[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 71078]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-26972]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice (04-143)]


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 Solar System Exploration 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 Solar System Exploration Strategic Roadmap 
Committee.
    Purpose and Objective: The Committee will advise the NASA 
Administrator on conducting robotic exploration across the solar system 
to search for evidence of life, to understand the history of the solar 
system, to search for resources, and to support 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 
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. 04-26972 Filed 12-7-04; 8:45 am]
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