83 FR 11178 - Request for Nominations for Members To Serve on National Institute of Standards and Technology Federal Advisory Committees
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 50 (March 14, 2018)
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 50 (March 14, 2018)
| Page Range | 11178-11184 | |
| FR Document | 2018-05092 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 14, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 11178-11184] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-05092] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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: Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award ADDRESSES: 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 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, 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 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 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 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, small businesses, 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 [[Page 11179]] 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 or by the Chairperson. Meetings are usually one day in duration. 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, 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, 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 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, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 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, small business, 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, 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. 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, small businesses, 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. [[Page 11180]] Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Matt Scholl, 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: Matt Scholl, ISPAB Designated Federal Officer (DFO), NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8930, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930; telephone 301-975-2941; fax: 301-975-8670; 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 thorough 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, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 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.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. 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. Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Board ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Ms. Cheryl Gendron, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4800. Nominations may also be submitted via fax to 301-963-6556, or 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cheryl Gendron, 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, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 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, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 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 [[Page 11181]] 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 than10 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 the MEP Centers, 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) or his or her designee. 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. Each nomination letter should state that the person agrees to the nomination and acknowledges the responsibilities of serving on the MEP Advisory Board. 3. 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. 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 Construction Safety Team (NCST) Advisory Committee ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Benjamin Davis, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8615, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8604. Additional information regarding the NCST, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith Mitrani-Reiser, Director, Disaster and Failure Studies Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8615, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8604, telephone 301-975-0684; 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, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 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 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 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. 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. 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. [[Page 11182]] 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, NIST, 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 ACEHR, including its charter and executive summary may be found on its electronic home page at http://www.nehrp.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven McCabe, Director, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8604, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8604, telephone 301-975-8549, 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 (42 U.S.C. 7704) 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 (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 or the Chairperson; 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, 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. 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. 4. 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, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8200, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8200. Nominations may also be submitted via email to [email protected]. Information about the NIST Smart Grid Advisory Committee may be found at https://www.nist.gov/engineering-laboratory/smart-grid/smart-grid-federal-advisory-committee. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Cuong Nguyen, Smart Grid and Cyber-Physical Systems Program Office, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8200, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8200; telephone 301-975-2254, fax 301-948-5668; 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, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App and with the concurrence of the General Services Administration. [[Page 11183]] Objectives and Duties 1. The Committee shall advise the Director of NIST in carrying out duties authorized by section 1305 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-140). 2. The Committee duties are solely advisory in nature 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. The Committee shall provide input to NIST on the Smart Grid Standards, Priorities, and Gaps, on the overall direction, status and health of the Smart Grid implementation by the Smart Grid industry including identification of issues and needs, and on the direction of smart grid 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 9 and no more than 15 members. 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. 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. 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 service, 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, 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) ADDRESSES: 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 fax to 301-216-0529 or 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/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Shaw, Designated Federal Officer, VCAT, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1060, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1060, telephone 301-975-2667, fax 301-216-0529; 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, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. Objectives and Duties 1. 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). 2. 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. 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 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). Membership 1. 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). 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). 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. 15 U.S.C. 278(a). 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. 15 U.S.C. 278(c)(1). 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. [[Page 11184]] 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. 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 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. Kevin Kimball, NIST Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. 2018-05092 Filed 3-13-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-13-P
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publication of the final results of this Comment 3: The Application of AFA to membership list, and executive
review. For all non-reviewed firms, Yama Due to Non-Cooperation of the summary, may be found at http://
Commerce will instruct CBP to continue Government of China (GOC) www.nist.gov/baldrige/community/
Comment 4: Whether Programs Found to
to collect cash deposits at the most overseers.cfm.
be Countervailable Based on AFA are
recent company-specific or all-others Specific FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
rate applicable to the company, as XI. Recommendation Robert Fangmeyer, Director, Baldrige
appropriate. Accordingly, the cash Performance Excellence Program and
[FR Doc. 2018–05150 Filed 3–13–18; 8:45 am]
deposit requirements that will be Designated Federal Officer, NIST, 100
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applied to companies covered by this Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020,
order, but not examined in this Gaithersburg, MD 20899–1020;
administrative review, are those DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE telephone 301–975–4781; fax 301–975–
established in the most recently 4967; or via email at robert.fangmeyer@
completed segment of the proceeding National Institute of Standards and nist.gov.
for each company. These cash deposit Technology
requirements, when imposed, shall Committee Information
remain in effect until further notice. Request for Nominations for Members The Board of Overseers of the
To Serve on National Institute of Malcolm Baldrige National Quality
Administrative Protective Orders
Standards and Technology Federal Award (Board) was established in
This notice also serves as a reminder Advisory Committees accordance with 15 U.S.C.
to parties subject to administrative AGENCY: National Institute of Standards 3711a(d)(2)(B), pursuant to the Federal
protective order (APO) of their and Technology, Department of Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5
responsibility concerning the Commerce. U.S.C. App.
destruction of proprietary information
ACTION: Notice. Objectives and Duties
disclosed under APO in accordance
with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely SUMMARY: The National Institute of 1. The Board shall review the work of
written notification of the return or Standards and Technology (NIST) the private sector contractor(s), which
destruction of APO materials or invites and requests nomination of assists the Director of NIST in
conversion to judicial protective order is individuals for appointment to eight administering the Malcolm Baldrige
hereby requested. Failure to comply existing Federal Advisory Committees: National Quality Award (Award). The
with the regulations and terms of an Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Board will make such suggestions for
APO is a sanctionable violation. Baldrige National Quality Award; the improvement of the Award process
These final results are issued and Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige as it deems necessary.
published in accordance with sections National Quality Award; Information 2. The Board shall make an annual
751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Security and Privacy Advisory Board; report on the results of Award activities
Manufacturing Extension Partnership to the Director of NIST, along with its
Dated: March 8, 2018. recommendations for the improvement
Advisory Board; National Construction
Gary Taverman, of the Award process.
Safety Team Advisory Committee;
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping Advisory Committee on Earthquake 3. The Board will function solely as
and Countervailing Duty Operations, an advisory committee under the
performing the non-exclusive functions and
Hazards Reduction; NIST Smart Grid
Advisory Committee; and Visiting Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
duties of the Assistant Secretary for
Committee on Advanced Technology. amended, 5 U.S.C. App.
Enforcement and Compliance.
NIST will consider nominations 4. The Board will report to the
Appendix—List of Topics Discussed in received in response to this notice for Director of NIST.
the Issues and Decision Memorandum appointment to the Committees, in Membership
I. Summary addition to nominations already
II. Background received. Registered Federal lobbyists 1. The Board will consist of at least
III. Scope of the Order may not serve on NIST Federal five and approximately 12 members
IV. Use of Facts Adverse Facts Available Advisory Committees in an individual selected on a clear, standardized basis,
(AFA) capacity. in accordance with applicable
V. Subsidies Valuation Department of Commerce guidance, and
A. Allocation Period DATES: Nominations for all committees for their preeminence in the field of
B. Attribution of Subsides will be accepted on an ongoing basis organizational performance excellence.
C. Denominators and will be considered as and when There will be a balanced representation
VI. Interest Rate Benchmarks, Discount Rates, vacancies arise. from U.S. service, manufacturing,
Input and Electricity ADDRESSES: See below.
VII. Programs Determined to be
nonprofit, education, and health care
Countervailable SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: industries. The Board will include
VIII. Programs Determined not to Provide members familiar with the quality,
Board of Overseers of the Malcolm
Measurable Benefits During the POR performance improvement operations,
Baldrige National Quality Award
IX. Programs Determined not to be Used and competitiveness issues of
During the POR ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations manufacturing companies, service
X. Analysis of Comments to Robert Fangmeyer, Director, Baldrige companies, small businesses,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
Comment 1: The Application of Adverse Performance Excellence Program, NIST, nonprofits, health care providers, and
Facts Available (AFA) to the Provision of educational institutions.
100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1020,
Synthetic Yarn and Caustic Soda for
Less-than-Adequate Remuneration Gaithersburg, MD 20899–1020. 2. Board members will be appointed
Programs Nominations may also be submitted via by the Secretary of Commerce for three-
Comment 2: The Application of AFA to the fax to 301–975–4967. Additional year terms and will serve at the
Export-Import (EXIM) Buyer’s Credit information regarding the Committee, discretion of the Secretary. All terms
Program including its charter, current will commence on March 1 and end on
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5701 et seq., while attending meetings DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE will be available on a first-come, first-
of the Committee or of its served basis.
subcommittees, or while otherwise National Oceanic and Atmospheric Special Accommodations: These
performing duties at the request of the Administration meetings are physically accessible to
chairperson, while away from their people with disabilities. Requests for
Science Advisory Board (SAB); Public special accommodations may be
homes or a regular place of business.
Meeting of the NOAA Science Advisory directed no later than 12:00 p.m. on
2. Members of the Committee shall Board April 2, 2018, to Dr. Cynthia Decker,
serve as Special Government Employees SAB Executive Director, SSMC3, Room
(SGEs) and will be subject to the ethics AGENCY: Office of Oceanic and
Atmospheric Research (OAR), National 11230, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver
standards applicable to SGEs. Spring, MC 20910; Email:
Oceanic and Atmospheric
3. Meetings of the VCAT usually take Administration (NOAA), Department of Cynthia.Decker@noaa.gov.
place at the NIST headquarters in Commerce (DOC) Matters To Be Considered: The
Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Committee meeting will include the following
ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting.
will meet at least twice each year at the topics: (1) SAB Biennial Work Plan:
call of the chairperson or whenever one- SUMMARY: The Science Advisory Board Discussion to Date and Discussion of
third of the members so request in (SAB) was established by a Decision Next Steps on SAB Biennial Work Plan;
writing. The Committee shall not act in Memorandum dated September 25, (2) Discussion of SAB Report on Arctic
the absence of a quorum, which shall 1997, and is the only Federal Advisory Research Review; (3) Discussion of SAB
consist of a majority of the members of Committee with responsibility to advise Report on Emerging Technologies for
the Committee not having a conflict of the Under Secretary of Commerce for NOAA Ocean Research, Operations and
interest in the matter being considered Oceans and Atmosphere on strategies Management in the Ecosystem Context;
by the Committee. 15 U.S.C. 278(d). for research, education, and application (4)Presentation of National Academy of
of science to operations and information Sciences Report: ‘‘Thriving on Our
4. Generally, Committee meetings are Changing Planet—A Decadal Strategy of
services. SAB activities and advice
open to the public. provide necessary input to ensure that Earth Observations from Space’’; (5)
Nomination Information National Oceanic and Atmospheric Presentation of Report from the
Administration (NOAA) science Environmental Information Services
1. Nominations are sought from all programs are of the highest quality and Working Group (EISWG); (6) Updates to
fields described above. provide optimal support to resource the Terms of Reference (TOR) for
2. Nominees should have established management. Climate, Data Archive and Access and
Time and Date: The meeting will be Environmental Information Systems
records of distinguished service and
held Monday, 9 April, 2018 from 9:45 Working Groups; and (7) Updates from
shall be eminent in fields such as
a.m. EDT to 5:00 p.m. EDT and on the Acting NOAA Administrator and
business, research, new product
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. Acting Chief Scientist.
development, engineering, labor,
education, management consulting, EDT to 11:40 p.m. EDT. These times and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
agenda topics described below are Cynthia Decker, Executive Director,
environment and international relations.
subject to change. Please refer to the Science Advisory Board, NOAA, Room
The category (field of eminence) for
web page www.sab.noaa.gov/ 11230, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver
which the candidate is qualified should
SABMeetings.aspx for the most up-to- Spring, MD 20910. Email:
be specified in the nomination letter. date meeting times and agenda. Cynthia.Decker@noaa.gov; or visit the
Nominations for a particular category Place: The meeting will be held at The NOAA SAB website at http://
should come from organizations or Westin DC City Center, 1400 M Street www.sab.noaa.gov.
individuals within that category. A NW, Washington, DC. Dated: February 27, 2018.
summary of the candidate’s Status: The meeting will be open to
qualifications should be included with David Holst,
public participation with a 15-minute
the nomination, including (where Chief Financial Officer/Administrative
public comment period on April 9 from Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric
applicable) current or former service on 4:45–5:00 p.m. EDT (check website to Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Federal advisory boards and Federal confirm time). The SAB expects that Administration.
employment. In addition, each public statements presented at its [FR Doc. 2018–05175 Filed 3–13–18; 8:45 am]
nomination letter should state that the meetings will not be repetitive of BILLING CODE 3510–KD–P
candidate agrees to the nomination, previously submitted verbal or written
acknowledges the responsibilities of statements. In general, each individual
serving on the VCAT, and will actively or group making a verbal presentation DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
participate in good faith in the tasks of will be limited to a total time of three
the VCAT. (3) minutes. Individuals or groups National Oceanic and Atmospheric
planning to make a verbal presentation Administration
3. The Department of Commerce is
should contact the SAB Executive
committed to equal opportunity in the Director by April 2, 2018 to schedule RIN 0648–XG024
workplace and seeks a broad-based and their presentation. Written comments
diverse VCAT membership. should be received in the SAB Western Pacific Fishery Management
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
Executive Director’s Office by April 2, Council (Council); Public Meeting
Kevin Kimball,
NIST Chief of Staff. 2018, to provide sufficient time for SAB AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
review. Written comments received by Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
[FR Doc. 2018–05092 Filed 3–13–18; 8:45 am]
the SAB Executive Director after April Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
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2nd, will be distributed to the SAB, but Commerce.
may not be reviewed prior to the
ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
meeting date. Seating at the meeting
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| Dates | Nominations for all committees will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be considered as and when vacancies arise. | |
| Contact | Robert Fangmeyer, 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] | |
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