[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71075-71076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-26966]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice (04-137)]


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 Earth Science and Applications From Space Strategic Roadmap 
Committee is necessary and in the public interest in connection with 
the performance of duties imposed upon

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NASA by law. This determination follows consultation with the Committee 
Management Secretariat, General Services Administration.
    Name of Committee: NASA Earth Science and Applications From Space 
Strategic Roadmap Committee.
    Purpose and Objective: The Committee will advise the NASA 
Administrator on research and technology development to advance Earth 
observation from space, improvement of scientific understanding, and 
demonstration of new technologies with the potential to improve future 
operational systems. 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. 04-26966 Filed 12-7-04; 8:45 am]
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