[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 173 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46830-46831]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-22563]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Committee Management; Notice of Establishment

    The Deputy Director of the National Science Foundation has 
determined that the establishment of the Advisory Panel for 
Biomolecular Processes is necessary and in the public interest in 
connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Director, 
National Science Foundation (NSF), by 42 USC 1861 et seq. This 
determination follows consultation with the Office of Management and 
Budget and with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services 
Administration.

NAME OF COMMITTEE: Advisory Panel for Biomolecular Processes.

PURPOSE & OBJECTIVE: Primarily, to advise on the merit of proposals for 
research in Biomolecular Processes and for research-related purposes 
submitted to NSF for financial support. Additionally, the Panel 
provides perspective and advice regarding progress in the scientific 
areas supported by the program.

BALANCED MEMBERSHIP PLANS: The panel consists of 50 members, of whom 
approximately 28 attend a given meeting. Every effort is made to select 
panel members who are outstanding scientifically and are objective. A 
balance is needed and scientists knowledgeable in the areas of science 
encompassed by the program is essential. These factors are important 
and weight is given to geographical distribution, gender, minority 
status, institution, and scientific maturity.

DURATION: Continuing.


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RESPONSIBLE NSF OFFICIALS: Dr. Julius H. Jackson, Director, Division of 
Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, National Science Foundation, 4201 
Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230, telephone 202/306-1440.


    Dated: August 29, 1996.
M. Rebecca Winkler,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-22563 Filed 9-4-96; 8:45 am]
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