00-22323. Notice of Open Meeting

AGENCY:

National Skill Standards Board.

ACTION:

Notice of open meeting.

SUMMARY:

The National Skill Standards Board was established by an Act of Congress, the National Skill Standards Act, Title V, Public Law 103-227. The 25-member National Skill Standards Board will serve as a catalyst and be responsible for the development and implementation of a voluntary national system of skill standards and certification through voluntary partnerships which have the full and balanced participation of business, labor, education, civil rights organizations and other key groups.

Time and Place: The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2000, in Ballroom A at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, State and Lodge Streets, Albany, New York 12207. Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone].

Agenda: The agenda for the Board Meeting will include: An update from the Board's committees; presentations from representatives of the Education and Training Voluntary Partnership (E&TVP), Hospitality and Tourism Skill Standards Council (HTSSC), Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) and Sales & Service Voluntary Partnership (S&SVP).

Public Participation: The meeting, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., is open to the public. Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats will be reserved for the media. Individuals with disabilities should contact Leslie Donaldson at [phone] if special accommodations are needed.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dave Wilcox, Executive Deputy Director at [phone].

Signed at Washington, DC, 24th day of August, 2000.

Edie West,

Executive Director, National Skill Standards Board.