[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 237 (Friday, December 10, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 71854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-27149]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Notice [04-145]


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 the 
NASA Summit Industry Panel 2005 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: Summit Industry Panel 2005.
    Purpose and Objective: The Panel will draw on the expertise of its 
members and other sources to provide its advice and recommendations to 
the Associate Administrator for Space Operations on plans, policies, 
programs, and other matters pertinent to the Space Operations Mission 
Directorate's responsibilities, including integrating and implementing 
aerospace industry approaches, resources, and capabilities to support 
the Space Shuttle Program (SSP), the International Space Station (ISS), 
and future needs of the Agency as applicable to the preparation and 
conduct of the Integrated Space Operations Summit (ISOS) currently 
scheduled for 2005. The Panel will hold meetings and make site visits 
as necessary to accomplish their responsibilities. The Panel will 
function solely as an advisory body and will comply fully with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
    Lack of Duplication of Resources: The Panel's functions cannot be 
performed by the agency, another existing committee, or other means 
such as a public meeting.
    Fairly Balanced Membership: Membership will be selected from among 
industry representatives to ensure a balanced representation of 
expertise and points of view in scientific and technical areas relevant 
to space flight and exploration.
    Duration: Ad hoc.
    Responsible NASA Official: Col. (Ret) Stephen Pitotti, Special 
Assistant for Program Integration for the Deputy Associate 
Administrator for Space Station and Shuttle, National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration, 300 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20546, 
telephone (202) 358-4764.

P. Diane Rausch,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 04-27149 Filed 12-9-04; 8:45 am]
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