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[FR Doc No: 94-24771]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[Docket No. 940978-4278]
Private Enterprise Government Interactions Task Group Fellowship
Program
agency: Office of Global Programs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Department of Commerce.
action: Notice.
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summary: Notice is hereby given that the Private Enterprise Government
Interactions Task Group (PEGI) is establishing a Private Sector
Fellowship Program to provide an opportunity for scientists or
scientific managers from private industry to participate for eighteen
months in the PEGI Task Group activities. PEGI is under the purview of
the Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources Research (CENR)
which is under the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). On
November 23, 1993, President Clinton established by executive order the
cabinet-level NSTC to coordinate science, space, and technology
policies throughout the Federal Government. An important objective of
the NSTC is to establish clear national goals for Federal science and
technology investments and to ensure that science, space, and
technology policies and programs are developed and implemented to
effectively contribute to those national goals. CENR will advise and
assist the NSTC to increase the overall effectiveness and productivity
of Federal R&D efforts in the area of the environment and natural
resources improving the coordination of all Federal environmental and
natural resource research and development and the link between science
and policy. PEGI's purpose is to foster and facilitate earth and
natural resource research interactions and collaborative efforts
between the private sector and Federal Government.
dates: Applications will be accepted until December 9, 1994.
addresses: Please send applications by either mail or Federal Express
to: Dr. William S. Busch, Director, Emerging Technologies, NOAA/Office
of Global Programs, 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1225, Silver Spring,
Maryland 20910.
for further information contact: Dr. William S. Busch, TEL (301) 427-
2089 ext. 718, FAX (301) 427-2082.
supplementary information: The objectives of the program are to: (1)
Provide liaison between the private sector and government agencies with
the common purpose of understanding earth and natural resource sciences
and in devising appropriate response strategies; (2) advise government
officials of the concerns, interests, and strengths of the private
sector regarding earth and natural resource issues; (3) advise the
private sector of government actions regarding earth and natural
resource issues; and (4) identify opportunities for the synergistic
cooperation and collaboration of government and private sector agents.
The duties of the designated Fellow would include, but not be
limited to: (1) Developing an in-depth knowledge of the Federal
environment and natural resources research programs, including both
basic science and response technologies; (2) identifying private sector
consortia, alliances, and organizations whose member companies are
conducting research and development programs related to Federal
programs; (3) serving as point of contact for private sector groups,
including telephone and written contact, attendance at their meetings,
and presentations on current PEGI activities relevant to the group's
area of interest; (4) arranging joint exploratory meetings between the
identified private sector organizations and the appropriate Federal
agency(s) representatives; (5) writing short descriptive articles for
various trade journals and association publications on the work of PEGI
and CENR; (6) working with the participating private sector
organizations to develop an inventory of private sector capabilities,
interests, data holdings, and informational needs related to earth and
natural resources; and reporting on same to the CENR and PEGI; (7)
researching potential vehicles for joint Federal-private sector
cooperative efforts and making recommendations to PEGI; and (8) where
appropriate, working with PEGI and CENR to propose additional
mechanisms that would facilitate and enhance Federal-private enterprise
cooperative efforts.
Applicants selected to participate in this program must: (1) Be
sponsored by a private sector organization; e.g., consortium,
institute, association, non-governmental organization or alliance that
represents several companies in a common industry involved in some
aspect of environmental technology research, development, service or
commercialization; (2) have a proven track record of research and/or
management in the private sector in a company, corporation, or
industrial consortium directly involved in and/or affected by earth
natural resources, and related technology development; (3) have
demonstrated personal research and/or management leadership in an
environmental and natural resources area; (4) have demonstrated
experience in representing the parent company in negotiations and in
industrial alliances; (5) have a working knowledge of the Technology
Transfer Act of 1986 and the National Cooperative Research Act of 1984;
(6) have a demonstrated interest in advancing government/private/
academic cooperation in the areas of earth and natural resource issues;
(7) have a statement of support from the parent company for the
applicant's participation in the Industrial Fellowship Program; (8) all
qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, color,
sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation, non-
disqualifying physical handicap, marital status, affiliation with an
employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Agencies will comply
with all EEO requirements and guidelines.
Note: Selected applicants will be required to file Federal
Financial Disclosure Forms, and appropriate recusal statements.
Fellows will be located in appropriate host Federal agencies having
a group working on CENR and PEGI issues related to his/her experience
and interests. Salary, fringe benefits, and relocation and housing
allowances, if required, will be paid by the sponsoring organization or
the selectee's parent company. Office space, office costs, and
necessary travel and per diem expenses associated with the Fellowship
will be provided by the respective host Federal agencies.
Completed applications will consist of the following: (1)
Curriculum vitae and biographical statement, including education and
employment history; (2) memorandum (1,000 words or less) describing the
applicant's objectives for participation in the program; (3) sponsoring
organizations shall provide: (a) Letters of support from both the
supporting private sector organization and the parent company; (b)
acknowledgment of the costs to be borne by the company or supporting
organization; (c) a statement that the applicant will be released from
normal duties for the duration of the Fellowship; and (d)
acknowledgment that the applicant must recuse himself/herself from
matters involving the parent company or the sponsoring organization
during the term of the Fellowship; (4) a letter of recusal for matters
stemming from the Fellowship that could involve the parent company or
the sponsoring organization; and (5) the selectee is required to file
Financial Disclosure Statements.
Applications will be reviewed based upon personal qualifications,
work experience, demonstrated abilities, publications, honors, awards,
and participation in professional organizations. Final selection will
be made by an ad hoc task group consisting of CENR Subcommittee Chairs
and private sector representatives. Selectees will be notified and will
be expected to begin the Fellowship period within one month of the
notification date.
Dated: September 30, 1994.
J. Michael Hall,
Director, NOAA, Office of Global Programs.
[FR Doc. 94-24771 Filed 10-5-94; 8:45 am]
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