Notice of Establishment of a NASA Advisory Committee: NASA Exploration Transportation System Strategic Roadmap Committee

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

[Notice 04-141]

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 Exploration Transportation System 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 Exploration Transportation System Strategic
Roadmap Committee.

Purpose and Objective: The Committee will advise the NASA
Administrator on developing a new launch system and crew exploration
vehicle to provide transportation to and beyond low Earth orbit. 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. 04-26970 Filed 12-7-04; 8:45 am]

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