Request for Nominations for Members To Serve on National Institute of Standards and Technology Federal Advisory Committees, 39793-39798 [07-3548]
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when imposed, shall remain in effect
until further notice.
Notification to Importers
This notice serves as a preliminary
reminder to importers of their
responsibility under 19 CFR
351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate
regarding the reimbursement of
antidumping duties prior to liquidation
of the relevant entities during this
review period. Failure to comply with
this requirement could result in the
Secretary’s presumption that
reimbursement of antidumping duties
occurred and the subsequent assessment
of double antidumping duties.
This determination is issued and
published in accordance with sections
751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: June 13, 2007.
Joseph A. Spetrini,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
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IQF Red Raspberries from Chile: Final
Results of Sunset Review and
Revocation of Order
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On June 1, 2007, the
Department of Commerce (Department)
initiated this sunset review of the
antidumping duty order on IQF red
raspberries from Chile (72 FR 30544).
Because the domestic interested parties
did not participate in this review, the
Department is revoking this
antidumping duty order.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 9, 2007
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy Decker or Brandon Farlander,
Import Administration, International
Trade Administration, U.S. Department
of Commerce, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0196 or
(202) 482–0182, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
of this order. See Initiation of Five-year
(Sunset) Reviews, 72 FR 30544, 30545
(June 1, 2007).
We did not receive a notice of intent
to participate from domestic interested
parties in this sunset review by the
deadline date. As a result, the
Department determined that no
domestic interested party intends to
participate in the sunset review, and on
June 21, 2007, we notified the
International Trade Commission, in
writing, that we intended to issue a final
determination revoking this
antidumping duty order. See 19 CFR
351.218(d)(1)(iii)(B)(1) and (B)(2).
Scope of the Order
The products covered by this order
are imports of IQF whole or broken red
raspberries from Chile, with or without
the addition of sugar or syrup,
regardless of variety, grade, size or
horticulture method (e.g., organic or
not), the size of the container in which
packed, or the method of packing. The
scope of the order excludes fresh red
raspberries and block frozen red
raspberries (i.e., puree, straight pack,
juice stock, and juice concentrate).
The merchandise subject to this order
is currently classifiable under
subheading 0811.20.2020 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (‘‘HTSUS’’). Although the
HTSUS subheading is provided for
convenience and customs purposes, the
written description of the merchandise
under the order is dispositive.
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Background
Determination to Revoke
Pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(A) of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act),
and 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(iii)(B)(3), if no
domestic interested party files a notice
of intent to participate, the Department
shall, within 90 days after the initiation
of the review, issue a final
determination revoking the order.
Because the domestic interested parties
did not file a notice of intent to
participate in this sunset review, the
Department finds that no domestic
interested party is participating in this
sunset review. Therefore, we are
revoking this antidumping duty order.
The effective date of revocation is July
9, 2007, the fifth anniversary of the date
the Department published this
antidumping duty order. See 19 CFR
351.222(i)(2)(i).
On July 9, 2002, the Department
issued an antidumping duty order on
IQF red raspberries from Chile. See
Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: IQF
Red Raspberries from Chile, 67 FR
45460 (July 9, 2002). On June 1, 2007,
the Department initiated a sunset review
Effective Date of Revocation
Pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(A) of the
Act and 19 CFR 351.222(i)(2)(i), the
Department will instruct U.S. Customs
and Border Protection to terminate the
suspension of liquidation of the
merchandise subject to this order
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entered, or withdrawn from warehouse,
on or after July 9, 2007. Entries of
subject merchandise prior to the
effective date of revocation will
continue to be subject to suspension of
liquidation and antidumping duty
deposit requirements. The Department
will complete any pending
administrative reviews of this order and
will conduct administrative reviews of
subject merchandise entered prior to the
effective date of revocation in response
to appropriately filed requests for
review.
This five-year (sunset) review and
notice are in accordance with sections
751(c) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: July 13, 2007.
Joseph A. Spetrini,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and
Technology
Request for Nominations for Members
To Serve on National Institute of
Standards and Technology Federal
Advisory Committees
National Institute of Standards
and Technology, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST)
invites and requests nomination of
individuals for appointment to its eight
existing Federal Advisory Committees:
Advanced Technology Program
Advisory Committee, Board of
Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award, Judges Panel of
the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality
Award, Information Security and
Privacy Advisory Board, Manufacturing
Extension Partnership National
Advisory Board, National Construction
Safety Team Advisory Committee,
Advisory Committee on Earthquake
Hazards Reduction, and Visiting
Committee on Advanced Technology.
NIST will consider nominations
received in response to this notice for
appointment to the Committees, in
addition to nominations already
received.
DATES: Nominations for all committees
will be accepted on an ongoing basis
and will be considered as and when
vacancies arise.
ADDRESSES: See below.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Advanced Technology Program (ATP)
Advisory Committee
Addresses: Please submit nominations
to Mr. Marc Stanley, National Institute
of Standards and Technology, 100
Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4700,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899–4700.
Nominations may also be submitted via
Fax to 301–869–1150. Additional
information regarding the Committee,
including its charter and current
membership list may be found on its
electronic home page at: https://
www.atp.nist.gov/adv_com/
ac_menu.htm.
For Further Information Contact: Mr.
Marc G. Stanley, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau
Drive, Mail Stop 4700, Gaithersburg,
MD 20899–4700; telephone 301–975–
262; fax 301–869–1150; or via e-mail at
marc.stanley@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The
Committee will advise the Director of
the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) on ATP programs,
plans, and policies.
The Committee will consist of not
fewer than six nor more than thirteen
members appointed by the Director of
NIST, and its membership will be
balanced to reflect the wide diversity of
technical disciplines and industrial
sectors represented in ATP projects.
The Committee 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–
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Board of Overseers of the Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality Award
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Objectives and Duties
1. The Board shall review the work of
the private sector contractor(s), which
assists the Director of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) in administering the Award. The
Board will make such suggestions for
the improvement of the Award process
as it deems necessary.
2. The Board shall provide a written
annual report on the results of Award
activities to the Secretary of Commerce,
along with its recommendations for the
improvement of the Award process.
3. The Board will function solely as
an advisory committee under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act.
4. The Board will report to the
Director of NIST and the Secretary of
Commerce.
Membership
1. The Board will consist of
approximately eleven members selected
on a clear, standardized basis, in
accordance with applicable Department
of Commerce guidance and for their
preeminence in the field of
organizational performance
management. There will be a balanced
representation from U.S. service,
manufacturing, education, health care
industries, and the nonprofit sector.
2. The Board will be appointed by the
Secretary of Commerce and will serve at
the discretion of the Secretary. The term
of office of each Board member shall be
three years. All terms will commence on
March 1 and end on February 28 of the
appropriate year.
Miscellaneous
Addresses: Please submit nominations
to Harry Hertz, Director, Baldrige
National Quality Program, NIST, 100
Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899–1020.
Nominations may also be submitted via
Fax to 301–975–4967. Additional
information regarding the Committee,
including its charter, current
membership list, and executive
summary may be found on its electronic
home page at: https://
www.baldrige.nist.gov.
For Further Information Contact:
Harry Hertz, Director, Baldrige National
Quality Program and Designated Federal
Officer, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail
Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–
1020; telephone 301–975–2361; Fax
301–948–4967; or via e-mail at
harry.hertz@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The Board
was established in accordance with 15
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U.S.C. 3711a(d)(2)(B), pursuant to the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. App. 2).
1. Members of the Board shall serve
without compensation, but may, upon
request, be reimbursed travel expenses,
including per diem, as authorized by 5
U.S.C. 5701 et seq.
2. The Board will meet twice
annually, except that additional
meetings may be called as deemed
necessary by the NIST Director or by the
Chairperson. Meetings are one day in
duration.
3. Board meetings are open to the
public. Board members do not have
access to classified or proprietary
information in connection with their
Board duties.
Nomination Information:
1. Nominations are sought from the
private and public sector as described
above.
2. Nominees should have established
records of distinguished service and
shall be familiar with the quality
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improvement operations of
manufacturing companies, service
companies, small businesses, education,
health care, and nonprofits. 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,
acknowledges the responsibilities of
serving on the Board, and will actively
participate in good faith in the tasks of
the Board. Besides participation at
meetings, it is desired that members be
able to devote the equivalent of seven
days between meetings to either
developing or researching topics of
potential interest, and so forth, in
furtherance of their Board duties.
3. The Department of Commerce is
committed to equal opportunity in the
workplace and seeks a broad-based and
diverse Board membership.
Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award
Addresses: Please submit nominations
to Harry Hertz, Director, Baldrige
National Quality Program, NIST, 100
Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899–1020.
Nominations may also be submitted via
Fax to 301–975–4967. Additional
information regarding the Committee,
including its charter, current
membership list, and executive
summary may be found on its electronic
home page at: https://
www.baldrige.nist.gov.
For Further Information Contact:
Harry Hertz, Director, Baldrige National
Quality Program and Designated Federal
Official, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail
Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–
1020; telephone 301–975–2361; Fax
301–975–4967; or via e-mail at
harry.hertz@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The Judges
Panel was established in accordance
with 15 U.S.C. 3711a(d)(1), the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.
2), and The Malcolm Baldrige National
Quality Improvement Act of 1987 (Pub.
L. 101–107).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Judges Panel will ensure the
integrity of the Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award selection
process by reviewing the results of
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examiners’ scoring of written
applications, and then voting on which
applicants merit site visits by examiners
to verify the accuracy of claims made by
applicants.
2. The Judges Panel will ensure that
individuals on site visit teams for the
Award finalists have no conflict of
interest with respect to the applicants.
The Panel will also review
recommendations from site visits and
recommend Award recipients.
3. The Judges Panel will function
solely as an advisory body, and will
comply with the Provision of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act.
4. The Panel will report to the
Director of NIST.
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Membership
1. The Judges Panel is composed of at
least nine, and not more than twelve,
members selected on a clear,
standardized basis, in accordance with
applicable Department of Commerce
guidance. There will be a balanced
representation from U.S. service and
manufacturing industries, education,
health care, and nonprofits and will
include members familiar with
performance improvement in their area
of business.
2. The Judges Panel will be appointed
by the Secretary of Commerce and will
serve at the discretion of the Secretary.
The term of office of each Panel member
shall be three years. All terms will
commence on March 1 and end on
February 28 of the appropriate year.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Judges Panel shall
serve without compensation, but may,
upon request, be reimbursed travel
expenses, including per diem, as
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.
2. The Judges Panel will meet three
times per year. Additional meetings may
be called as deemed necessary by the
NIST Director or by the Chairperson.
Meetings are one to four days in
duration. In addition, each Judge must
attend an annual three-day Examiner
training course.
3. Committee meetings are closed to
the public pursuant to Section 10(d) of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act,. 5
U.S.C. App. 2, as amended by Section
5(c) of the Government in the Sunshine
Act, Public Law 94–409, and in
accordance with Section 552b(c)(4) of
Title 5, United States Code. Since the
members of the Judges Panel examine
records and discuss Award applicant
data, the meeting is likely to disclose
trade secrets and commercial or
financial information obtained from a
person that may be privileged or
confidential.
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Nomination Information
1. Nominations are sought from all
U.S. service and manufacturing
industries, education, health care, and
nonprofits as described above.
2. Nominees should have established
records of distinguished service and
shall be familiar with the performance
improvement operations of
manufacturing companies, service
companies, small businesses, education,
health care, and nonprofit organizations.
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 Judges Panel, and will
actively participate in good faith in the
tasks of the Judges Panel. Besides
participation at meetings, it is desired
that members be either developing or
researching topics of potential interest,
reading Baldrige applications, 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 Judges Panel membership.
Information Security and Privacy
Advisory Board (ISPAB)
Addresses: Please submit nominations
to Pauline Bowen, NIST, 100 Bureau
Drive, Mail Stop 8930, Gaithersburg,
MD 20899–8930. Nominations may also
be submitted via fax to 301–975–4007,
Attn: ISPAB Nominations. Additional
information regarding the Board,
including its charter and current
membership list, may be found on its
electronic home page at: https://
csrc.nist.gov/ispab/.
For Further Information Contact:
Pauline Bowen, ISPAB Designated
Federal Official, NIST, 100 Bureau
Drive, Mail Stop 8930, Gaithersburg,
MD 20899–8930; telephone 301–975–
2938; fax: 301–975–8670; or via e-mail
at pauline.bowen@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The ISPAB
was originally chartered as the
Computer System Security and Privacy
Advisory Board (CSSPAB) by the
Department of Commerce pursuant to
the Computer Security Act of 1987 (Pub.
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Government Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–
347), Title III, the Federal Information
Security Management Act of 2002,
Section 21 of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology Act (15
U.S.C. 278g–4) the Board’s charter was
amended. This amendment included the
name change of the Board.
Objectives and Duties
The objectives and duties of the
ISPAB are:
1. To identify emerging managerial,
technical, administrative, and physical
safeguard issues relative to information
security and privacy.
2. To advise the NIST, the Secretary
of Commerce and the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget on
information security and privacy issues
petaining to Federal Government
information systems, including
thorough review of proposed standards
and guidelines developed by NIST.
3. To annually report its findings to
the Secretary of Commerce, the Director
of the Office of Management and
Budget, the Director of the National
Security Agency, and the appropriate
committees of the Congress.
4. To function solely as an advisory
body, in accordance with the provisions
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Membership
The ISPAB is comprised of twelve
members, in addition to the
Chairperson. The membership of the
Board includes:
1. Four members from outside the
Federal Government eminent in the
information technology industry, at
least one of whom is representative of
small or medium sized companies in
such industries.
2. Four members from outside the
Federal Government who are eminent in
the fields of information technology, or
related disciplines, but who are not
employed by or representative of a
producer of information technology
equipment; and
3. Four members from the Federal
Government who have information
system management experience,
including experience in information
security and privacy; at least one of
these members shall be from the
National Security Agency.
Miscellaneous
Members of the ISPAB are not paid
for their service, but will, upon request,
be allowed travel expenses in
accordance with Subchapter I of
Chapter 57 of Title 5, United States
Code, while otherwise performing
duties at the request of the Board
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Chairperson, while away from their
homes or a regular place of business.
Meetings of the Board are two to three
days in duration and are held quarterly.
The meetings primarily take place in the
Washington, DC metropolitan area but
may be held at such locations and at
such time and place as determined by
the majority of the Board.
Board meetings are open to the public
and members of the press usually
attend. Members do not have access to
classified or proprietary information in
connection with their Board duties.
Nomination Information:
Nominations are being accepted in all
three categories described above.
Nominees should have specific
experience related to information
security or electronic privacy issues,
particularly as they pertain to Federal
information technology. Letters of
nominations should include the
category of membership for which the
candidate is applying and a summary of
the candidate’s qualifications for that
specific category. Also include (where
applicable) current or former service on
Federal advisory boards and any Federal
employment. Each nomination letter
should state that the person agrees to
the nomination, acknowledges the
responsibilities of serving on the ISPAB,
and that they will actively participate in
good faith in the tasks of the ISPAB.
Besides participation at meetings, it is
desired that members be able to devote
a minimum of two days between
meetings to developing draft issue
papers, researching topics of potential
interest, and so forth in furtherance of
their Board duties.
Selection of ISPAB members will not
be limited to individuals who are
nominated. Nominations that are
received and meet the requirements will
be kept on file to be reviewed as Board
vacancies occur.
Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
The Department of Commerce is
committed to equal opportunity in the
workplace and seeks a broad-based and
diverse ISPAB membership.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
(MEP) National Advisory Board
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/about-mep/advisoryboard.html.
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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.
Committee 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 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 other
involved in industrial extension
throughout the United States.
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.
National Construction Safety Team
Advisory Committee
Addresses: Please submit nominations
to Stephen Cauffman, National
Construction Safety Team Advisory
Committee, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau
Drive, Mail Stop 8611, Gaithersburg,
MD 20899–8611. Nominations may also
be submitted via FAX to 301–869–6275.
For Further Information Contact:
Stephen Cauffman, National
Construction Safety Team Advisory
Committee, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau
Drive, Mail Stop 8611, Gaithersburg,
MD 20899–8611, telephone 301–975–
6051, fax 301–869–6275; or via e-mail at
stephen.cauffman@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The
Committee was established in
accordance with the National
Construction Safety Team Act, Public
Law 107–231 and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee shall advise the
Director of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) on
carrying out the National Construction
Safety Team Act (Act), review and
provide advice on the procedures
developed under section 2(c)(1) of the
Act, and review and provide advice on
the reports issued under section 8 of the
Act.
2. The Committee functions solely as
an advisory body, in accordance with
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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 the NIST Building and Fire
Research Laboratory (BFRL) and the
Director of NIST, to the Secretary of
Commerce for submission to the
Congress, to be due at a date to be
agreed upon by the Committee and the
Director of NIST. Such report will
provide an evaluation of National
Construction Safety Team activities,
along with recommendations to improve
the operation and effectiveness of
National Construction Safety Teams,
and an assessment of the
implementation of the
recommendations of the National
Construction Safety Teams and of the
Committee. In addition, the Committee
may provide reports at strategic stages of
an investigation, at its discretion or at
the request of the Director of NIST,
through the Director of the BFRL and
the Director of NIST, to the Secretary of
Commerce.
Membership
1. The Committee will be composed
of not fewer than five nor more than ten
members that reflect a wide balance of
the diversity of technical disciplines
and competencies involved in the
National Construction Safety Teams
investigations. Members shall be
selected on the basis of established
records of distinguished service in their
professional community and their
knowledge of issues affecting the
National Construction Safety Teams.
2. The Director of the NIST shall
appoint the members of the Committee,
and they will be selected on a clear,
standardized basis, in accordance with
applicable Department of Commerce
guidance.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee will not
be paid for their services, but will, upon
request, be allowed travel and per diem
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. The Committee will meet at least
once per year at the call of the Chair.
Additional meetings may be called
whenever one-third or more of the
members so request it in writing or
whenever the Chair or the Director of
NIST requests a meeting.
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3. Committee meetings will be open to
the public except when a closed session
is held in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552b(c)(6), because divulging
information discussed in those portions
of the meetings is likely to reveal
information of a personal nature where
disclosure would constitute a clearly
unwarranted invasion of personal
privacy. All other portions of the
meetings are open to the public.
Nomination Information:
1. Nominations are sought from all
fields involved in issues affecting
National Construction Safety Teams.
2. Nominees should have established
records of distinguished service. The
field of expertise that the candidate
represents he/she is qualified should be
specified in the nomination letter.
Nominations for a particular field
should come from organizations or
individuals within that field. 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,
acknowledges the responsibilities of
serving on the Committee, and will
actively participate in good faith in the
tasks of the Committee.
3. The Department of Commerce is
committed to equal opportunity in the
workplace and seeks a broad-based and
diverse Committee membership.
Advisory Committee on Earthquake
Hazards Reduction (ACEHR)
Addresses: Please submit nominations
to Tina Faecke, Administrative Officer,
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program, National Institute of Standards
and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail
Stop 8630, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–
8630. Nominations may also be
submitted via Fax to 301–975–5433 or email at tina.faecke@nist.gov. Additional
information regarding the Committee,
including its charter and executive
summary may be found on its electronic
home page at: https://www.nehrp.gov.
For Further Information Contact: Dr.
Jack Hayes, Director, National
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program,
National Institute of Standards and
Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail
Stop 8610, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–
8610, telephone 301–975–5640, fax
301–975–4032; or via e-mail at
jack.hayes@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The
Committee was established in
accordance with the National
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
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Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee will assess trends
and developments in the science and
engineering of earthquake hazards
reduction, effectiveness of the Program
in carrying out the activities under
section 103(a)(2) of the Act, the need to
revise the Program, the management,
coordination, implementation, and
activities of the Program.
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. Not later than one year after the
first meeting of the Committee, and at
least once every two years thereafter, the
Committee shall report to the Director of
NIST, on its findings of the assessments
and its recommendations for ways to
improve the Program. In developing
recommendations, the Committee shall
consider the recommendations of the
United States Geological Survey
Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory
Committee.
Membership
1. The Committee will consist of not
fewer than 11 not more than 15
members, who reflect a wide diversity
of technical disciplines, competencies,
and communities involved in
earthquake hazards reduction. Members
shall be selected on the basis of
established records of distinguished
service in their professional community
and their knowledge of issues affecting
the National Earthquake Hazards
Reduction Program.
2. The Director of NIST shall appoint
the members of the Committee, and they
will be selected on a clear, standardized
basis, in accordance with applicable
Department of Commerce guidance.
3. The term of office of each member
of the Committee shall be three years,
except that vacancy appointments shall
be for the remainder of the unexpired
term of the vacancy and that the initial
members shall have staggered terms
such that the committee will have
approximately 1/3 new or reappointed
members each year.
4. No committee member may be an
‘‘employee’’ as defined in
subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section
7342(a)(1) of Title 5 of the United States
Code.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee will not
be compensated for their services, but
will, upon request, be allowed travel
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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. Members of the Committee shall
serve as Special Government Employees
and are required to file an annual
Executive Branch Confidential Financial
Disclosure Report.
3. The Committee shall meet at least
once per year. Additional meetings may
be called whenever the Director of NIST
requests a meeting.
4. Committee meetings are open to the
public.
Nomination Information:
1. Nominations are sought from
industry and other communities having
an interest in the National Earthquake
Hazards Reduction Program, such as,
but not limited to, research and
academic institutions, industry
standards development organizations,
state and local government bodies, and
financial communities, who are
qualified to provide advice on
earthquake hazards reduction and
represent all related scientific,
architectural, and engineering
disciplines.
2. Nominees should have established
records of distinguished service. The
field of expertise that the candidate
represents should be specified in the
nomination letter. Nominations for a
particular field should come from
organizations or individuals within that
field. 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,
acknowledges the responsibilities of
serving on the Committee, and will
actively participate in good faith in the
tasks of the Committee.
3. The Department of Commerce is
committed to equal opportunity in the
workplace and seeks a broad-based and
diverse Committee membership.
Visiting Committee on Advanced
Technology (VCAT)
Addresses: Please submit nominations
to Janet Brumby, Visiting Committee on
Advanced Technology, National
Institute of Standards and Technology,
100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1710,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899–1710.
Nominations may also be submitted via
Fax to 301–926–8091. Additional
information regarding the Committee,
including its charter, current
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summary may be found on its electronic
home page at: https://www.nistgov/
director/vcat/vcat.htm
For Further Information Contact: Janet
Brumby, Visiting Committee on
Advanced Technology, National
Institute of Standards and Technology,
100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1710,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899–1710,
telephone 301–975–3189, fax 301–926–
8091; or via e-mail at
janet.brumby@nist.gov.
Committee 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).
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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 of 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 advisor 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 the United States
industry, which could be used to assist
the United States enterprises and United
States industrial joint research and
development ventures. The Committee
shall submit to the Secretary and
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,
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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
Committee, and they will be selected on
a clear, standardized basis, in
accordance with applicable Department
of Commerce guidance.
workplace and seeks a broad-based and
diverse VCAT membership.
Miscellaneous
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
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 offices 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,
acknowledges 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 the
Committee duties.
3. The Department of Commerce is
committed to equal opportunity in the
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James M. Turner,
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U.S. Climate Change Science Program
Synthesis and Assessment Product
Draft Report 4.6
National Oceanic and
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Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of availability and
request for public comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration publish
this notice to announce the availability
for public comments of the draft Report
for one of the U.S. Climate Change
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Assessment Products (SAP). This draft
Report of SAP 4.6 addresses the
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and analyzes the effects of global
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variability and change, along with the
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human health, human settlements, and
human welfare. After consideration of
comments received, a revised Report
along with the comments received will
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DATES: Comments must be received by
September 4, 2007.
ADDRESSES: The draft Report is posted
on the SAP 4.6 webpage of the CCSP
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Request for Nominations for Members To Serve on National
Institute of Standards and Technology Federal Advisory Committees
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
invites and requests nomination of individuals for appointment to its
eight existing Federal Advisory Committees: Advanced Technology Program
Advisory Committee, Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National
Quality Award, Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality
Award, Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board, Manufacturing
Extension Partnership National Advisory Board, National Construction
Safety Team Advisory Committee, Advisory Committee on Earthquake
Hazards Reduction, and Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology. NIST
will consider nominations received in response to this notice for
appointment to the Committees, in addition to nominations already
received.
DATES: Nominations for all committees will be accepted on an ongoing
basis and will be considered as and when vacancies arise.
ADDRESSES: See below.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Advanced Technology Program (ATP) Advisory Committee
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Mr. Marc Stanley, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop
4700, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4700. Nominations may also be submitted
via Fax to 301-869-1150. Additional information regarding the
Committee, including its charter and current membership list may be
found on its electronic home page at: https://www.atp.nist.gov/adv_com/
ac_menu.htm.
For Further Information Contact: Mr. Marc G. Stanley, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop
4700, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4700; telephone 301-975-262; fax 301-869-
1150; or via e-mail at marc.stanley@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The Committee will advise the Director of
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on ATP
programs, plans, and policies.
The Committee will consist of not fewer than six nor more than
thirteen members appointed by the Director of NIST, and its membership
will be balanced to reflect the wide diversity of technical disciplines
and industrial sectors represented in ATP projects.
The Committee 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.
Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Harry Hertz, Director,
Baldrige National Quality Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop
1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020. Nominations may also be submitted
via Fax to 301-975-4967. Additional information regarding the
Committee, including its charter, current membership list, and
executive summary may be found on its electronic home page at: https://
www.baldrige.nist.gov.
For Further Information Contact: Harry Hertz, Director, Baldrige
National Quality Program and Designated Federal Officer, NIST, 100
Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020; telephone
301-975-2361; Fax 301-948-4967; or via e-mail at harry.hertz@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The Board was established in accordance with
15 U.S.C. 3711a(d)(2)(B), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Board shall review the work of the private sector
contractor(s), which assists the Director of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) in administering the Award. The Board
will make such suggestions for the improvement of the Award process as
it deems necessary.
2. The Board shall provide a written annual report on the results
of Award activities to the Secretary of Commerce, along with its
recommendations for the improvement of the Award process.
3. The Board will function solely as an advisory committee under
the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
4. The Board will report to the Director of NIST and the Secretary
of Commerce.
Membership
1. The Board will consist of approximately eleven members selected
on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance with applicable
Department of Commerce guidance and for their preeminence in the field
of organizational performance management. There will be a balanced
representation from U.S. service, manufacturing, education, health care
industries, and the nonprofit sector.
2. The Board will be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and
will serve at the discretion of the Secretary. The term of office of
each Board member shall be three years. All terms will commence on
March 1 and end on February 28 of the appropriate year.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but may,
upon request, be reimbursed travel expenses, including per diem, as
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.
2. The Board will meet twice annually, except that additional
meetings may be called as deemed necessary by the NIST Director or by
the Chairperson. Meetings are one day in duration.
3. Board meetings are open to the public. Board members do not have
access to classified or proprietary information in connection with
their Board duties.
Nomination Information:
1. Nominations are sought from the private and public sector as
described above.
2. Nominees should have established records of distinguished
service and shall be familiar with the quality improvement operations
of manufacturing companies, service companies, small businesses,
education, health care, and nonprofits. 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, acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the Board,
and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of the Board.
Besides participation at meetings, it is desired that members be able
to devote the equivalent of seven days between meetings to either
developing or researching topics of potential interest, and so forth,
in furtherance of their Board duties.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse Board membership.
Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Harry Hertz, Director,
Baldrige National Quality Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop
1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020. Nominations may also be submitted
via Fax to 301-975-4967. Additional information regarding the
Committee, including its charter, current membership list, and
executive summary may be found on its electronic home page at: https://
www.baldrige.nist.gov.
For Further Information Contact: Harry Hertz, Director, Baldrige
National Quality Program and Designated Federal Official, NIST, 100
Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020; telephone
301-975-2361; Fax 301-975-4967; or via e-mail at harry.hertz@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The Judges Panel was established in
accordance with 15 U.S.C. 3711a(d)(1), the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2), and The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality
Improvement Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 101-107).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Judges Panel will ensure the integrity of the Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality Award selection process by reviewing the
results of
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examiners' scoring of written applications, and then voting on which
applicants merit site visits by examiners to verify the accuracy of
claims made by applicants.
2. The Judges Panel will ensure that individuals on site visit
teams for the Award finalists have no conflict of interest with respect
to the applicants. The Panel will also review recommendations from site
visits and recommend Award recipients.
3. The Judges Panel will function solely as an advisory body, and
will comply with the Provision of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
4. The Panel will report to the Director of NIST.
Membership
1. The Judges Panel is composed of at least nine, and not more than
twelve, members selected on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance
with applicable Department of Commerce guidance. There will be a
balanced representation from U.S. service and manufacturing industries,
education, health care, and nonprofits and will include members
familiar with performance improvement in their area of business.
2. The Judges Panel will be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce
and will serve at the discretion of the Secretary. The term of office
of each Panel member shall be three years. All terms will commence on
March 1 and end on February 28 of the appropriate year.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Judges Panel shall serve without compensation,
but may, upon request, be reimbursed travel expenses, including per
diem, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.
2. The Judges Panel will meet three times per year. Additional
meetings may be called as deemed necessary by the NIST Director or by
the Chairperson. Meetings are one to four days in duration. In
addition, each Judge must attend an annual three-day Examiner training
course.
3. Committee meetings are closed to the public pursuant to Section
10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act,. 5 U.S.C. App. 2, as
amended by Section 5(c) of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public
Law 94-409, and in accordance with Section 552b(c)(4) of Title 5,
United States Code. Since the members of the Judges Panel examine
records and discuss Award applicant data, the meeting is likely to
disclose trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained
from a person that may be privileged or confidential.
Nomination Information
1. Nominations are sought from all U.S. service and manufacturing
industries, education, health care, and nonprofits as described above.
2. Nominees should have established records of distinguished
service and shall be familiar with the performance improvement
operations of manufacturing companies, service companies, small
businesses, education, health care, and nonprofit organizations. 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 Judges Panel, and will actively participate in good
faith in the tasks of the Judges Panel. Besides participation at
meetings, it is desired that members be either developing or
researching topics of potential interest, reading Baldrige
applications, 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 Judges Panel
membership.
Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB)
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Pauline Bowen, NIST, 100
Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8930, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930. Nominations
may also be submitted via fax to 301-975-4007, Attn: ISPAB Nominations.
Additional information regarding the Board, including its charter and
current membership list, may be found on its electronic home page at:
https://csrc.nist.gov/ispab/.
For Further Information Contact: Pauline Bowen, ISPAB Designated
Federal Official, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8930, Gaithersburg,
MD 20899-8930; telephone 301-975-2938; fax: 301-975-8670; or via e-mail
at pauline.bowen@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The ISPAB was originally chartered as the
Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board (CSSPAB) by the
Department of Commerce pursuant to the Computer Security Act of 1987
(Pub. L. 100-235). As a result of the E-Government Act of 2002 (Pub. L.
107-347), Title III, the Federal Information Security Management Act of
2002, Section 21 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-4) the Board's charter was amended. This amendment
included the name change of the Board.
Objectives and Duties
The objectives and duties of the ISPAB are:
1. To identify emerging managerial, technical, administrative, and
physical safeguard issues relative to information security and privacy.
2. To advise the NIST, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director
of the Office of Management and Budget on information security and
privacy issues petaining to Federal Government information systems,
including thorough review of proposed standards and guidelines
developed by NIST.
3. To annually report its findings to the Secretary of Commerce,
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of
the National Security Agency, and the appropriate committees of the
Congress.
4. To function solely as an advisory body, in accordance with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Membership
The ISPAB is comprised of twelve members, in addition to the
Chairperson. The membership of the Board includes:
1. Four members from outside the Federal Government eminent in the
information technology industry, at least one of whom is representative
of small or medium sized companies in such industries.
2. Four members from outside the Federal Government who are eminent
in the fields of information technology, or related disciplines, but
who are not employed by or representative of a producer of information
technology equipment; and
3. Four members from the Federal Government who have information
system management experience, including experience in information
security and privacy; at least one of these members shall be from the
National Security Agency.
Miscellaneous
Members of the ISPAB are not paid for their service, but will, upon
request, be allowed travel expenses in accordance with Subchapter I of
Chapter 57 of Title 5, United States Code, while otherwise performing
duties at the request of the Board
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Chairperson, while away from their homes or a regular place of
business.
Meetings of the Board are two to three days in duration and are
held quarterly. The meetings primarily take place in the Washington, DC
metropolitan area but may be held at such locations and at such time
and place as determined by the majority of the Board.
Board meetings are open to the public and members of the press
usually attend. Members do not have access to classified or proprietary
information in connection with their Board duties.
Nomination Information: Nominations are being accepted in all three
categories described above.
Nominees should have specific experience related to information
security or electronic privacy issues, particularly as they pertain to
Federal information technology. Letters of nominations should include
the category of membership for which the candidate is applying and a
summary of the candidate's qualifications for that specific category.
Also include (where applicable) current or former service on Federal
advisory boards and any Federal employment. Each nomination letter
should state that the person agrees to the nomination, acknowledges the
responsibilities of serving on the ISPAB, and that they will actively
participate in good faith in the tasks of the ISPAB.
Besides participation at meetings, it is desired that members be
able to devote a minimum of two days between meetings to developing
draft issue papers, researching topics of potential interest, and so
forth in furtherance of their Board duties.
Selection of ISPAB members will not be limited to individuals who
are nominated. Nominations that are received and meet the requirements
will be kept on file to be reviewed as Board vacancies occur.
Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the
workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse ISPAB membership.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Advisory Board
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/about-mep/advisory-
board.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.
Committee 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 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 other involved in industrial
extension throughout the United States.
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.
National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Stephen Cauffman, National
Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8611,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8611. Nominations may also be submitted via FAX
to 301-869-6275.
For Further Information Contact: Stephen Cauffman, National
Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8611,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8611, telephone 301-975-6051, fax 301-869-6275;
or via e-mail at stephen.cauffman@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The Committee was established in accordance
with the National Construction Safety Team Act, Public Law 107-231 and
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee shall advise the Director of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on carrying out the
National Construction Safety Team Act (Act), review and provide advice
on the procedures developed under section 2(c)(1) of the Act, and
review and provide advice on the reports issued under section 8 of the
Act.
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 the NIST Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) and
the Director of NIST, to the Secretary of Commerce for submission to
the Congress, to be due at a date to be agreed upon by the Committee
and the Director of NIST. Such report will provide an evaluation of
National Construction Safety Team activities, along with
recommendations to improve the operation and effectiveness of National
Construction Safety Teams, and an assessment of the implementation of
the recommendations of the National Construction Safety Teams and of
the Committee. In addition, the Committee may provide reports at
strategic stages of an investigation, at its discretion or at the
request of the Director of NIST, through the Director of the BFRL and
the Director of NIST, to the Secretary of Commerce.
Membership
1. The Committee will be composed of not fewer than five nor more
than ten members that reflect a wide balance of the diversity of
technical disciplines and competencies involved in the National
Construction Safety Teams investigations. Members shall be selected on
the basis of established records of distinguished service in their
professional community and their knowledge of issues affecting the
National Construction Safety Teams.
2. The Director of the NIST shall appoint the members of the
Committee, and they will be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in
accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidance.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee will not be paid for their services,
but will, upon request, be allowed travel and per diem 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. The Committee will meet at least once per year at the call of
the Chair. Additional meetings may be called whenever one-third or more
of the members so request it in writing or whenever the Chair or the
Director of NIST requests a meeting.
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3. Committee meetings will be open to the public except when a
closed session is held in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6), because
divulging information discussed in those portions of the meetings is
likely to reveal information of a personal nature where disclosure
would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
All other portions of the meetings are open to the public.
Nomination Information:
1. Nominations are sought from all fields involved in issues
affecting National Construction Safety Teams.
2. Nominees should have established records of distinguished
service. The field of expertise that the candidate represents he/she is
qualified should be specified in the nomination letter. Nominations for
a particular field should come from organizations or individuals within
that field. 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, acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the
Committee, and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of
the Committee.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse Committee membership.
Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction (ACEHR)
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Tina Faecke, Administrative
Officer, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop
8630, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8630. Nominations may also be submitted
via Fax to 301-975-5433 or e-mail at tina.faecke@nist.gov. Additional
information regarding the Committee, including its charter and
executive summary may be found on its electronic home page at: https://
www.nehrp.gov.
For Further Information Contact: Dr. Jack Hayes, Director, National
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, National Institute of Standards
and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8610, Gaithersburg, MD
20899-8610, telephone 301-975-5640, fax 301-975-4032; or via e-mail at
jack.hayes@nist.gov.
Committee Information: The Committee was established in accordance
with the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization
Act, Public Law 108-360 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. App. 2).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee will assess trends and developments in the science
and engineering of earthquake hazards reduction, effectiveness of the
Program in carrying out the activities under section 103(a)(2) of the
Act, the need to revise the Program, the management, coordination,
implementation, and activities of the Program.
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. Not later than one year after the first meeting of the
Committee, and at least once every two years thereafter, the Committee
shall report to the Director of NIST, on its findings of the
assessments and its recommendations for ways to improve the Program. In
developing recommendations, the Committee shall consider the
recommendations of the United States Geological Survey Scientific
Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee.
Membership
1. The Committee will consist of not fewer than 11 not more than 15
members, who reflect a wide diversity of technical disciplines,
competencies, and communities involved in earthquake hazards reduction.
Members shall be selected on the basis of established records of
distinguished service in their professional community and their
knowledge of issues affecting the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program.
2. The Director of NIST shall appoint the members of the Committee,
and they will be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance
with applicable Department of Commerce guidance.
3. The term of office of each member of the Committee shall be
three years, except that vacancy appointments shall be for the
remainder of the unexpired term of the vacancy and that the initial
members shall have staggered terms such that the committee will have
approximately 1/3 new or reappointed members each year.
4. No committee member may be an ``employee'' as defined in
subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 7342(a)(1) of Title 5 of the
United States Code.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee will not be compensated for their
services, but will, upon request, be allowed travel and per diem
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. Members of the Committee shall serve as Special Government
Employees and are required to file an annual Executive Branch
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
3. The Committee shall meet at least once per year. Additional
meetings may be called whenever the Director of NIST requests a
meeting.
4. Committee meetings are open to the public.
Nomination Information:
1. Nominations are sought from industry and other communities
having an interest in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program, such as, but not limited to, research and academic
institutions, industry standards development organizations, state and
local government bodies, and financial communities, who are qualified
to provide advice on earthquake hazards reduction and represent all
related scientific, architectural, and engineering disciplines.
2. Nominees should have established records of distinguished
service. The field of expertise that the candidate represents should be
specified in the nomination letter. Nominations for a particular field
should come from organizations or individuals within that field. 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, acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the
Committee, and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of
the Committee.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse Committee membership.
Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT)
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Janet Brumby, Visiting
Committee on Advanced Technology, National Institute of Standards and
Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1710, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-
1710. Nominations may also be submitted via Fax to 301-926-8091.
Additional information regarding the Committee, including its charter,
current
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membership list, and executive summary may be found on its electronic
home page at: https://www.nistgov/director/vcat/vcat.htm
For Further Information Contact: Janet Brumby, Visiting Committee
on Advanced Technology, National Institute of Standards and Technology,
100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1710, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1710,
telephone 301-975-3189, fax 301-926-8091; or via e-mail at
janet.brumby@nist.gov.
Committee 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).
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 of 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 advisor 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 the United States industry, which could be
used to assist the United States enterprises and United States
industrial joint research and development ventures. The Committee shall
submit to the Secretary and 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 Committee, and they will be
selected on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance with applicable
Department of Commerce guidance.
Miscellaneous
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 offices 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, acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the
VCAT, and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of the
VCAT. Besides participation in two-day 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 the Committee
duties.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse VCAT membership.
Dated: July 16, 2007.
James M. Turner,
Deputy Director.
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