[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 201 (Thursday, October 18, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 59091]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-20611]


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OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY


Aeronautics Science and Technology Subcommittee; Committee on 
Technology; National Science and Technology Council

ACTION: Request for review and comment on draft high-priority national 
aeronautics research and development (R&D) challenges, goals and 
objectives and notice of meeting.

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    Background: The Aeronautics Science and Technology Subcommittee 
(ASTS) of the National Science and Technology Council's (NSTC) 
Committee on Technology (COT) will post a draft of the high-priority 
national aeronautics R&D challenges, goals and objectives and request 
public comment. These challenges, goals and objectives will provide the 
foundation for a plan for national aeronautics R&D and for related 
research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) infrastructure 
(Plan). Executive Order (E.O.) 13419--National Aeronautics Research and 
Development--signed December 20, 2006, calls for the development of 
this Plan and further directs biennial updates. The Plan is to be 
guided by the National Aeronautics Research and Development Policy 
(Policy) that was prepared by the National Science and Technology 
Council and endorsed by E.O. 13419. [Both the Policy and E.O. 13419 are 
available via: http://www.ostp.gov/nstc/aeroplans/]. The draft high-
priority national aeronautics R&D challenges, goals and objectives for 
the Plan originate from the Principles detailed in the Policy (with the 
exception of the aviation security and workforce principles, which are 
under consideration in different venues). A public meeting (detailed 
below) will be held in conjunction with this request for comments.
    Request for Review and Comment: E.O. 13419 and the National 
Aeronautics R&D Policy call for executive departments and agencies 
(D&A) conducting aeronautics R&D to engage industry, academia and other 
non-Federal stakeholders in support of government planning and 
performance of aeronautics R&D. The purposes of this posting are to 
provide notice of request for comments on the draft high-priority 
national aeronautics R&D challenges, goals and objectives as they 
relate to federal government activities in this area, including RDT&E 
infrastructure.
    Posting, Date and Web Site Address: The draft national aeronautics 
R&D challenges, goals and objectives will be posted by COB on October 
22, 2007 at: http://www.ostp.gov/nstc/aeroplans/.
    Submission of Comments: A spreadsheet will be provided for 
submission of comments at http://www.ostp.gov/nstc/aeroplans/. Comments 
must be returned to: [email protected] by 1 p.m. EST, 
Wednesday, November 7, 2007. Readers are advised that comments provided 
after the deadline or provided in a format other than the prescribed 
spreadsheet may not be considered. Readers are also advised that the 
scope of this request is general in nature and does not include 
proprietary equipment, technologies, programs, and/or specific 
facilities.
    Notice of Meeting: The ASTS of the NSTC COT will hold a public 
meeting to provide background, answer questions, and receive comments 
on the draft national aeronautics R&D challenges, goals, and 
objectives. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 
2 p.m.-4 p.m. (EST) in the auditorium of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters Building (300 E Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20546 (please enter through the West entrance)). 
Attendees may be requested to present a valid, government issued, 
picture identification for entry. For individuals who prefer to phone 
into the meeting, a listen-only telephone bridge is planned. The 
telephone number, access code and further details will be made 
available at http://www.ostp.gov/nstc/aeroplans/ prior to the public 
meeting. Seating and phone lines are limited and will be available on a 
first-come, first-served basis. Registration is not required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Davis, National Science and 
Technology Council, Office of Science and Technology Policy, New 
Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20502--telephone (202) 456-
6012. Additional information is also available at the Office of Science 
and Technology Policy NSTC Web site at: http://www.ostp.gov/nstc/aeroplans/.

Pamela J. Smith,
Acting Operations Manager.
 [FR Doc. E7-20611 Filed 10-17-07; 8:45 am]
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