[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 10, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 59448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8566]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Technical Information Service


National Technical Information Service Advisory Board

AGENCY: National Technical Information Service, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the next meeting of the National 
Technical Information Service (NTIS) Advisory Board which advises the 
Secretary of Commerce, the Under Secretary of Commerce of Technology 
and the Director of NTIS on NTIS's mission, general policies, and fee 
structure.

DATES: The NTIS Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 
at 9 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The NTIS Advisory Board meeting will be held in Room 2029, 
National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, 
Springfield, Virginia.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Walter L. Finch (703) 605-6507 or 
[email protected]; Mr. Steven Needle (703) 605-6404 or [email protected]; 
or Ms. Pat Moton (703) 605-6103 or [email protected]. These are not toll-
free numbers. Alternatively, each can be reached by writing to them at 
National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, 
Springfield, Virginia 22161.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NTIS Advisory Board is established by 
Section 3704b(c) of Title 15 of the United States Code. Its charter has 
been filed in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
    All members of the Advisory Board have recently been appointed. The 
main purpose of the meeting is to familiarize them with NTIS's 
operations and to explore areas where the members' expertise can be of 
most use. Most interaction will be between the members and NTIS staff. 
Although subject to change, the itinerary will include (1) a welcoming 
statement; (2) introduction of members; (3) a discussion of the NTIS's 
purpose, goals and charter; (4) an Executive overview; (5) lunch; (6) 
introduction of senior staff; (7) a review of strategic planning 
documents; and (8) general discussion. If time permits, the public will 
have an opportunity to address the Advisory Board. Persons wishing to 
address the Advisory Board should contact the individuals specified not 
later than October 11, 2006 and bring five written copies of any 
statement for the convenience of the members. A summary of the meeting 
will be posted at the NTIS Web site http://www.ntis.gov.
    Because the meeting will take place in a secured facility, persons 
wishing to attend should contact any of the individuals specified by 
October 16, 2006 to arrange for admittance.

    Dated: October 4, 2006.
Ellen Herbst,
Director.
[FR Doc. 06-8566 Filed 10-6-06; 8:45 am]
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