[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 98 (Thursday, May 21, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 27962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13599]
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OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Meeting of the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and
Technology
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for a
meeting of the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and
Technology (PCAST), and describes the functions of the Committee.
Notice of this meeting is required under the Federal Advisory Committee
Act.
DATES AND PLACE: June 9, 1998. The White House Conference Center,
Truman Room, Third Floor, 726 Jackson Place, NW., Washington, DC 20500.
TYPE OF MEETING: Open.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE AND AGENDA: The President's Committee of Advisors on
Science and Technology (PCAST) will meet in open session on Tuesday,
June 9, 1998, at approximately 10:00 a.m. to discuss (1) international
S&T issues, (2) public understanding of science and technology, and (3)
topics of Congressional concern. This session will end at approximately
3:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There will be a time allocated for the public to speak
on any of the above agenda items. Please make your request for the
opportunity to make a public comment five (5) days in advance of the
meeting. Written comments are welcome anytime prior to or following the
meeting. Please notify Holly Gwin, OSTP Chief of Staff, at 202-456-6140
or fax your requests/comments to 202-456-6026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For information regarding time, place, and agenda please call Holly
Gwin, OSTP Chief of Staff, at 202-456-6140, prior to 3:00 p.m. on
Friday, June 5, 1998. Please note that public seating for this meeting
is limited, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President's Committee of Advisors on
Science and Technology was established by Executive Order 12882, as
amended, on November 23, 1993. The purpose of PCAST is to advise the
President on matters of national importance that have significant
science and technology content, and to assist the President's National
Science and Technology Council in securing private sector participation
in its activities. The Committee members are distinguished individuals
appointed by the President from non-Federal sectors. The PCAST is co-
chaired by the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology,
and by John Young, former President and CEO of the Hewlett-Packard
Company.
Dated: May 18, 1998.
Barbara Ann Ferguson,
Administrative Officer, Office of Science and Technology Policy.
[FR Doc. 98-13599 Filed 5-20-98; 8:45 am]
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