Recruitment of First Responder Network Authority Board Members, 350-352 [2023-28702]

Download as PDF 350 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 2 / Wednesday, January 3, 2024 / Notices of the stock assessment and input data. Participants for SEDAR Workshops are appointed by the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils and NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office, Highly Migratory Species Management Division, and Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Participants include: data collectors and database managers; stock assessment scientists, biologists, and researchers; constituency representatives including fishermen, environmentalists, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs); international experts; and staff of Councils, Commissions, and state and federal agencies. The items of discussion at the SEDAR 82 South Atlantic Gray Triggerfish Assessment Webinar 9 are as follows: discuss any leftover data/modelling issues that were not cleared up during the data and assessment processes, answer any questions the analysts have, and determine if model development is complete. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice 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 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council office (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 business days prior to the meeting. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: December 28, 2023. Diane M. DeJames-Daly, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–28904 Filed 1–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:32 Jan 02, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XD627] Pacific Island Fisheries; Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review Steering Committee Meeting; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review (WPSAR) Steering Committee will convene a public meeting to discuss and approve the 5year calendar for stock assessments, and to address any other concerns related to the WPSAR process. DATES: The Steering Committee will meet from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hawaii standard time on January 17, 2024. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be open to the public and held in-person at the NMFS Honolulu Service Center at Pier 38, 1129 N Nimitz Hwy., Suite 220, Honolulu, HI 96817. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Jones, (808) 725–5713, or todd.jones@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The WPSAR steering committee consists of the Executive Director of the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, the Science Director of the NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), and the Acting Regional Administrator of the NMFS Pacific Islands Regional Office. You may read more about WPSAR at https:// www.pifsc.noaa.gov/peer_reviews/ wpsar/index.php. The public will have an opportunity to comment during the meeting. The agenda order may change. The meeting will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. SUMMARY: Meeting Agenda 1. Introductions 2. Stock assessments a. Discuss and update stock assessment review schedule b. Discuss and update review levels for stock assessments 3. Discuss and nominate additional science products for review by the Center for Independent Experts, if necessary 4. Finalizing the updates to the WPSAR Framework a. Incorporation of Research Track Assessment PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5. Other business 6. Public comment Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Please direct requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids to T. Todd Jones, Director, PIFSC Fisheries Research and Management Division, telephone: (808) 725–5713, or todd.jones@noaa.gov at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: December 27, 2023. Jon William Bell, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–28873 Filed 1–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration Recruitment of First Responder Network Authority Board Members National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issues this Notice to initiate the annual process to seek expressions of interest from individuals who would like to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority Board or Board). The term of 11 of the 12 non-permanent members to the FirstNet Authority Board will be available for appointment or reappointment in 2024. DATES: To be considered for the calendar year 2024 appointments, expressions of interest must be electronically transmitted on or before February 2, 2024. ADDRESSES: Applicants should submit expressions of interest as described below to: Michael Dame, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Public Safety Communications, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, by email to FirstNetBoardApplicant@ntia.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Dame, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Public Safety Communications, National Telecommunications and Information Administration; telephone: (202) 482– 1181; email: mdame@ntia.gov. Please direct media inquiries to NTIA’s Office of Public Affairs, press@ntia.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 2 / Wednesday, January 3, 2024 / Notices SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 I. Background and Authority The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Act) created the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) as an independent authority within NTIA. The Act charged the FirstNet Authority with ensuring the building, deployment, and operation of a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network, based on a single, national network architecture.1 The FirstNet Authority holds the single nationwide public safety license granted for wireless public safety broadband deployment. The FirstNet Authority Board is responsible for providing overall policy direction and oversight of FirstNet to ensure that the nationwide network continuously meets the needs of public safety. II. Structure The FirstNet Authority Board is composed of 15 voting members. The Act names the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General of the United States, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget as permanent members of the FirstNet Authority Board. The Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) appoints the 12 non-permanent members of the FirstNet Authority Board.2 The Act requires each Board member to have experience or expertise in at least one of the following substantive areas: public safety, network, technical, and/or financial.3 Additionally, the composition of the FirstNet Authority Board must satisfy the other requirements specified in the Act, including that: (i) at least three members have served as public safety professionals; (ii) at least three members represent the collective interests of States, localities, Tribes, and Territories; and (iii) its members reflect geographic and regional, as well as rural and urban, representation.4 An individual Board member may satisfy more than one of these requirements. The current nonpermanent FirstNet Authority Board members are (noting expiration of term): • Board Chair Richard Carrizzo, Fire Chief, Southern Platte Fire Protection District, MO (Term expires: September 2024) • Brian Crawford, SVP/Chief Administrative Officer, Willis-Knighton Health System and retired Fire Chief and Municipal Government Executive (Term expires: September 2024) U.S.C. 1422(b). U.S.C. 1424(b). 3 47 U.S.C. 1424(b)(2)(B). 4 47 U.S.C. 1424(b)(2)(A). • Alexandra Fernandez Navarro, Former Associate Member, Puerto Rico Public Service Regulatory Board (Term expires: September 2024) • Kristin Graziano, Sheriff, Charleston County, SC (Term expires: September 2024) • Billy Hewes, Mayor, Gulfport, MS (Term expires: September 2024) • Peter Koutoujian, Sheriff, Middlesex County, MA (Term expires: September 2024) • Sean McDevitt, Partner, Arthur D. Little (Term expires: September 2024) • Warren Mickens, Retired technology executive (Term expires: September 2024) • Sylvia Moir, Undersheriff, Marin County, CA and retired Police Chief (Term expires: September 2024) • Jocelyn Moore, Board Member for Omaze, OppFi, and DraftKings (Term expires: September 2024) • Paul Patrick, Division Director, Family Health and Preparedness, Utah Department of Health (Term expires: September 2024) • Vice Chair Renee Gordon, Director, Department of Emergency and Customer Communications, Alexandria, VA (Term expires: September 2025) Any Board member whose term has expired may serve until such member’s successor has taken office, or until the end of the calendar year in which such member’s term has expired, whichever is earlier.5 Board members will be appointed for a term of three years. Board members may not serve more than two consecutive full three-year terms.6 In 2024, four current Board members are ineligible for reappointment. More information about the FirstNet Authority Board is available at www.firstnet.gov/about/Board. III. Compensation and Status as Government Employees FirstNet Authority Board members are appointed as government employees. FirstNet Authority Board members are compensated at the daily rate of basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule (approximately $183,500 per year as of January 2023) for each day worked on the FirstNet Authority Board.7 Board members work intermittent schedules and may not work more than 130 days per year during their term. Each Board member must be a United States citizen, cannot be a registered lobbyist, and cannot be a registered agent of, employed by, or 1 47 2 47 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:32 Jan 02, 2024 5 47 U.S.C. 1424(c)(2)(B). 6 47 U.S.C. 1424(c)(2)(A)(ii). 7 47 U.S.C. 1424(g). Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 351 receive payments from, a foreign government.8 IV. Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest FirstNet Authority Board members must comply with certain Federal conflict of interest statutes and ethics regulations, including some financial disclosure requirements. A FirstNet Authority Board member will generally be prohibited from participating on any FirstNet Authority matter that will have a direct and predictable effect on his or her personal financial interests or on the interests of the appointee’s spouse, minor children, or non-Federal employer. V. Selection Process At the direction of the Secretary, NTIA will conduct outreach to the public safety community, State and local organizations, and industry to solicit nominations for candidates to the Board who satisfy the statutory requirements for membership. In addition, the Secretary, through NTIA, will accept expressions of interest from any individual, or from any organization proposing a candidate who satisfies the statutory requirements for membership on the FirstNet Authority Board. To be considered for a calendar year 2024 appointment, expressions of interest must be electronically transmitted on or before February 2, 2024. All parties submitting an expression of interest should submit the candidate’s (i) full name, title, organization, address, telephone number, email address; (ii) current resume; (iii) brief bio; (iv) statement of qualifications that references how the candidate satisfies the Act’s expertise, representational, and geographic requirements for FirstNet Authority Board membership, as described in this Notice; and (v) a statement describing why the candidate wants to serve on the FirstNet Authority Board, affirming their ability and availability to take a regular and active role in the Board’s work. The Secretary will select FirstNet Authority Board candidates based on the eligibility requirements in the Act and recommendations submitted by NTIA. NTIA will recommend candidates based on an assessment of qualifications as well as demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative way to achieve the goals and objectives of the FirstNet Authority as set forth in the Act. NTIA may consult with FirstNet 8 See Revised Guidance on Appointment of Lobbyists to Federal Advisory Committees, Boards, and Commissions, Office of Management and Budget, 79 FR 47482 (Aug. 13, 2014). E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1 352 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 2 / Wednesday, January 3, 2024 / Notices Authority Board members or executives in making its recommendation. Board candidates will be vetted through the Department of Commerce and are subject to an appropriate background check for security clearance. Stephanie Weiner, Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information Administration. [FR Doc. 2023–28702 Filed 1–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–WL–P COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA–DR’’) The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. ACTION: Determination to add a product in unrestricted quantities to Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR. AGENCY: DATES: Applicable Date: January 3, 2024. The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain two-way stretch polyester/spandex woven fabric (the ‘‘subject product’’), as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA–DR countries. The product will be added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR in unrestricted quantities. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurie Mease, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482–2043 or Laurie.Mease@ trade.gov. For Further Information Online: https://otexaprod.trade.gov/ otexacapublicsite/requests/cafta under ‘‘Approved Requests,’’ File Number: CA2023001. SUMMARY: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: The CAFTA–DR; section 203(o)(4) of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (‘‘CAFTA–DR Implementation Act’’), Public Law 109–53; the Statement of Administrative Action accompanying the CAFTA–DR Implementation Act; and Presidential Proclamation 7987 (February 28, 2006). Background: The CAFTA–DR provides a list in Annex 3.25 for fabrics, yarns, and fibers that the Parties to the CAFTA–DR have determined are not VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:32 Jan 02, 2024 Jkt 262001 available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the territory of any Party. The CAFTA–DR provides that this list may be modified pursuant to Article 3.25.4 and 3.25.5, when the United States determines that a fabric, yarn, or fiber is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the territory of any Party. See Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR; see also section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA–DR Implementation Act. The CAFTA–DR Implementation Act requires the President to establish procedures governing the submission of a request and providing opportunity for interested entities to submit comments and supporting evidence before a commercial availability determination is made. In Presidential Proclamation 7987, the President delegated to CITA the authority under section 203(o)(4) of CAFTA–DR Implementation Act for modifying the Annex 3.25 list. Pursuant to this authority, on September 15, 2008, CITA published modified procedures it would follow in considering requests to modify the Annex 3.25 list of products determined to be not commercially available in the territory of any Party to the CAFTA–DR (Modifications to Procedures for Considering Requests Under the Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, 73 FR 53200) (‘‘CITA’s procedures’’). On October 31, 2023, CITA received a commercial availability request from Konffetty S.A. de C.V. (‘‘Konffetty’’) for certain two-way stretch polyester/ spandex woven fabric, as specified below. On November 2, 2023, in accordance with CITA’s procedures, CITA notified interested parties of the Request, which was posted on the dedicated website for CAFTA–DR commercial availability proceedings. In its notification, CITA advised that any Response with an Offer to Supply (‘‘response’’) must be submitted by November 15, 2023, and any Rebuttal to a Response (‘‘rebuttal’’) must be submitted by November 21, 2023, in accordance with sections 6 and 7 of CITA’s procedures. Based on a request from an interested entity, and in accordance with section 6(a) of CITA’s procedures, CITA extended the response deadline by two business days, through November 17, 2023. Correspondingly, the rebuttal deadline was extended by two business days, through November 24, 2023. On November 17, 2023, Summitex Woven Textiles (‘‘Summitex’’) submitted a response to the pending request. On November 24, 2023, PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Konffetty submitted a rebuttal to Summitex’s response. In accordance with section 203(o)(4) of the CAFTA–DR Implementation Act, Article 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR, and section 8(c)(4) of CITA’s procedures, because there was insufficient information on the record to make a determination within 30 business days, CITA extended the period to make a determination by 14 U.S. business days. Further, in accordance with section 8(c)(4)(i) of its procedures, CITA called for a public meeting on December 6, 2023 with representatives of Konffetty and Summitex to provide the companies with an opportunity to submit additional evidence to substantiate their claims regarding Summitex’s capability to supply the subject product in commercial quantities in a timely manner. Section 203(o)(4)(C)(ii) of the CAFTA–DR Implementation Act provides that after receiving a request, a determination will be made as to whether the subject product is available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA–DR countries. In the instant case, the information on the record indicates that Konffetty made significant efforts to source the fabric in the CAFTA–DR region, specifically from Summitex. However, Summitex has not demonstrated its ability to supply the subject product in commercial quantities in a timely manner. Therefore, in accordance with section 203(o) of the CAFTA–DR Implementation Act and CITA’s procedures, as no interested entity has substantiated its ability to supply the subject product in commercial quantities in a timely manner, CITA has determined to add the specified fabric to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA– DR. The subject product has been added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA– DR in unrestricted quantities. A revised list has been posted on the dedicated website for CAFTA–DR Commercial Availability proceedings, at https:// otexaprod.trade.gov/otexacapublicsite/ shortsupply/cafta. Specifications: Certain Two-Way Stretch Polyester/Spandex Woven Fabric HTS: 5407.51, 5407.52, or 5407.53 Fiber Content (AATCC 20A): 95% (94%–96%) polyester and 5% (4%– 6%) spandex Yarn Size: Warp: 100D +40D polyester/spandex textured filament Weft: (100D + 40D SP)*2 polyester/ spandex textured filament Thread Count (ASTM D3775): E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 3, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 350-352]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28702]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration


Recruitment of First Responder Network Authority Board Members

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration 
(NTIA) issues this Notice to initiate the annual process to seek 
expressions of interest from individuals who would like to serve on the 
Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority 
Board or Board). The term of 11 of the 12 non-permanent members to the 
FirstNet Authority Board will be available for appointment or 
reappointment in 2024.

DATES: To be considered for the calendar year 2024 appointments, 
expressions of interest must be electronically transmitted on or before 
February 2, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should submit expressions of interest as 
described below to: Michael Dame, Deputy Associate Administrator, 
Office of Public Safety Communications, National Telecommunications and 
Information Administration, by email to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Dame, Deputy Associate 
Administrator, Office of Public Safety Communications, National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration; telephone: (202) 
482-1181; email: [email protected]. Please direct media inquiries to 
NTIA's Office of Public Affairs, [email protected].

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background and Authority

    The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Act) 
created the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) as 
an independent authority within NTIA. The Act charged the FirstNet 
Authority with ensuring the building, deployment, and operation of a 
nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network, based on a 
single, national network architecture.\1\ The FirstNet Authority holds 
the single nationwide public safety license granted for wireless public 
safety broadband deployment. The FirstNet Authority Board is 
responsible for providing overall policy direction and oversight of 
FirstNet to ensure that the nationwide network continuously meets the 
needs of public safety.
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    \1\ 47 U.S.C. 1422(b).
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II. Structure

    The FirstNet Authority Board is composed of 15 voting members. The 
Act names the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General of 
the United States, and the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget as permanent members of the FirstNet Authority Board. The 
Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) appoints the 12 non-permanent members 
of the FirstNet Authority Board.\2\
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    \2\ 47 U.S.C. 1424(b).
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    The Act requires each Board member to have experience or expertise 
in at least one of the following substantive areas: public safety, 
network, technical, and/or financial.\3\ Additionally, the composition 
of the FirstNet Authority Board must satisfy the other requirements 
specified in the Act, including that: (i) at least three members have 
served as public safety professionals; (ii) at least three members 
represent the collective interests of States, localities, Tribes, and 
Territories; and (iii) its members reflect geographic and regional, as 
well as rural and urban, representation.\4\ An individual Board member 
may satisfy more than one of these requirements. The current non-
permanent FirstNet Authority Board members are (noting expiration of 
term):
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    \3\ 47 U.S.C. 1424(b)(2)(B).
    \4\ 47 U.S.C. 1424(b)(2)(A).
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     Board Chair Richard Carrizzo, Fire Chief, Southern Platte 
Fire Protection District, MO (Term expires: September 2024)
     Brian Crawford, SVP/Chief Administrative Officer, Willis-
Knighton Health System and retired Fire Chief and Municipal Government 
Executive (Term expires: September 2024)
     Alexandra Fernandez Navarro, Former Associate Member, 
Puerto Rico Public Service Regulatory Board (Term expires: September 
2024)
     Kristin Graziano, Sheriff, Charleston County, SC (Term 
expires: September 2024)
     Billy Hewes, Mayor, Gulfport, MS (Term expires: September 
2024)
     Peter Koutoujian, Sheriff, Middlesex County, MA (Term 
expires: September 2024)
     Sean McDevitt, Partner, Arthur D. Little (Term expires: 
September 2024)
     Warren Mickens, Retired technology executive (Term 
expires: September 2024)
     Sylvia Moir, Undersheriff, Marin County, CA and retired 
Police Chief (Term expires: September 2024)
     Jocelyn Moore, Board Member for Omaze, OppFi, and 
DraftKings (Term expires: September 2024)
     Paul Patrick, Division Director, Family Health and 
Preparedness, Utah Department of Health (Term expires: September 2024)
     Vice Chair Renee Gordon, Director, Department of Emergency 
and Customer Communications, Alexandria, VA (Term expires: September 
2025)
    Any Board member whose term has expired may serve until such 
member's successor has taken office, or until the end of the calendar 
year in which such member's term has expired, whichever is earlier.\5\ 
Board members will be appointed for a term of three years. Board 
members may not serve more than two consecutive full three-year 
terms.\6\ In 2024, four current Board members are ineligible for 
reappointment. More information about the FirstNet Authority Board is 
available at www.firstnet.gov/about/Board.
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    \5\ 47 U.S.C. 1424(c)(2)(B).
    \6\ 47 U.S.C. 1424(c)(2)(A)(ii).
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III. Compensation and Status as Government Employees

    FirstNet Authority Board members are appointed as government 
employees. FirstNet Authority Board members are compensated at the 
daily rate of basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule 
(approximately $183,500 per year as of January 2023) for each day 
worked on the FirstNet Authority Board.\7\ Board members work 
intermittent schedules and may not work more than 130 days per year 
during their term. Each Board member must be a United States citizen, 
cannot be a registered lobbyist, and cannot be a registered agent of, 
employed by, or receive payments from, a foreign government.\8\
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    \7\ 47 U.S.C. 1424(g).
    \8\ See Revised Guidance on Appointment of Lobbyists to Federal 
Advisory Committees, Boards, and Commissions, Office of Management 
and Budget, 79 FR 47482 (Aug. 13, 2014).
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IV. Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

    FirstNet Authority Board members must comply with certain Federal 
conflict of interest statutes and ethics regulations, including some 
financial disclosure requirements. A FirstNet Authority Board member 
will generally be prohibited from participating on any FirstNet 
Authority matter that will have a direct and predictable effect on his 
or her personal financial interests or on the interests of the 
appointee's spouse, minor children, or non-Federal employer.

V. Selection Process

    At the direction of the Secretary, NTIA will conduct outreach to 
the public safety community, State and local organizations, and 
industry to solicit nominations for candidates to the Board who satisfy 
the statutory requirements for membership. In addition, the Secretary, 
through NTIA, will accept expressions of interest from any individual, 
or from any organization proposing a candidate who satisfies the 
statutory requirements for membership on the FirstNet Authority Board. 
To be considered for a calendar year 2024 appointment, expressions of 
interest must be electronically transmitted on or before February 2, 
2024.
    All parties submitting an expression of interest should submit the 
candidate's (i) full name, title, organization, address, telephone 
number, email address; (ii) current resume; (iii) brief bio; (iv) 
statement of qualifications that references how the candidate satisfies 
the Act's expertise, representational, and geographic requirements for 
FirstNet Authority Board membership, as described in this Notice; and 
(v) a statement describing why the candidate wants to serve on the 
FirstNet Authority Board, affirming their ability and availability to 
take a regular and active role in the Board's work.
    The Secretary will select FirstNet Authority Board candidates based 
on the eligibility requirements in the Act and recommendations 
submitted by NTIA. NTIA will recommend candidates based on an 
assessment of qualifications as well as demonstrated ability to work in 
a collaborative way to achieve the goals and objectives of the FirstNet 
Authority as set forth in the Act. NTIA may consult with FirstNet

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Authority Board members or executives in making its recommendation. 
Board candidates will be vetted through the Department of Commerce and 
are subject to an appropriate background check for security clearance.

Stephanie Weiner,
Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-28702 Filed 1-2-24; 8:45 am]
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