[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71077-71078]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-26973]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice (04-144)]


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 Robotic and Human Lunar 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 Robotic and Human Lunar Exploration 
Strategic Roadmap Committee.
    Purpose and Objective: The Committee will advise the NASA 
Administrator on undertaking robotic

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and human exploration of the Moon to further science and to enable 
sustained human and robotic exploration of Mars and other destinations. 
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. 04-26973 Filed 12-7-04; 8:45 am]
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