[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 148 (Thursday, August 3, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51355-51356]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16531]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice: (23-082)]


NASA Federal Advisory Committees; Notice of Establishment 
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
    The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration (NASA) has determined that the establishment of the 
Biological and Physical Sciences Advisory Committee under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) is necessary and in the public interest 
in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon NASA by law. 
This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management 
Secretariat, General Services Administration.
    Name of Federal Advisory Committee: Biological and Physical 
Sciences Advisory Committee.
    Purpose and Objectives: This committee will advise NASA on 
scientific matters within the scope of its area of responsibility. 
Specifically, the scientific matters involve NASA research programs, 
policies, plans, and priorities pertaining to biological and physical 
sciences research. It will function solely as an advisory body and will 
comply fully with the provisions of FACA.
    Membership: Membership of this committee and any subordinate groups 
formed under it shall consist of individual subject matter experts who 
will serve as Special Government Employees, Regular Government 
Employees, or Representatives. They

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will be chosen from among academia, industry and government with 
demonstrated and well-recognized knowledge, expertise and experience in 
fields relevant to their respective scientific disciplines. The 
membership will be fairly balanced in terms of points of view 
represented and functions to be performed. Diversity shall be 
considered as well.
    Duration: This is a discretionary committee and is envisioned to be 
continuing entity subject to charter renewals every two years.
    Responsible NASA Official: Dr. Michael Robinson, Designated Federal 
Officer, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Michael Robinson, Designated 
Federal Officer, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, 
Washington, DC 20546; 256-316-5252 or email: 
[email protected].

Patricia Rausch,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-16531 Filed 8-2-23; 8:45 am]
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