[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 86 (Thursday, May 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28506-28516]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09421]
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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 and National Technical
Information Service 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 or
Institute) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) invite
and request nomination of individuals for appointment to eleven
existing Federal Advisory Committees (Committees): Advisory Committee
on Earthquake Hazards Reduction; Board of Overseers of the Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality Award; Industrial Advisory Committee;
Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board; Internet of Things
Advisory Board; Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality
Award; Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board; National
Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee; National Construction
Safety Team Advisory Committee; National Technical Information Service
Advisory Board; and Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology. NIST and
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NTIS 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 or NTIS
Federal Advisory Committees in an individual capacity.
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:
Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction (ACEHR)
Address: Please submit nominations to Tina Faecke via email at
[email protected]. Nominations may also be mailed to Tina Faecke,
Designated Federal Officer, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8604, Gaithersburg, MD
20899-8604. Additional information regarding the ACEHR, including its
charter and current members may be found on its electronic home page at
https://nehrp.gov/committees/index.htm.
Contact Information: John ``Jay'' Harris, Acting Director, National
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop
8604, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8604, telephone 301-975-6538 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 (42
U.S.C. 7704(a)(5)) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C.
1001 et seq.
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 (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(a)(2)); the need to revise the Program; and 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.
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 the request of the Chairperson, 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; 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 Program, such as, but not limited to, research and
academic institutions, industry standards development organizations,
state and local government, and financial communities, who are
qualified to provide advice on earthquake hazards reduction and
represent all related scientific, architectural, and engineering
disciplines.
2. Any person who has completed two consecutive full terms of
service on the Committee shall be ineligible for appointment for a
third term during the two-year period following the expiration of the
second term.
3. Nominees should have established records of distinguished
service. The field of expertise that the candidate represents should be
specified in the nomination letter. 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.
4. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad based and diverse Committee membership.
Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Address: Please submit nominations to Robert Fangmeyer, Director,
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail
Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020. Nominations may also be
submitted via email to [email protected]. 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.
Contact Information: Robyn Verner, Designated Federal Officer,
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail
Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020; telephone 301-975-2361 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 the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C.
1001 et seq.
Objectives and Duties
1. The Board shall review the work of the private sector
contractor(s), which assists the Director of 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.
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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, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
4. The Board will report to the Director of NIST.
Membership
1. The Board will consist of at least five and approximately 12
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, manufacturing, nonprofit,
education, and health care industries. The Board will include members
familiar with the quality, performance improvement operations, and
competitiveness issues of manufacturing companies, service companies,
nonprofits, health care providers, and educational institutions.
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 the last day of February of
the appropriate years.
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 at least annually, but usually two times a
year. Additional meetings may be called as deemed necessary by the NIST
Director.
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, educational institutions, health care providers, and
nonprofit organizations. The relevant expertise of the candidate should
be specified in the nomination letter. 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. 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.
Industrial Advisory Committee
Address: Please submit nominations to Tamiko Ford, Designated
Federal Officer, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100
Bureau Drive, MS 1000, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Nominations may also be
submitted via email to [email protected]. Additional information
regarding the Committee, including its charter, current membership
list, and executive summary, may be found at https://www.nist.gov/adiis/industrial-advisory-committee.
Contact Information: Tamiko Ford, Designated Federal Officer,
National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, MS
1000, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Nominations may also be submitted via
email to [email protected].
Committee Information
The Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of
Homeland Security, established the Industrial Advisory Committee (the
Committee) in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. 1001 et seq., and the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Act), Public Law 116-
283, 9906(b). The Committee shall assess and provide guidance to the
Secretary, through the National Institute for Standards and Technology
(NIST), on matters relating to microelectronics research, development,
manufacturing, and policy.
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee shall act in the public interest to provide advice
to the Secretary of Commerce through the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) on matters relating to microelectronics
research, development, manufacturing, and policy.
2. The Committee will function solely as an advisory body, in
accordance with the provisions of FACA. The Committee shall assess and
provide guidance to the Secretary of Commerce, through NIST, on--
a. science and technology needs of the nation's domestic
microelectronics industry;
b. the extent to which the strategy developed under section
9906(a)(3) of the Act is helping maintain United States leadership in
microelectronics manufacturing;
c. assessment of the research and development programs and
activities authorized under section 9906 of the Act; and
d. opportunities for new public-private partnerships to advance
microelectronics research, development, and domestic manufacturing.
The Committee shall not participate in selecting recipients of
Federal financial assistance.
Membership
Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Commerce. The Committee shall be composed of not fewer than 12 members
who are qualified to provide advice to the United States Government on
matters relating to microelectronics research, development,
manufacturing, and policy. The membership shall be fairly balanced
among representatives of the semiconductor industry, representatives of
Federal laboratories and academia, and other members. Members of the
Committee shall serve as representative members or as regular
government employee (RGE) members.
Miscellaneous
1. The Committee members serve three-year terms and may serve two
consecutive terms at the discretion of the Secretary, 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. Members who are not able to fulfill the duties and
responsibilities of the Committee will have their membership
terminated. A member who has served two consecutive full terms is
ineligible to serve a third term for a period of one year following the
expiration of the second term. Vacancies are filled as soon as highly
qualified candidates in needed areas are identified and available to
serve.
2. The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint the Committee Chair and
Vice-Chair from among the Committee membership. The tenures of the
Chair and Vice-Chair shall be two years and
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can be modified at the discretion of the Secretary. The Vice-Chair
shall perform the duties of the Chair in his or her absence. In case a
vacancy occurs in the position of the Chair or Vice-Chair, the
Secretary shall select a member to fill such a vacancy; the Vice-Chair
will succeed the Chair in the interim until the Secretary's appointment
of a member to fill the Chair's vacancy.
3. Committee members will be reimbursed for travel and per diem as
it pertains to official business of the Committee in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 5701 et seq. Committee members will serve without compensation,
except that Federal Government employees who are members of the
Committee shall remain covered by their compensation system pursuant to
41 CFR 102-3.130(h).
4. Members shall not reference or otherwise utilize their
membership on the Committee in connection with public statements made
in their personal capacities without a disclaimer that the views
expressed are their own and do not represent the views of the
Committee, NIST, or the Department of Commerce.
5. NIST, when necessary and consistent with the Committee's mission
and Departmental policies and procedures, may establish subcommittees,
task forces, and working groups, drawn in whole or in part from the
Committee, pursuant to the provisions of FACA, the FACA implementing
regulations, and applicable Departmental guidance. The Department of
Commerce requires that each subcommittee include at least one member of
the Committee. Subcommittees must report back to the Committee and must
not provide advice or work products directly to NIST or the Secretary,
and any recommendations based on their work will be deliberated and
adopted by the Committee prior to dissemination
Nomination Information
NIST uses a nomination process to identify candidates for the
Committee. Nominations are requested through annual announcements in
the Federal Register and through solicitations to NIST, the Department
of Commerce, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the
Department of Homeland Security, the National Academies, professional
societies, business associations, labor associations, and other
appropriate organizations and individuals in order to ensure a diverse
pool of applicants. Candidates may be nominated by their peers or may
self-nominate. NIST requests that the nomination includes a resume or
biographical sketch that specifically identifies the qualifications of
the individual being nominated. Qualifications considered may include,
among others: scientific and technical knowledge in selected areas and
professional experience. The Director of NIST recommends one or more
candidates for further review to fill vacancies on the Committee on the
basis of the qualifications, the sectors the candidates may represent
and the existing representation on the Committee, and the other balance
factors. This further review is to ensure compliance with Federal
governance requirements, including compliance with the Committee's
charter and membership balance plan. The Secretary of Commerce makes
the final decision for appointment to the Committee.
Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB)
Address: Please submit nominations to Jeffrey Brewer, NIST, 100
Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8930, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930. Nominations
may also be submitted via email at [email protected], 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.
Contact Information: Jeffrey Brewer, ISPAB Designated Federal
Officer (DFO), NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8930, Gaithersburg, MD
20899-8930; telephone 301-975-2489; or via email at
[email protected].
Committee Information
The ISPAB (Committee or Board) was originally chartered as the
Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board by the Department
of Commerce pursuant to the Computer Security Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-
235). The E-Government 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
1. The Board will identify emerging managerial, technical,
administrative, and physical safeguard issues relative to information
security and privacy.
2. The Board will advise NIST, the Secretary of Homeland Security,
and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on
information security and privacy issues pertaining to Federal
Government information systems, including through review of proposed
standards and guidelines developed by NIST.
3. The Board shall report to the Director of NIST.
4. The Board reports annually to the Secretary of Commerce, the
Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of OMB, the Director of
the National Security Agency, and the appropriate committees of the
Congress.
5. The Board will function solely as an advisory body, in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
Membership
1. The Director of NIST will appoint the Chairperson and the
members of the ISPAB, and members serve at the discretion of the NIST
Director. Members will be selected on a clear, standardized basis, in
accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidance.
2. The ISPAB will consist of a total of 12 members and a
Chairperson, for a total of 13.
The Board will include four members from outside the
Federal Government who are eminent in the information technology
industry, at least one of whom is representative of small or medium
sized companies in such industries.
The Board will include four members from outside the
Federal Government who are eminent in the fields of information
technology, or related disciplines, but who are not employed by or
representative of a producer of information technology.
The Board will include four members from the Federal
Government who have information system management experience, including
experience in information security and privacy, at least one of whom
shall be from the National Security Agency.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Board, other than full-time employees of the
Federal Government, will not be compensated for their services, but
will, upon request, be allowed travel expenses pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
5701 et seq., while otherwise performing duties at the request of the
Board Chairperson, while away from their homes or a regular place of
business.
2. Meetings of the ISPAB are usually two to three days in duration
and are usually held quarterly. ISPAB meetings are open to the public,
including the press. Members do not have access to classified or
proprietary information in connection with their ISPAB duties.
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Nomination Information
1. Nominations are being accepted in all three categories described
above.
2. 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.
3. 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 interest, and so
forth in furtherance of their ISPAB duties.
4. 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.
5. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse ISPAB membership.
Internet of Things Advisory Board
Address: Please submit nominations to Barbara Cuthill, Designated
Federal Officer, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100
Bureau Drive, MS 2000, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Nominations may also be
submitted via email to [email protected].
Contact Information: Alison Kahn, Electronics Engineer, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, MS 2000,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Her email is [email protected]. Additional
information regarding the Committee, including its charter, current
membership list, and executive summary, may be found at https://www.nist.gov/itl/applied-cybersecurity/nist-cybersecurity-iot-program/internet-things-advisory-board.
Committee Information
The Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) established the Internet of
Things Advisory Board (IoTAB) in accordance with the requirements of
9204(b)(5) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283), and in
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et
seq. The IoTAB shall provide advice to the Internet of Things Federal
Working Group (IoTFWG) on matters related to the Internet of Things as
specified below. The IoTAB shall submit to the IoTFWG a report that
includes any findings or recommendations related to the specific scope
below.
Objectives and Duties
The Board shall advise the Internet of Things Federal Working Group
convened by the Secretary pursuant to section 9204(b)(1) of the Act on
matters related to the Federal Working Group's activities, as specified
below.
The Board shall advise the Federal Working Group with respect to--
a. the identification of any Federal regulations, statutes, grant
practices, programs, budgetary or jurisdictional challenges, and other
sector-specific policies that are inhibiting, or could inhibit, the
development of the Internet of Things;
b. situations in which the use of the Internet of Things is likely
to deliver significant and scalable economic and societal benefits to
the United States, including benefits from or to--
i. smart traffic and transit technologies;
ii. augmented logistics and supply chains;
iii. sustainable infrastructure;
iv. precision agriculture;
v. environmental monitoring;
vi. public safety; and
vii. health care;
c. whether adequate spectrum is available to support the growing
Internet of Things and what legal or regulatory barriers may exist to
providing any spectrum needed in the future;
d. policies, programs, or multi-stakeholder activities that--
i. promote or are related to the privacy of individuals who use or
are affected by the Internet of Things;
ii. may enhance the security of the Internet of Things, including
the security of critical infrastructure;
iii. may protect users of the Internet of Things; and
iv. may encourage coordination among Federal agencies with
jurisdiction over the Internet of Things;
e. the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of
Internet of Things technology by small businesses; and
f. any international proceeding, international negotiation, or
other international matter affecting the Internet of Things to which
the United States is or should be a party.
The Board shall submit to the Internet of Things Federal Working
Group a report that includes any of its findings or recommendations.
The report will be administratively delivered to the Internet of Things
Federal Working Group through the Director of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST).
The Board shall set its own agenda in carrying out its duties. The
Federal Working Group may suggest topics or items for the Board to
study, and the Board shall take those suggestions into consideration in
carrying out its duties.
The Board will function solely as an advisory body, in accordance
with the provisions of FACA.
Membership
Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Secretary. The Board
shall consist of 16 members representing a wide range of stakeholders
outside of the Federal Government with expertise relating to the
Internet of Things, including: (i) information and communications
technology manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and vendors;
(ii) subject matter experts representing industrial sectors other than
the technology sector that can benefit from the Internet of Things,
including the transportation, energy, agriculture, and health care
sectors; (iii) small, medium, and large businesses; (iv) think tanks
and academia; (v) nonprofit organizations and consumer groups; (vi)
security experts; (vii) rural stakeholders; and (viii) other
stakeholders with relevant expertise, as determined by the Secretary.
The Board members shall serve terms of two years (unless the Board
terminates earlier). Vacancies are filled as soon as highly qualified
candidates in a needed area of stakeholder interest are identified and
available to serve. Members of the Board shall serve as representative
members. Full-time or permanent part-time Federal officers or employees
will not be appointed to the Board. Members must be citizens of the
United States of America.
Members of the Board shall not be compensated for their services.
Members of the Board, while attending meetings of the Board away from
their homes or regular place of business, may be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by
section 5703 of Title 5, United States Code, for individuals
intermittently serving in the Government without pay.
Members shall not reference or otherwise utilize their membership
on the Board in connection with public
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statements made in their personal capacities without a disclaimer that
the views expressed are their own and do not represent the views of the
Board, the Federal Working Group, NIST, or the Department of Commerce.
The Secretary will appoint the Board's Chair from among the
approved members in accordance with policies and procedures and, in
doing so, shall determine the term of service for the Board's Chair.
Miscellaneous
Meetings will be conducted at least twice each year.
Nomination Information
NIST uses a nomination process to identify candidates for the
Board. Nominations are requested through an announcement in the Federal
Register and through solicitations through the Federal Working Group,
NIST, the Department of Commerce, other Federal agencies, and
organizations representing relevant businesses, consumers, communities,
and economic sectors in order to ensure a robust and diverse pool of
applicants. Candidates may be nominated by their peers or may self-
nominate. NIST requests that the nomination includes a resume for the
individual that specifically identifies the stakeholder interest of the
individual being nominated. Qualifications considered may include,
among others: education, professional experience, and scientific and
technical expertise in selected areas. The Director of the Information
Technology Laboratory (ITL) recommends candidates for further review to
fill vacancies on the Board in the areas of needed stakeholder interest
and on the basis of the qualifications, the sectors the candidates may
represent and the existing representation on the Board, and other
balance factors. The Director of ITL recommends nominees to the
Director of NIST, who reviews the recommendation for submission to the
Secretary of Commerce. Candidates for the Board are then reviewed by
and appointed by the Secretary of Commerce.
The Board members shall serve terms of two years (unless the Board
terminates earlier). Vacancies are filled as soon as highly qualified
candidates in a needed area of stakeholder interest are identified and
available to serve.
The Department of Commerce seeks a broad-based and diverse IoTAB
membership.
Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Address: Please submit nominations to Robert Fangmeyer, Director,
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive Mail
Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020. Nominations may also be
submitted via email [email protected]. Additional information
regarding the Committee, including its charter, current membership
list, and executive summary, may be found at https://www.nist.gov/baldrige/how-baldrige-works/baldrige-community/judges-panel.
Contact Information: Robyn Verner, Designated Federal Officer,
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail
Stop 1020, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1020; telephone 301-975-2361 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, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
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 results and findings 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 real
or perceived 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, 5
U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
4. The Panel will report to the Director of NIST.
Membership
1. The Panel will consist of no less than 9, and not more than 12,
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, nonprofits, health care
providers, and educational institutions.
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 will commence on March 1 and end on the last day of February of
the appropriate year.
3. Members who are not Federal employees will serve as Special
Government Employees (SGEs) and will be subject to the ethical
standards applicable to SGEs.
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 or partially 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, 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. 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. 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.
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Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Board
Address: Please submit nominations to Ms. Cheryl Gendron, NIST, 100
Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4800. Nominations
may also be submitted via email at [email protected]. Additional
information regarding MEP, including its charter, may be found on its
electronic home page at http://www.nist.gov/mep/advisory-board.cfm.
Contact Information: Ms. Cheryl Gendron, Designated Federal
Officer, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, MD
20899-4800; telephone 301-975-4919, fax 301-963-6556; or via email at
[email protected].
Committee Information
The MEP Advisory Board (Board) is authorized under section 501 of
the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (Pub. L. 114-329);
codified at 15 U.S.C. 278k(m), as amended, in accordance with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
Objectives and Duties
1. The Board will provide advice on MEP activities, 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, 5
U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
5. The Board shall transmit through the Director of NIST an annual
report to the Secretary of Commerce for transmittal to Congress not
later than 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.
Membership
1. The Board shall consist of not fewer than 10 members, appointed
by the Director of NIST and broadly representative of stakeholders. At
least 2 members shall be employed by or on an advisory board for a MEP
Center, at least 5 members shall be from U.S. small businesses in the
manufacturing sector, and at least 1 member shall represent a community
college. 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. 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 biannually. Additional meetings may
be called by the Director of NIST or the Designated Federal Officer
(DFO).
3. Committee meetings are open to the public.
Nomination Information
1. Nominations are being accepted in all categories described
above.
2. 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.
3. Nominations that are received and meet the requirements will be
kept on file to be reviewed as Board vacancies occur.
4. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse MEP Advisory Board
membership.
National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC)
Address: Please submit nominations to Melissa Banner, Designated
Federal Officer, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100
Bureau Drive, MS 1000, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Nominations may also be
submitted via email to [email protected].
Contact Information: Elham Tabassi, Associate Director, Information
Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology,
100 Bureau Drive, MS 8940, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Her email is
[email protected].
Committee Information
The Secretary of Commerce established the National Artificial
Intelligence Advisory Committee (the NAIAC or the Committee) pursuant
to section 5104 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act
of 2020 (Pub. L. 116-283), hereinafter referred to as the Act, and the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
The Committee shall provide advice to the President and the
National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office on matters related
to the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative (Initiative). The
purposes of the Initiative are: (1) ensuring continued United States
leadership in artificial intelligence research and development; (2)
leading the world in the development and use of trustworthy artificial
intelligence systems in the public and private sectors; (3) preparing
the present and future United States workforce for the integration of
artificial intelligence systems across all sectors of the economy and
society; and (4) coordinating ongoing artificial intelligence research,
development, and demonstration activities among the civilian agencies,
the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community to ensure
that each informs the work of the others.
Objectives and Duties
The Committee shall advise the President and the Initiative Office
on matters related to the Initiative, including recommendations related
to:
a. The current state of United States competitiveness and
leadership in artificial intelligence, including the scope and scale of
United States investments in artificial intelligence research and
development in the international context;
b. The progress made in implementing the Initiative, including a
review of the degree to which the Initiative has achieved the goals
according to the metrics established by the Interagency Committee under
section 5103(d)(2) of the Act;
c. The state of the science around artificial intelligence,
including progress toward artificial general intelligence;
d. Issues related to artificial intelligence and the United States
workforce, including matters relating to the potential for using
artificial intelligence for workforce training, the possible
consequences of technological displacement, and supporting workforce
training opportunities for occupations that lead to economic self-
sufficiency for individuals with barriers to employment and
historically
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underrepresented populations, including minorities, Indians (as defined
in 25 U.S.C. 5304), low-income populations, and persons with
disabilities;
e. How to leverage the resources of the Initiative to streamline
and enhance operations in various areas of government operations,
including health care, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and disaster
recovery;
f. The need to update the Initiative;
g. The balance of activities and funding across the Initiative;
h. Whether the strategic plan developed or updated by the
Interagency Committee established under section 5103(d)(2) of the Act
is helping to maintain United States leadership in artificial
intelligence;
i. The management, coordination, and activities of the Initiative;
j. Whether ethical, legal, safety, security, and other appropriate
societal issues are adequately addressed by the Initiative;
k. Opportunities for international cooperation with strategic
allies on artificial intelligence research activities, standards
development, and the compatibility of international regulations;
l. Accountability and legal rights, including matters relating to
oversight of artificial intelligence systems using regulatory and
nonregulatory approaches, the responsibility for any violations of
existing laws by an artificial intelligence system, and ways to balance
advancing innovation while protecting individual rights; and
m. How artificial intelligence can enhance opportunities for
diverse geographic regions of the United States, including urban,
Tribal, and rural communities.
In addition, pursuant to section 5104(e) of the Act, the
Committee's Chairperson shall establish a subcommittee that shall
provide advice to the President, through the Committee, on matters
related to the development of AI relating to law enforcement, including
advice on the following:
A. Bias, including whether the use of facial recognition by
government authorities, including law enforcement agencies, is taking
into account ethical considerations and addressing whether such use
should be subject to additional oversight, controls, and limitations.
B. Security of data, including law enforcement's access to data and
the security parameters for that data.
C. Adoptability, including methods to allow the United States
Government and industry to take advantage of artificial intelligence
systems for security or law enforcement purposes while at the same time
ensuring the potential abuse of such technologies is sufficiently
mitigated.
D. Legal standards, including those designed to ensure the use of
artificial intelligence systems are consistent with the privacy rights,
civil rights and civil liberties, and disability rights issues raised
by the use of these technologies.
Membership
Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Commerce. The Committee shall consist of not less than 9 members, who
represent broad and interdisciplinary expertise and perspectives,
including from academic institutions, companies across diverse sectors,
nonprofit and civil society entities, including civil rights and
disability rights organizations, and Federal laboratories, who
represent geographic diversity, and who are qualified to provide advice
and information on science and technology research, development,
ethics, standards, education, technology transfer, commercial
application, security, and economic competitiveness related to
artificial intelligence.
In selecting the members of the Committee, the Secretary of
Commerce shall seek and give consideration to recommendations from
Congress, industry, nonprofit organizations, the scientific community
(including the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and
Medicine, scientific professional societies, and academic
institutions), the defense and law enforcement communities, and other
appropriate organizations.
Miscellaneous
Meetings will be conducted at least twice each year.
1. Generally, Committee meetings are open to the public.
2. Meeting may be held in-person in selected locations across the
country and/or virtually.
Nomination Information
1. Nominations are sought from all fields, sectors, and
perspectives described above.
2. Nominees should represent broad and interdisciplinary expertise
and perspectives, including from academic institutions, companies
across diverse sectors, nonprofit and civil society entities, including
civil rights and disability rights organizations, and Federal
laboratories, who represent geographic diversity, and who are qualified
to provide advice and information on science and technology research,
development, ethics, standards, education, technology transfer,
commercial application, security, and economic competitiveness related
to artificial intelligence. The field of eminence for which the
candidate is qualified should be specified in the nomination letter. 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 whether the candidate seeks to serve on
the Committee, the Subcommittee, or both; and that the candidate
acknowledges the responsibilities of serving and will actively
participate in good faith in the tasks of the Committee or
Subcommittee, as appropriate. Third-party nomination letters should
state that the candidate agrees to the nomination.
3. The Department of Commerce seeks a broad-based and diverse
Committee and subcommittee membership.
National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Advisory Committee
Address: Please submit nominations to Benjamin Davis, Designated
Federal Officer, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8615, Gaithersburg,
MD 20899-8604 or via email at [email protected]. Additional
information regarding the NCST Advisory Committee, including its
charter, may be found on its electronic home page at https://www.nist.gov/el/disaster-resilience/disaster-and-failure-studies/national-construction-safety-team-ncst/advisory.
Contact Information: Maria Dillard, Acting Director, Disaster and
Failure Studies Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8615,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8604, telephone 301-975-4953; or via email at
[email protected].
Committee Information
The NCST Advisory Committee (Committee) was established in
accordance with the National Construction Safety Team Act, Public Law
107-231, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee shall advise the Director of NIST on carrying out
the National Construction Safety Team Act (Act), review the procedures
developed under section 2(c)(1) of the Act, and review the reports
issued under section 8 of the Act.
2. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body, in
accordance with
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the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
3. The Committee shall report to the Director of NIST.
4. On January 1 of each year, the Committee shall transmit 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 (Team) activities, along with
recommendations to improve the operation and effectiveness of Teams,
and (2) an assessment of the implementation of the recommendations of
Teams and of the Committee.
Membership
1. The Committee shall consist of no less than 4 and no more than
12 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 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.
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 at least once per year. Additional
meetings may be called whenever requested by the NIST Director or the
Designated Federal Officer (DFO); 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.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse Committee membership.
National Technical Information Service Advisory Board (NTIS)
Address: Please submit nominations to Elizabeth Shaw, Designated
Federal Officer, NTIS, via email at [email protected] and Steven
Holland, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, NTIS, via email at
[email protected]. Additional information regarding the NTIS,
including its charter, current membership list, and past reports may be
found on its electronic homepage at https://www.ntis.gov/about/advisorybd/index/xhtml.
Contact Information: Elizabeth Shaw, Designated Federal Officer,
NTIS, via email at [email protected] and Steven Holland,
Alternate Designated Federal Officer, NTIS, via email at
[email protected].
Committee Information
The National Technical Information Service Advisory Board (NTIS or
Advisory Board) was established in accordance with section 3704b(c) of
Title 15 of the United States Code, and the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
Objectives and Duties
1. The Advisory Board shall review and make recommendations to
improve NTIS programs, operations, and general policies in support of
NTIS' mission to advance Federal data priorities, promote economic
growth, and enable operational excellence by providing innovative data
services to Federal agencies through joint venture partnerships with
the private sector.
2. The Advisory Board shall act in the public interest to:
a. Provide advice on the optima data services business and
operating model to best implement NTIS' joint venture authority.
b. Provide advice on the means, including infrastructure and
process improvements, to make Federal data easier to find, access,
analyze, and combine.
c. Assess progress in evolving NTIS programs toward a focus on
Federal data priorities.
d. Assess the use of merit-based criteria and processes to plan,
conduct, and oversee programs and projects, including the selection of
joint venture partners.
e. Assess policies in connection with fees and charges for NTIS
services in order for the agency to operate on a substantially self-
sustaining basis, as required by law.
f. Assess organizational capabilities required to carry out NTIS's
mission, including capabilities in data science and for operational
management of its project portfolio.
3. The Committee will function solely as an advisory body, in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
4. The Committee shall report to the Secretary of Commerce and to
the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology through
the Director of NTIS.
Membership
a. The NTIS Advisory Board shall be composed of a Chairperson
appointed by the Secretary and four other members appointed by the
Secretary. In the event of a vacancy in the Chairperson position, the
NTIS Director may designate a member to serve as acting Chairperson
until a Chairperson is appointed by the Secretary.
b. Members shall be selected solely on the basis of established
records of distinguished service and objectivity; shall have recognized
expertise in data collection, compilation, analysis, use, and
dissemination, as well as data science, information technology,
cybersecurity, and privacy. Members will be selected from the business,
academic, non-profit, and state and local government communities.
Reasonable efforts will be made to ensure members represent the entire
spectrum of Federal data interests including demographic, economic,
trade, health, scientific, patent, environmental, geospatial,
cybersecurity, and transactional data. No Federal Government employee
shall serve as a member of the Board.
c. 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. All appointments shall automatically
terminate if the charter is terminated or not renewed. All members
serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.
d. Any person who has completed two consecutive full terms of
service on the Board shall be ineligible for
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appointment for a third term during the one-year period following the
expiration of the second term.
e. Members shall serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) and
will be subject to all ethical standards and rules applicable to SGEs.
2. Members shall not reference or otherwise utilize their
membership on the Board in connection with public statements made in
their personal capacities without a disclaimer that the views expressed
are their own and do not represent the views of the Board, the National
Technical Information Service, or the Department of Commerce.
3. Subcommittees: NTIS may establish such subcommittees of its
members as may be necessary, pursuant to the provisions of FACA, the
FACA implementing regulations, and applicable Department of Commerce
guidance. Subcommittees will report to the NTIS Advisory Board and may
not provide advice or work products directly to the Department of
Commerce or NTIS.
Miscellaneous
1. The Board shall meet at the call of the Secretary or the
Secretary's designee, but not less often than once every six months.
2. 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. The category (field of
eminence) for which the candidate is qualified should be specified in
the nomination letter. 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.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse NTIS membership.
Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT)
Address: Please submit nominations to Stephanie Shaw, Designated
Federal Officer, VCAT, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1060,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1060. Nominations may also be submitted via
email at [email protected]. Additional information regarding the
VCAT, including its charter, current membership list, and past reports
may be found on its electronic homepage at http://www.nist.gov/director/vcat/.
Contact Information: Stephanie Shaw, Designated Federal Officer,
VCAT, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1060, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-
1060, telephone 301-975-2667 or via email at [email protected].
Committee Information
The VCAT (Committee) was established in accordance with 15 U.S.C.
278 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
Objectives and Duties
5. The Committee shall review and make recommendations regarding
general policy for NIST, its organization, its budget, and its
programs, within the framework of applicable national policies as set
forth by the President and the Congress. 15 U.S.C. 278(a).
6. 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 research and research techniques of
the Institute of potential importance to the long-term competitiveness
of United States industry, in which the Institute possesses special
competence, which could be used to assist United States enterprises and
Untied States industrial joint research and development ventures. 15
U.S.C. 278(h)(1). The Committee shall submit, through the Director of
NIST, to the Secretary and the Congress such additional reports on
specific policy matters as it deems appropriate. 15 U.S.C. 278(h)(2).
7. The Committee will function solely as an advisory body, in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
as amended, 5 U.S.C. App.
8. The Committee shall report to the Director of NIST.
Membership
4. 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. 15 U.S.C. 278(a).
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. 15 U.S.C. 278(b).
5. Members of the Committee shall serve as Special Government
Employees (SGEs) and will be subject to the ethics standards applicable
to SGEs.
6. The Committee shall consist of not fewer than nine members
appointed by the Director of NIST, a majority of whom shall be from
United States industry. 15 U.S.C. 278(a). 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. 15 U.S.C. 278(c)(1). Members shall serve at the discretion of
the Director of NIST.
7. Any person who has completed two consecutive full terms of
service on the Committee shall be ineligible for appointment for a
third term during the one-year period following the expiration of the
second term. 15 U.S.C. 278(c)(1).
8. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 278(f), the Committee chairperson and vice
chairperson shall be elected by the members of the Committee at each
annual meeting occurring in an even-numbered year. The vice chairperson
shall perform the duties of the chairperson in his or her absence. In
case a vacancy occurs in the position of the chairperson or vice
chairperson, the Committee shall elect a member to fill such vacancy.
9. 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.
10. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 278(g), the Committee may, with the
concurrence of a majority of its members, permit the appointment of a
staff consisting of not more than four professional staff members and
such clerical staff members as may be necessary. Such staff members
shall be appointed by the Director after consultation with the
chairperson of the Committee and assigned at the direction of the
Committee.
11. Subcommittees: Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 278(e), the Committee
shall have an executive committee, and may delegate to it such powers
and functions
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of the Committee as it deems appropriate. The Committee and/or the
Director of NIST may establish such other subcommittees, task forces,
and working groups consisting of members from the parent Committee as
may be necessary, subject to the provisions of FACA, the FACA
implementing regulations, and applicable Department of Commerce
guidance. Subcommittees must report back to the Committee and any
recommendations based on their work will be deliberated and agreed upon
by the Committee prior to dissemination to NIST.
Miscellaneous
3. Meetings of the VCAT usually take place at the NIST headquarters
in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Committee will meet at least twice each
year at the call of the chairperson or whenever one-third of the
members so request in writing. The Committee shall not act in the
absence of a quorum, which shall consist of a majority of the members
of the Committee not having a conflict of interest in the matter being
considered by the Committee. 15 U.S.C. 278(d).
4. Generally, Committee meetings are open to the public.
Nomination Information
4. Nominations are sought from all fields described above.
5. 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. 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.
6. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse VCAT membership.
Alicia Chambers,
NIST Executive Secretariat.
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