[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: 04-26971]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice 04-142]


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 Search for Earth-like Planets 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 Search for Earth-like Planets Strategic 
Roadmap Committee.
    Purpose and Objective: The Committee will advise the NASA 
Administrator on searching for Earth-like planets and habitable 
environments around other stars using advanced telescopes. 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. 04-26971 Filed 12-7-04; 8:45 am]
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