[Federal Register: May 21, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 98)]
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OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY

 
Meeting of the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and 
Technology

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for a 
meeting of the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and 
Technology (PCAST), and describes the functions of the Committee. 
Notice of this meeting is required under the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act.

DATES AND PLACE: June 9, 1998. The White House Conference Center, 
Truman Room, Third Floor, 726 Jackson Place, NW., Washington, DC 20500.

TYPE OF MEETING: Open.

PROPOSED SCHEDULE AND AGENDA: The President's Committee of Advisors on 
Science and Technology (PCAST) will meet in open session on Tuesday, 
June 9, 1998, at approximately 10:00 a.m. to discuss (1) international 
S&T issues, (2) public understanding of science and technology, and (3) 
topics of Congressional concern. This session will end at approximately 
3:30 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: There will be a time allocated for the public to speak 
on any of the above agenda items. Please make your request for the 
opportunity to make a public comment five (5) days in advance of the 
meeting. Written comments are welcome anytime prior to or following the 
meeting. Please notify Holly Gwin, OSTP Chief of Staff, at 202-456-6140 
or fax your requests/comments to 202-456-6026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For information regarding time, place, and agenda please call Holly 
Gwin, OSTP Chief of Staff, at 202-456-6140, prior to 3:00 p.m. on 
Friday, June 5, 1998. Please note that public seating for this meeting 
is limited, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President's Committee of Advisors on 
Science and Technology was established by Executive Order 12882, as 
amended, on November 23, 1993. The purpose of PCAST is to advise the 
President on matters of national importance that have significant 
science and technology content, and to assist the President's National 
Science and Technology Council in securing private sector participation 
in its activities. The Committee members are distinguished individuals 
appointed by the President from non-Federal sectors. The PCAST is co-
chaired by the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, 
and by John Young, former President and CEO of the Hewlett-Packard 
Company.

    Dated: May 18, 1998.
Barbara Ann Ferguson,
Administrative Officer, Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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