[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 61 (Thursday, March 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 21535]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06549]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2024-0009]


Reestablishment of the Homeland Security Science and Technology 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Federal advisory committee 
charter reestablishment.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that the 
reestablishment of the Homeland Security Science and Technology 
Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) is necessary and in the public interest to 
support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and 
Technology Directorate (S&T) in the performance of its duties. This 
determination follows consultation with the Committee Management 
Secretariat, General Services Administration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stanley Cunningham, HSSTAC Designated 
Federal Official, S&T Department of Homeland Security, 
[email protected], 202-254-2311.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Committee Designation: Homeland Security Science and Technology 
Advisory Committee (HSSTAC).
    Purpose and Objective: The charter of the HSSTAC is being 
reestablished in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), Title 5 United States Code, Chapter 10. Once 
approved, a copy of the reestablished charter will be posted in the 
FACA database here. The HSSTAC is established pursuant to the authority 
of Title 6 United States Code, Section 451 and provides independent, 
consensus scientific and technical advice and recommendations to the 
Under Secretary for Science and Technology, who leads the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). S&T's 
activities focus on strengthening America's security and resiliency by 
providing knowledge products and innovative technology solutions for 
the Homeland Security Enterprise. The HSSTAC supports the priority 
needs of DHS S&T's Chief Scientist, Director of Strategy and Policy, as 
well as the functional offices conducting the Directorate's Research, 
Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) mission. Upon request by the 
Secretary of Homeland Security, the committee provides scientific and 
technical advice to the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
    Duration: The committee's reestablished charter is effective 
starting on the date filed with Congress for a duration of two years. 
The previous charter was effective starting November 23, 2021, and 
expired November 23, 2023.
    Responsible DHS Officials: Adam Cox, HSSTAC Executive Director, and 
Stanley Cunningham, HSSTAC Designated Federal Official, S&T Department 
of Homeland Security, [email protected].

    Dated: March 22, 2024.
Michael J. Miron,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-06549 Filed 3-27-24; 8:45 am]
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