2021-07362. Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Aviation Security Advisory Committee

AGENCY:

Transportation Security Administration, DHS.

ACTION:

Committee Management; Request for Applicants.

SUMMARY:

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requesting applications from individuals who are interested in being appointed to serve on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). All applicants must represent one of the constituencies specified below in order to be eligible for appointment. ASAC's mission is to provide advice and recommendations to the TSA Administrator on improving aviation security matters, including developing, refining, and implementing policies, programs, rulemaking, and security directives pertaining to aviation security, while adhering to sensitive security guidelines.

DATES:

Applications for membership must be submitted to TSA using one of the methods in the ADDRESSES section below on or before May 3, 2021.

ADDRESSES:

Applications must be submitted by one of the following means:

• Email: [e-mail].
• Mail: Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC Designated Federal Officer, Transportation Security Administration (TSA-28), 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028.

See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for application requirements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Tamika McCree Elhilali, ASAC Designated Federal Officer, Transportation Security Administration (TSA-28), 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028, [e-mail], 571-227-2632.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

ASAC is an advisory committee established pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44946. The committee is composed of individual members representing key constituencies affected by aviation security requirements. As required by statute, the ASAC is composed of individuals representing not more than 34 member organizations. Each organization is represented by one individual (or the individual's designee).

Balanced Membership Plans

TSA is seeking applications for the membership categories scheduled to expire in May 2021, which are marked with an asterisk in this section below. Individuals are appointed by the TSA Administrator to represent 19 key constituencies affected by aviation security requirements, as defined at 49 U.S.C. 44946(c)(1)(C). The following list provides the 19 key constituencies and identifies with an asterisk (*) the constituencies for whom the current representative's term is expiring:

1. Air carriers

2. All-cargo air transportation *

3. Labor organizations representing air carrier employees *

4. Aircraft manufacturers *

5. Airport operators *

6. General aviation *

7. Travel industry *

8. Victims of terrorist acts against aviation *

9. Law enforcement and security experts

10. Indirect air carriers *

11. Aviation security technology industry (including screening technology and biometrics)

12. Airport-based businesses (including minority-owned small businesses) *

13. Passenger advocacy groups

14. Businesses that conduct security operations at airports (Screening Partnership Program contractors) *

15. Labor organizations representing transportation security officers *

16. Airport construction and maintenance contractors

17. Labor organizations representing employees of airport construction and maintenance contractors

18. Privacy organizations

19. Aeronautical repair stations

ASAC does not have a specific number of members allocated to any membership category and the number of members in a category may change to fit the needs of the Committee, but each organization shall be represented by one individual. Members will serve as representatives and speak on behalf of their respective constituency group, and will not be appointed as Special Government Employees as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). Membership on ASAC is personal to the appointee and a member may not send an alternate to a Committee meeting. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44946(c)(3), members shall not receive pay, allowances, or benefits from the Government by reason of their service on ASAC.

Committee Meetings

The ASAC typically convenes four times per year. Additional meetings may be held with the approval of the Designated Federal Official. While at least one meeting per year is open to the public, due to the sensitive nature of the material discussed, the other meetings are typically closed to the public. In addition, members are expected to participate on ASAC subcommittees that typically meet more frequently to deliberate and discuss specific aviation matters.

Committee Membership

Committee members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the TSA Administrator for a 2-year term or until a successor is appointed. Members who are currently serving on the Committee are eligible to reapply for membership. A new application is required.

Application for Advisory Committee Appointment

TSA is seeking applications for the membership categories scheduled to expire in May 2021, which are marked with an asterisk in the Balanced Membership Plans section above. Any person wishing to be considered for appointment to ASAC must provide the following:

• Complete professional resume.
• Statement of interest and reasons for application, including the membership category, how you represent a significant portion of that constituency and also provide a brief explanation of how you can contribute to one or more TSA strategic initiative, based on your prior experience with TSA, or your review of current TSA strategic documents that can be found at www.tsa.gov/​about/​strategy.
• Home and work addresses, telephone number, and email address.

Please submit your application to the Responsible TSA Official in the ADDRESSES section noted above by May 3, 2021.

Dated: April 6, 2021.

Eddie D. Mayenschein,

Assistant Administrator, Policy, Plans, and Engagement.