[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 1, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 15733]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-7880]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of the Secretary


Establishment of the Homeland Security Advisory Council

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is establishing 
the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) effective April 1, 2003. 
The Secretary has determined that the HSAC is necessary and in the 
public interest in connection with the performance of his duties. The 
primary purpose of the HSAC will be to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to homeland 
security. The HSAC will operate in an advisory capacity only. This 
notice is being provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. The HSAC will terminate two 
years from the date of its establishment, unless extended by the 
Secretary.
    In accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.65(b), as requested by the 
Department, the General Services Administration Committee Management 
Secretariat has approved a period of less than 15 calendar days 
pursuant to the publication of this notice for the filing of the HSAC 
Charter.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Gismegian, Homeland Security 
Advisory Council, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 
20528, (202) 282-8000, [email protected].

Tom Ridge,
Secretary of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 03-7880 Filed 3-28-03; 11:43 am]
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