Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership, 15253 [2024-04309]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 42 / Friday, March 1, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12349] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs ‘‘the Bureau’’ is accepting membership applications for the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG). The Bureau is interested in applications from subject matter experts from the United States defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, and academic and foundation personnel. The DTAG was established as an advisory committee under the authority of 22 U.S.C. 2656 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (‘‘FACA’’). The purpose of the DTAG is to provide the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs with a formal channel for regular consultation and coordination with U.S. private sector defense exporters and defense trade specialists on issues involving U.S. laws, policies, and regulations for exports of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services. The DTAG advises the Bureau on its support for and regulation of defense trade to help ensure that impediments to legitimate exports are reduced while the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States continue to be protected and advanced in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended. Major topics addressed by the DTAG include (a) policy issues on defense trade and technology transfer; (b) regulatory and licensing procedures applicable to defense articles, including technical data, and defense services; (c) technical issues involving the U.S. Munitions List (USML); and (d) questions related to the implementation of the AECA and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Members are appointed by the Assistant Secretary of State for PoliticalMilitary Affairs on the basis of individual qualifications and technical expertise. Past members include representatives of the U.S. defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, and academic and foundation personnel. In accordance with the DTAG Charter, all DTAG members must be U.S. citizens. DTAG members are expected to serve a consecutive two-year term, which may be renewed or terminated at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. DTAG members are expected to represent the views of their organizations, while also demonstrating VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:28 Feb 29, 2024 Jkt 262001 an appreciation for the Department’s mission to ensure that commercial exports of defense articles and defense services advance U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives. DTAG members are expected to understand complex issues related to defense trade and industrial competitiveness and are expected to advise the Bureau on these matters. DTAG members’ responsibilities include: • Making recommendations in accordance with the DTAG Charter and the FACA. • Making policy and technical recommendations within the scope of the U.S. export control regime as set forth in the AECA, the ITAR, and appropriate directives. Please note that DTAG members may not be reimbursed for travel, per diem, and other expenses incurred in connection with their duties as DTAG members. How to apply: Applications in response to this notice must contain the following information: (1) Name of applicant; (2) affirmation of U.S. citizenship; (3) organizational affiliation and title, as appropriate; (4) mailing address; (5) work telephone number; (6) email address; (7) resume; and (8) summary of qualifications for DTAG membership. This information may be provided via two methods: • Emailed to the following address: DTAG@State.Gov. In the subject field, please write, ‘‘DTAG Membership Application.’’ • Send hardcopy to the following address: Paula Harrison, PM/DDTC, SA–1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of PoliticalMilitary Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–0112. If sent via regular mail, we recommend you call Ms. Harrison (202–663–3310) to confirm she has received your package. All applications must be postmarked by March 26, 2024. Paula C. Harrison, Designated Federal Officer, Defense Trade Advisory Group, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2024–04309 Filed 2–29–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15253 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36760] Gulf & Atlantic Railways, LLC—IntraCorporate Family Transaction Exemption—Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad Company, LLC and Northern Indiana Railroad Company, LLC Gulf & Atlantic Railways, LLC (G&A), has filed a verified notice of exemption for an intra-corporate family transaction under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(3), for the benefit of Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad Company, LLC (CKIN), and Northern Indiana Railroad Company, LLC (NIRC), both Class III railroads. G&A seeks authority for an intracorporate family transaction pursuant to which CKIN and NIRC will merge, with CKIN the surviving carrier. CKIN and NIRC are controlled directly by G&A and indirectly by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V GP, LLC, a Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V fund vehicle, and MIP V Rail, LLC.1 According to the verified notice, NIRC owns 32.97 miles of rail line in Indiana but has never conducted freight rail operations on the line, has no rail employees, and does not own or lease any rolling stock. The verified notice states that CKIN currently leases and operates 27.52 miles of NIRC’s rail line.2 Following the merger, the lease agreement will terminate, and NIRC’s separate corporate existence will cease. G&A states that the proposed merger of CKIN and NIRC will consolidate ownership and operation of the NIRC line in a single entity, simplify G&A’s corporate structure, promote efficient management, and eliminate the need to maintain the current lease arrangement between NIRC and CKIN. According to the verified notice, CKIN will continue to operate the NIRC line in the same manner it does today. G&A states that the plan of merger that will govern the proposed transaction does not include any provision that would limit the future interchange of traffic with any thirdparty connecting carrier, nor is NIRC’s 1 G&A is an affiliate of Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V GP, LLC. See Macquarie Infra. Partners V GP, LLC—Control Exemption—Camp Chase Rail, LLC, FD 36685 (STB served Apr. 7, 2023); Macquarie Infra. Partners V GP, LLC—Control Exemption—N. Ind. R.R., FD 36729 (STB served Dec. 22, 2023). 2 The verified notice states that CKIN discontinued service over the remaining 5.45-mile segment of NIRC’s line in 2017. See Chesapeake & Ind. R.R.—Discontinuance of Service Exemption— in Starke Cnty., Ind., AB 1259X (STB served Nov. 28, 2017). E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 42 (Friday, March 1, 2024)]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12349]


Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership

    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs 
``the Bureau'' is accepting membership applications for the Defense 
Trade Advisory Group (DTAG). The Bureau is interested in applications 
from subject matter experts from the United States defense industry, 
relevant trade and labor associations, and academic and foundation 
personnel.
    The DTAG was established as an advisory committee under the 
authority of 22 U.S.C. 2656 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (``FACA''). The purpose of the DTAG is to provide 
the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs with a formal channel for 
regular consultation and coordination with U.S. private sector defense 
exporters and defense trade specialists on issues involving U.S. laws, 
policies, and regulations for exports of defense articles, including 
technical data, and defense services. The DTAG advises the Bureau on 
its support for and regulation of defense trade to help ensure that 
impediments to legitimate exports are reduced while the foreign policy 
and national security interests of the United States continue to be 
protected and advanced in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act 
(AECA), as amended. Major topics addressed by the DTAG include (a) 
policy issues on defense trade and technology transfer; (b) regulatory 
and licensing procedures applicable to defense articles, including 
technical data, and defense services; (c) technical issues involving 
the U.S. Munitions List (USML); and (d) questions related to the 
implementation of the AECA and International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations (ITAR).
    Members are appointed by the Assistant Secretary of State for 
Political-Military Affairs on the basis of individual qualifications 
and technical expertise. Past members include representatives of the 
U.S. defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, and 
academic and foundation personnel. In accordance with the DTAG Charter, 
all DTAG members must be U.S. citizens. DTAG members are expected to 
serve a consecutive two-year term, which may be renewed or terminated 
at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-
Military Affairs. DTAG members are expected to represent the views of 
their organizations, while also demonstrating an appreciation for the 
Department's mission to ensure that commercial exports of defense 
articles and defense services advance U.S. national security and 
foreign policy objectives. DTAG members are expected to understand 
complex issues related to defense trade and industrial competitiveness 
and are expected to advise the Bureau on these matters.
    DTAG members' responsibilities include:
     Making recommendations in accordance with the DTAG Charter 
and the FACA.
     Making policy and technical recommendations within the 
scope of the U.S. export control regime as set forth in the AECA, the 
ITAR, and appropriate directives.
    Please note that DTAG members may not be reimbursed for travel, per 
diem, and other expenses incurred in connection with their duties as 
DTAG members.
    How to apply: Applications in response to this notice must contain 
the following information: (1) Name of applicant; (2) affirmation of 
U.S. citizenship; (3) organizational affiliation and title, as 
appropriate; (4) mailing address; (5) work telephone number; (6) email 
address; (7) resume; and (8) summary of qualifications for DTAG 
membership.
    This information may be provided via two methods:
     Emailed to the following address: [email protected]. In the 
subject field, please write, ``DTAG Membership Application.''
     Send hardcopy to the following address: Paula Harrison, 
PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, 
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 
Washington, DC 20522-0112. If sent via regular mail, we recommend you 
call Ms. Harrison (202-663-3310) to confirm she has received your 
package.
    All applications must be postmarked by March 26, 2024.

Paula C. Harrison,
Designated Federal Officer, Defense Trade Advisory Group, U.S. 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-04309 Filed 2-29-24; 8:45 am]
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