USTR Requests Comments, Nominations for New Public Interest Committee

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is asking for comments on and nominations for the newly-established Public Interest Trade Advisory Committee. The committee will provide USTR policy advice on public health, international development and consumer protection, while also advising USTR on how trade agreements promote U.S. interests. The comments should focus on the appropriate range of viewpoints that should be included in the committee to ensure the committee contributes valuable, balanced policy advice. The nominees must be U.S. citizens and not employed by the government, among other criteria. Comments are due by March 25. Nominations for initial committee posts are also due by March 25. Comments should be submitted via http://www.regulations.gov, Docket number USTR-2014-0005. Those interested in submitting nominations must submit application materials to USTR staff member Tiffany Enoch at tenoch@ustr.eop.gov.