26 July 1999
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[Federal Register: July 26, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 142)]
[Notices]
[Page 40336]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Export Administration


Technical Advisory Committees; Notice of Recruitment of Private-
Sector Members

SUMMARY: Six Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) advise the Department
of Commerce on the technical parameters for export controls applicable
to dual-use commodities and technology and on the administration of
those controls. The TACs are composed of representatives from industry
and Government representing diverse points of view on the concerns of
the exporting community. Industry representatives are selected from
firms producing a broad range of goods, technologies, and software
presently controlled for national security, foreign policy, non-
proliferation, and short supply reasons or that are proposed for such
controls, balanced to the extent possible among large and small firms.
    TAC members are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and serve
terms of not more than four consecutive years. The membership reflects
the Department's commitment to attaining balance and diversity. TAC
members must obtain secret-level clearances prior to appointment. These
clearances are necessary so that members can be permitted access to the
classified information needed to formulate recommendations to the
Department of Commerce. Each TAC meets approximately 4 times per year.
Members of the committees will not be compensated for their services.
    The six TACs are responsible for advising the Department of
Commerce on the technical parameters for export controls and the
administration of those controls within the following areas:
Information Systems TAC: Control List Categories 3 (electronics--
semiconductor section), 4 (computers), and 5 (telecommunications and
information security); Materials TAC: Control List Category 1
(materials, chemicals, microorganisms, and toxins); Materials
Processing Equipment TAC: Control List Category 2 (materials
processing); Regulations and Procedures TAC: the Export Administration
Regulations (EAR) and procedures for implementing the EAR; Sensors and
Instrumentation TAC: Control List Categories 3 (electronics--
instrumentation section) and 6 (sensors and lasers); Transportation and
Related Equipment TAC: Control List Categories 7 (navigation and
avionics), 8 (marine technology), and 9 (propulsion systems, space
vehicles, and related equipment).
    To respond to this recruitment notice, please send a copy of your
resume. Materials may be faxed to the number below.

DEADLINE: This Notice of Recruitment will be open for one year from
date of publication in the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lee Ann Carpenter on (202) 482-
2583. Materials may be faxed to (202) 501-8024, to the attention of Ms.
Lee Ann Carpenter.

    Dated: July 8, 1999.
Iain S. Baird,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration.
[FR Doc. 99-19017 Filed 7-23-99; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-33-M