[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 13, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55456-55457]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-26598]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board; Request for 
Nominations

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.

ACTION: Request for nominations of members to serve on the Computer 
System Security and Privacy Advisory Board.

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SUMMARY: NIST invites and requests nominations of individuals for 
appointment to the Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board 
(CSSPAB). The terms of some of the members will soon expire. NIST will 
consider nominations received in response to this notice for 
appointment to the Board, in addition to nominations already received.

DATES: Please submit nominations on or before November 15, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Edward Roback, CSSPAB 
Secretary, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, M.S. 8930, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-
8930. Nominations may also be submitted via fax to 301-948-2733, Attn: 
CSSPAB Nominations.
    Additional information regarding the Board, including its charter 
and current membership list, may be found on its electronic home page 
at: <http://csrc.nist.gov/csspab/>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Roback, CSSPAB Secretary and 
Designated Federal Official, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, M.S. 8930, 
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930; telephone 301-975-3696; telefax: 301-926-
2733; or via email at ``[email protected]''.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. CSSPAB Information

Objectives and Duties

    The CSSPAB was chartered by the Department of Commerce pursuant to 
the Computer Security Act of 1987 (P.L. 100-235). The objectives and 
duties of the CSSPAB are:
    1. The Board shall identify emerging managerial, technical, 
administrative, and physical safeguard issues relative to computer 
systems security and privacy.
    2. The Board shall advise the National Institute of Standards and 
Technology (NIST) and the Secretary of Commerce on security and privacy 
issues pertaining to Federal computer systems.
    3. To report its findings to the Secretary of Commerce, the 
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the 
National Security Agency, and the appropriate committees of the 
Congress.
    4. The Board will function solely as an advisory body, in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Membership

    The CSSPAB is comprised of twelve members, in addition to the 
Chairperson. The membership of the Board includes:
    (1) Four members from outside the Federal Government eminent in the 
computer or telecommunications industry, at least one of whom is 
representative of small or medium sized companies in such industries;
    (2) Four members from outside the Federal Government who are 
eminent in the fields of computer or telecommunications technology, or 
related disciplines, but who are not employed by or representative of a 
producer of computer or telecommunications equipment; and
    (3) Four members from the Federal Government who have computer 
systems management experience, including experience in computer systems 
security and privacy, at least one of whom shall be from the National 
Security Agency.

Miscellaneous

    Members of the CSSPAB are not paid for their service, but will, 
upon request, be allowed travel expenses in accordance with Subchapter 
I of Chapter 57 of Title 5, United States Code, while otherwise 
performing duties at the request of the Board Chairperson, while away 
from their homes or a regular place of business.
    Meetings of the Board take place in the Washington, DC metropolitan 
area, usually at the NIST headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD. Meetings 
are two to three days in duration and are held quarterly.
    Board meetings are open to the public and members of the press 
usually attend. Members do not have access to classified or proprietary 
information in connection with their Board duties.

II. Nomination Information

    Nominations are sought in all three categories described above, 
including a small business representative in the first category.
    Nominees should have specific experience related to computer 
security or electronic privacy issues, particularly as they pertain to 
federal information technology. The category of membership for which 
the candidate is qualified should be specified in the nomination 
letter. Nominations for a particular

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category should come from organizations or individuals within that 
category. A summary of the candidate's qualifications should be 
included with the nomination. Also include (where applicable) current 
or former service on federal advisory boards and federal employment. 
Each nomination letter should state that the person agrees to the 
nomination, acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the CSSPAB, 
and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of the CSSPAB. 
Besides participation at meetings, it is desired that members be able 
to devote the equivalent of two days between meetings to developing 
draft issue papers, researching topics of potential interest, and so 
forth in furtherance of their Board duties.
    Selection of CSSPAB members will not be limited to individuals who 
are nominated. Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
    The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the 
workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse CSSPAB membership.

    Dated: October 5, 1999.
Karen H. Brown,
Deputy Director, NIST.
[FR Doc. 99-26598 Filed 10-12-99; 8:45 am]
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