Commerce, Office of
Finance and Insurance Industries, is
accepting applications for membership
on the TFAC. The TFAC functions
solely as an advisory committee. The
TFAC shall advise the Secretary in
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identifying effective ways to help
expand access to finance for U.S.
exporters, especially small- and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and
their foreign buyers.
The TFAC shall provide a necessary
forum to facilitate the discussion
between a diverse group of stakeholders
such as banks, non-bank financial
institutions, other trade finance related
organizations, and exporters to gain a
better understanding regarding current
challenges facing U.S. exporters in
accessing finance.
The TFAC shall draw upon the
experience of its members in order to
obtain ideas and suggestions for
innovative solutions to these challenges.
The TFAC shall develop
recommendations on programs or
activities that the Department of
Commerce could incorporate as part of
its export promotion and trade finance
education efforts.
The TFAC shall report to the
Secretary on its activities and
recommendations. In creating its
reports, the TFAC should: (1) Evaluate
current credit conditions and specific
financing challenges faced by U.S.
exporters, especially SMEs, and their
foreign buyers, (2) examine other
noteworthy issues raised by
stakeholders represented by the
membership, (3) identify emerging
financing sources that would address
these gaps, and (4) recommend specific
activities by which these
recommendations could be incorporated
and implemented.
II. Structure, Membership, and
Operation
The TFAC shall consist of no more
than twenty members appointed by the
Secretary. Members may be drawn from:
• U.S. companies that are exporters of
goods and services;
• U.S. commercial banks that provide
trade finance products, cross-border payment
services, or foreign exchange solutions;
• Non-bank U.S. financial institutions that
provide trade finance products, cross-border
payment services, or foreign exchange
solutions;
• Associations that represent: (a) U.S.
exporters and SMEs; and (b) U.S. commercial
banks or non-bank financial institutions or
other professionals that facilitate
international trade transactions;
• U.S. companies or entities whose
business includes trade-finance-related
activities or services;
• U.S. scholars, academic institutions, or
public policy organizations with expertise in
global business, trade finance, and
international banking related subjects; and
• Economic development organizations
and other U.S. regional, state and local
governmental and non-governmental
organizations whose missions or activities
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include the analysis, provision, or facilitation
of trade finance products/services.
Membership shall include a broad
range of companies and organizations in
terms of products and services,
company size, and geographic location
of both the source and destination of
trade finance. Members will be selected
based on their ability to carry out the
objectives of the TFAC, in accordance
with applicable Department of
Commerce guidelines, in a manner that
ensures that the TFAC is balanced in
terms of points of view and
demographics. Priority may be given to
candidates who have executive-level
(Chief Executive Officer, Executive
Chairman, President, or comparable
level of responsibility) experience.
Members, with the exception of those
from academia and public policy
organizations, serve in a representative
capacity, representing their own views
and interests or those of their
sponsoring entities, not as Special
Government Employees. The members
from academia and public policy
organizations serve as experts and
therefore are Special Government
Employees (SGEs), pursuant to 18
U.S.C. 202, and will be required to
comply with certain ethics laws and
rules, including filing a Confidential
Financial Disclosure form. Additionally,
a member serving as an expert must not
be a Federally Registered Lobbyist.
Prospective nominees should
designate the capacity in which they are
applying to serve and identify either
their area of expertise or the U.S.
industry sector they wish to represent.
Members of the TFAC will not be
compensated for their services or
reimbursed for their travel expenses.
Appointments to the TFAC shall be
made without regard to political
affiliation.
Each member shall be appointed for a
term of two years and will serve at the
pleasure of the Secretary. The Secretary
may at his/her discretion reappoint any
member to an additional term or terms,
provided that the member proves to
work effectively on the TFAC and his/
her knowledge and advice are still
needed.
The TFAC chair and vice chair or vice
chairs shall be selected from the
members of the TFAC by the Assistant
Secretary for Industry & Analysis after
consulting with the members. Their
term of service will not exceed the
duration of the current charter term and
they may be reselected for additional
periods should the charter be renewed
and should they remain on the TFAC.
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III. Meetings
The TFAC shall, to the extent
practical, meet a minimum of two times
a year. Additional meetings may be
called at the discretion of the Secretary
or his/her designee. The meetings will
take place in Washington, DC, or
elsewhere in the United States, or be
held via teleconference. Members are
required to attend a majority of the
TFAC’s meetings.
Dated: August 15, 2016.
Paul Thanos,
Director, Office of Finance and Insurance
Industries.
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To be considered for membership,
submit the following information to the
email address listed in the ADDRESSES
section above. In order to accommodate
requests for extensions, we are now
extending the deadline to receive
applications until 5:00 p.m. EDT on
Monday, August 29, 2016.
Applications for immediate
consideration must be received by this
deadline.
For all applicants, submit:
1. Name and title of the individual
requesting consideration.
2. The applicant’s personal resume and
short biography (less than 300 words).
3. A brief statement describing how the
applicant will contribute to the work of the
TFAC based on his/her unique experience
and perspective (not to exceed 100 words).
4. All relevant contact information,
including mailing address, fax, email, phone
number, and support staff information where
relevant.
5. An affirmative statement that the
applicant meets all eligibility criteria,
including an affirmative statement that the
applicant is not required to register as a
foreign agent under the Foreign Agents
Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
6. For applicants to serve in a
representative capacity, also submit:
a. A sponsor letter on the sponsoring
entity’s letterhead containing a brief
statement of why the applicant should be
considered for membership on the TFAC.
This sponsor letter should also address the
applicant’s experience and leadership related
to trade finance;
b. A brief description of the company,
institution, trade association, or organization
to be represented and its business activities
and export market(s) served, if applicable;
c. Information regarding the ownership and
control of the sponsoring entity, including
the stock holdings as appropriate; and
d. The sponsoring entity’s size (number of
employees and annual sales), place of
incorporation, product or service line, major
markets in which the entity operates, and the
entity’s export or import experience.
7. For applicants to serve as experts (i.e.,
not in a representative capacity), also submit:
a. A statement that the applicant is not a
Federally registered lobbyist and that the
applicant understands that, if appointed, the
applicant will not be allowed to continue to
serve as a Committee member if the applicant
becomes a Federally registered lobbyist.
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Pacific Fishery Management Council;
Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
AGENCY:
The Pacific Fishery
Management Council’s (Pacific Council)
Highly Migratory Species Management
Team (HMSMT) will hold a webinar,
which is open to the public.
DATES: The webinar will be held on
Thursday, September 8, 2016, from 1:30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES:
Webinar information: To join the
meeting, visit this link: https://
www.joinwebinar.com; enter the
Webinar ID: 157–057–235 and your
name and email address (required).
After logging in to the webinar, please
select ‘‘Use Telephone’’ and dial this
TOLL number +1 (213) 929–4232; enter
the attendee phone audio access code
832–921–033 and enter your audio
phone PIN (shown after joining the
webinar). (Participants are required to
use their telephone, as this is the best
practice to avoid technical issues and
excessive feedback, see the PFMC
GoToMeeting Audio Diagram for best
practices.)
Council address: Pacific Council,
7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101,
Portland, OR 97220–1384.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Kit Dahl, Pacific Council; telephone:
(503) 820–2422; email: kit.dahl@
noaa.gov.
SUMMARY:
The
HMSMT will discuss preparation of
reports for the September 12–20, 2016,
Council meeting. HMS items on the
Council agenda are: (1) Update on
International Issues, (2) Exempted
Fishing Permits, (3) Biennial Harvest
Specifications and Management
Measures, (4) Deep-Set Buoy Gear
Exempted Fishing Permit Criteria to
Advance Gear Authorization, and (5)
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Federal Drift Gillnet Permit
Amendment.
There will be a public listening
station at the Council office (see
ADDRESSES).
Although non-emergency issues not
contained in the meeting agenda may be
discussed, those issues may not be the
subject of formal action during these
meetings. Action will be restricted to
those issues specifically listed in this
document and any issues arising after
publication of this document that
require emergency action under section
305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act,
provided the public has been notified of
the intent to take final action to address
the emergency.
Special Accommodations
The meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr.
Kris Kleinschmidt at (503) 820–2425 at
least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Dated: August 16, 2016.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico;
Southeast Data, Assessment, and
Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of SEDAR 49 Assessment
webinar III for Gulf of Mexico Datalimited Species.
AGENCY:
The SEDAR 49 assessment of
the Gulf of Mexico Data-limited Species
will consist of a data workshop, a
review workshop, and a series of
assessment webinars. See
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
DATES: The SEDAR 49 Assessment
webinar III will be held from 1 p.m. to
3 p.m. on September 14, 2016.
ADDRESSES:
Meeting address: The meeting will be
held via webinar. The webinar is open
to members of the public. Those
interested in participating should
contact Julie A. Neer at SEDAR
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
United States Trade Finance Advisory Council
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of an Opportunity To Apply for Membership on the U.S.
Trade Finance Advisory Council.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) has established the U.S.
Trade Finance Advisory Council (TFAC) to solicit input regarding the
challenges faced by U.S. exporters in accessing capital, innovative
solutions that can
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address these challenges, and recommendations on strategies that can
expand access to finance and educate U.S. exporters on available
resources. This federal advisory committee is necessary to provide
input to the Secretary on the development of strategies and programs
that would help expand access to trade finance for U.S. exporters. The
Department of Commerce is seeking applications for membership on the
TFAC. In order to accommodate requests for extensions, we are now
extending the deadline to receive applications until 5:00 p.m. EDT on
Monday, August 29, 2016.
DATES: All applications for immediate consideration must be received by
the Office of Finance and Insurance Industries by 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Daylight Time (EDT) on Monday, August 29 2016. After that date, ITA
will continue to accept applications under this notice for a period of
up to two years from the deadline to fill any vacancies that may arise.
ADDRESSES: Please submit applications by email to TFAC@trade.gov,
attention: Ericka Ukrow, Office of Finance and Insurance Industries,
U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council Executive
Secretariat, or by mail to Ericka Ukrow, Office of Finance and
Insurance Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance
Advisory Council, Room 18002, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Finance and Insurance
Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council
Executive Secretariat, Ericka Ukrow, Room 18002, 1401 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0405, email:
Ericka.Ukrow@trade.gov. Please visit https://trade.gov/TFAC for
additional information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background and Authority
On July 25, 2016 (81 FR 48386), the Secretary of Commerce announced
the establishment of the United States Trade Finance Advisory Council
(the Council) in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App., to advise the Secretary on
matters relating to private sector trade financing for U.S. exporters.
As indicated in that notice, the Department of Commerce, Office of
Finance and Insurance Industries, is accepting applications for
membership on the TFAC. The TFAC functions solely as an advisory
committee. The TFAC shall advise the Secretary in identifying effective
ways to help expand access to finance for U.S. exporters, especially
small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and their foreign buyers.
The TFAC shall provide a necessary forum to facilitate the
discussion between a diverse group of stakeholders such as banks, non-
bank financial institutions, other trade finance related organizations,
and exporters to gain a better understanding regarding current
challenges facing U.S. exporters in accessing finance.
The TFAC shall draw upon the experience of its members in order to
obtain ideas and suggestions for innovative solutions to these
challenges.
The TFAC shall develop recommendations on programs or activities
that the Department of Commerce could incorporate as part of its export
promotion and trade finance education efforts.
The TFAC shall report to the Secretary on its activities and
recommendations. In creating its reports, the TFAC should: (1) Evaluate
current credit conditions and specific financing challenges faced by
U.S. exporters, especially SMEs, and their foreign buyers, (2) examine
other noteworthy issues raised by stakeholders represented by the
membership, (3) identify emerging financing sources that would address
these gaps, and (4) recommend specific activities by which these
recommendations could be incorporated and implemented.
II. Structure, Membership, and Operation
The TFAC shall consist of no more than twenty members appointed by
the Secretary. Members may be drawn from:
U.S. companies that are exporters of goods and
services;
U.S. commercial banks that provide trade finance
products, cross-border payment services, or foreign exchange
solutions;
Non-bank U.S. financial institutions that provide trade
finance products, cross-border payment services, or foreign exchange
solutions;
Associations that represent: (a) U.S. exporters and
SMEs; and (b) U.S. commercial banks or non-bank financial
institutions or other professionals that facilitate international
trade transactions;
U.S. companies or entities whose business includes
trade-finance-related activities or services;
U.S. scholars, academic institutions, or public policy
organizations with expertise in global business, trade finance, and
international banking related subjects; and
Economic development organizations and other U.S.
regional, state and local governmental and non-governmental
organizations whose missions or activities include the analysis,
provision, or facilitation of trade finance products/services.
Membership shall include a broad range of companies and
organizations in terms of products and services, company size, and
geographic location of both the source and destination of trade
finance. Members will be selected based on their ability to carry out
the objectives of the TFAC, in accordance with applicable Department of
Commerce guidelines, in a manner that ensures that the TFAC is balanced
in terms of points of view and demographics. Priority may be given to
candidates who have executive-level (Chief Executive Officer, Executive
Chairman, President, or comparable level of responsibility) experience.
Members, with the exception of those from academia and public
policy organizations, serve in a representative capacity, representing
their own views and interests or those of their sponsoring entities,
not as Special Government Employees. The members from academia and
public policy organizations serve as experts and therefore are Special
Government Employees (SGEs), pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 202, and will be
required to comply with certain ethics laws and rules, including filing
a Confidential Financial Disclosure form. Additionally, a member
serving as an expert must not be a Federally Registered Lobbyist.
Prospective nominees should designate the capacity in which they
are applying to serve and identify either their area of expertise or
the U.S. industry sector they wish to represent.
Members of the TFAC will not be compensated for their services or
reimbursed for their travel expenses. Appointments to the TFAC shall be
made without regard to political affiliation.
Each member shall be appointed for a term of two years and will
serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. The Secretary may at his/her
discretion reappoint any member to an additional term or terms,
provided that the member proves to work effectively on the TFAC and
his/her knowledge and advice are still needed.
The TFAC chair and vice chair or vice chairs shall be selected from
the members of the TFAC by the Assistant Secretary for Industry &
Analysis after consulting with the members. Their term of service will
not exceed the duration of the current charter term and they may be
reselected for additional periods should the charter be renewed and
should they remain on the TFAC.
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III. Meetings
The TFAC shall, to the extent practical, meet a minimum of two
times a year. Additional meetings may be called at the discretion of
the Secretary or his/her designee. The meetings will take place in
Washington, DC, or elsewhere in the United States, or be held via
teleconference. Members are required to attend a majority of the TFAC's
meetings.
IV. Application
To be considered for membership, submit the following information
to the email address listed in the ADDRESSES section above. In order to
accommodate requests for extensions, we are now extending the deadline
to receive applications until 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 29, 2016.
Applications for immediate consideration must be received by this
deadline.
For all applicants, submit:
1. Name and title of the individual requesting consideration.
2. The applicant's personal resume and short biography (less
than 300 words).
3. A brief statement describing how the applicant will
contribute to the work of the TFAC based on his/her unique
experience and perspective (not to exceed 100 words).
4. All relevant contact information, including mailing address,
fax, email, phone number, and support staff information where
relevant.
5. An affirmative statement that the applicant meets all
eligibility criteria, including an affirmative statement that the
applicant is not required to register as a foreign agent under the
Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
6. For applicants to serve in a representative capacity, also
submit:
a. A sponsor letter on the sponsoring entity's letterhead
containing a brief statement of why the applicant should be
considered for membership on the TFAC. This sponsor letter should
also address the applicant's experience and leadership related to
trade finance;
b. A brief description of the company, institution, trade
association, or organization to be represented and its business
activities and export market(s) served, if applicable;
c. Information regarding the ownership and control of the
sponsoring entity, including the stock holdings as appropriate; and
d. The sponsoring entity's size (number of employees and annual
sales), place of incorporation, product or service line, major
markets in which the entity operates, and the entity's export or
import experience.
7. For applicants to serve as experts (i.e., not in a
representative capacity), also submit:
a. A statement that the applicant is not a Federally registered
lobbyist and that the applicant understands that, if appointed, the
applicant will not be allowed to continue to serve as a Committee
member if the applicant becomes a Federally registered lobbyist.
Dated: August 15, 2016.
Paul Thanos,
Director, Office of Finance and Insurance Industries.
[FR Doc. 2016-19981 Filed 8-17-16; 4:15 pm]
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