[Federal Register: July 29, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 145)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice Requesting Nominations for the Advisory Committee on
Commercial Remote Sensing (ACCRES)
SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Commercial Remote Sensing (ACCRES)
was constituted to advise the Secretary of Commerce through the Under
Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on matters relating to
the U.S. commercial remote sensing industry and NOAA's activities to
carry out responsibilities of the Department of Commerce set forth in
the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. Secs 5621-5625).
The Committee is composed of leaders in the commercial space-based
remote sensing industry, space-based remote sensing data users,
government (federal, state, local), and academia. The Department of
Commerce is seeking up to five highly qualified individuals
knowledgeable about the commercial space-based remote sensing industry
and uses of space-based remote sensing data to serve on the Committee.
DATES: Nominations must be postmarked on or before August 30, 2004.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ACCRES was established by the Secretary of
Commerce (Secretary) on May 21, 2002, to advise the Secretary through
the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on relating
to the U.S. commercial remote sensing industry and NOAA's activities to
carry out responsibilities of the Department of Commerce set forth in
the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5621-5625).
The Committee meets at least twice a year. Committee members serve
in a representative capacity for a term of two years and may serve up
to two consecutive terms, if reappointed. No less than 12 and no more
than 15 individuals may serve on the Committee. Membership is comprised
of highly qualified individuals representing the commercial space-based
remote sensing industry, space-based remote sensing data users,
government (Federal, State, local), and academia from a balance of
geographical regions. Nominations are encouraged from all interested
persons and organizations representing interests affected by the U.S.
commercial space based remote sensing industry. Nominees must possess
demonstrable expertise in a field related to the spaced based
commerical remote sensing industry or expolitation of space based
commercial remotely sensed data and be able to attend committee
meetings that are held at least two times per year. In addition,
selected candidates must apply for and obtain a security clearance.
Membership is voluntary, and service is without pay.
Each nomination submission should include the proposed committee
member's name and organizational affiliation, a cover letter describing
the nominee's qualifications and interest in serving on the Committee,
a curriculum vitae or resume of nominee, and no more than three
supporting letters describing the nominee's qualifications and interest
in serving on the Committee. Self-nominations are acceptable. The
following contact information should accompany each submission: the
nominee's name, address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address
if available.
Nominations should be sent to Timothy Stryker, NOAA/NESDIS
International and Interagency Affairs, 1335 East West Highway, Room
7311, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 and nominations must be received by
August 30, 2004. The full text of the Committee Charter and its current
membership can be viewed at the Agency's Web page at http://www.accres.noaa.gov/index.html
.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Brauer, NOAA/NESDIS
International and Interagency Affairs, 1335 East West Highway, Room
7311, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone (301) 713-2024 x213, fax
(301) 713-2032, e-mail DouglasBrauer@noaa.gov.
Gregory W. Withee,
Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services.
[FR Doc. 04-17324 Filed 7-28-04; 8:45 am]