[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 66 (Friday, April 5, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13737-13738]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-06726]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10725]


Space Enterprise Summit, June 26-27, 2019

ACTION: Notice of a meeting

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of State announces a joint event with the 
Department of Commerce to further Space Policy Directive-3 activities, 
to forge partnerships with the space industry, and to promote U.S. 
Government and commercial best practices and standards for space safety 
and the preservation of the global space environment.

DATES: Wednesday, 26 June, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and 
Thursday, 27 June, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Loy Henderson Conference Room, Department of State,

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2201 C Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20520.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Wan, Space Enterprise Summit 
Coordinator, Office for Space and Advanced Technology, Bureau of Oceans 
and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of 
State, Washington, DC 20522, phone 202-663-2672, or email 
[email protected]. For inquiries specifically related to press and/
or media, please contact [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public, 
including the media and members and staff of governmental and 
nongovernmental organizations, up to the seating capacity of the room; 
prior registration through the event website is required. Confirmed 
attendees should plan to arrive at least thirty minutes in advance to 
check-in at registration desks and allow for a prompt start. For more 
information on the Space Enterprise Summit, please visit: https://www.state.gov/e/oes/sat/spacesummit/index.htm
    The agenda for the meeting includes the following topics:
     U.S. Commercial Space Activities: Outline innovative 
commercial space activities, the government role in stimulating such 
activities, and highlight examples of industry spurring changes in 
government activity.
     The International Dimension: Industry and government to 
explore the challenges and opportunities of international collaboration 
and competition resulting from the global nature of the commercial 
space enterprise.
     Removing Regulatory Barriers: Developing a robust 
commercial space economy through the creation of a more permissive, 
``light-touch'' regulatory regime that accommodates rapid innovation 
and expansion of commercial markets.
     Responsible Behavior in Space: Explore efforts to improve 
responsible behavior in space. Examine best practices and guidelines in 
long term sustainability for preserving the outer space environment for 
future commercial space investment and use.
     Role of International Institutions: Impact of UN, 
international trade, international financial regulation, and other 
institutions that potentially affect value and access for space 
products and services.
     Improving Analysis and Narratives for the Value of Space: 
Encouraging a better understanding of the economic value of space 
activities on earth.
     Best Practices in Civil SSA/STM and Debris Removal: The 
respective roles of government and commercial actors in protecting the 
space environment and creating industry standards and best practices 
regarding civil SSA/STM.

Kenneth D. Hodgkins,
Director, Office of Space and Advance Technology, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2019-06726 Filed 4-4-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-09-P