National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE); Solicitation of Applications, 50323-50324 [2021-19169]

Download as PDF 50323 Notices Federal Register Vol. 86, No. 171 Wednesday, September 8, 2021 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE); Solicitation of Applications Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of opportunity to apply for membership on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). AGENCY: The Department of Commerce (DOC) is currently seeking applications for membership on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). NACIE advises the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) on matters related to accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, advancing the commercialization of research and development, promoting workforce development, and other related matters. DATES: Applications for immediate consideration for membership must be received by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on October 25, 2021. EDA will continue to accept applications under this notice for two years from the deadline to fill any vacancies. SUMMARY: Please submit application information by email to nacie@doc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, interested parties can contact Eric Smith, Director of EDA’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at nacie@doc.gov or +1 (202) 302–6570. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), the Economic Development Administration (EDA) invests in communities and supports regional collaboration to create jobs for jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:21 Sep 07, 2021 Jkt 253001 U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth. The mission of EDA is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation’s regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Additional information regarding EDA can be found at https:// eda.gov/. The National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)’s establishment is authorized by section 25(c) of the StevensonWydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980, as amended (15 U.S.C. 3720(c)) and is managed by EDA’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE). Additional information regarding OIE can be found at https://eda.gov/oie/. Additional information regarding NACIE can be found at https:// www.eda.gov/oie/nacie/. EDA is accepting applications for membership on NACIE for a two-year term beginning on the date of appointment. Members will be selected based on their ability to advise the Secretary on matters relating to the acceleration of innovation and the support for and expansion of entrepreneurship including but not limited to the matters set forth in 15 U.S.C. 3720(b) and: • Strategies to support geographic diversification and growth of America’s innovation clusters and technology hubs in regions outside of traditional coastal markets; • the development of federal policy and program recommendations, through policy and program vehicles such as the American Jobs Plan and the American Rescue Plan, to support economic growth, resilience, high-growth entrepreneurship and innovation across business sectors and geographies; • policies that increase equitable access to, and representation in, entrepreneurship opportunities by historically excluded populations, communities, and geographies; • insights into opportunities to increase American innovation and competitiveness in industries of the future, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, biotechnology, advanced computing, advanced materials and manufacturing, cybersecurity, and clean technology; • the development and expansion of successful talent and workforce PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 development initiatives to create high quality jobs and to support American innovation and competitiveness; and • the identification and promotion of best practices that accelerate the commercialization of research and intellectual property. NACIE will identify and recommend solutions to issues critical to driving the innovation economy, including enabling entrepreneurs and firms to successfully access and develop a skilled, globally competitive workforce. NACIE will also serve as a vehicle for ongoing dialogue with the innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development communities, including but not limited to business and trade associations. The duties of NACIE are solely advisory, and it shall report to the Secretary through EDA and the Office of the Secretary. NACIE members shall be selected in a manner that ensures that NACIE is balanced and diverse, including diverse perspectives and expertise with regard to innovation, technology commercialization, and related capital and talent and workforce development issues. Considerations when making appointments will also include geographic diversity; diversity in the size of the appointee’s company or organization; diversity of technology sector; and representation of workers, business and industry, academic institutions, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders. Additional factors which may be considered in the selection of NACIE members include each candidate’s proven experience in the design, creation, or improvement of innovation systems; commercialization of research and development; entrepreneurship; business-driven talent development that leads to a globally competitive workforce; and the creation and growth of innovation- and entrepreneurshipfocused ecosystems. Members’ affiliations may include, but are not limited to, successful executive-level business leaders; entrepreneurs; innovators; investors; post-secondary education leaders; directors of workforce and training organizations; and other experts drawn from industry, government, academia, philanthropic foundations with a demonstrated track record of research or support of innovation, entrepreneurship, or workforce development, and non- E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 50324 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 8, 2021 / Notices governmental organizations. Nominees will be evaluated consistent with factors specified in this notice and their ability to carry out the goals of NACIE. Self-nominations will be accepted. Appointments will be made without regard to political affiliation. Membership. Members shall serve at the discretion of the Secretary. Because members will be appointed as experts, members will be considered special government employees (SGEs). Members participating in NACIE meetings and events will be responsible for their travel, living, and other personal expenses. Meetings will be held regularly and not less than twice annually, usually in Washington, DC. Members are required to attend a majority of NACIE’s meetings. For the first meeting of the Council, members may be required to arrive one day early for onboarding and orientation activities. Eligibility. Eligibility for membership is limited to (i) U.S. citizens who are not full-time employees of the United States government or of a foreign government; (ii) are not required to register with the Department of Justice as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, and (iii) are not federally-registered lobbyists. Application Procedure. For consideration, a nominee should submit: (1) Name and title of the individual requesting consideration; (2) the applicant’s personal resume and short bio (fewer than 300 words); (3) a personal statement of interest including an outline of one’s abilities to advise the Secretary on the matters described above; (4) confirmation that the applicant meets all eligibility criteria, including a signed affirmative statement that the applicant is: (i) A U.S. citizen who is not a fulltime employee of the United States government or of a foreign government; (ii) not required to register with the Department of Justice as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended; and (iii) not a federally-registered lobbyist; and (5) all relevant contact information, including mailing address, email address, phone number, and support staff information where relevant. Applications must be submitted via email to nacie@doc.gov with a subject line that includes the text ‘‘[NACIEApplication]’’ (without quotation marks). Appointments of members to NACIE will be made by the Secretary. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:21 Sep 07, 2021 Jkt 253001 Dated: August 31, 2021. Craig Buerstatte, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–19169 Filed 9–7–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–24–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 261— Alexandria, Louisiana, Notification of Proposed Production Activity, Avant Organics LLC (Specialty Chemicals), Alexandria, Louisiana Avant Organics LLC (Avant) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, under FTZ 261. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on September 1, 2021. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ production activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status material(s)/ component(s) and specific finished product(s) described in the submitted notification (summarized below) and subsequently authorized by the Board. The benefits that may stem from conducting production activity under FTZ procedures are explained in the background section of the Board’s website—accessible via www.trade.gov/ ftz. The proposed finished products include: 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethylfuran3-one; 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal; Phenyl Acetaldehyde 50% in Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol; and, Esiferane—2,5dimethyl-4-ethoxy-e(2H)-Furanone (duty rate ranges from free to 5.5%). The proposed foreign-status materials and components include: 4-Hydroxy2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-Furanone; Methylcyclopentenolone; Phenethyl Alcohol; and, 2-Trans,4-Transdecadienal (duty rate ranges from 4.8% to 6.5%). The request indicates that certain materials/components are subject to duties under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Section 301), depending on the country of origin. The applicable Section 301 decisions require subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41). Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary and sent to: ftz@trade.gov. The closing period for their receipt is October 18, 2021. Frm 00002 Dated: September 2, 2021. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–19430 Filed 9–7–21; 8:45 am] [B–61–2021] PO 00000 A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection in the ‘‘Online FTZ Information System’’ section of the Board’s website. For further information, contact Diane Finver at Diane.Finver@trade.gov. 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and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, 
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statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economic Development Administration


National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship 
(NACIE); Solicitation of Applications

AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of opportunity to apply for membership on the National 
Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE).

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (DOC) is currently seeking 
applications for membership on the National Advisory Council on 
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). NACIE advises the Secretary of 
Commerce (the Secretary) on matters related to accelerating innovation 
and entrepreneurship, advancing the commercialization of research and 
development, promoting workforce development, and other related 
matters.

DATES: Applications for immediate consideration for membership must be 
received by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) by 5:00 p.m. 
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on October 25, 2021. EDA will continue to 
accept applications under this notice for two years from the deadline 
to fill any vacancies.

ADDRESSES: Please submit application information by email to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, interested 
parties can contact Eric Smith, Director of EDA's Office of Innovation 
and Entrepreneurship at [email protected] or +1 (202) 302-6570.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An agency within the U.S. Department of 
Commerce (DOC), the Economic Development Administration (EDA) invests 
in communities and supports regional collaboration to create jobs for 
U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term 
sustainable economic growth. The mission of EDA is to lead the federal 
economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing 
the nation's regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. 
Additional information regarding EDA can be found at https://eda.gov/.
    The National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship 
(NACIE)'s establishment is authorized by section 25(c) of the 
Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980, as amended (15 
U.S.C. 3720(c)) and is managed by EDA's Office of Innovation and 
Entrepreneurship (OIE). Additional information regarding OIE can be 
found at https://eda.gov/oie/. Additional information regarding NACIE 
can be found at https://www.eda.gov/oie/nacie/.
    EDA is accepting applications for membership on NACIE for a two-
year term beginning on the date of appointment. Members will be 
selected based on their ability to advise the Secretary on matters 
relating to the acceleration of innovation and the support for and 
expansion of entrepreneurship including but not limited to the matters 
set forth in 15 U.S.C. 3720(b) and:
     Strategies to support geographic diversification and 
growth of America's innovation clusters and technology hubs in regions 
outside of traditional coastal markets;
     the development of federal policy and program 
recommendations, through policy and program vehicles such as the 
American Jobs Plan and the American Rescue Plan, to support economic 
growth, resilience, high-growth entrepreneurship and innovation across 
business sectors and geographies;
     policies that increase equitable access to, and 
representation in, entrepreneurship opportunities by historically 
excluded populations, communities, and geographies;
     insights into opportunities to increase American 
innovation and competitiveness in industries of the future, including 
but not limited to artificial intelligence, biotechnology, advanced 
computing, advanced materials and manufacturing, cybersecurity, and 
clean technology;
     the development and expansion of successful talent and 
workforce development initiatives to create high quality jobs and to 
support American innovation and competitiveness; and
     the identification and promotion of best practices that 
accelerate the commercialization of research and intellectual property.
    NACIE will identify and recommend solutions to issues critical to 
driving the innovation economy, including enabling entrepreneurs and 
firms to successfully access and develop a skilled, globally 
competitive workforce. NACIE will also serve as a vehicle for ongoing 
dialogue with the innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce 
development communities, including but not limited to business and 
trade associations. The duties of NACIE are solely advisory, and it 
shall report to the Secretary through EDA and the Office of the 
Secretary.
    NACIE members shall be selected in a manner that ensures that NACIE 
is balanced and diverse, including diverse perspectives and expertise 
with regard to innovation, technology commercialization, and related 
capital and talent and workforce development issues. Considerations 
when making appointments will also include geographic diversity; 
diversity in the size of the appointee's company or organization; 
diversity of technology sector; and representation of workers, business 
and industry, academic institutions, nonprofit and nongovernmental 
organizations, and other stakeholders.
    Additional factors which may be considered in the selection of 
NACIE members include each candidate's proven experience in the design, 
creation, or improvement of innovation systems; commercialization of 
research and development; entrepreneurship; business-driven talent 
development that leads to a globally competitive workforce; and the 
creation and growth of innovation- and entrepreneurship-focused 
ecosystems. Members' affiliations may include, but are not limited to, 
successful executive-level business leaders; entrepreneurs; innovators; 
investors; post-secondary education leaders; directors of workforce and 
training organizations; and other experts drawn from industry, 
government, academia, philanthropic foundations with a demonstrated 
track record of research or support of innovation, entrepreneurship, or 
workforce development, and non-

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governmental organizations. Nominees will be evaluated consistent with 
factors specified in this notice and their ability to carry out the 
goals of NACIE.
    Self-nominations will be accepted.
    Appointments will be made without regard to political affiliation.
    Membership. Members shall serve at the discretion of the Secretary. 
Because members will be appointed as experts, members will be 
considered special government employees (SGEs). Members participating 
in NACIE meetings and events will be responsible for their travel, 
living, and other personal expenses. Meetings will be held regularly 
and not less than twice annually, usually in Washington, DC. Members 
are required to attend a majority of NACIE's meetings. For the first 
meeting of the Council, members may be required to arrive one day early 
for onboarding and orientation activities.
    Eligibility. Eligibility for membership is limited to (i) U.S. 
citizens who are not full-time employees of the United States 
government or of a foreign government; (ii) are not required to 
register with the Department of Justice as a foreign agent under the 
Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, and (iii) are not 
federally-registered lobbyists.
    Application Procedure. For consideration, a nominee should submit:
    (1) Name and title of the individual requesting consideration;
    (2) the applicant's personal resume and short bio (fewer than 300 
words);
    (3) a personal statement of interest including an outline of one's 
abilities to advise the Secretary on the matters described above;
    (4) confirmation that the applicant meets all eligibility criteria, 
including a signed affirmative statement that the applicant is:
    (i) A U.S. citizen who is not a full-time employee of the United 
States government or of a foreign government;
    (ii) not required to register with the Department of Justice as a 
foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as 
amended; and
    (iii) not a federally-registered lobbyist; and
    (5) all relevant contact information, including mailing address, 
email address, phone number, and support staff information where 
relevant.
    Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] with a 
subject line that includes the text ``[NACIEApplication]'' (without 
quotation marks).
    Appointments of members to NACIE will be made by the Secretary.

    Dated: August 31, 2021.
Craig Buerstatte,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-19169 Filed 9-7-21; 8:45 am]
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