[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 194 (Friday, October 6, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 59089]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16612]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Advisory Board

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of renewal.

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    In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and the General Services Administration (GSA) 
rule on Federal Advisory Committee Management, 41 CFR part 101-6, and 
after consultation with GSA, the Secretary of Commerce has determined 
that the renewal of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership National 
Advisory Board is in the public interest in connection with the 
performance of the duties imposed on the Department by law.
    The Committee was first established in October 1996 to advise MEP 
regarding their programs, plans, and policies. In renewing the Board, 
the Secretary has established it for an additional two years. During 
the next two years, the Board plans to address the implementation of 
the Next Generation MEP, including the development of new service 
offerings in the areas of innovation and technology adoption, and 
strategic partnerships focused on the development of a highly-skilled, 
entrepreneurial workforce.
    The Board will consist of five to eleven individuals appointed by 
the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to 
assure a balanced membership that will represent the views and needs of 
customers, providers, and others involved in industrial extension 
throughout the United States.
    The Board will function solely as an advisory body and in 
compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 
Copies of the Committee's revised charter will be filed with the 
appropriate committees of the Congress and with the Library of 
Congress.
    Inquiries or comments may be directed to Karen Lellock, 
Manufacturing Extension Partnership, National Institute of Standards 
and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, Maryland 
20899-4800; telephone: 301-975-4269.

    Dated: October 2, 2006.
James E. Hill,
Acting Deputy Director.
 [FR Doc. E6-16612 Filed 10-5-06; 8:45 am]
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