Notice of Establishment of a NASA Advisory Committee: NASA Earth Science and Applications From Space Strategic Roadmap Committee

[Federal Register: December 8, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 235)]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice (04-137)]

Notice of Establishment of a NASA Advisory Committee, Pursuant to
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 1 et seq.

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Explanation of Need: The Administrator of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration has determined that the establishment of a
NASA Earth Science and Applications From Space Strategic Roadmap
Committee is necessary and in the public interest in connection with
the performance of duties imposed upon NASA by law. This determination follows consultation with the Committee
Management Secretariat, General Services Administration.

Name of Committee: NASA Earth Science and Applications From Space
Strategic Roadmap Committee.

Purpose and Objective: The Committee will advise the NASA
Administrator on research and technology development to advance Earth
observation from space, improvement of scientific understanding, and
demonstration of new technologies with the potential to improve future
operational systems. The Committee will draw on the expertise of its
members and other sources to provide its advice and recommendations to
the Agency. The Committee will hold meetings and make site visits as
necessary to accomplish their responsibilities. The Committee will
function solely as an advisory board and will comply fully with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Lack of Duplication of Resources: The Committee’s functions cannot
be performed by the agency, another existing committee, or other means
such as a public meeting.

Fairly Balanced Membership: The Committee will consist of a balance
of experts from within the government, private industry, and academia.
In addition, there may be additional experts selected for Subcommittees
or Task Forces. Members of the Committee, Subcommittee or Task Forces
will be chosen from among industry, academia, and government with
recognized knowledge and expertise in specific areas across the NASA
portfolio. Total membership will reflect a fairly balanced view.

Duration: Ad hoc.

Responsible NASA Official: Dr. Marc Allen, Advanced Planning and
Integration Office, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300
E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20546, telephone (202) 358-2373.

P. Diane Rausch,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration.

[FR Doc. 04-26966 Filed 12-7-04; 8:45 am]
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