NASA Earth Science and Applications From Space Strategic Roadmap Committee Charter

ESTABLISHMENT AND AUTHORITY

The NASA Administrator herby establishes the NASA Earth Science and Applications from Space
Strategic Roadmap Committee (the “Committee”), having determined that it is in the public interest
in connection with the performance of Agency duties under the law, and with the concurrence of the
General Services Administration, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C.
App. §§ 1 et seq.

PURPOSE AND DUTIES

1. The Committee shall draw on the expertise of its members and other sources to provide advice and
   recommendations to NASA 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. Recommendations, to be provided by the Committee,
   will help guide Agency program prioritization, budget formulation, facilities and human capital
   planning, and technology investment.
2. The Committee shall function solely as an advisory body and
   will comply fully with the provisions of the FACA.
3. The Committee reports to the Associate Deputy
   Administrator for Systems Integration (ADA-SI) and to the Administrator.

MEMBERSHIP

1. The Committee Co-Chair(s) shall be appointed by the Administrator. The remaining Committee
   members shall be appointed by the ADA-SI. Membership will be selected to assure a balanced
   representation of expertise and points of view within the government, academia, and private industry
   in scientific and technological areas relevant to the Nation’s space policy.
2. Members will be appointed for a 15-month term, renewable at the discretion of the ADA-SI.
   However, members serve at the discretion of the ADA-SI.

SUBCOMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES

Subcommittees and/or task forces may be established to conduct special studies requiring an effort
of limited duration. Such subcommittees and/or task forces will report their findings and
recommendations to the Committee. However, if the committee is terminated, all subcommittees and/or
task forces will terminate.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

1. The committee will meet approximately three to four times during a 15-month period. Meetings
   will be open to the public unless it is determined that the meeting, or a portion of the meeting,
   shall be closed in accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act, or that the meeting is not
   covered by FACA.
2. The Executive Secretary of the Committee shall be appointed by the ADA-SI and
   shall serve as the Designated Federal Official.
3. The Advanced Planning and Integration Office will provide staff support and operating funds for
   the Committee and is responsible for reporting requirements of section 6 (b) of the FACA.
4. The operating costs for its expected duration of 15 months are estimated to be $400,000 including
   0.7 workyears of staff support.

DURATION

The Committee shall terminate 15 months from the date of this charter unless terminated before that
date or subsequently renewed by the NASA Administrator.