[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 6, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39379-39385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-16925]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Request for Nominations for Members To Serve on National
Institute of Standards and Technology Federal Advisory Committees
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
invites and requests nomination of individuals for appointment to its
nine existing Federal Advisory Committees: Technology Innovation
Program Advisory Board, Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award, Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National
Quality Award, Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board,
Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board, National
Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee, Advisory Committee on
Earthquake Hazards Reduction, NIST Smart Grid Advisory Committee, and
Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology. NIST will consider
nominations received in response to this notice for appointment to the
Committees, in addition to nominations already received. Registered
Federal lobbyists may not serve on the NIST Committees.
DATES: Nominations for all committees will be accepted on an ongoing
basis and will be considered as and when vacancies arise.
ADDRESSES: See below.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Technology Innovation Program (TIP) Advisory Board
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Dr. Robert Sienkiewicz,
National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail
Stop 4700, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4700. Nominations may also be
submitted via
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FAX to 301-869-1150. Additional information regarding the Board,
including its charter may be found on its electronic home page at:
http://www.nist.gov/tip/adv_brd/index.cfm.
For Further Information Contact: Dr. Robert Sienkiewicz, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop
4700, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4700; telephone 301-975-2162, fax 301-869-
1150; or via e-mail at robert.sienkiewicz@nist.gov.
Committee Information
The Board will consist of ten members appointed by the Director of
NIST, at least seven of whom shall be from United States industry,
chosen to reflect the wide diversity of technical disciplines and
industrial sectors represented in TIP projects. No member will be an
employee of the Federal Government.
The Board will function solely as an advisory body, in compliance
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Authority: 15 U.S.C 278n(k), as amended by the America COMPETES
Act (Pub. L. 110-69), Federal Advisory Committee Act: 5 U.S.C. App.
2.
Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Harry Hertz, Director,
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail
Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020. Nominations may also be
submitted via FAX to 301-975-4967. Additional information regarding the
Committee, including its charter, current membership list, and
executive summary may be found at: http://www.nist.gov/baldrige/community/overseers.cfm.
For Further Information Contact: Harry Hertz, Director, Baldrige
Performance Excellence Program and Designated Federal Officer, NIST,
100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020;
telephone 301-975-2361; FAX 301-948-4967; or via e-mail at
harry.hertz@nist.gov.
Committee Information
The Board was established in accordance with 15 U.S.C.
3711a(d)(2)(B), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. App. 2).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Board shall review the work of the private sector
contractor(s), which assists the Director of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) in administering the Award. The Board
will make such suggestions for the improvement of the Award process as
it deems necessary.
2. The Board shall provide a written annual report on the results
of Award activities to the Director of NIST, along with its
recommendations for the improvement of the Award process.
3. The Board will function solely as an advisory committee under
the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
4. The Board will report to the Director of NIST.
Membership
1. The Board will consist of approximately eleven members selected
on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance with applicable
Department of Commerce guidance, and for their preeminence in the field
of organizational performance management. There will be a balanced
representation from U.S. service, manufacturing, education, health care
industries, and the nonprofit sector.
2. The Board will be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and
will serve at the discretion of the Secretary. The term of office of
each Board member shall be three years. All terms will commence on
March 1 and end on February 28 of the appropriate year.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but may,
upon request, be reimbursed travel expenses, including per diem, as
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.
2. The Board will meet twice annually, except that additional
meetings may be called as deemed necessary by the NIST Director or by
the Chairperson. Meetings are usually one day in duration.
3. Board meetings are open to the public. Board members do not have
access to classified or proprietary information in connection with
their Board duties.
Nomination Information
1. Nominations are sought from the private and public sector as
described above.
2. Nominees should have established records of distinguished
service and shall be familiar with the quality improvement operations
of manufacturing companies, service companies, small businesses,
education, health care, and nonprofits. The category (field of
eminence) for which the candidate is qualified should be specified in
the nomination letter. Nominations for a particular category should
come from organizations or individuals within that category. A summary
of the candidate's qualifications should be included with the
nomination, including (where applicable) current or former service on
Federal advisory boards and Federal employment. In addition, each
nomination letter should state that the person agrees to the
nomination, acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the Board,
and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of the Board.
Besides participation at meetings, it is desired that members be able
to devote the equivalent of seven days between meetings to either
developing or researching topics of potential interest, and so forth,
in furtherance of their Board duties.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse Board membership.
Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Harry Hertz, Director,
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive Mail
Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020. Nominations may also be
submitted via FAX to 301-975-4967. Additional information regarding the
Committee, including its charter, current membership list, and
executive summary may be found at: http://patapsco.nist.gov/BoardofExam/Examiners_Judge2.cfm.
For Further Information Contact: Harry Hertz, Director, Baldrige
Performance Excellence Program and Designated Federal Official, NIST,
100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020;
telephone 301-975-2361; FAX 301-975-4967; or via e-mail at
harry.hertz@nist.gov.
Committee Information:
The Judges Panel was established in accordance with 15 U.S.C.
3711a(d)(1) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Judges Panel will ensure the integrity of the Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality Award selection process by reviewing the
results of examiners' scoring of written applications, and then voting
on which applicants merit site visits by examiners to verify the
accuracy of claims made by applicants.
2. The Judges Panel will ensure that individuals on site visit
teams for the Award finalists have no conflict of interest with respect
to the finalists. The
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Panel will also review recommendations from site visits and recommend
Award recipients.
3. The Judges Panel will function solely as an advisory body, and
will comply with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
4. The Panel will report to the Director of NIST.
Membership
1. The Judges Panel is composed of at least nine, and not more than
twelve, members selected on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance
with applicable Department of Commerce guidance. There will be a
balanced representation from U.S. service and manufacturing industries,
education, health care, and nonprofits and will include members
familiar with performance improvement in their area of business.
2. The Judges Panel will be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce
and will serve at the discretion of the Secretary. The term of office
of each Panel member shall be three years. All terms will commence on
March 1 and end on February 28 of the appropriate year.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Judges Panel shall serve without compensation,
but may, upon request, be reimbursed travel expenses, including per
diem, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.
2. The Judges Panel will meet three times per year. Additional
meetings may be called as deemed necessary by the NIST Director or by
the Chairperson. Meetings are usually one to four days in duration. In
addition, each Judge must attend an annual three-day Examiner training
course.
3. Committee meetings are closed to the public pursuant to Section
10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, as
amended by Section 5(c) of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public
Law 94-409, and in accordance with Section 552b(c)(4) of Title 5,
United States Code. Since the members of the Judges Panel examine
records and discuss Award applicant data, the meetings are likely to
disclose trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained
from a person that may be privileged or confidential. In addition,
meetings may be closed pursuant to Section 552b(c)(9)(B) because for a
government agency the meetings are likely to disclose information that
could significantly frustrate implementation of a proposed agency
action.
Nomination Information
1. Nominations are sought from all U.S. service and manufacturing
industries, education, health care, and nonprofits as described above.
2. Nominees should have established records of distinguished
service and shall be familiar with the performance improvement
operations of manufacturing companies, service companies, small
businesses, education, health care, and nonprofit organizations. The
category (field of eminence) for which the candidate is qualified
should be specified in the nomination letter. Nominations for a
particular category should come from organizations or individuals
within that category. A summary of the candidate's qualifications
should be included with the nomination, including (where applicable)
current or former service on Federal advisory boards and Federal
employment. In addition, each nomination letter should state that the
person agrees to the nomination, acknowledge the responsibilities of
serving on the Judges Panel, and will actively participate in good
faith in the tasks of the Judges Panel. Besides participation at
meetings, it is desired that members be either developing or
researching topics of potential interest, reading Baldrige
applications, and so forth, in furtherance of their Committee duties.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse Judges Panel
membership.
Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB)
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Annie Sokol, NIST, 100
Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8930, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930. Nominations
may also be submitted via fax to 301-975-8670, Attn: ISPAB Nominations.
Additional information regarding the Board, including its charter and
current membership list, may be found on its electronic home page at:
http://csrc.nist.gov/ispab/.
For Further Information Contact: Annie Sokol, ISPAB Designated
Federal Official, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8930, Gaithersburg,
MD 20899-8930; telephone 301-975-2006; fax: 301-975-8670; or via e-mail
at annie.sokol@nist.gov.
Committee Information
The ISPAB was originally chartered as the Computer System Security
and Privacy Advisory Board (CSSPAB) by the Department of Commerce
pursuant to the Computer Security Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-235). As a
result of the E-Government Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-347), Title III,
the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Section 21 of
the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-
4) the Board's charter was amended. This amendment included the name
change of the Board.
Objectives and Duties
The objectives and duties of the ISPAB are:
1. To identify emerging managerial, technical, administrative, and
physical safeguard issues relative to information security and privacy.
2. To advise the NIST, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director
of the Office of Management and Budget on information security and
privacy issues pertaining to Federal Government information systems,
including thorough review of proposed standards and guidelines
developed by NIST.
3. To annually report its findings to the Secretary of Commerce,
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of
the National Security Agency, and the appropriate committees of the
Congress.
4. To function solely as an advisory body, in accordance with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Membership
The ISPAB is comprised of twelve members, in addition to the
Chairperson. The membership of the Board includes:
1. Four members from outside the Federal Government eminent in the
information technology industry, at least one of whom is representative
of small or medium sized companies in such industries.
2. Four members from outside the Federal Government who are eminent
in the field of information technology, or related disciplines, but who
are not employed by or representative of a producer of information
technology equipment; and
3. Four members from the Federal Government who have information
system management experience, including experience in information
security and privacy; at least one of these members shall be from the
National Security Agency.
Miscellaneous
Members of the ISPAB who are not full-time employees of the Federal
government are not paid for their service, but will, upon request, be
allowed travel expenses in accordance with Subchapter I of Chapter 57
of Title 5, United States Code, while otherwise
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performing duties at the request of the Board Chairperson, while away
from their homes or a regular place of business.
Meetings of the Board are usually two to three days in duration and
are usually held quarterly. The meetings primarily take place in the
Washington, DC metropolitan area but may be held at such locations and
at such time and place as determined by the majority of the Board.
Board meetings are open to the public and members of the press
usually attend. Members do not have access to classified or proprietary
information in connection with their Board duties.
Nomination Information
Nominations are being accepted in all three categories described
above.
Nominees should have specific experience related to information
security or electronic privacy issues, particularly as they pertain to
Federal information technology. Letters of nomination should include
the category of membership for which the candidate is applying and a
summary of the candidate's qualifications for that specific category.
Also include (where applicable) current or former service on Federal
advisory boards and any Federal employment. Each nomination letter
should state that the person agrees to the nomination, acknowledges the
responsibilities of serving on the ISPAB, and that they will actively
participate in good faith in the tasks of the ISPAB.
Besides participation at meetings, it is desired that members be
able to devote a minimum of two days between meetings to developing
draft issue papers, researching topics of potential interest, and so
forth in furtherance of their Board duties.
Selection of ISPAB members will not be limited to individuals who
are nominated. Nominations that are received and meet the requirements
will be kept on file to be reviewed as Board vacancies occur.
Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the
workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse ISPAB membership.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Board
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Ms. Karen Lellock, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop
4800, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4800. Nominations may also be submitted
via Fax to 301-963-6556. Additional information regarding the Board,
including its charter may be found on its electronic home page at:
http://www.nist.gov/mep/advisory-board.cfm.
For Further Information Contact: Ms. Karen Lellock, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop
4800, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4800; telephone 301-975-4269, fax 301-963-
6556; or via e-mail at karen.lellock@nist.gov.
Committee Information
The MEP Advisory Board was established in accordance with the
requirements of Section 3003(d) of the America COMPETES Act (Pub. L.
110-69) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2.
Objectives and Duties
1. The Board will provide advice on MEP programs, plans, and
policies.
2. The Board will assess the soundness of MEP plans and strategies.
3. The Board will assess current performance against MEP program
plans.
4. The Board will function solely in an advisory capacity, and in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
5. The Board shall submit an annual report through the NIST
Director to the Secretary for transmittal to Congress within 30 days
after the submission to Congress of the President's annual budget
request each year. The report will address the status of the MEP and
comment on programmatic planning and updates.
Membership
1. The MEP Board is composed of 10 members, broadly representative
of stakeholders. At least 2 members shall be employed by or on an
advisory board for the Centers, and at least 5 other members shall be
from U.S. small businesses in the manufacturing sector. No member shall
be an employee of the Federal Government.
2. The Director of the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) shall appoint the members of the Board. Members shall
be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance with
applicable Department of Commerce guidance. Members serve at the
discretion of the NIST Director.
3. Committee members from the manufacturing industry and those
representing specific stakeholder groups shall serve in a
representative capacity. Committee members from the academic community
shall serve as experts and will be considered Special Government
Employees (SGEs) and will be subject to all ethical standards and rules
applicable to SGEs.
4. The term of office of each member of the Board shall be three
years, except that vacancy appointments shall be for the remainder of
the unexpired term of the vacancy.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Board will not be compensated for their services
but will, upon request, be allowed travel and per diem expenses as
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq., while attending meetings of the
Board or subcommittees thereof, or while otherwise performing duties at
the request of the Chair, while away from their homes or regular places
of business.
2. The Board will meet at least two times a year. Additional
meetings may be called by the NIST Director.
3. Committee meetings are open to the public.
Nomination Information
Nominations are being accepted in all categories described above.
Nominees should have specific experience related to industrial
extension services. Letters of nomination should include the category
of membership for which the candidate is applying and a summary of the
candidate's qualifications for that specific category. Each nomination
letter should state that the person agrees to the nomination and
acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the MEP Advisory Board.
Selection of MEP Advisory Board members will not be limited to
individuals who are nominated. Nominations that are received and meet
the requirements will be kept on file to be reviewed as Board vacancies
occur.
The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the
workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse MEP Advisory Board
membership.
National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Eric Letvin, National
Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8611,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8611. Nominations may also be submitted via FAX
to 301-975-4032.
For Further Information Contact: Eric Letvin, National Construction
Safety Team Advisory Committee, National Institute of Standards and
Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8611, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-
8611, telephone 301-975-5412, fax 301-975-4032; or via e-mail at
eric.letvin@nist.gov.
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Committee Information
The Committee was established in accordance with the National
Construction Safety Team Act, Public Law 107-231 and the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee shall advise the Director of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on carrying out the
National Construction Safety Team Act (Act), review and provide advice
on the procedures developed under section 2(c)(1) of the Act, and
review and provide advice on the reports issued under section 8 of the
Act.
2. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body, in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
3. The Committee shall report to the Director of NIST.
4. The Committee shall provide a written annual report, through the
Director of the NIST Engineering Laboratory (EL) and the Director of
NIST, to the Secretary of Commerce for submission to the Congress, to
be due on January 1 of each year. Such report will provide an
evaluation of National Construction Safety Team activities, along with
recommendations to improve the operation and effectiveness of National
Construction Safety Teams, and an assessment of the implementation of
the recommendations of the National Construction Safety Teams and of
the Committee.
Membership
1. The Committee will be composed of not fewer than five nor more
than ten members that reflect a wide balance of the diversity of
technical disciplines and competencies involved in the National
Construction Safety Teams investigations. Members shall be selected on
the basis of established records of distinguished service in their
professional community and their knowledge of issues affecting the
National Construction Safety Teams.
2. The Director of the NIST shall appoint the members of the
Committee, and they will be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in
accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidance.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee will not be paid for their services,
but will, upon request, be allowed travel and per diem expenses in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq., while attending meetings of the
Committee or of its subcommittees, or while otherwise performing duties
at the request of the chairperson, while away from their homes or a
regular place of business.
2. The Committee will meet at least once per year at the call of
the Chair. Additional meetings may be called whenever one-third or more
of the members so request it in writing or whenever the Chair or the
Director of NIST requests a meeting.
Nomination Information
1. Nominations are sought from all fields involved in issues
affecting National Construction Safety Teams.
2. Nominees should have established records of distinguished
service. The field of expertise that the candidate represents he/she is
qualified should be specified in the nomination letter. Nominations for
a particular field should come from organizations or individuals within
that field. A summary of the candidate's qualifications should be
included with the nomination, including (where applicable) current or
former service on Federal advisory boards and Federal employment. In
addition, each nomination letter should state that the candidate agrees
to the nomination, acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the
Committee, and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of
the Committee.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse Committee membership.
Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction (ACEHR)
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Tina Faecke, Administrative
Officer, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop
8604, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8604. Nominations may also be submitted
via FAX to 301-975-4032 or e-mail at tina.faecke@nist.gov. Additional
information regarding the Committee, including its charter and
executive summary may be found on its electronic home page at: http://www.nehrp.gov.
For Further Information Contact: Jack Hayes, Director, National
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, National Institute of Standards
and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8604, Gaithersburg, MD
20899-8604, telephone 301-975-5640, fax 301-975-4032; or via e-mail at
jack.hayes@nist.gov.
Committee Information
The Committee was established on June 27, 2006 in accordance with
the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act,
Public Law 108-360 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C.
App. 2).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee will assess trends and developments in the science
and engineering of earthquake hazards reduction, effectiveness of the
Program in carrying out the activities under section 103(a)(2) of the
Act, the need to revise the Program, the management, coordination,
implementation, and activities of the Program.
2. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body, in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
3. The Committee shall report to the Director of NIST.
4. Not later than one year after the first meeting of the
Committee, and at least once every two years thereafter, the Committee
shall report to the Director of NIST, on its findings of the
assessments and its recommendations for ways to improve the Program. In
developing recommendations, the Committee shall consider the
recommendations of the United States Geological Survey Scientific
Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee.
Membership
1. The Committee will consist of not fewer than 11 nor more than 17
members, who reflect a wide diversity of technical disciplines,
competencies, and communities involved in earthquake hazards reduction.
Members shall be selected on the basis of established records of
distinguished service in their professional community and their
knowledge of issues affecting the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program.
2. The Director of NIST shall appoint the members of the Committee,
and they will be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance
with applicable Department of Commerce guidance.
3. The term of office of each member of the Committee shall be
three years, except that vacancy appointments shall be for the
remainder of the unexpired term of the vacancy and that the initial
members shall have staggered terms such that the committee will have
approximately 1/3 new or reappointed members each year.
4. No committee member may be an ``employee'' as defined in
subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 7342(a)(1) of Title 5 of the
United States Code.
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Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee will not be compensated for their
services, but will, upon request, be allowed travel and per diem
expenses in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq., while attending
meetings of the Committee or of its subcommittees, or while otherwise
performing duties at the request of the chairperson, while away from
their homes or a regular place of business.
2. Members of the Committee shall serve as Special Government
Employees and are required to file an annual Executive Branch
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
3. The Committee shall meet at least once per year. Additional
meetings may be called whenever the Director of NIST requests a
meeting.
4. Committee meetings are open to the public.
Nomination Information
1. Nominations are sought from industry and other communities
having an interest in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program, such as, but not limited to, research and academic
institutions, industry standards development organizations, state and
local government bodies, and financial communities, who are qualified
to provide advice on earthquake hazards reduction and represent all
related scientific, architectural, and engineering disciplines.
2. Nominees should have established records of distinguished
service. The field of expertise that the candidate represents should be
specified in the nomination letter. Nominations for a particular field
should come from organizations or individuals within that field. A
summary of the candidate's qualifications should be included with the
nomination, including (where applicable) current or former service on
Federal advisory boards and Federal employment. In addition, each
nomination letter should state that the person agrees to the
nomination, acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the
Committee, and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of
the Committee.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse Committee membership.
NIST Smart Grid Advisory Committee
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Dr. George W. Arnold,
National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail
Stop 8100, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8100. Nominations may also be
submitted via e-mail to nistsgfac@nist.gov. Information about the
committee may be found at: http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/.
For Further Information Contact: Dr. George W. Arnold, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop
8100, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8100; telephone 301-975-2232, fax 301-975-
4091; or via e-mail at nistsgfac@nist.gov.
Committee Information
The Committee was established in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee shall advise the Director of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on carrying out duties
authorized by section 1305 of the Energy Independence and Security Act
of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-140).
2. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body in accordance
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
3. The Committee shall report to the Director of NIST.
4. The Committee shall provide input to NIST on the Smart Grid
Standards, Priority, and Gaps. The Committee shall provide input on the
overall direction, status and health of the Smart Grid implementation
by the Smart Grid industry, including identification of issues and
needs. Input to NIST will be used to help guide the Smart Grid
Interoperability Panel activities and also assist NIST in directing
research and standards activities.
5. Upon request of the Director of NIST, the Committee will prepare
reports on issues affecting Smart Grid activities.
Membership
1. The Committee will be composed of not fewer than nine nor more
than fifteen members that reflect the wide diversity of technical
disciplines and competencies involved in the Smart Grid deployment and
operations and will come from a cross section of organizations. Members
shall be selected on the basis of established records of distinguished
service in their professional community and their knowledge of issues
affecting Smart Grid deployment.
2. The Director of NIST shall appoint the members of the Committee,
and they will be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance
with applicable Department of Commerce guidance.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee will not be paid for their services but
will, upon request, be allowed travel and per diem expenses in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq. while attending meetings of the
Committee or of its subcommittees, or while otherwise performing duties
at the request of the chairperson, while away from their homes or a
regular place of business.
2. The Committee will meet at least twice per year. Additional
meetings may be called whenever one-third or more of the members so
request in writing or whenever the Director of NIST requests a meeting.
Nomination Information
1. Nominations are sought from all fields involved in issues
affecting the Smart Grid.
2. Nominees should have established records of distinguished
service. The field of expertise that the candidate represents should be
specified in the nomination letter. Nominations for a particular field
should come from organizations or individuals within that field. A
summary of the candidate's qualifications should be included with the
nomination, including (where applicable) current or former service on
Federal advisory boards and Federal employment. In addition, each
nomination letter should state that the person agrees to the
nomination, acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the
Committee, and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of
the Committee. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal
opportunity in the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse
Committee membership.
Authority: Federal Advisory Committee Act: 5 U.S.C. App.
Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT)
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Gail Ehrlich, Executive
Director, Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology, National Institute
of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1060,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1060. Nominations may also be submitted via FAX
to 301-216-0529 or via e-mail at gail.ehrlich@nist.gov. Additional
information regarding the Committee, including its charter, current
membership list, and executive summary may be found on its electronic
homepage at: http://www.nist.gov/director/vcat/vcat.htm.
For Further Information Contact: Gail Ehrlich, Executive
Director,Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology,
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National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail
Stop 1060, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1060, telephone 301-975-2149, fax
301-216-0529; or via e-mail at gail.ehrlich@nist.gov.
Committee Information
The VCAT was established in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 278 and the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee shall review and make recommendations regarding
general policy for NIST, its organization, its budget, and its
programs, within the framework of applicable national policies as set
forth by the President and the Congress.
2. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body, in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
3. The Committee shall report to the Director of NIST.
4. The Committee shall provide an annual report, through the
Director of NIST, to the Secretary of Commerce for submission to the
Congress not later than 30 days after the submittal to Congress of the
President's annual budget request in each year. Such report shall deal
essentially, though not necessarily exclusively, with policy issues or
matters which affect the Institute, or with which the Committee in its
official role as the private sector policy advisor of the Institute is
concerned. Each such report shall identify areas of program emphasis
for the Institute of potential importance to the long-term
competitiveness of the United States industry. Such report also shall
comment on the programmatic planning document and updates thereto
submitted to Congress by the Director under subsections (c) and (d) of
section 23 of the NIST Act (15 U.S.C. 278i). The Committee shall submit
to the Secretary and Congress such additional reports on specific
policy matters as it deems appropriate.
Membership
1. The Committee is composed of 15 members that provide
representation of a cross-section of traditional and emerging United
States industries. Members shall be selected solely on the basis of
established records of distinguished service and shall be eminent in
such fields as business, research, new product development,
engineering, labor, education, management consulting, environment, and
international relations. No employee of the Federal Government shall
serve as a member of the Committee.
2. The Director of the NIST shall appoint the members of the
Committee, and they will be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in
accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidance.
3. The term of the office of each member of the Committee shall be
three years, except that vacancy appointments shall be for the
remainder of the unexpired term of the vacancy.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the VCAT will not be compensated for their services,
but will, upon request, be allowed travel expenses in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 5701 et seq., while attending meetings of the Committee or of
its subcommittees, or while otherwise performing duties at the request
of the chairperson, while away from their homes or a regular place of
business.
2. Members of the Committee shall serve as Special Government
Employees (SGEs) and will be subject to the ethics standards applicable
to SGEs. As SGEs, the members are required to file an annual Executive
Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
3. Meetings of the VCAT usually take place at the NIST headquarters
in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and may be held periodically in Washington,
DC and at the NIST site in Boulder, Colorado. Meetings are usually two
days in duration and are held at least twice each year.
4. Generally, Committee meetings are open to the public.
Nomination Information
1. Nominations are sought from all fields described above.
2. Nominees should have established records of distinguished
service and shall be eminent in fields such as business, research, new
product development, engineering, labor, education, management
consulting, environment and international relations. The category
(field of eminence) for which the candidate is qualified should be
specified in the nomination letter. Nominations for a particular
category should come from organizations or individuals within that
category. A summary of the candidate's qualifications should be
included with the nomination, including (where applicable) current or
former service on Federal advisory boards and Federal employment. In
addition, each nomination letter should state that the candidate agrees
to the nomination, acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the
VCAT, and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of the
VCAT. Besides participation in two-day meetings held at least twice
each year, it is desired that members be able to devote the equivalent
of two days between meetings to either developing or researching topics
of potential interest, and so forth in furtherance of the Committee
duties.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse VCAT membership.
Dated: June 29, 2011.
Charles H. Romine,
Acting Associate Director for Laboratory Programs.
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