[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 231 (Friday, December 2, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 72316]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-6775]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice (05-156)]


International Space Station Advisory Committee; Notice of 
Establishment of a NASA Advisory Committee, Pursuant to the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. Sections 1 et seq.

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
SUMMARY: The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration has determined that the establishment of the 
International Space Station Advisory 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: International Space Station Advisory Committee.
    Purpose and Objective: The Committee will advise the NASA Associate 
Administrator of the Space Operations Mission Directorate on matters 
related to the safety and operational readiness of the International 
Space Station. 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 its responsibilities. The Committee 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 Committee's functions cannot 
be performed by the agency, another existing committee, or other means 
such as a public meeting.
    Fairly Balanced Membership: Membership shall be comprised of 
experts in disciplines that permit the assessment of any aspect of the 
ISS program. Consultants or subject matter experts may be called in on 
a temporary basis to assist or augment the Committee when unique or 
additional expertise is required. The Associate Administrator of the 
Space Operations Mission Directorate shall ensure a balanced 
representation in terms of the points of view represented and the 
functions to be performed.
    Duration: Continuing.
    Responsible NASA Official: Mr. William Gerstenmaier, Associate 
Administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20546, telephone (202) 358-2015.

P. Diane Rausch,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.
 [FR Doc. E5-6775 Filed 12-1-05; 8:45 am]
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