U.S. Department of Commerce Seeks Members for Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee

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Committee’s Role and Importance

The ETTAC gives important advice to the Environmental Trade Promotion Working Group. This group is part of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee. The committee helps in making programs that enhance U.S. exports of technologies and goods related to the environment. These goods and services help the U.S. meet environmental and safety requirements.

Environmental technologies include solutions for water, waste treatment, and air quality monitoring. These technologies are crucial for building infrastructure and supporting U.S. manufacturing. They help the U.S. achieve economic and national security goals by promoting fair trade, manufacturing competitiveness, and strong supply chains. Every year, the U.S. exports about $60 billion worth of environmental technology goods and services. This sector employs nearly 1.9 million Americans.

How to Nominate Someone

Those who wish to nominate someone for ETTAC membership must do so by 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026. Applications can be submitted through the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee web page. After applying, nominees will receive an email asking for more documents. Any questions about the process can be sent to [email protected].

Nominations should be submitted through the ITA’s ETTAC web page. After submitting a nomination, nominees need to provide additional documents via an automated email. The Department of Commerce may reach out for more information.

Eligibility and Selection

ETTAC will have between 30 to 45 members. Members can come from different sectors, including environmental technology companies, trade associations, and civil society groups. They will represent various U.S. interests and contribute to the committee’s goals.

To be eligible, nominees must be U.S. citizens. They must not be registered as foreign agents. They should represent U.S. entities in the environmental sector involved in international trade.

Responsibilities and Criteria

Committee members are expected to attend about eight meetings during the term, with at least four meetings in person. They will discuss topics openly in public settings. Members should also be able to handle additional tasks like conference calls and drafting recommendations.

Applicants must submit several documents, including:

• A sponsor letter explaining why the nominee should be considered.
• A biography of the nominee.
• Details about the company, association, or organization’s business activities.
• Information on the organization’s ownership if applicable.

Final Selection

The Secretary of Commerce will consider applications based on their ability to represent different U.S. environmental technology sectors. Selection will consider viewpoints, industry subsectors, and geography.

Nominees will be informed of their selection via email.

The Department of Commerce aims to ensure that the ETTAC is diverse, balanced, and able to promote U.S. environmental technology exports effectively.

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