Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Advisory Board, 46200-46201 [E6-13159]

Download as PDF 46200 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 155 / Friday, August 11, 2006 / Notices telephone 301–975–5607, fax 301–869– 8972; or via E-mail at carolyn.peters@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Committee, and they will be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidance. Dated: August 3, 2006. James E. Hill, Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E6–13157 Filed 8–10–06; 8:45 am] VCAT Information The VCAT was established in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 278 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2). Miscellaneous BILLING CODE 3510–13–P hsrobinson on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 Objectives and Duties 1. The Committee shall review and make recommendations regarding general policy for NIST, its organization, its budget, and its programs, within the framework of applicable national policies as set forth by the President and the Congress. 2. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 3. The Committee shall report to the Director of NIST. 4. The Committee shall provide a written annual report, through the Director of NIST, to the Secretary of Commerce for submission to the Congress on or before January 31 each year. Such report shall deal essentially, though not necessarily exclusively, with policy issues or matters which affect the Institute, or with which the Committee in its official role as the private sector policy adviser of the Institute is concerned. Each such report shall identify areas of research and research techniques of the Institute of potential importance to the long-term competitiveness of United States industry, which could be used to assist United States enterprises and United States industrial joint research and development ventures. The Committee shall submit to the Secretary and the Congress such additional reports on specific policy matters as it deems appropriate. Membership 1. The Committee is composed of fifteen members that provide representation of a cross-section of traditional and emerging United States industries. Members shall be selected solely on the basis of established records of distinguished service and shall be eminent in one or more fields such as business, research, new product development, engineering, labor, education, management consulting, environment, and international relations. No employee of the Federal Government shall serve as a member of the Committee. 2. The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall appoint the members of the VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:03 Aug 10, 2006 Jkt 208001 1. Members of the VCAT are not paid for their service, but will, upon request, be allowed travel expenses in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq., while attending meetings of the Committee or of its subcommittees, or while otherwise performing duties at the request of the chairperson, while away from their homes or a regular place of business. 2. Meetings of the VCAT take place at the NIST headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and once each year at the NIST headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. Meetings are one or two days in duration and are held quarterly. 3. Committee meetings are open to the public. Nomination Information 1. Nominations are sought from all fields described above. 2. Nominees should have established records of distinguished service and shall be eminent in fields such as business, research, new product development, engineering, labor, education, management consulting, environment and international relations. The category (field of eminence) for which the candidate is qualified should be specified in the nomination letter. Nominations for a particular category should come from organizations or individuals within that category. A summary of the candidate’s qualifications should be included with the nomination, including (where applicable) current or former service on federal advisory boards and federal employment. In addition, each nomination letter should state that the person agrees to the nomination, acknowledge the responsibilities of serving on the VCAT, and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of the VCAT. Besides participation in twoday meetings held each quarter, it is desired that members be able to devote the equivalent of two days between meetings to either developing or researching topics of potential interest, and so forth in furtherance of their Committee duties. 3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse VCAT membership. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Advisory Board National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Request for nominations of members to serve on the Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Advisory Board. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NIST invites and requests nomination of individuals for appointment to the Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Advisory Board. NIST will consider nominations received in response to this notice for appointment to the Board, in addition to nominations already received. Please submit nominations on or before August 28, 2006. ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Ms. Karen Lellock, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–4800. Nominations may also be submitted via fax to 301–963–6556. Additional information regarding the Board, including its charter and current membership list may be found on its electronic home page at: https:// www.mep.nist.gov/index-nist.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karen Lellock, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–4800; telephone 301–975– 4269, fax 301–963–6556; or via e-mail at karen.lellock@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board will advise the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on MEP programs, plans, and policies. The Board will consist of five to eleven individuals appointed by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the advisement of the Director of MEP. Membership on the Board shall be balanced to represent the views and needs of customers, providers, and others involved in industrial extension throughout the United States. DATES: E:\FR\FM\11AUN1.SGM 11AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 155 / Friday, August 11, 2006 / Notices The Board will function solely as an advisory body, in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Dated: August 7, 2006. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Authority: Federal Advisory Committee Act: 5 U.S.C. App. 2 and General Services Administration Rule: 41 CFR subpart 101– 6.10. S500.10 DLA–I Add ‘‘electronic storage media’’ to entry. Personnel Security Files (November 16, 2004, 69 FR 67112). CHANGES: * * * * * Delete ‘‘DLA–I’’ from entry. * * * * * SYSTEM LOCATION: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE [DOD–2006–OS–0178] Defense Logistics Agency; Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records Defense Logistics Agency. Notice to alter a system of AGENCY: ACTION: records. SUMMARY: The Defense Logistics Agency proposes to alter a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. This proposed action will be effective without further notice on September 11, 2006 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Privacy Act Officer, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: DP, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Stop 2533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6221. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jody Sinkler at (703) 767–5045. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Logistics Agency systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the Federal Register and are available from the address above. The proposed system reports, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, were submitted on June 9, 2006, to the House Committee on Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A–130, ‘Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,’ dated February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996, 61 FR 6427). hsrobinson on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:03 Aug 10, 2006 Jkt 208001 RETRIEVABILITY: Add ‘‘Social Security Number’’ to entry. SAFEGUARDS: SYSTEM IDENTIFIER: BILLING CODE 3510–13–P been cleared for or granted access to classified information.’’ * * * * * STORAGE: SYSTEM NAME: Dated: August 3, 2006. James E. Hill, Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E6–13159 Filed 8–10–06; 8:45 am] 46201 Delete entry and replace with: ‘‘Public Safety Office, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Stop 6220, fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6221 and Public Safety Offices of the Defense Logistics Agency Field Activities. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to DLA’s compilation of systems of records notices.’’ Delete entry and replace with: ‘‘Access is limited to those individuals who require the records for the performance of their official duties. Paper records are maintained in buildings with controlled or monitored access. During non-duty hours, records are secured in locked or guarded buildings, locked offices, and/or locked or guarded cabinets. 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CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Delete entry and replace with: ‘‘Individual’s name, Social Security Number, home address and telephone number, and personal history statements; evidence of security eligibility determinations and security clearance granted to individuals; report of investigations conducted by investigative agencies and organizations; and certifications of security briefings and debriefings signed by individuals.’’ AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: Delete entry and replace with: ‘‘5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 136, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness; E.O. 10450, Security Requirements for Government Employment; E.O. 12958, Classified National Security Information; DoD Regulation 5200.2, DoD Personnel Security Program; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).’’ PURPOSE(S): Delete entry and replace with: ‘‘Records are used for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for federal civilian employment, federal contracts, or access to classified information. DLA Security Managers, supervisors, and management officials use the records to determine whether an individual is eligible to occupy a sensitive position and/or have PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Delete entry and replace with: ‘‘Chief, Personnel Security, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: DES– SC, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Stop 6220, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6221; and the Personnel Security Specialists of the DLA Field Activities. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to DLA’s compilation of systems of records notices.’’ NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Delete entry and replace with: ‘‘Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: DP, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Stop 2533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6221.’’ Requests should contain the subject individual’s full name, Social Security Number, date and place of birth, current address, and telephone number. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Delete entry and replace with: ‘‘Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: DP, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Stop 2533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060– 6221.’’ Requests should contain the subject individual’s full name, Social Security Number, date and place of birth, current address, and telephone number. E:\FR\FM\11AUN1.SGM 11AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 155 (Friday, August 11, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46200-46201]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-13159]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Advisory Board

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Request for nominations of members to serve on the 
Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Advisory Board.

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SUMMARY: NIST invites and requests nomination of individuals for 
appointment to the Manufacturing Extension Partnership National 
Advisory Board. NIST will consider nominations received in response to 
this notice for appointment to the Board, in addition to nominations 
already received.

DATES: Please submit nominations on or before August 28, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Ms. Karen Lellock, National 
Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 
4800, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4800. Nominations may also be submitted 
via fax to 301-963-6556.
    Additional information regarding the Board, including its charter 
and current membership list may be found on its electronic home page 
at: https://www.mep.nist.gov/index-nist.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karen Lellock, National Institute 
of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, 
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4800; telephone 301-975-4269, fax 301-963-6556; 
or via e-mail at karen.lellock@nist.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board will advise the Director of the 
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on MEP programs, 
plans, and policies.
    The Board will consist of five to eleven individuals appointed by 
the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology 
(NIST) under the advisement of the Director of MEP. Membership on the 
Board shall be balanced to represent the views and needs of customers, 
providers, and others involved in industrial extension throughout the 
United States.

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    The Board will function solely as an advisory body, in compliance 
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

    Authority: Federal Advisory Committee Act: 5 U.S.C. App. 2 and 
General Services Administration Rule: 41 CFR subpart 101-6.10.

    Dated: August 3, 2006.
James E. Hill,
Acting Deputy Director.
 [FR Doc. E6-13159 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am]
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