Request for Nominations for the Bureau of Economic Analysis Advisory Committee
| Published date | 17 September 2021 |
| Citation | 86 FR 51864 |
| Record Number | 2021-20139 |
| Section | Notices |
| Court | Economic Analysis Bureau |
Federal Register, Volume 86 Issue 178 (Friday, September 17, 2021)
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 178 (Friday, September 17, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51864-51865]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-20139]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Request for Nominations for the Bureau of Economic Analysis
Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) requests
nominations of individuals to the Bureau of Economic Analysis Advisory
Committee (BEAAC). The Director will consider nominations received in
response to this notice, as well as from other sources.
DATES: Please submit nominations by October 15, 2021. The Bureau of
Economic Analysis will retain nominations received after this date for
consideration should additional vacancies occur.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations by email to [email protected]
(subject line ``BEAAC Nominations'').
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gianna Marrone, Committee Management
Official, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis,
telephone 301-278-9282, email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established September 2,
1999. The Committee advises the Director of BEA on matters related to
the development and improvement of BEA's national, regional, industry,
and international economic accounts, with a focus on new and rapidly
growing areas of the U.S. economy. The Committee provides
recommendations from the perspectives of the economics profession,
business, and government.
Objectives and Scope of BEAAC Activities
The Committee provides advice and comments on current and proposed
BEA projects from the perspective of a broad range of highly
knowledgeable users of economic statistics. This is the most effective
means of obtaining valuable feedback on new data products and
improvements to BEA's existing statistics. The credibility of BEA's
economic statistics is enhanced by the endorsement of this prestigious
committee.
Description of the BEAAC Member Duties
The Committee functions solely as an advisory committee to the
Director of BEA. The Committee will function
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solely as an advisory body, in accordance with FACA, to advise BEA on
topics selected by BEA in consultation with the Committee chairperson.
The Committee meets once or twice a year, budget permitting.
Additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Director or
the Designated Federal Official. All Committee meetings are open to the
public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Members shall not reference or otherwise utilize their membership
on the Committee in connection with public statements made in their
personal capacities without a disclaimer that the views expressed are
their own and do not represent the views of the Committee, BEA, or the
Department of Commerce.
BEAAC Membership
The Committee will consist of approximately 15 members who are
appointed by and serve at the discretion of the Director of BEA. The
Committee chairperson will be selected by the Director of BEA. Members
will be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance with
applicable Department of Commerce guidance. Committee members will be
from business, academia, research, government, and international
organizations, and they must be acknowledged experts in relevant
fields, such as economics, statistics, and economic accounting.
The Committee aims to have a balanced representation among its
members, considering such factors as geography, age, sex, race,
ethnicity, technical expertise, community involvement, and knowledge of
BEA programs and/or activities. Individuals will be selected based on
their expertise in or representation of specific areas as needed by the
BEA.
Committee members will be considered ``special government
employees'' (SGEs) and, therefore, will be subject to the ethical
standards applicable to SGEs.
Committee members will serve for a term up to three years. All
members will be reevaluated at the conclusion of the term with the
prospect of renewal for an additional term. Active attendance and
participation in meetings and activities (e.g., conference calls and
assignments) will be factors considered when determining term renewal
or membership continuance. Members may be appointed for no more than
three consecutive terms. Appointments may be for one, two, or three
years to provide staggered terms.
Compensation for Members
Committee members shall serve without compensation, but may, upon
request, be reimbursed travel expenses, including per diem, as
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq. Because Committee members will not
have access to classified information, no security clearances are
required.
Solicitation of Nominations
The Committee is currently filling one or more positions on the
BEAAC.
The Director will consider nominations of all qualified individuals
to ensure that the Committee includes the areas of experience noted
above. Individuals may nominate themselves or other individuals, and
professional associations and organizations may nominate one or more
qualified persons for membership on the Committee. Nominations shall
state that the nominee is willing to serve as a member and carry out
the duties of the Committee. A nomination package should include the
following information for each nominee:
1. A letter of nomination stating the name, affiliation, and
contact information for the nominee, the basis for the nomination
(i.e., what specific attributes recommend him/her for service in this
capacity), and the nominee's field(s) of experience;
2. A biographical sketch of the nominee and a copy of his/her
curriculum vitae; and
3. The name, return address, email address, and daytime telephone
number at which the nominator can be contacted.
The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the
workplace and seeks diverse BEAAC membership.
All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete
package by midnight on October 15, 2021. Interested applicants should
send their nomination package to Gianna Marrone, Committee Management
Official, at [email protected] (subject line ``BEAAC
Nominations''). The Bureau of Economic Analysis will retain nominations
received after this date for consideration should additional vacancies
occur.
Dated: September 14, 2021.
Gianna Marrone,
Bureau of Economic Analysis, Assistant Designated Federal Official,
Bureau of Economic Analysis Advisory Committee.
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