Materials Technical Advisory committee; Notice of Open Meeting, 42027 [05-14413]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 139 / Thursday, July 21, 2005 / Notices White; Susan Offutt; Jane Molloy; Suzette Kern; Carl Cox; Keith Hall and Elizabeth R. Anderson. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Osborn, (301) 763–3727. Dated: July 13, 2005. James K. White, Associate Under Secretary for Management, Chair, Performance Review Board. [FR Doc. 05–14411 Filed 7–20–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–BS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Technical Advisory Committees; Notice of Recruitment of Private-Sector Members SUMMARY: Six Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) advise the Department of Commerce on the technical parameters for export controls applicable to dual-use commodities and technology and on the administration of those controls. The TACs are composed of representatives from industry and Government representing diverse points of view on the concerns of the exporting community. Industry representatives are selected from firms producing a broad range of goods, technologies, and software presently controlled for national security, non-proliferation, foreign policy, and short supply reasons or that are proposed for such controls, balanced to the extent possible among large and small firms. TAC members are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and serve terms of not more than four consecutive years. The membership reflects the Department’s commitment to attaining balance and diversity. TAC members must obtain secret-level clearances prior to appointment. These clearances are necessary so that members may be permitted access to the classified information needed to formulate recommendations to the Department of Commerce. Each TAC meets approximately 4 times per year. Members of the Committees will not be compensated for their services. The six TACs are responsible for advising the Department of Commerce on the technical parameters for export controls and the administration of those controls within the following areas: Information Systems TAC: Control List Categories 3 (electronics), 4 (computers), and 5 (telecommunications and information security); Materials TAC: Control List Category 1 (materials, chemicals, microorganisms, and toxins); Materials Processing Equipment TAC: Control List Category 2 (materials VerDate jul<14>2003 19:42 Jul 20, 2005 Jkt 205001 processing); Regulations and Procedures TAC: the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and procedures for implementing the EAR; Sensors and Instrumentation TAC: Control List Category 6 (sensors and lasers); Transportation and Related Equipment TAC: Control List Categories 7 (navigation and avionics), 8 (marine), and 9 (propulsion systems, space vehicles, and related equipment). To respond to this recruitment notice, please send a copy of your resume to Ms. Yvette Springer at Yspringer@bis.doc.gov. Deadline: This Notice of Recruitment will be open for one year from its date of publication in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Yvette Springer on (202) 482–4814. Dated: July 14, 2005. Yvette Springer, Committee Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 05–14415 Filed 7–20–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JT–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Materials Technical Advisory committee; Notice of Open Meeting The Materials Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) will meet on August 4, 2005, 10:30 a.m., in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 3884, 14th Street between Constitution & Pennsylvania Avenues, NW., Washington, DC. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration with respect to technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to advanced materials and related technology. Agenda 1. Opening remarks and introductions. 2. Ambassador Don Mahley: Briefing on status of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and codes of conduct discussions recently held in Geneva. 3. Report on status of addition of select agents list to the Commerce Commodity Control List (CCL). 4. Selection of date for next meeting. The meeting will be open to the public and a limited number of seats will be available. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent that time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the Committee. Written statements may be submitted at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate distribution of public presentation PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42027 materials to Committee members, the Committee suggests that presenters forward the public presentation materials to Yvette Springer at Yspringer@bis.doc.gov. For more information contact Yvette Springer on (202) 482–4814. Dated: July 14, 2005. Yvette Springer, Committee Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 05–14413 Filed 7–20–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JT–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security President’s Export Council; Subcommittee on Export Administration; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting The President’s Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration (PECSEA) will meet on September 22, 2005, 10 a.m., at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 4832, 14th Street between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues, NW., Washington, DC. The PECSEA provides advice on matters pertinent to those portions of the Export Administration Act, as amended, that deal with United States policies of encouraging trade with all countries with which the United States has diplomatic or trading relations and of controlling trade for national security and foreign policy reasons. Public Session 1. Opening remarks by the Chairman. 2. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and Export Administration update. 3. Export Enforcement update. 4. Presentation of papers or comments by the public. Closed Session 5. Discussion of matters properly classified under Executive order 12958, dealing with the U.S. export control program and strategic criteria related thereto. A limited number of seats will be available for the public session. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the PECSEA. Written statements may be submitted at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate distribution of public presentation materials to PECSEA members, the PECSEA suggests that public presentation materials or comments be forwarded before the meeting to Ms. E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 139 (Thursday, July 21, 2005)]
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[FR Doc No: 05-14413]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


Materials Technical Advisory committee; Notice of Open Meeting

    The Materials Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) will meet on 
August 4, 2005, 10:30 a.m., in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 
3884, 14th Street between Constitution & Pennsylvania Avenues, NW., 
Washington, DC. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Export Administration with respect to technical questions 
that affect the level of export controls applicable to advanced 
materials and related technology.

Agenda

1. Opening remarks and introductions.
2. Ambassador Don Mahley: Briefing on status of the Biological Weapons 
Convention (BWC) and codes of conduct discussions recently held in 
Geneva.
3. Report on status of addition of select agents list to the Commerce 
Commodity Control List (CCL).
4. Selection of date for next meeting.

    The meeting will be open to the public and a limited number of 
seats will be available. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent 
that time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to 
the Committee. Written statements may be submitted at any time before 
or after the meeting. However, to facilitate distribution of public 
presentation materials to Committee members, the Committee suggests 
that presenters forward the public presentation materials to Yvette 
Springer at Yspringer@bis.doc.gov.
    For more information contact Yvette Springer on (202) 482-4814.

    Dated: July 14, 2005.
Yvette Springer,
Committee Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-14413 Filed 7-20-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-JT-M

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