81 FR 69782 - Corporation for Travel Promotion (dba Brand USA)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 195 (October 7, 2016)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 195 (October 7, 2016)
| Page Range | 69782-69783 | |
| FR Document | 2016-24378 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 195 (Friday, October 7, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 69782-69783] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-24378] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Corporation for Travel Promotion (dba Brand USA) AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of an opportunity for travel and tourism industry leaders to apply for membership on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Travel Promotion. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications from travel and tourism leaders from specific industries for membership on the Board of Directors (Board) of the Corporation for Travel Promotion (dba Brand USA). [[Page 69783]] The purpose of the Board is to guide the Corporation for Travel Promotion on matters relating to the promotion of the United States and communication of travel facilitation issues, among other tasks. On August 3, 2016 we published in the Federal Register a ``Notice of an opportunity for travel and tourism industry leaders to apply for membership on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Travel Promotion'' (78 FR 44531), announcing membership opportunities on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Travel Promotion. The application period closed on September 23, 2016. We are now reopening the application period to solicit additional applications. This notice supplements the notice of August 3, 2016. Interested parties who have already applied in response to that Federal Register notice do not need to re-apply. DATES: All applications must be received by the National Travel & Tourism Office by close of business on October 21, 2016. ADDRESSES: Electronic applications may be sent to: CTPBoard@trade.gov. Written applications can be submitted to Isabel Hill, Director, National Travel & Tourism Office, U.S. Department of Commerce, Mail Stop 10003, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: 202.482.0140. Email: Isabel.Hill@trade.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Heizer, Deputy Director, National Travel & Tourism Office, Mail Stop 10003, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: 202.482.4904. Email: julie.heizer@trade.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Travel Promotion Act of 2009 (TPA) was signed into law by President Obama on March 4, 2010, and was amended in July 2010 and December 2014. The TPA established the Corporation for Travel Promotion (the Corporation), as a non-profit corporation charged with the development and execution of a plan to (A) provide useful information to those interested in traveling to the United States; (B) identify and address perceptions regarding U.S. entry policies; (C) maximize economic and diplomatic benefits of travel to the United States through the use of various promotional tools; (D) ensure that international travel benefits all States and the District of Columbia, and (E) identify opportunities to promote tourism to rural and urban areas equally, including areas not traditionally visited by international travelers. The Corporation (doing business as Brand USA) is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of 11 members with knowledge of international travel promotion or marketing, broadly representing various regions of the United States. The TPA directs the Secretary of Commerce (after consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State) to appoint the Board of Directors for the Corporation. On August 3, 2016, we published in the Federal Register a ``Notice of an opportunity for travel and tourism industry leaders to apply for membership on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Travel Promotion'' (FR Doc. 2016-18531), announcing membership opportunities on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Travel Promotion. The application period closed on September 23, 2016. We are now reopening the application period to solicit additional applications from: (A) 1 shall have appropriate expertise and experience in the attractions or recreation sector; (B) 1 shall have appropriate expertise and experience in immigration policy/law; (C) 1 shall have appropriate expertise and experience in land or sea passenger transportation; and (D) 1 shall have appropriate expertise and experience as an official in the passenger air transportation sector. This notice supplements the notice of August 3, 2016. Interested parties who have already applied in response to that Federal Register notice do not need to re-apply. To be eligible for Board membership, individuals must have international travel and tourism marketing experience, be a current or former chief executive officer, chief financial officer, or chief marketing officer or have held an equivalent management position. Additional consideration will be given to individuals who have experience working in U.S. multinational entities with marketing budgets, and/or who are audit committee financial experts as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (in accordance with section 407 of PL 107-204 [15 U.S.C. 7265]). Individuals must be U.S. citizens, and in addition, cannot be federally-registered lobbyists or registered as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended. Those selected for the Board must be able to meet the time and effort commitments of the Board. Board members serve at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce (who may remove any member of the Board for good cause). The terms of office of each member of the Board appointed by the Secretary shall be three (3) years. Board members can serve a maximum of two consecutive full three-year terms. Board members are not considered Federal government employees by virtue of their service as a member of the Board and will receive no compensation from the Federal government for their participation in Board activities. Members participating in Board meetings and events may be paid actual travel expenses and per diem when away from their usual places of residence by the Corporation. Individuals who want to be considered for appointment to the Board should submit: 1. Name, title, and personal resume of the individual requesting consideration, including address, email address and phone number; 2. A brief statement of why the person should be considered for appointment to the Board. This statement should also address the individual's relevant international travel and tourism marketing experience and indicate clearly the sector or sectors enumerated above in which the individual has the requisite expertise and experience. Individuals who have the requisite expertise and experience in more than one sector can be appointed for only one of those sectors. Appointments of members to the Board will be made by the Secretary of Commerce; and 3. An affirmative statement that the applicant is a U.S. citizen and further, is not required to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended. Dated: October 3, 2016. Isabel Hill, Director, National Travel & Tourism Office. [FR Doc. 2016-24378 Filed 10-6-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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Office of the Executive Secretary, terpene alcohols; butanoic acids; development; Where and who is doing
Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room pentanoic acids their salts and esters; the research; Potential unclassified
21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, aqueous distillates and aqueous applications; and Status of issues at
1401 Constitution Avenue NW., solutions of essential oils; and, terpenic International Control Regimes meetings.
Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the by-products of the deterpenation of 4. Presentation: Emerging
‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s essential oils (duty rate ranges from free Technologies Strategic Studies
Web site, which is accessible via to 70.4 cents/kg +8.50%). Customs Quarterly—An Air Force Sponsored
www.trade.gov/ftz. duties also could possibly be deferred or Strategic Forum on National and
For further information, contact reduced on foreign status production International Security.
Christopher Kemp at equipment. 5. Presentation: Deemed Export
Christopher.Kemp@trade.gov or (202) Public comment is invited from Control Interactive Tool Demonstration
482–0862. interested parties. Submissions shall be 6. Review of Research: Emerging
addressed to the FTZ Board’s Executive Technologies being conducted by U.S.
Dated: October 3, 2016.
Secretary at the address below. The Army as presented at Association of the
Andrew McGilvray, closing period for their receipt is U.S. Army Annual Conference October
Executive Secretary. November 16, 2016. 3–5, 2016.
[FR Doc. 2016–24359 Filed 10–6–16; 8:45 am] A copy of the notification will be 7. Comments from the Public.
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P available for public inspection at the The open sessions will be accessible
Office of the Executive Secretary, via teleconference to 25 participants on
Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room a first come, first serve basis. To join the
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, conference, submit inquiries to Ms.
1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Yvette Springer at Yvette.Springer@
Foreign-Trade Zones Board Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the bis.doc.gov no later than, October 20,
[B–66–2016] ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the FTZ 2016.
Board’s Web site, which is accessible A limited number of seats will be
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 44H—East via www.trade.gov/ftz. available for the public session.
Hanover, New Jersey; Notification of For further information, contact Reservations are not accepted. To the
Proposed Production Activity; Kathleen Boyce at Kathleen.Boyce@ extent that time permits, members of the
Givaudan Flavors Corporation (Flavor trade.gov or (202) 482–1346. public may present oral statements to
Products); East Hanover, New Jersey Dated: September 30, 2016. the Committee. The public may submit
Elizabeth Whiteman, written statements at any time before or
Givaudan Flavors Corporation
Acting Executive Secretary. after the meeting. However, to facilitate
(Givaudan) submitted a notification of
the distribution of public presentation
proposed production activity to the FTZ [FR Doc. 2016–24355 Filed 10–6–16; 8:45 am]
materials to the Committee members,
Board for its facility in East Hanover, BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
the Committee suggests that presenters
New Jersey within Subzone 44H. The
forward the public presentation
notification conforming to the
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE materials prior to the meeting to Ms.
requirements of the regulations of the
Springer via email.
FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was
Bureau of Industry and Security For more information, call Yvette
received on September 20, 2016.
Springer at (202) 482–2813.
The Givaudan facility is used for the Emerging Technology and Research
production of flavor compounds. Dated: October 4, 2016.
Advisory Committee; Notice of Open
Givaudan’s notification seeks to add Yvette Springer,
Meeting
additional finished products using the Committee Liaison Officer.
components previously authorized for The Emerging Technology and [FR Doc. 2016–24318 Filed 10–6–16; 8:45 am]
the facility. Pursuant to 15 CFR Research Advisory Committee (ETRAC) BILLING CODE 3510–JT–P
400.14(b), additional FTZ authority will meet on October 27, 2016, 8:30
would be limited to the specific finished a.m., Room 3884, at the Herbert C.
products described in the submitted Hoover Building, 14th Street between DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
notification (as described below) and Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues
subsequently authorized by the FTZ NW., Washington, DC. The Committee International Trade Administration
Board. advises the Office of the Assistant
Production under FTZ procedures Secretary for Export Administration on Corporation for Travel Promotion (dba
could exempt Givaudan from customs emerging technology and research Brand USA)
duty payments on the foreign status activities, including those related to AGENCY: International Trade
components used in export production. deemed exports. Administration, U.S. Department of
On its domestic sales, for the foreign Agenda Commerce.
status components in the existing scope ACTION: Notice of an opportunity for
of authority, Givaudan would be able to Open Session
travel and tourism industry leaders to
choose the duty rates during customs 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks. apply for membership on the Board of
entry procedures that apply to: Cocoa 2. Update on Export Control Reform, Directors of the Corporation for Travel
food preparations; dairy food Bureau of Industry and Security.
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Promotion.
preparations; coffee food preparations; 3. Issues for discussion: Atom-based
seasonings; sauces; other food sensing; International Summit on SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
preparations with dairy; confectionary Human Gene Editing; Nanotechnology; is currently seeking applications from
without sugar; other food preparations; Advanced Materials; Emerging travel and tourism leaders from specific
food articles containing sugar; other Technology issues at recent events; industries for membership on the Board
cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes; State of Emerging Technologies-ETRAC of Directors (Board) of the Corporation
other cyclic hydrocarbons; acyclic members: Cutting edge technology for Travel Promotion (dba Brand USA).
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The purpose of the Board is to guide the The Corporation (doing business as good cause). The terms of office of each
Corporation for Travel Promotion on Brand USA) is governed by a Board of member of the Board appointed by the
matters relating to the promotion of the Directors, consisting of 11 members Secretary shall be three (3) years. Board
United States and communication of with knowledge of international travel members can serve a maximum of two
travel facilitation issues, among other promotion or marketing, broadly consecutive full three-year terms. Board
tasks. On August 3, 2016 we published representing various regions of the members are not considered Federal
in the Federal Register a ‘‘Notice of an United States. The TPA directs the government employees by virtue of their
opportunity for travel and tourism Secretary of Commerce (after service as a member of the Board and
industry leaders to apply for consultation with the Secretary of will receive no compensation from the
membership on the Board of Directors of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Federal government for their
the Corporation for Travel Promotion’’ State) to appoint the Board of Directors participation in Board activities.
(78 FR 44531), announcing membership for the Corporation. Members participating in Board
opportunities on the Board of Directors On August 3, 2016, we published in meetings and events may be paid actual
of the Corporation for Travel Promotion. the Federal Register a ‘‘Notice of an travel expenses and per diem when
The application period closed on opportunity for travel and tourism away from their usual places of
September 23, 2016. We are now industry leaders to apply for residence by the Corporation.
reopening the application period to membership on the Board of Directors of Individuals who want to be
solicit additional applications. This the Corporation for Travel Promotion’’ considered for appointment to the Board
notice supplements the notice of August (FR Doc. 2016–18531), announcing should submit:
3, 2016. Interested parties who have membership opportunities on the Board 1. Name, title, and personal resume of
already applied in response to that of Directors of the Corporation for the individual requesting consideration,
Federal Register notice do not need to Travel Promotion. The application including address, email address and
re-apply. period closed on September 23, 2016. phone number;
DATES: All applications must be We are now reopening the application 2. A brief statement of why the person
received by the National Travel & period to solicit additional applications should be considered for appointment
Tourism Office by close of business on from: to the Board. This statement should also
October 21, 2016. (A) 1 shall have appropriate expertise address the individual’s relevant
ADDRESSES: Electronic applications may and experience in the attractions or international travel and tourism
be sent to: CTPBoard@trade.gov. recreation sector; marketing experience and indicate
Written applications can be submitted (B) 1 shall have appropriate expertise clearly the sector or sectors enumerated
to Isabel Hill, Director, National Travel and experience in immigration policy/ above in which the individual has the
& Tourism Office, U.S. Department of law; requisite expertise and experience.
Commerce, Mail Stop 10003, 1401 (C) 1 shall have appropriate expertise Individuals who have the requisite
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, and experience in land or sea passenger expertise and experience in more than
DC 20230. Telephone: 202.482.0140. transportation; and one sector can be appointed for only one
Email: Isabel.Hill@trade.gov. (D) 1 shall have appropriate expertise of those sectors. Appointments of
and experience as an official in the members to the Board will be made by
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie
passenger air transportation sector. the Secretary of Commerce; and
Heizer, Deputy Director, National Travel This notice supplements the notice of
& Tourism Office, Mail Stop 10003, 3. An affirmative statement that the
August 3, 2016. Interested parties who applicant is a U.S. citizen and further,
1401 Constitution Avenue NW., have already applied in response to that
Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: is not required to register as a foreign
Federal Register notice do not need to agent under the Foreign Agents
202.482.4904. Email: julie.heizer@
re-apply. Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
trade.gov. To be eligible for Board membership,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: individuals must have international Dated: October 3, 2016.
Background: The Travel Promotion travel and tourism marketing Isabel Hill,
Act of 2009 (TPA) was signed into law experience, be a current or former chief Director, National Travel & Tourism Office.
by President Obama on March 4, 2010, executive officer, chief financial officer, [FR Doc. 2016–24378 Filed 10–6–16; 8:45 am]
and was amended in July 2010 and or chief marketing officer or have held BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P
December 2014. The TPA established an equivalent management position.
the Corporation for Travel Promotion Additional consideration will be given
(the Corporation), as a non-profit to individuals who have experience DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
corporation charged with the working in U.S. multinational entities
development and execution of a plan to with marketing budgets, and/or who are International Trade Administration
(A) provide useful information to those audit committee financial experts as
interested in traveling to the United Antidumping or Countervailing Duty
defined by the Securities and Exchange
States; (B) identify and address Order, Finding, or Suspended
Commission (in accordance with section
perceptions regarding U.S. entry Investigation; Advance Notification of
407 of PL 107–204 [15 U.S.C. 7265]).
policies; (C) maximize economic and Sunset Reviews
Individuals must be U.S. citizens, and
diplomatic benefits of travel to the in addition, cannot be federally- AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
United States through the use of various registered lobbyists or registered as a International Trade Administration,
promotional tools; (D) ensure that
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foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Department of Commerce.
international travel benefits all States Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
and the District of Columbia, and (E) Those selected for the Board must be Background
identify opportunities to promote able to meet the time and effort Every five years, pursuant to section
tourism to rural and urban areas commitments of the Board. 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
equally, including areas not Board members serve at the discretion amended (‘‘the Act’’), the Department of
traditionally visited by international of the Secretary of Commerce (who may Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) and the
travelers. remove any member of the Board for International Trade Commission
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of an opportunity for travel and tourism industry leaders to apply for membership on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Travel Promotion. | |
| Dates | All applications must be received by the National Travel & Tourism Office by close of business on October 21, 2016. | |
| Contact | Julie Heizer, Deputy Director, National Travel & Tourism Office, Mail Stop 10003, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: 202.482.4904. Email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 69782 |
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