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Council Size and Terms: 

The MBEAC will be comprised of at 

least 19 members (9 private sector 

members and at least 10 federal 

members). The newly appointed 

members will serve a two-year term and 

may be reappointed. If a member 

vacates the MBEAC before the end of 

the two-year term, a replacement 

member may be appointed to fill the 

unexpired term. 

The membership of the Council 

should include expertise and 

viewpoints that reflect the breadth of 

the Council’s responsibilities. MBDA is 

mindful that committees work best 

when there is a mix of viewpoints 

brought about through diverse 

experiences in different areas of the 

committee’s responsibility by members 

of diverse races, genders, business and 

industry sectors, and cultural 

backgrounds. This notice will be widely 

distributed to encourage a diverse 

applicant pool. 

Qualifications and Selection Criteria 

Expertise and Experience: Members 

should possess significant expertise and 

experience in areas relevant to the 

growth and development of MBEs and 

the business ecosystem, such as 

business development, 

entrepreneurship, finance, policy 

advocacy, or related fields. Members 

should have insights into barriers to 

entrepreneurship and business growth 

and ways to overcome those barriers. 

Relevant fields include but are not 

limited to, access to traditional and 

alternative capital, public and private 

sector procurement, and global markets. 

Members should also have the ability to 

provide insight into relevant data, 

research, and policy alternatives. The 

selection process will prioritize relevant 

individuals who have demonstrated a 

strong track record of success in their 

respective fields. 

Commitment to Minority Business 

Development: Members should have a 

demonstrated commitment to advancing 

the social and economic life of MBEs. 

This can be evidenced through past 

involvement in initiatives, projects, or 

policy advocacy aimed at supporting 

and empowering MBEs. 

Sector Representation: Private Sector 

members will be selected from diverse 

backgrounds, including academia and 

think tanks, companies of varying sizes, 

chambers of commerce, financial 

entities, labor and trade associations, 

non-profit organizations, and 

stakeholders involved in MBE growth 

and development. 

Geographic Representation: MBDA 

will consider geographic diversity in 

selecting members to ensure regional 

representation and capture expertise 

regarding the unique challenges and 

opportunities faced by MBEs in 

different parts of the country. 

Collaborative and Teamwork Skills: 

Members should demonstrate the ability 

to work collaboratively in a team 

environment. This includes effective 

communication, problem-solving, and 

the ability to build consensus among 

diverse stakeholders. 

Ability to Serve: Members must be 

able and willing to dedicate the 

necessary time and effort to fulfill their 

responsibilities effectively. They should 

have the availability to attend meetings, 

actively participate in Council activities, 

and contribute constructively to 

discussions and decision-making 

processes. 

Independence and Impartiality: 

Applicants for Special Government 

Employee (SGE) membership positions 

must be impartial and independent, 

capable of providing objective advice 

and guidance must not have conflicts of 

interest that could compromise their 

ability to act in the best interest of 

MBEs. 

Privacy Act Statement 

The collection, maintenance, and 

disclosure of this information is 

governed by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 

U.S.C. 552a). The Department of 

Commerce is authorized to collect this 

information pursuant to authorities that 

include, but are not limited to, Title V, 

sections 100501 through 100503 of the 

Minority Business Development Act of 

2021, Public Law 117–58 (Nov. 15, 

2021), and in accordance with the 

Federal Advisory Committee Act, as 

amended (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Chapter 10. 

The principal purpose for which the 

Department will use the information is 

to assist in choosing private sector 

members of the MBEAC. Information 

received will be maintained in a Privacy 

Act system of records, COMMERCE/ 

DEPT–11, entitled ‘‘Candidates for 

Membership, Members, and Former 

Members of Department of Commerce 

Advisory Committees.’’ A notice 

describing that system, including a 

complete set of routine disclosures, has 

been published both in the Federal 

Register and on the Department’s 

website at: https://osec.doc.gov/opog/ 

PrivacyAct/SORNs/dept-11.html. 

Although providing this information is 

voluntary, an individual cannot be 

considered for membership without an 

application submission. 

Donald R. Cravins, Jr., 

Under Secretary for Minority Business 

Development, Minority Business Development 

Agency. 

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BILLING CODE 3510–21–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

[RTID 0648–XD461] 

Nominations to the Marine Fisheries 

Advisory Committee 

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries 

Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice; request for nominations. 

SUMMARY: The Secretary of Commerce 

(Secretary) seeks nominations to fill 

vacancies on the Marine Fisheries 

Advisory Committee (MAFAC or 

Committee). MAFAC is responsible to 

advise the Secretary, NOAA, and NMFS 

on all matters concerning living marine 

resources that are the responsibility of 

the Department of Commerce. The 

Committee makes recommendations to 

assist in the development and 

implementation of departmental 

regulations, policies, and programs 

critical to the mission and goals of 

NMFS. Nominations are encouraged 

from all individuals involved with or 

representing interests affected by NMFS 

actions in managing living marine 

resources. Nominees should possess 

demonstrable expertise in a field related 

to the management of living marine 

resources and be able to fulfill the time 

commitment required for two annual 

meetings and year-round subcommittee 

work. Individuals serve for a term of 3 

years for no more than two consecutive 

terms if re-appointed. NMFS seeks 

qualified nominees to fill pending 

vacancies. 

DATES: Nominations must be emailed on 

or before Friday, December 15, 2023. 

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent 

to Katie (Denman) Zanowicz, MAFAC 

Assistant, NMFS Office of Policy, by 

email: katie.denman@noaa.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Katie Zanowicz, MAFAC Assistant; 

(301) 427–8034; email: katie.denman@

noaa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MAFAC 

was approved by the Secretary on 

December 28, 1970, and subsequently 


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chartered under the Federal Advisory 

Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, on 

February 17, 1971. The Committee 

meets twice a year, and holds 

supplementary meetings when 

necessary, as determined by NMFS or 

the Committee Chair. MAFAC is 

comprised of 15 to 21 individuals. 

Members are highly qualified, diverse 

individuals with experience in 

commercial, recreational, aquaculture, 

and non-commercial fisheries and 

businesses; seafood industry, including 

processing, marketing, restaurants and 

related industries; marine, ecosystems, 

or protected resources management and 

conservation; and human dimensions or 

social sciences associated with living 

marine resources and working 

waterfronts. Members may be from 

tribes or indigenous groups, 

environmental organizations, academia, 

consumer groups, and other living 

marine resource interest groups from all 

U.S. geographical regions, including the 

Western Pacific and Caribbean. NMFS 

strives to ensure MAFAC members 

represent a diversity of individuals and 

interests. 

A MAFAC member cannot be a 

Federal employee; a state official, their 

designee, or an appointed member of a 

regional fishery management council; 

registered Federal lobbyist; or agent of a 

foreign principal. Selected candidates 

must pass a security check and submit 

a financial disclosure form. Membership 

is voluntary and, except for 

reimbursable travel and related 

expenses, service is without pay. 

Each nomination must include the 

nominee’s name, address, telephone 

number, and email address; a cover 

letter describing the nominee’s interest 

in serving on the Committee and 

qualifications; and their curriculum 

vitae or resume. Up to three letters of 

support may be submitted. Selfnominations will be accepted. 

Nominations should be sent to Katie 

Zanowicz (see ADDRESSES) and must be 

received by Friday, December 15, 2023. 

The full text of the Committee Charter 

and its current membership can be 

viewed at the NMFS web page at 

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/ 

national/partners/marine-fisheriesadvisory-committee-charter. 

Dated: October 11, 2023. 

Heidi Lovett, 

Acting Designated Federal Officer, National 

Marine Fisheries Service. 

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BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

[RTID: 0648–XV195] 

Membership of the National Oceanic 

and Atmospheric Administration 

Performance Review Board 

AGENCY: National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 

Department of Commerce (DOC). 

ACTION: Notice of membership of the 

2023 NOAA Performance Review Board. 

SUMMARY: NOAA announces the 

appointment of members who will serve 

on the 2023 NOAA Performance Review 

Board (PRB). The NOAA PRB is 

responsible for reviewing performance 

appraisals and ratings of Senior 

Executive Service (SES), Senior Level 

(SL), and Scientific and Professional 

(ST) members and making written 

recommendations to the appointing 

authority on retention and 

compensation matters, including 

performance-based pay adjustments, 

awarding of bonuses, and reviewing 

recommendations for potential 

Presidential Rank Award nominees. The 

appointment of members to the NOAA 

PRB will be for a period of 2 years. 

DATES: The effective date of service of 

the 10 appointees to the NOAA 

Performance Review Board is October 

23–27, 2023. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 

Charles A. McLeod, Human Resources 

Specialist, Executive Resources 

Division, Office of Human Capital 

Services, NOAA, 1305 East-West 

Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 

20910, 301–628–1883 or 

Charles.mcleod@noaa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

names and positions of the members for 

the 2023 NOAA PRB are set forth below: 

• Juliana Blackwell, Chair: Director, 

Office of National Geodetic Survey, 

National Ocean Service, NOAA 

• Michelle McClure, Vice-Chair: 

Director, Pacific Marine 

Environmental Laboratory, NOAA 

• James St. Pierre: Acting Director, 

Information Technology Laboratory, 

National Institute of Standards and 

Technology 

• Jonathan Hare: Science and Research 

Director, Northeast Region, National 

Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA 

• Timothy Greten: Director, Office of 

Facilities, National Weather Service, 

NOAA 

• Deirdre Jones: Chief Administrative 

Officer, NOAA 

• Makeda Okolo: Director, Office of 

Legislative & Intergovernmental 

Affairs, NOAA 

• Elsayed Talaat: Office of Projects, 

Partnerships and Analysis, National 

Environmental Satellite, Data and 

Information Service, NOAA 

• Kevin Kimball: Chief of Staff, 

National Institute of Standards and 

Technology 

• Kenneth Harding: Chief Operating 

Officer, National Weather Service, 

NOAA 

• Bruce Pitts: Deputy Chief 

Administrative Officer, NOAA 

• Jennifer Mahoney: Director, Global 

Systems Laboratory, Office of Oceanic 

and Atmospheric Research, NOAA 

• Timothy Walsh: Director, Joint Polar 

Satellite Systems, National 

Environmental Satellite, Data and 

Information Service, NOAA 

• Karen Hyun, Chief of Staff, NOAA 

Richard W. Spinrad, 

Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and 

Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator. 

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BILLING CODE 3510–12–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

[RTID 0648–XD384] 

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; 

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species 

Southeast Data, Assessment, and 

Review Workshops Advisory Panel 

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries 

Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice; nominations for shark 

stock assessment Advisory Panel. 

SUMMARY: NMFS solicits nominations 

for the Atlantic Highly Migratory 

Species (HMS) Southeast Data, 

Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) 

Workshops Advisory Panel, also known 

as the ‘‘SEDAR Pool.’’ The SEDAR Pool 

is comprised of a group of individuals 

who may be selected to consider data 

and advise NMFS regarding the 

scientific information including, but not 

limited to, data and models used in 

stock assessments for oceanic sharks in 

the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and 

Caribbean Sea. Nominations are being 

sought for 5-year appointments (2024– 

2029). Individuals with definable 

interests in the recreational and 

commercial fishing and related 

industries, environmental community, 

academia, and non-governmental 


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