[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 41313]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-17636]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Advanced Technology Program Advisory Committee

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of renewal.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and the General Services Administration 
(GSA) rule on Federal Advisory Committee Management, 41 CFR part 101-6, 
and after consultation with GSA, the Secretary of Commerce has 
determined that the renewal of the Advanced Technology Program Advisory 
Committee is in the public interest in connection with the performance 
of the duties imposed on the Department by law.
    The Committee was first established in July 1999 to advise ATP 
regarding their programs, plans, and policies. In renewing the Board, 
the Secretary has established it for an additional two years. During 
the next two years, the Committee plans to study and make 
recommendations regarding a number of issues related to further 
improving the effectiveness of the program, such as, but not limited 
to, strengthening ties between the ATP and state technology programs 
and further encouraging the involvement of universities.
    The Committee will consist of not fewer than 6 nor more than 12 
members to be appointed by the Director of the National Institute of 
Standards and Technology to assure a balanced membership that will 
represent the views and needs of customers, providers, and others 
involved in industrial extension throughout the United States.
    The Committee will function solely as an advisory body and in 
compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 
Copies of the renewed charter will be filed with the appropriate 
committees of the Congress and with the Library of Congress.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marc Stanley, Director, Advanced 
Technology Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 
Bureau Drive, Stop 4700, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-4700; telephone: 
301-975-2162.

    Dated: June 30, 2003.
Karen H. Brown,
Deputy Director.
[FR Doc. 03-17636 Filed 7-10-03; 8:45 am]
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