[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 132 (Tuesday, July 12, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 40004]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13639]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Technical Information Service


National Technical Information Service Advisory Board; 
Solicitation of Applications for National Technical Information Service 
Advisory Board Membership

AGENCY: National Technical Information Service, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) is seeking 
qualified candidates to serve as members of the NTIS Advisory Board 
(Board). The Board will meet at least semiannually to advise the 
Secretary of Commerce, the Under Secretary for Technology, and the 
Director of NTIS on NTIS's mission, general policies and fee structure.

DATES: Applications must be received no later than August 11, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Applications should be submitted to Director, National 
Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, 
Virginia 22161.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven D. Needle (703) 605-6404.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Technical Information Service 
(NTIS) is seeking five qualified members to serve as members of its 
Advisory Board, one of whom will also be designated chairperson. The 
Board was established pursuant to Section 3704(c) of Title 15, United 
States Code. It will meet at least semiannually to advise the Secretary 
of Commerce, the Under Secretary for Technology, and the Director of 
NTIS on NTIS' mission, general policies and fee structure. Members will 
be appointed by the Secretary and will serve for three-year terms. They 
will receive no compensation but will be authorized travel and per diem 
expenses. NTIS is seeking candidates who can provide guidance on trends 
in the information industry and changes in the way NTIS's customers 
acquire and use its products and services. Interested candidates should 
submit a resume and a statement explaining their interest in serving on 
the Board.

    Dated: June 27, 2005.
Benjamin H. Wu,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 05-13639 Filed 7-11-05; 8:45 am]
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