Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Aviation Security Advisory Committee, 17319 [2022-06447]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 59 / Monday, March 28, 2022 / Notices Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Carlos Graham, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–06396 Filed 3–25–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162–20–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration [Docket No. TSA–2011–0008] Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Aviation Security Advisory Committee Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants. AGENCY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requesting applications from individuals who are interested in being appointed to serve on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). All applicants must represent one of the constituencies specified below in order to be eligible for appointment. ASAC’s mission is to provide advice and recommendations to the TSA Administrator on improving aviation security matters, including developing, refining, and implementing policies, programs, rulemaking, and security directives pertaining to aviation security, while adhering to sensitive security guidelines. DATES: Applications for membership must be submitted to TSA using one of the methods in the ADDRESSES section below on or before April 18, 2022. ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted by one of the following means: • Email: ASAC@tsa.dhs.gov. • Mail: Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC Designated Federal Officer, Transportation Security Administration (TSA–28), 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598–6028. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for application requirements. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC Designated Federal Officer, Transportation Security Administration jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Mar 25, 2022 Jkt 256001 (TSA–28), 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598–6028, ASAC@tsa.dhs.gov, 571–227–2632. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ASAC is an advisory committee established pursuant to 49 U.S.C 44946. The committee is composed of individual members representing key constituencies affected by aviation security requirements. As required by statute, the ASAC is composed of individuals representing not more than 34 member organizations. Balanced Membership Plans TSA is seeking applications for the membership categories scheduled to expire in May 2022, which are marked with an asterisk in this section below. Individuals are appointed by the TSA Administrator to represent 19 key constituencies affected by aviation security requirements, as defined at 49 U.S.C. 44946(c)(1)(C). The following list provides the 19 key constituencies and identifies with an asterisk (*) the constituencies for whom the current representative’s term is expiring: 1. Air carriers.* 2. All-cargo air transportation.* 3. Labor organizations representing air carrier employees.* 4. Aircraft manufacturers. 5. Airport operators.* 6. General aviation.* 7. Travel industry. 8. Victims of terrorist acts against aviation.* 9. Law enforcement and security experts.* 10. Indirect air carriers.* 11. Aviation security technology industry (including screening technology and biometrics).* 12. Airport-based businesses (including minority-owned small businesses). 13. Passenger advocacy groups.* 14. Businesses that conduct security operations at airports (Screening Partnership Program contractors). 15. Labor organizations representing transportation security officers. 16. Airport construction and maintenance contractors. 17. Labor organizations representing employees of airport construction and maintenance contractors.* 18. Privacy organizations.* 19. Aeronautical repair stations.* ASAC does not have a specific number of members allocated to any membership category and the number of members in a category may change to fit the needs of the Committee, but each organization shall be represented by one individual. Members will serve as representatives and speak on behalf of their respective constituency group, and PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 17319 will not be appointed as Special Government Employees as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). Membership on ASAC is personal to the appointee and a member may not send an alternate to a Committee meeting. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C 44946(c)(3), members shall not receive pay, allowances, or benefits from the Government by reason of their service on ASAC. Committee Meetings The ASAC typically convenes four times per year. Additional meetings may be held with the approval of the Designated Federal Official. While at least one meeting per year is open to the public, due to the sensitive nature of the material discussed, the other meetings are typically closed to the public. In addition, members are expected to participate on ASAC subcommittees that typically meet more frequently to deliberate and discuss specific aviation matters. Committee Membership Committee members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the TSA Administrator for a 2-year term or until a successor is appointed. Members who are currently serving on the Committee are eligible to reapply for membership. A new application is required. Application for Advisory Committee Appointment TSA is seeking applications for the membership categories scheduled to expire in May 2022, which are marked with an asterisk in the Balanced Membership Plans section above. Any person wishing to be considered for appointment to ASAC must provide the following: • Complete professional resume. • Statement of interest and reasons for application, including the membership category and how you represent a significant portion of that constituency and also provide a brief explanation of how you can contribute to one or more TSA strategic initiative, based on your prior experience with TSA, or your review of current TSA strategic documents that can be found at www.tsa.gov/about/strategy. • Home and work addresses, telephone number, and email address. Please submit your application to the Responsible TSA Official in the ADDRESSES section noted above by April 18, 2022. Dated: March 23, 2022. Eddie D. Mayenschein, Assistant Administrator, Policy, Plans, and Engagement. [FR Doc. 2022–06447 Filed 3–25–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–05–P E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration

[Docket No. TSA-2011-0008]


Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Aviation Security 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.

ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants.

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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requesting 
applications from individuals who are interested in being appointed to 
serve on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). All 
applicants must represent one of the constituencies specified below in 
order to be eligible for appointment. ASAC's mission is to provide 
advice and recommendations to the TSA Administrator on improving 
aviation security matters, including developing, refining, and 
implementing policies, programs, rulemaking, and security directives 
pertaining to aviation security, while adhering to sensitive security 
guidelines.

DATES: Applications for membership must be submitted to TSA using one 
of the methods in the ADDRESSES section below on or before April 18, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted by one of the following 
means:
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC Designated Federal 
Officer, Transportation Security Administration (TSA-28), 6595 
Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028.
    See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for application requirements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC 
Designated Federal Officer, Transportation Security Administration 
(TSA-28), 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028, 
[email protected], 571-227-2632.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ASAC is an advisory committee established 
pursuant to 49 U.S.C 44946. The committee is composed of individual 
members representing key constituencies affected by aviation security 
requirements. As required by statute, the ASAC is composed of 
individuals representing not more than 34 member organizations.

Balanced Membership Plans

    TSA is seeking applications for the membership categories scheduled 
to expire in May 2022, which are marked with an asterisk in this 
section below. Individuals are appointed by the TSA Administrator to 
represent 19 key constituencies affected by aviation security 
requirements, as defined at 49 U.S.C. 44946(c)(1)(C). The following 
list provides the 19 key constituencies and identifies with an asterisk 
(*) the constituencies for whom the current representative's term is 
expiring:
    1. Air carriers.*
    2. All-cargo air transportation.*
    3. Labor organizations representing air carrier employees.*
    4. Aircraft manufacturers.
    5. Airport operators.*
    6. General aviation.*
    7. Travel industry.
    8. Victims of terrorist acts against aviation.*
    9. Law enforcement and security experts.*
    10. Indirect air carriers.*
    11. Aviation security technology industry (including screening 
technology and biometrics).*
    12. Airport-based businesses (including minority-owned small 
businesses).
    13. Passenger advocacy groups.*
    14. Businesses that conduct security operations at airports 
(Screening Partnership Program contractors).
    15. Labor organizations representing transportation security 
officers.
    16. Airport construction and maintenance contractors.
    17. Labor organizations representing employees of airport 
construction and maintenance contractors.*
    18. Privacy organizations.*
    19. Aeronautical repair stations.*
    ASAC does not have a specific number of members allocated to any 
membership category and the number of members in a category may change 
to fit the needs of the Committee, but each organization shall be 
represented by one individual. Members will serve as representatives 
and speak on behalf of their respective constituency group, and will 
not be appointed as Special Government Employees as defined in 18 
U.S.C. 202(a). Membership on ASAC is personal to the appointee and a 
member may not send an alternate to a Committee meeting. Pursuant to 49 
U.S.C 44946(c)(3), members shall not receive pay, allowances, or 
benefits from the Government by reason of their service on ASAC.

Committee Meetings

    The ASAC typically convenes four times per year. Additional 
meetings may be held with the approval of the Designated Federal 
Official. While at least one meeting per year is open to the public, 
due to the sensitive nature of the material discussed, the other 
meetings are typically closed to the public. In addition, members are 
expected to participate on ASAC subcommittees that typically meet more 
frequently to deliberate and discuss specific aviation matters.

Committee Membership

    Committee members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the 
TSA Administrator for a 2-year term or until a successor is appointed. 
Members who are currently serving on the Committee are eligible to 
reapply for membership. A new application is required.

Application for Advisory Committee Appointment

    TSA is seeking applications for the membership categories scheduled 
to expire in May 2022, which are marked with an asterisk in the 
Balanced Membership Plans section above. Any person wishing to be 
considered for appointment to ASAC must provide the following:
     Complete professional resume.
     Statement of interest and reasons for application, 
including the membership category and how you represent a significant 
portion of that constituency and also provide a brief explanation of 
how you can contribute to one or more TSA strategic initiative, based 
on your prior experience with TSA, or your review of current TSA 
strategic documents that can be found at www.tsa.gov/about/strategy.
     Home and work addresses, telephone number, and email 
address.
    Please submit your application to the Responsible TSA Official in 
the ADDRESSES section noted above by April 18, 2022.

    Dated: March 23, 2022.
Eddie D. Mayenschein,
Assistant Administrator, Policy, Plans, and Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2022-06447 Filed 3-25-22; 8:45 am]
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