[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67121-67127]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26832]
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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 eight
existing Federal Advisory Committees: 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 NIST Federal Advisory 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:
Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Addresses: Please submit nominations to Robert Fangmeyer, Acting
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: Robert Fangmeyer, Acting Director,
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program and Designated Federal Officer,
NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020;
telephone 301-975-4781; fax 301-975-
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4967; or via email at [email protected].
Committee Information
The Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality
Award (Board) was established in accordance with 15 U.S.C.
3711a(d)(2)(B), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, 5 U.S.C. App.
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 Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award (Award). The Board will make such suggestions
for the improvement of the Award process as it deems necessary.
2. The Board shall make an 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, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App.
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 excellence. There will be a balanced
representation from U.S. service and manufacturing industries as well
as from education, health care, and nonprofit. The Board will include
members familiar with the quality improvement operations and
competitiveness issues of manufacturing companies, service companies,
small businesses, health care providers, and educational institutions.
Members will also be chosen who have broad experience in for-profit and
nonprofit areas.
2. Board members will be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce for
three-year terms and will serve at the discretion of the Secretary. 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 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. Historically,
the Board has met twice per year.
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
and competitiveness issues of manufacturing companies, service
companies, small businesses, educational institutions, health care
providers, 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, 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 Robert Fangmeyer, Acting
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: Robert Fangmeyer, Acting Director,
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program and Designated Federal Officer,
NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020;
telephone 301-975-4781; fax 301-975-4967; or via email at
[email protected].
Committee Information
The Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
(Panel) was established in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 3711a(d)(1) and
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App.
Objectives and Duties
1. The Panel will ensure the integrity of the Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award (Award) selection process. Based on a review of
results of examiners' scoring of written applications, Panel members
will vote on which applicants merit site visits by examiners to verify
the accuracy of quality improvements claimed by applicants. The Panel
will also review recommendations from site visits, and recommend Award
recipients.
2. The Panel will ensure that individual judges will not
participate in the review of applicants as to which they have any
potential conflict of interest.
3. The Panel will function solely as an advisory body, and will
comply with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, 5 U.S.C. App.
4. The Panel will report to the Director of the National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Membership
1. The Panel is composed of approximately 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, manufacturing, nonprofit,
education, and health care industries. The Panel will include members
familiar with the quality improvement operations and competitiveness
issues of manufacturing companies, service companies, small businesses,
health care providers, and educational institutions. Members will also
be chosen who have broad experience in for-profit and nonprofit areas.
2. Panel members will be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce for
three-year terms and will serve at the discretion of the Secretary. All
terms
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will commence on March 1 and end on February 28 of the appropriate
year.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the 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 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. When approved by the Department of Commerce Chief Financial
Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration, Panel meetings are
closed to the public.
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 quality improvement operations
and competitiveness issues of manufacturing companies, service
companies, small businesses, health care providers, educational
institutions, 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, acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the Panel,
and will actively participate in good faith in the tasks of the 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 Panel
duties.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse 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 ISPAB, including its charter and
current membership list, may be found on its electronic home page at:
http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/SMA/ispab/index.html.
For Further Information Contact: Annie Sokol, ISPAB Designated
Federal Officer (DFO), NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8930,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930; telephone 301-975-2006; fax: 301-975-8670;
or via email at [email protected].
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). The
Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-347,
Title III), amended Section 21 of the National Institute of Standards
and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-4), including changing the
committee's name, and the charter was amended accordingly.
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 National Institute of Standards and Technology
(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, as amended, 5 U.S.C.
App.
Membership
The Director of NIST will appoint the members of the ISPAB, and
members serve at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce. Members
will be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in accordance with
applicable Department of Commerce guidance. 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
technology industries, 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; and
3. Four members from the Federal Government who have information
system management experience, including experience in information
security and privacy, at least one whom shall be from the National
Security Agency.
Miscellaneous
Members of the ISPAB who are not full-time employees of the Federal
government are not compensated for their service, but will, upon
request, be allowed travel expenses in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5701 et
seq., while otherwise performing duties at the request of the ISPAB
Chairperson, while away from their homes or a regular place of
business.
Meetings of the ISPAB are usually two to three days in duration and
are usually held quarterly. ISPAB 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 ISPAB
duties.
Nomination Information
Nominations are being accepted in all three categories described
above.
Nominees should have specific experience related to information
security or 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
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interest, and so forth in furtherance of their ISPAB 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 ISPAB vacancies occur.
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 email at [email protected].
Committee Information
The MEP Advisory Board (Board) is authorized under Section 3003(d)
of the America COMPETES Act (Pub. L. 110-69); codified at 15 U.S.C.
278k(e), as amended, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App.
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,
as amended, 5 U.S.C. App.
5. The Board shall transmit through the Director of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) an annual report to the
Secretary of Commerce for transmittal to Congress within 30 days after
the submission to Congress of the President's annual budget request
each year. The report shall address the status of the MEP program and
comment on the relevant sections of the programmatic planning document
and updates thereto transmitted to Congress by the Director under 15
U.S.C. 278i(c) and (d).
Membership
1. The Board shall consist of 10 members, broadly representative of
stakeholders, appointed by the Director of NIST. At least 2 members
shall be employed by or on an advisory board for the MEP Centers, and
at least 5 other members shall be from United States small businesses
in the manufacturing sector. No member shall be an employee of the
Federal Government.
2. The Director of 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. Board members serve at
the discretion of the Director of NIST.
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, 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. Any person who has completed two
consecutive full terms of service on the Board shall thereafter be
ineligible for appointment during the one-year period following the
expiration of the second term.
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 three times a year. Additional
meetings may be called by the Director of NIST or the Designated
Federal Officer (DFO) (or his or her designee).
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 manufacturing
and 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 Tina Faecke, 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. Additional information regarding the
committee, including its charter may be found on its electronic home
page at: http://www.nist.gov/el/disasterstudies/ncst.
For Further Information Contact: Tina Faecke, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8604,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8604, telephone 301-975-5911, fax 301-975-4032;
or via email at [email protected].
Committee Information
The National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee
(Committee) was established in accordance with the National
Construction Safety Team Act, Public Law 107-231 and the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 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 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,
as amended, 5 U.S.C. App.
3. The Committee shall report to the Director of NIST.
4. On January 1 of each year, the Committee shall transmit, through
the
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Director of the NIST Engineering Laboratory (EL) and the Director of
NIST to the Secretary of Commerce, for submission to the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a
report that includes: (1) An evaluation of National Construction Safety
Team activities, along with recommendations to improve the operation
and effectiveness of National Construction Safety Teams, and (2) an
assessment of the implementation of the recommendations of the National
Construction Safety Teams and of the advisory committee.
Membership
1. The Committee shall consist of not fewer than five nor more than
ten members. Members shall reflect the wide 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 shall not be compensated for their
services but may, upon request, be allowed travel and per diem expenses
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5703, while attending meetings of the
Committee or of its subcommittees thereof, or while otherwise
performing duties at the request of the Chair, while away from their
homes or regular places of business.
2. Members of the Committee shall serve as Special Government
Employees (SGEs), will be subject to the ethics standards applicable to
SGEs, and are required to file an annual Executive Branch Confidential
Financial Disclosure Report.
3. The Committee shall meet face-to-face at least once per year.
Additional meetings may be called whenever the Chair or the Director of
NIST requests a meeting; such meetings may be in the form of telephone
conference calls and/or videoconferences.
Nomination Information
1. Nominations are sought from industry and other communities
having an interest in the National Construction Safety Teams
investigations.
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 nominee 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, Management and
Program Analyst, 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 email at [email protected].
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 email at
[email protected].
Committee Information
The Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction (Committee)
was established in accordance with the National Earthquake Hazards
Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2004, Public Law 108-360 and
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App.
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee will act in the public interest to assess trends
and developments in the science and engineering of earthquake hazards
reduction, effectiveness of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program in carrying out the activities under section (a)(2) of the
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as amended, (42 U.S.C.
7704(b)(a)(2)), the need to revise the Program, the management,
coordination, implementation, and activities of the Program.
2. The Committee will function 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 report to the Director of NIST at least once
every two years 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 (USGS) Scientific Earthquake
Studies Advisory Committee (SESAC).
Membership
1. The Committee shall consist of not fewer than 11, nor more than
17 members. Members shall reflect the 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.
Members shall 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 members shall
have staggered terms such that the Committee will have approximately
one-third 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.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee shall not be compensated for their
services, but may, 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 subcommittees thereof, or while otherwise
performing duties at
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the request of the Chair, while away from their homes or regular places
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, and are required to file an annual Executive Branch
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
3. The Committee members shall meet face-to-face at least once per
year. Additional meetings may be called whenever requested by the NIST
Director or the Chair; such meetings may be in the form of telephone
conference calls and/or videoconferences.
4. Committee meetings are open to the public.
Nomination Information
1. Members will be drawn 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 nominee 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 Mr. Cuong Nguyen, Smart
Grid and Cyber-Physical Systems Program Office, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8200,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8200. Nominations may also be submitted via
email to [email protected]. Information about the committee may be
found at: http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/committee.cfm.
For Further Information Contact: Mr. Cuong Nguyen, Smart Grid and
Cyber-Physical Systems Program Office, National Institute of Standards
and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8200, Gaithersburg, MD
20899-8200; telephone 301-975-2254, fax 301-975-4091; or via email at
[email protected].
Committee Information
The NIST Smart Grid Advisory Committee (Committee) was established
in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as
amended, 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, Priorities, and Gaps. The Committee shall provide input to
NIST on the overall direction, status and health of the Smart Grid
implementation by the Smart Grid industry including identification of
issues and needs. The Committee shall provide input to NIST on Smart
Grid Interoperability Panel activities and on the direction of 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 shall consist of no less than 10 and no more than
15 members. Members shall 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 and operations.
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 shall 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 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 Committee shall meet approximately two times per year at the
call of the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Additional meetings may
be called by the DFO whenever one-third or more of the members so
request it 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.
Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT or Committee)
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 email at [email protected]. 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.
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For Further Information Contact: 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, telephone 301-975-2149, fax 301-216-0529;
or via email at [email protected].
Committee Information
The VCAT was established in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 278 and the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App.
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee shall review and make recommendations regarding
general policy for the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(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 will function 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 NIST, or with which the Committee in its official
role as the private sector policy adviser of NIST is concerned. Each
such report shall identify areas of program emphasis for NIST of
potential importance to the long-term competitiveness of 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 shall consist of fifteen members. Members shall be
selected solely on the basis of established records of distinguished
service; shall provide representation of a cross-section of traditional
and emerging United States industries; and shall be eminent in fields
such 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 NIST shall appoint the members of the Committee.
Members shall 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.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee 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 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.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse VCAT membership.
Dated: October 31, 2013.
Willie E. May,
Associate Director for Laboratory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2013-26832 Filed 11-7-13; 8:45 am]
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