[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 7440] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-4033] [[Page 7440]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Meeting of the Advisory Committee on High Performance Computing and Communications, Information Technology, and the Next Generation Internet ACTION: Notice of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for the first meeting of the Advisory Committee on High Performance Computing and Communications, Information Technology, and the Next Generation Internet, and describes the functions of the Committee. The meeting will be open to the public. Notice of this meeting is required under the federal Advisory Committee Act, (Pub. L. 92-463). Notice of this meeting is less than fifteen days prior to the meeting due to an administrative delay. DATES: February 27-28, 1997. ADDRESSES: Room 1235 NSF Board Room, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on High Performance Computing and Communications, Information Technology, and the Next Generation Internet was established on February 11, 1997, by Executive Order 13035 and will expire two years from that date. The purpose of the Committee is to provide the National Science and Technology Council, through the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, with advice and information on high performance computing and communications. The Committee members are a well-balanced group of distinguished individuals appointed by the president from various non- Federal sectors. PROPOSED SCHEDULE AND AGENDA: The Advisory Committee will meet in open session from approximately 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 1997, and from approximately 8:30 a.m. to noon on February 28, 1997. This first meeting will focus discussions on necessary historical perspectives; Federal computing, information, and communications R&D investments including the Next Generation Internet Initiative; identifying Government roles in High End Computing and Computation; and formulating approaches for partnering with academia and industry. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please call the National Coordination Office for Computing, Information, and Communications at (703) 306-4722. Public seating for this meeting is limited, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Dated: February 12, 1997. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 97-4033 Filed 2-18-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-04-M