[Federal Register: June 26, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 123)] [Notices] [Page 34851-34852] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr26jn98-49] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Sea Grant Review Panel; Public Meeting AGENCY: Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Sea Grant Review Panel. The meeting will have several purposes. Panel members will discuss and provide advice on the National Sea Grant College Program in the areas of program management and evaluation, national strategic investments, education and extension, technology problems, legislative changes and other matters as described below. DATES: The announced meeting is scheduled during two days: Wednesday, July 8, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, July 9, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Silver Spring Metro Center III; 1315 East-West Highway, Room 11836; Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Ronald C. Baird, Director; National Sea Grant College Program; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1315 East-West Highway, Room 11716; Silver Spring, Maryland 20910;301) 713-2448 extension 163. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Panel, which consists of a balanced representation from academia, industry, state government and citizens groups, was established in 1976 by Section 209 of the Sea Grant Improvement Act (Pub. L. 94-461, 33 U.S.C. 1128) and advises the Secretary of Commerce, the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, also the Administrator of NOAA, and the Director of the National Sea Grant College Program with respect to operations under the act, and such other matters as the Secretary refers to the Panel for review and advice. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 8:30 a.m.--Welcoming and Opening Formalities 9:00 a.m.--NOAA and National Sea Grant Office Update 10:30 a.m.--Sea Grant Association Update 12:00 p.m.--Working Lunch 1:30 p.m.--Program Evaluation 3:45 p.m.--Historically Black Colleges and Universities Evaluation Report 4:15 p.m.--Recognition Ceremony for Outgoing Review Panel Members 5:00 p.m.--Adjourn Thursday, July 9, 1998 8:30 a.m.--National Strategic Initiatives Discussion 10:30 a.m.--Technology Update 11:30 a.m.--30th Anniversary Committee Update 11:45 a.m.--Working Lunch 1:30 p.m.--Sea Grant Review Panel Liaison Reports 2:00 p.m.--Sea Grant Review Panel Comments [[Page 34852]] 2:30 p.m.--Summarization and Action Items 3:00 p.m.--Adjourn This meeting will be open to the public. Dated: June 22, 1998. Elbert W. Friday, Jr., Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. [FR Doc. 98-16985 Filed 6-25-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-12-M