[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 23 (Thursday, February 3, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5324-5325]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-2295]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Technology Administration


Technology Administration Fellows Program

AGENCY:  Technology Administration.

ACTION:  Notice.

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SUMMARY:  The Technology Administration is seeking private sector 
organizations to sponsor individuals to participate in the Technology 
Administration Fellows Program. Sponsors will nominate individuals who, 
if accepted by the Technology Administration, will spend up to one year 
at the Technology Administration, conducting research studies involving 
public policy on technology matters.

DATE:  Letters of interest will be accepted on a rolling basis.

ADDRESSES AND CONTACT INFORMATION:  Applications should be submitted 
to, and for further information contact: Ms. Joyce Hasty, Office of the 
Under Secretary for Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th 
Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 4823, Washington, D.C. 20230; 
telephone (202) 482-5804.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Authority: This Program is authorized under 15 U.S.C. 272(c)(2).

Program Description/Objectives

    Under the Technology Administration Fellows Program (Program), 
private sector organizations (Sponsors) nominate individuals to spend 
up to one year working at the Technology Administration (TA), within 
the Department of Commerce (Department). Initial agreements will be for 
six months, with the opportunity to extend that period for an 
additional six months.

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During their tenure at the Technology Administration, Fellows will be 
involved in a variety of activities, including conducting research 
studies involving public policy on technology matters and attending 
meetings involving the full range of issues in which the TA is 
involved. In pursuing these activities, Fellows may draw on information 
resources, both within and outside the Department, relevant to their 
areas of research, including working with private sector organizations 
and their members who possess special expertise, including the Sponsor. 
Fellows will be required to make quarterly presentations to Technology 
Administration senior management.
    The goals of the Program are: support the TA's efforts to promote 
U.S. leadership in technology; support the Under Secretary for 
Technology's goals for TA; provide TA with different perspectives on 
technology policy issues; and provide experience to industrial 
representatives in the development of public policy on technology 
matters.

Eligibility

    Sponsors must be organizations that do not have institutional 
conflicts of interest with the TA. For example, any organization 
applying for Advanced Technology Program funding this year may not 
sponsor Fellows. Eligible Sponsors may nominate Fellows. Nominated 
Fellows should be individuals within the Sponsor's upper level 
management up to the vice president level.

Eligibility Criteria

    Sponsors will be evaluated based on the compatibility of their 
interests with that of the TA.

Funding

    Under the Program, the Sponsor or Fellow pays for the Fellow's 
salary; relocation costs; living expenses; medical insurance and all 
other personnel benefits, including Social Security; and the Fellow's 
personal travel and related expenditures. The Technology Administration 
provides the Fellow with office facilities; secretarial and other staff 
support, as appropriate; and travel approved by the Technology 
Administration.

Application

    Applicant Sponsors should submit a letter of interest. Letters of 
interest should be submitted to: Ms. Joyce Hasty, Office of the Under 
Secretary for Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and 
Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 4823, Washington, D.C. 20230.

Other Requirements

    While participating in the Technology Administration Fellows 
Program, Fellows must understand and promote the position of the 
Department and TA on matters of public policy as set by the Secretary 
of Commerce and the Under Secretary for Technology, when representing 
TA. Fellows may not engage in any outside activity, including business 
activity, that is incompatible with the policies and interests of the 
Department.
    Fellows must adhere to the Department's security and clearance 
requirements, including: security clearances specified in Department 
Administrative Order 207-3, ``Security Requirements for Research 
Associates, Guest Workers, and Trainees;'' and Department regulations 
on Employee Responsibilities and Conduct, 15 CFR Part 0.
    Fellows may not; obligate the expenditure of Federal funds; 
supervise Federal employees; speak for the Department in a public 
setting; nor use the name of the Technology Administration or the 
Department on any product or service without prior approval of the 
Technology Administration.

    Dated: January 27, 2000.
Cheryl L. Shavers,
Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology.
[FR Doc. 00-2295 Filed 2-2-00; 8:45am]
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