Handel i gospodarka · 27.10.2014

Manufacturing Council

On September 10, 2014 the Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register seeking applications for appointment of up to 30 members of the Manufacturing Council (Council) for a two-year term to begin in December 2014. The September 10, 2014 notice provided that all applications must be received by the Office of Advisory Committees and Industry Outreach of the Department of Commerce by close of business on October 14, 2014. This notice extends the application period in order to provide the public with an additional opportunity to submit applications. The eligibility and evaluation criteria contained in the September 10, 2014 notice shall continue to apply. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the U.S. manufacturing sector and to provide regular communication between Government and the manufacturing sector. The Industry and Analysis unit of the International Trade Administration oversees the administration of the Council and collaborates with Congress and other stakeholders to increase the global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector.