[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 24787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-12117]


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 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Notice Requesting Nominations for the Advisory Committee on 
Commercial Remote Sensing (ACCRES)

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration.

SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Commercial Remote Sensing (ACCRES) 
was constituted to advise the Secretary of Commerce through the Under 
Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on matters relating to 
the U.S. commercial remote sensing industry and NOAA's activities to 
carry out responsibilities of the Department of Commerce set forth in 
the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. Secs 5621-5625). 
The Committee is composed of leaders in the commercial space-based 
remote sensing industry, space-based remote sensing data users, 
government (federal, state, local), and academia. The Department of 
Commerce is seeking up to five highly qualified individuals 
knowledgeable about the commercial space-based remote sensing industry 
and uses of space-based remote sensing data to serve on the Committee.

DATES: Nominations must be postmarked on or before June 25, 2009.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ACCRES was established by the Secretary of 
Commerce (Secretary) on May 21, 2002, to advise the Secretary through 
the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on relating 
to the U.S. commercial remote sensing industry and NOAA's activities to 
carry out responsibilities of the Department of Commerce set forth in 
the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. Secs 5621-5625).
    The Committee meets twice a year. Committee members serve in a 
representative capacity for a term of two years and may serve 
additional terms, if reappointed. No more than 15 individuals may serve 
on the Committee. Membership is comprised of highly qualified 
individuals representing the commercial space-based remote sensing 
industry, space-based remote sensing data users, government (Federal, 
State, local), and academia from a balance of geographical regions. 
Nominations are encouraged from all interested persons and 
organizations representing interests affected by the U.S. commercial 
space based remote sensing industry. Nominees must possess demonstrable 
expertise in a field related to the spaced based commercial remote 
sensing industry or exploitation of space based commercial remotely 
sensed data and be able to attend committee meetings that are held 
usually two times per year. In addition, selected candidates must apply 
for and obtain a security clearance. Membership is voluntary, and 
service is without pay.
    Each nomination submission should include the proposed committee 
member's name and organizational affiliation, a cover letter describing 
the nominee's qualifications and interest in serving on the Committee, 
a curriculum vitae or resume of nominee, and no more than three 
supporting letters describing the nominee's qualifications and interest 
in serving on the Committee. Self-nominations are acceptable. The 
following contact information should accompany each submission: The 
nominee's name, address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address 
if available.
    Nominations should be sent to Director, Commercial Remote Sensing 
Regulatory Affairs Office, 1335 East West Highway, Room 8260, Silver 
Spring, Maryland 20910. Nominations must be received by June 25, 2009. 
The full text of the Committee Charter and its current membership can 
be viewed at the Agency's Web page at http://www.accres.noaa.gov/index.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ACCRES Administration, NOAA Commercial 
Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs Office, 1335 East West Highway, Room 
8119, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone (301) 713-1644, fax 
(301) 713-0204, e-mail <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e6a5b4b5b4a7a688898787c8818990"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="084b5a5b5a494866676969266f677e">[email protected]</span></a>.

Mary E. Kicza,
Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services.
[FR Doc. E9-12117 Filed 5-22-09; 8:45 am]
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