[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 85 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24102-24103]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-9574]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel

[Docket No. SSA-2008-0012]


Establishment of the Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel

AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA).

ACTION: Establishment of the Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel.

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SUMMARY: The Commissioner of Social Security is establishing the Future 
Systems Technology Advisory Panel under the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA). In making this decision, the 
Commissioner has found that the Panel is necessary and in the public 
interest. It will contribute to the performance of duties imposed upon 
SSA in carrying out its statutory mission. The Commissioner consulted 
with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services 
Administration (GSA).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dianne Rose, Designated Federal 
Official, Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel, Social Security 
Administration, by:
     Mail addressed to SSA, Future Systems Technology Advisory 
Panel, Room 800, Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, 
MD 21235-0001;
     Telephone at 410-965-9455;
     Fax at 410-965-0210; or
     E-mail to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Panel members will analyze SSA's current 
technology status and provide independent advice and recommendations 
for future systems enhancements based on their knowledge of the needs 
of the Agency and technological advancements. This will serve as a road 
map for the Agency in determining what future systems technologies may 
be developed. It will help SSA carry out its statutory mission. Advice 
and recommendations can relate to SSA's systems in the area of internet 
applications, customer service, or any other arena that would improve 
the Agency's ability to serve the American people.
    The Panel shall be composed of not more than 12 members, including:

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    (1) Members of academia and private industry recognized as experts 
in the area of future computer systems technology;
    (2) Members of private industry familiar with the use of computer 
technology in the fields of customer service, health care, privacy, 
financial, and document management;
    (3) Experts that can speak to the needs of SSA's clientele; and
    (4) SSA experts familiar with the Agency's policies, systems, and 
practices with regard to its mission.
    The Panel will be terminated two years after the effective date 
unless otherwise renewed. In accordance with the FACA, an additional 
notice will be published in the Federal Register announcing the Panel's 
first meeting.

    Dated: April 24, 2008.
Michael J. Astrue,
Commissioner of Social Security.
[FR Doc. E8-9574 Filed 4-30-08; 8:45 am]
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