[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 206 (Friday, October 24, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 55431]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-28241]


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NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS BOARD


Notice of Open Meeting

AGENCY: National Skill Standards Board.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Skill Standards Board was established by an Act 
of Congress, the National Skill Standards Act, Title V, Pub. L. 103-
227. The 27-member National Skill Standards Board will serve as a 
catalyst and be responsible for the development and implementation of a 
national system of voluntary skill standards and certification through 
voluntary partnerships which have the full and balanced participation 
of business, industry, labor, education and other key groups.

TIME AND PLACE: The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 
approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 1997 in Hall B (first 
floor) at the INFOMART located at 1950 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 
75207.

AGENDA: The agenda for the Board Meeting will include: an update from 
the Board's committees; reports from national and state representatives 
from industry, government, and the education community; and a progress 
report from the Convening Body Representatives.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The meeting, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., is open 
to the public. Seating is limited and will be available on a first-
come, first-served basis. Seats will be reserved for the media. 
Individuals with disabilities should contact Pat Warfield at (202) 254-
8628, if special accommodations are needed.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy Marshall, Manager of Program 
Operations at (202) 254-8628.

    Signed at Washington, D.C., this 17th day of October, 1997.
Edie West,
Executive Director, National Skill Standards Board.
[FR Doc. 97-28241 Filed 10-23-97; 8:45 am]
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