[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 93 (Monday, May 14, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24339-24340]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-11994]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; Notice of 
Solicitation for NOAA Science Advisory Board Members

ACTION: Notice of solicitation for NOAA Science Advisory Board members.

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SUMMARY: The Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere is soliciting 
nominations for membership on the NOAA Science Advisory Board (SAB). 
The SAB is the only Federal Advisory Committee with responsibility to 
advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on 
long- and

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short-range strategies for research, education, and application of 
science to resource management and environmental assessment and 
prediction. The SAB was originally chartered under the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2., on September 25, 1997, with the 
General Services Administration's concurrence.

DATES: Resumes should be sent to the address specified and must be 
received by June 13, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Dr. Michael S. Uhart, Executive Director; NOAA Science 
Advisory Board; 1315 East-West Highway, Room 11142; Silver Spring, 
Maryland 20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Michael Uhart at the address given 
above; telephone (301) 713-9121 or fax (301) 713-3515.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SAB activities and advice provide necessary 
input to ensure that NOAA science programs are of the highest quality 
and provide optimal support to resource management and environmental 
assessment and prediction. The panel provides advice to the Under 
Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on such matters as:
    (a) climate monitoring, assessment, and prediction;
    (b) recovering protected and endangered species;
    (c) R & D leading to advances in short-term weather warning and 
forecast services;
    (d) the effective collection, management, and utilization of 
environmental data;
    (e) assessment, development, utilization, and conservation of ocean 
and coastal resources;
    (f) the integration of technology and scientific information into 
decision-making and operational processes; and
    (g) such other matters as the Under Secretary refers to the panel 
for review and advice.
    The SAB is to consist of 15 members reflecting the full breadth of 
NOAA's areas of responsibility. The SAB meets at least twice each year, 
exclusive of subcommittee, task force, and working group meetings. 
Panel members must be willing to participate in periodic reviews of the 
conduct, support, and use of science in NOAA laboratories and programs. 
Panel members are appointed for a 3-year term.

    Dated: May 7, 2001.
Louisa Koch,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Research.
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