[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 71075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-26964]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice 04-135]


Notice of Establishment of a NASA Advisory Committee, Pursuant to 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 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 Aeronautical Technologies Strategic Roadmap 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 Aeronautical Technologies Strategic Roadmap 
Committee.
    Purpose and Objective: The Committee will advise the NASA 
Administrator on providing advanced aeronautical technologies to meet 
the challenges of next-generation systems in aviation, for civilian and 
scientific purposes, in our atmosphere and in the atmospheres of other 
worlds. 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 
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, SW., Washington, DC 20546, telephone (202) 358-2373.

P. Diane Rausch,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 04-26964 Filed 12-7-04; 8:45 am]
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