[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 40 (Wednesday, February 29, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 12331]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-4758]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Committee Management; Notice of Establishment
The Director of the National Science Foundation has determined that
the establishment of the Advisory Committee for Innovation Corps is
necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance
of duties imposed upon the National Science Foundation (NSF), by 42
U.S.C. 1861 et seq. This determination follows consultation with the
Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration.
Name of Committee: Advisory Committee for Innovation Corps
(80463).
Purpose: The Committee will provide advice to the National Science
Foundation (NSF) on the direction, development, and enhancement of the
Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program. The I-Corps program creates an
opportunity to assess the readiness of emerging technology concepts and
research results that show the immediate potential for broader
applicability and impact. These results may be translated into valuable
new technologies and products with near-term benefits to business, the
economy and society. Specialized guidance may be addressed through the
use of subcommittees, task groups or committees of visitors (COVs)
within the structure of the Committee.
Responsible NSF Official: Dedric A. Carter, Senior Advisor for
Strategic Initiatives, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson
Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: 703/292-8002.
Dated: February 23, 2012.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-4758 Filed 2-28-12; 8:45 am]
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