[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 222 (Thursday, November 18, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67610-67611]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-25553]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice 04-127]


NASA Advisory Council; Notice of Establishment Pursuant to the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. Sec. Sec.  1 et seq.

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
    Explanation of Need: The Administrator of the National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration has determined that the establishment of a 
NASA Robotic and Human Exploration of Mars Strategic Roadmapping 
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: NASA Robotic and Human Exploration of Mars 
Strategic Roadmapping Committee.
    Purpose and Objective: The Committee will advise NASA Administrator 
on Mars exploration, including robotic exploration of Mars to search 
for evidence of life, to understand the history of the solar system, 
and to prepare for future human exploration. The Committee will draw on 
the expertise of its members and other sources to provide its advice 
and recommendations to the Agency. The Committee will hold meetings and 
make site visits as necessary to accomplish their responsibilities. The 
Committee will function solely as an advisory board and will comply 
fully with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
    Lack of Duplication of Resources: The Committee's functions cannot 
be performed by the agency, another existing committee, or other means 
such as a public meeting.
    Fairly Balanced Membership: The Committee will consist of a balance 
of experts from within the government, private industry, and academia. 
In addition, there may be additional experts selected for Subcommittees 
or Task Forces. Members of the Committee, Subcommittee or Task Forces 
will be chosen from among industry, academia, and government with 
recognized knowledge and expertise in specific areas across the NASA's 
portfolio. Total membership will reflect a fairly balanced view.
    Duration: Ad hoc.
    Responsible NASA Official: Dr. Marc Allen, Advanced Planning and 
Integration Office, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 
E Street,

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SW., Washington, DC 20546, telephone (202) 358-0733.

P. Diane Rausch,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 04-25553 Filed 11-17-04; 8:45 am]
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