[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 83 (Monday, April 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33332-33333]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-08630]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Solicitation of Membership Nominations for the Advisory Committee 
on Excellence in Space (ACES)

AGENCY: Office of Space Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Solicitation of membership nominations.

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SUMMARY: NOAA is seeking up to 25 individuals to serve on the Advisory 
Committee on Excellence in Space (ACES), a Federal advisory committee. 
Members of the committee will evaluate economic, technological, and 
institutional developments relating to nongovernmental space activities 
and submit advice and recommendations on promising new ideas and 
approaches for Federal policies and programs. The ACES membership 
should consist of a variety of space policy, engineering, technical, 
science, legal, and finance professionals with significant experience 
in the commercial space industry.

DATES: Submit nominations no later than May 29, 2024. Applications 
received after the deadline may be considered for future membership 
cycles.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations via email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Y. Kim, Chief of Staff, NOAA 
Office of Space Commerce, 68015 Herbert C. Hoover Bldg., 1401 
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230; Email: 
[email protected]; Telephone: 202-482-5827.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Commerce chartered ACES on 
March 4, 2024, to provide advice and recommendations to the

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Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (Under Secretary) 
or the Director of the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) on matters 
relating to OSC's statutory purview. A list of topics within that 
purview is provided in the ACES charter at https://www.space.commerce.gov/aces/. ACES will assist NOAA to obtain 
information and advice from a variety of knowledgeable and independent 
perspectives.
    ACES will function solely in an advisory capacity and in accordance 
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 
5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ACES will not exercise program management or 
regulatory development responsibilities nor make any decisions directly 
affecting the programs on which it provides advice.
    Committee members will generally serve for a term of two years and 
may serve additional terms, if reappointed. Nominees for membership 
must be able to attend committee meetings approximately twice per year; 
members may not send alternates. Members shall not be compensated for 
their participation.
    ACES will have a fairly balanced membership consisting of no more 
than 25 members serving in a Representative or Special Government 
Employee (as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a)) capacity. The membership 
should be a mix of industry leaders at the executive level and non-
industry members from academia, not-for-profit organizations (e.g., 
foundations, think tanks), and other entities (e.g., state governments, 
tribal nations). Some members may represent entities that are NOAA 
licensees. OSC seeks geographic diversity to ensure representation of 
space communities throughout the United States. Where possible, OSC 
will also consider the ethnic, racial, and gender diversity and various 
abilities of the United States population.
    Nominations are encouraged from all interested U.S. persons and 
organizations representing interests affected by commercial space 
policies, regulations, operations, and activities. Nominations should 
include the individual's name and organizational affiliation, a brief 
description of the nominee's qualifications and interest in serving on 
ACES, a resume, and no more than three supporting letters describing 
the nominee's qualifications and interest in serving. Each submission 
should also provide the nominee's home address, business address, phone 
number(s), and email address. Self-nominations are acceptable.

Privacy Act Statement

    Authority. The collection of information concerning nominations to 
ACES is authorized under the FACA, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq., and its 
implementing regulations, 41 CFR part 102-3, and in accordance with the 
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, (Privacy Act) 5 U.S.C. 552a.
    Purpose. The collection of names, contact information, resumes, 
professional information, and qualifications is required in order for 
the Under Secretary or the OSC Director to appoint members to ACES.
    Routine Uses. NOAA will use the nomination information for the 
purpose set forth above. The Privacy Act of 1974 authorizes disclosure 
of the information collected to NOAA staff for work-related purposes 
and for other purposes only as set forth in the Privacy Act and for 
routine uses published in the Privacy Act System of Records Notice 
COMMERCE/DEPT-11, Candidates for Membership, Members, and Former 
Members of Department of Commerce Advisory Committees, available at 
https://www.commerce.gov/opog/privacy/SORN/SORN-DEPT-11, and the System 
of Records Notice COMMERCE/DEPT-18, Employees Personnel Files Not 
Covered by Notices of Other Agencies, available at https://www.commerce.gov/opog/privacy/SORN/SORN-DEPT-18.
    Disclosure. Furnishing the nomination information is voluntary; 
however, if the information is not provided, the individual would not 
be considered for appointment as a member of ACES.

Richard DalBello,
Director, NOAA Office of Space Commerce.
[FR Doc. 2024-08630 Filed 4-26-24; 8:45 am]
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