[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 237 (Friday, December 8, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 77043]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-31286]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice (00-140)]


NASA Advisory Committee; Notice of Establishment

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
    The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration has determined that the establishment of a Planetary 
Protection Advisory Committee is necessary and in the public interest 
in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon NASA by law. 
This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management 
Secretariat, General Services Administration.
    Name of Committee: Planetary Protection Advisory Committee.
    Purpose and Objective: Primarily to advise on Agency programs, 
policies, plans and other matters pertaining to NASA's responsibilities 
for planetary protection. These responsibilities for planetary 
protection are outlined in NASA Policy Directive 8020.7E, ``Biological 
Contamination Control for Outbound and Inbound Planetary Spacecraft.'' 
The Committee will provide a forum for advice on interagency 
coordination and intergovernmental planning related to planetary 
protection. Additionally, the Committee will review and recommend 
appropriate planetary protection categorizations for all bodies of the 
solar system to which spacecraft will be sent.
    Balanced Membership Plans: The Committee will consist of 15 to 20 
members selected to ensure a balanced representation among industry, 
academia, and Government with recognized knowledge and expertise in 
scientific, technological, and programmatic fields relevant to 
planetary protection. These programmatic fields include: astrobiology, 
planetary materials and environments, engineering risk analysis, risk 
management, risk communication, microbial ecology, molecular biology, 
biological containment, science/technology, science ethics, applicable 
law, and public health.
    Duration: Continuing.
    Responsible NASA Official: Dr. John D. Rummel, Planetary Protection 
Officer, Office of Space Science, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, 300 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20546, telephone 202/
358-0702.

    Dated: December 4, 2000.
Beth M. McCormick,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 00-31286 Filed 12-7-00; 8:45 am]
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