CBP Seeks Applicants for COAC
CBP is seeking applicants for the Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations (COAC), according to a notice published in the Federal Register May 8. Applications should be submitted to CBP by June 23.
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According to CBP, during its upcoming fourteenth two-year term, COAC is expected to consider issues "relating to: Global supply chain security and facilitation; CBP modernization and automation; air cargo security; customs broker regulations; trade enforcement; ‘‘One U.S. Government’’ approach to exports and to trade and safety of imports; agricultural inspection; revenue collection; and protection of intellectual property rights.
COAC meets quarterly each year, though additional meetings may be scheduled, said CBP. Generally, every other meeting of the Committee is held outside of Washington, D.C., usually at a CBP port of entry. The members are not reimbursed for travel and per diem. Federal registered lobbyists aren't eligible. Current members can reapply if they aren't already in their second term, said CBP.
Any interested person wishing to serve on the (COAC) must provide the following:
- Statement of interest and reasons for application;
- Complete professional biography or resume;
- Home address and telephone number;
- Work address, telephone number, and email address;
- Political affiliation in order to ensure balanced representation. (Required by COAC’s authorizing legislation; if no party registration or allegiance exists, indicate independent or unaffiliated.);
- Statement of the industry you represent;
- Statement whether you are a Federally registered lobbyist;
- Statement agreeing to submit to pre-appointment background and tax checks (mandatory). However, a national security clearance is not required for the position.
Applications can be sent to traderelations@dhs.gov.
Contact: Wanda Tate (Wanda.Tate@dhs.gov) - (202) 344-1661