[Federal Register: August 10, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 154)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
Establishment of the Measuring Innovation in the 21st Century
Economy Advisory Committee and Recruitment of Members
AGENCY: Economics and Statistics Administration, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of the Establishment of the Measuring Innovation in the
21st Century Economy Advisory Committee and Recruitment of Members from
the Business and Academic Communities.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Commerce is announcing the establishment of
and recruitment for members of a Federal Advisory Committee. In
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. App. 2, and the General Services Administration rule on the
Federal Advisory Committee Management, 41 CFR part 101-6, the Secretary
of Commerce has determined that the establishment of the Measuring
Innovation in the 21st Century Economy Advisory Committee (the
``Committee''), is in the public interest in connection
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with the performance of duties impose by the Department by law.
The Committee will advise the Secretary on new or improved measures
of innovation in the economy in order to explain how innovation occurs
in different sectors of the economy, how it is diffused across the
economy, and how it impacts economic growth and productivity.
The Committee will consist of not more than fifteen members
appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and composed of individuals from
business and academia. Those from business will be knowledgeable about
their industry sector and those from academia will be experts in their
academic field. This notice provides membership criteria and
application procedures.
The Committee will function solely as an advisory body, in
compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The Charter will be filed under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
DATES: Applications for Committee membership will be received until the
close of business September 29, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to send their
applications for membership on the Committee by e-mail or facsimile to
the address or number below. E-mail: Anderson@esa.doc.gov, facsimile:
202-482-0432. For those individuals without Internet or facsimile
access, applications may be mailed to Economics and Statistics
Administration, attn: Measuring Innovation Committee, Room 4855, U.S.
Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth ``E.R.'' Anderson, Acting
Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, ESA, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230:
telephone: 202-482-3727 or Jacque Mason at 202-482-5641, or at http://www.esa.doc.gov
.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The U.S. economy is the fastest growing of the major industrialized
countries. this growth is occurring as we shift to more knowledge-based
and service-based industries. The high level of productivity that
sustains this growth derives not only from innovations in the types of
products and services we produce, but also from innovations in how
goods and services are produced and brought to market. In a competitive
global economy, policy makers need to understand the determinants of
growth. Our data and analytic capabilities, therefore, need to be
updated to keep pace with changes in the economy.
To help address these issues, the Secretary of Commerce is
establishing the Measuring Innovation in the 21st Century Economy
Advisory Committee to be composed of leaders from business and academia
who will be charged with recommending new and improved statistics to
help policy makers understand the innovation process.
Better metrics will help improve the understanding of how
innovation occurs in different sectors of the economy, how it is
diffused across the economy, and how it impacts economic growth and
productivity. Definitions and methodological questions relevant for
both government and private sector officials will be explored,
therefore it is critical to have input from leaders in both the
business and academic communities.
Membership
The Department of Commerce is seeking applicants from business and
academia who are knowledgeable about the innovative process in their
industry sector or experts in their academic field. The committee
membership will reflect the diversity of the American economy,
representing leaders of the business community from different industry
sectors, and businesses of varying size. Committee members from the
business community will serve in a representative capacity while those
from the academic community will serve as Special Government Employees.
Committee members will serve under the direction of the Secretary of
Commerce. The committee will be composed of not more than 15 members
appointed by the Secretary. No security clearances are required since
Committee members will not have access to classified information.
Eligibility
Candidates will be self-identified; nominations from others are not
required. Candidates from the business community must be at the CEO
level or equivalent and be knowledgeable about the innovation process
and measurement in their industry sector. Academic candidates must be
experts in their field, preferably with an academic focus on
innovation, particularly innovation metrics.
Application Procedure
Interested individuals should submit a letter stating their desire
to serve on the Advisory Committee and attach a biographical statement.
Applications should be addressed to Elizabeth ``E.R.'' Anderson,
Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Affairs and should be sent
by close of business September 29, 2006, to one of the addressed below:
E-mail: Anderson@esa.doc.gov.
Facsimile: 202-482-0432.
Mailing address: Economics and Statistics Administration, Measuring
Innovation Committee, Room 4855, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230.
Authority: Federal Advisory Committee Act: 5 U.S.C. App. 2 and
General Services Administration Rule: 41 CFR part 101-6.
Elizabeth ``E.R.'' Anderson,
Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Affairs.
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