[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 10, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59447-59448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8567]


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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; solicitation of applications for NTIS Advisory Board 
membership.

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SUMMARY: The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) is seeking a 
qualified candidate to serve as one of the five members of the NTIS 
Advisory Board. NTIS Advisory 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.

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DATES: Applications must be received no later than November 9, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Applications should be submitted by mail to Ellen Herbst, 
Director, NTIS, 5285 Port Royal, Springfield, Virginia 22161 or 
electronically to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Steven Needle (703) 605-6404 or 
[email protected]; Dr. Douglas Campion (703) 605-6214 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: NTIS is seeking one candidate to serve as 
member of its five-member Advisory Board, which was established by 
Section 3704b(c) of Title 15 of the United States Code. It will meet at 
least semiannually to advise the Secretary of Commerce, the Under 
Secretary of Technology, and the Director of NTIS on NTIS's mission, 
general policies and fee structure. The selected candidate will be 
appointed by the Secretary and will serve for a three-year term. 
Members receive no compensation but will be authorized travel and per 
diem expenses. NTIS is seeking a candidate 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: October 4, 2006.
Ellen Herbst,
Director.
[FR Doc. 06-8567 Filed 10-6-06; 8:45 am]
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