21 March 2003 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: March 21, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 55)] [Notices] [Page 13906] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21mr03-47] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board AGENCY: Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meetings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Missile Defense, Phase III (Modeling and Simulation) will meet in closed session on March 18, 2003, at the Institute for Defense Analyses, 1801 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA; April 9, 2003, in Huntsville, AL; April 18, 2003, at Shriever AFB, CO; and May 1-2, 2003, at the Institute for Defense Analyses, 1801 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA. The Task Force will assess: the scope of the modeling and simulation effort; the appropriateness of the level of fidelity of classes of simulations; the impact of communications in the end-to-end models; the approaches to ensuring the validity of simulations for all uses, including exercises and wargaming done for training and operations concept development; and additional opportunities for modeling and simulation contribution to Ballistic Missile Defense Systems development and evaluation. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At these meetings, the Defense Science Board Task Force will address the above mentioned issues in a system of systems context with particular emphasis on battle management systems, command and control systems, and the global sensor system. The Task Force will provide advice on the state of modeling and simulation for use in assessing overall performance of segments of the Ballistic Missile Defense Systems; e.g., ground-based midcourse intercept system, space-based interceptor system. In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. No. 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. II), it has been determined that these Defense Science Board Task Force meetings concern matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and that, accordingly, these meetings will be closed to the public. Dated: February 24, 2003. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 03-6762 Filed 3-20-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-08-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: March 21, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 55)] [Notices] [Page 13907] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21mr03-48] [[Page 13907]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board AGENCY: Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Interference Capability will meet in closed session on April 2, 2003, in Washington, DC (place to be determined). This Task Force will review: new interference capabilities, identifying potentially high-payoff and high-threat capabilities, existing data, assessing technical merits; and potential threats to U.S. assets. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At this meeting, the Defense Science Board Task Force will review and evaluate the Department's ability to provide information on high-payoff and high-threat capabilities. In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. No. 92-462, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. II), it has been determined that this Defense Science Board Task Force meeting concerns matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and that, accordingly, the meeting will be closed to the public. Dated: February 24, 2003. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 03-6763 Filed 3-20-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-08-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: March 21, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 55)] [Notices] [Page 13907] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21mr03-49] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board AGENCY: Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Seabasing will meet in closed session on April 15-16, 2003, at Strategic Analysis Inc., 3601 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. The Task Force will assess how seabasing of expeditionary forces can best serve the nation's defense needs through at least the first half of the 21st century. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At this meeting, the Defense Science Board Task Force will examine the broadest range of alternatives for seabasing of expeditionary forces and be guided by: the expected naval environmental for the next 20-50 years; the role of naval forces in enabling access for joint forces through the world's littorals; assets and technolgoies needed to establish a robust and capable Enhanced Networked Seabase; the timing of the acquisition of the technologies, platforms and systems which replace the legacy systems; and the function of new hardware and opportunities to reallocate functionally to improve effectiveness, or efficiency, or economy. In accordance with Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. No. 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. II), it has been determined that this Defense Science Board Task Force meeting concerns matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and that, accordingly, the meeting will be closed to the public. Dated: February 24, 2003. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 03-6764 Filed 3-20-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-08-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: March 21, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 55)] [Notices] [Page 13967] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21mr03-92] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee AGENCY: National Communications System (NCS). ACTION: Notice of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: A meeting of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee will be held via conference call on Wednesday, April 2, 2003, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The conference call will be closed to the public to allow for oral discussion of information voluntarily submitted to the Federal government in expectation of protection from disclosure as provided in the provisions of the Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002. This is necessary to protect information regarding vulnerabilities resulting from changing technologies and dependence upon privately operated infrastructures,. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Telephone Ms. Marilyn Witcher, (703) 607-6214, or write the Manager, National Communications System, 701 South Court House Road, Arlington, Virginia 22204-2198. Peter Fonash, Federal Register Liaison Officer, National Communications System. [FR Doc. 03-6772 Filed 3-20-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-08-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: March 21, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 55)] [Notices] [Page 13967] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21mr03-93] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee AGENCY: National Communications System (NCS). ACTION: Notice of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: A meeting of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee will be on Thursday, May 1, 2003, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting will be closed to the public to allow for oral discussion of information voluntarily submitted to the Federal government in expectation of protection from disclosure as provided in the provisions of the Critical Infrstructure Information Act of 2002. This is necessary to protect information regarding vulnerabilities resulting from changing technologies and dependence upon privately oeprated infrastructures. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Telephone Ms. Marilyn Witcher, (703) 607-6214, or write the Manager, National Communications System, 701 South Court House Road, Arlington, Virginia 22204-2198. Peter Fonash, Federal Register Liaison Officer, National Communications System. [FR Doc. 03-6773 Filed 3-20-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-08-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: March 21, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 55)] [Notices] [Page 13901-13902] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21mr03-41] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Generic Clearance of Usability Data Collections ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (DOC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the continuing and proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 20, 2003. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to the attention of Phyllis Boyd, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 3220, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3220, telephone 301-975-4062. In addition, written comments may be sent via e-mail to phyllis.boyd@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract In accordance with Executive Order 12862, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory agency of the Department of Commerce, proposes to conduct a number of data collection efforts--both quantitative and qualitative--to determine requirements and evaluate usability and utility of NIST research for measurement and standardization work. These data collection efforts may include, but may not be limited to electronic methodologies, empirical studies, video and audio data collections, interviews, and questionnaires. For example, data collection efforts will be conducted at search and rescue training exercises for rescue workers using robots. Other planned data collection efforts include evaluations of software for use by the intelligence community. Participation will be strictly voluntary. Regulated information will not be collected. The results of the data collected will be used to guide NIST research. Steps will be taken to ensure anonymity of respondents in each activity covered under this request. II. Method of Collection NIST will collect this information by electronic means when possible, as well as by mail, fax, telephone, and person-to-person interviews. III. Data OMB Number: None. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Individuals or households; State, local, or tribal government; Federal government. [[Page 13902]] Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Time Per Response: Varied, dependent upon the data collection method employed. The response time will vary from 15 minutes to fill out a questionnaire to several hours to participate in an empirical study. Average response time is expected to be 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Burden Hours: 2,000. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost Burden: $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, e.g., the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: March 17, 2003. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. 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