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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 225 (Thursday, November 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 92272-92273]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27389]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Solicitation for Nominations for Appointment to the 
Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation (BCWA) Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for appointment to the BCWA 
Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: FAA is publishing this notice to solicit nominations for 
membership on the BCWA Advisory Committee.

DATES: Nominations must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. Eastern 
Time on December 23, 2024. Nominations received after the above due 
date may be retained for evaluation for future BCWA Advisory Committee 
vacancies after all other nominations received by the due date have 
been evaluated and considered.

ADDRESSES: Nominations can be submitted electronically (by email) to 
[email protected]. The subject line should state, ``2024 BCWA Advisory 
Committee Nomination.'' Anyone wishing to submit an application by 
paper may do so by contacting [email protected] or by calling 202-267-
5869.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas W. Cuddy, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591, 
telephone (202) 267-5869; email to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Further Instructions for Submission of Nominations

    When emailing nominations as directed in the ADDRESSES section, the 
body of the email must contain content or attachments that address all 
requirements as specified in the below ``Materials to Submit'' section. 
Incomplete/partial submittals, as well as those that exceed the 
specified document length, may not be considered for evaluation. An 
email confirmation from the FAA will be sent upon receipt of all 
complete nominations that meet the criteria in the ``Materials to 
Submit'' section. The FAA will notify those appointed to serve on the 
BCWA Advisory Committee in writing.

Background

    The BCWA Advisory Committee is an advisory committee established 
under DOT's authority as specified in section 403 of the FAA 
Reauthorization Act of 2024, Public Law (Pub. L.) 118-63, and in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act as 
amended, Public Law 92-463, 5 U.S.C. Ch. 10. The objective of the BCWA 
Advisory Committee is to provide independent advice and recommendations 
to the FAA and in response to specific taskings received directly from 
DOT or the FAA or approved by a majority of the voting members of the 
Committee. The advice, recommendations, and taskings relate to 
promoting the recruitment, retention, employment, education, training, 
career advancement, and well-being of women in the aviation industry 
and aviation-focused Federal civil service positions. In response to 
DOT or FAA requests, the BCWA Advisory Committee may provide DOT and 
the FAA with information that may be used for planning purposes.
    This notice seeks to fill vacancies on the BCWA Advisory Committee.

Description of Duties

    The BCWA Advisory Committee acts solely in an advisory capacity and 
does not exercise program management responsibilities. Decisions 
directly affecting the implementation of transportation policy will 
remain with the Secretary of Transportation and the FAA Administrator, 
as appropriate. The BCWA Advisory Committee duties include:
    a. Undertaking tasks assigned only by the FAA or DOT or approved by 
a majority of the voting members of the Committee, without duplicating 
the objectives of the Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking 
Committee.
    b. Deliberating on and approving recommendations for assigned tasks 
in meetings open to the public.
    c. Responding to ad hoc informational requests from DOT or the FAA 
and/or providing input to DOT or the FAA on the overall BCWA Advisory 
Committee structure (including structure of the subcommittees and or 
task groups).
    Membership: The membership must be balanced in terms of points of 
view represented and the functions performed. The stakeholder groups 
represented on the BCWA Advisory Committee include the following:

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    (i) Aircraft manufacturers and aerospace companies.
    (ii) Public and private aviation labor organizations, including 
collective bargaining representatives of--
    (I) aviation safety inspectors and safety engineers of the FAA;
    (II) air traffic controllers;
    (III) certified aircraft maintenance technicians; and
    (IV) commercial airline crewmembers.
    (iii) General aviation operators.
    (iv) Air carriers.
    (v) Business aviation operators, including poweredlift operators.
    (vi) Unmanned aircraft systems operators.
    (vii) Aviation safety management experts.
    (viii) Aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul entities.
    (ix) Airport owners, operators, and employees.
    (x) Institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of 
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)), a postsecondary 
vocational institution (as defined in section 102(c) of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)), or a high school or secondary 
school (as such terms are defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)).
    (xi) A flight school that provides flight training, as defined in 
part 61 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or that holds a pilot 
school certificate under part 141 of title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations.
    (xii) Aviation maintenance technician schools governed under part 
147 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.
    (xiii) Engineering business associations.
    (xiv) Civil Air Patrol.
    (xv) Nonprofit organizations within the aviation industry.
    All BCWA Advisory Committee members serve at the pleasure of the 
Secretary of Transportation. Membership selection will be based on 
materials submitted and in a manner that ensures equal opportunity for 
all people consistent with all Federal anti-discrimination laws that 
prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 
gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or 
age. Membership solicitation will be undertaken in a manner that 
encourages participation by members of underrepresented and underserved 
communities in accordance with Executive Order 13985. The BCWA Advisory 
Committee will have no more than 25 voting members. Additional 
nonvoting members may be appointed from among officers or employees of 
the FAA, as well as from the Department of Education and Department of 
Labor. Other membership terms include:
    a. The Chairperson shall serve a 2-year term. Each voting member 
and nonvoting member of the Committee shall be appointed for a 2-year 
term but can continue to serve until their replacement is chosen or 
they are reappointed.
    b. Service without charge and without government compensation.
    c. Representation of a particular interest of employment, 
education, experience, or affiliation with a specific aviation-related 
organization.
    d. Ability to attend all BCWA Advisory Committee meetings 
(estimated at least two meetings per year), in-person or virtually.
    Qualifications: Candidates must be in good public standing and 
bring a unique perspective that will help advance the BCWA Advisory 
Committee's goals to promote the recruitment, retention, employment, 
education, training, career advancement, and well-being of women in the 
aviation industry and aviation-focused Federal civil service positions. 
In rare circumstances, membership may be granted to uniquely qualified 
individuals who do not meet the previous requirement.
    Materials to Submit: Candidates are required to submit, in full, 
the following materials to be considered for BCWA Advisory Committee 
membership. Failure to submit the required information may disqualify a 
candidate from the review process.
    a. A short biography of the nominee, including professional and 
academic credentials.
    b. A r[eacute]sum[eacute] or curriculum vitae, which must include 
relevant job experience, qualifications, as well as contact information 
(email, telephone, and mailing address).
    c. A one-page statement describing how the candidate will benefit 
the BCWA Advisory Committee, considering a primary and secondary 
interest to which the candidate's expertise best aligns and the 
candidate's unique perspective that will advance the conversation.
    d. A short statement describing the candidate's previous experience 
on Federal Advisory Committees and/or Aviation Rulemaking Committees 
(if any), their level of knowledge in their above stakeholder groups, 
and the size of their constituency they represent or are able to reach.

Natasha A. Durkins,
Executive Director, Office of Aviation Policy & Plans.
[FR Doc. 2024-27389 Filed 11-19-24; 11:15 am]
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