23 June 1998

[Federal Register: June 23, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 120)]
[Notices]
[Page 34148]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board; Request for
Nominations

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.

ACTION: Request for nominations of members to serve on the Computer
System Security and Privacy Advisory Board.

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SUMMARY: NIST invites and requests nomination of individuals for
appointment to the Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board
(CSSPAB). The terms of some of the members of the Board will soon
expire. NIST will consider nominations received in response to this
notice for appointment to the Board, in addition to nominations already
received.

DATES: Please submit nominations on or before July 31, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Edward Roback, CSSPAB
Secretary, NIST, Building 820, Room 426, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.
Nominations may also be submitted via fax to 301-948-1233, Attn: CSSPAB
Nominations.
    Additional information regarding the Board, including its charger
and current membership list, may be found on its electronic home page
at: 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Edward Roback, CSSPAB Secretary and Designated Federal Official, NIST,
Building 820, Room 426, Gaithersburg, MD 20899; telephone 301-975-3696;
telefax: 301-948-1233; or via e-mail at ``edward.roback@nist.gov''.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. CSSPAB Information

Objectives and Duties

    The CSSPAB was chartered by the Department of Commerce pursuant to
the Computer Security Act of 1987 (P.L. 100-235). The objectives and
duties of the CSSPAB are:
    1. The Board shall identify emerging managerial, technical,
administrative, and physical safeguard issues relative to computer
systems security and privacy.
    2. The Board shall advise the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) and the Secretary of Commerce on security and privacy
issues pertaining to Federal computer systems.
    3. To report its findings to the Secretary of Commerce, the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the
National Security Agency, and the appropriate committees of the
Congress.
    4. The Board will function solely as an advisory body, in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Membership

    The CSSPAB is comprised of twelve members, in addition to the
Chairperson. The membership of the Board includes:
    (1) Four members from outside the Federal Government eminent in the
computer or telecommunications industry, at least one of whom is
representative of small or medium sized companies in such industries;
    (2) Four members from outside the Federal Government who are
eminent in the fields of computer or telecommunications technology, or
related disciplines, but who are not employed by or representative of a
producer of computer or telecommunications equipment; and
    (3) Four members from the Federal Government who have computer
systems management experience, including experience in computer systems
security and privacy, at least one of whom shall be from the National
Security Agency.

Miscellaneous

    Members of the CSSPAB are not paid for their service, but will,
upon request, be allowed travel expenses in accordance with Subchapter
I of Chapter 57 of Title 5, United States Code, while otherwise
performing duties at the request of the Board Chairperson, while away
from their homes or a regular place of business.
    Meetings of the Board take place in the Washington, DC metropolitan
area, usually at the NIST headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Meetings are two to three days in duration and are held quarterly.
    Board meetings are open to the public and members of the press
usually attend. Members do not have access to classified or proprietary
information in connection with their Board duties.

II. Nomination Information

    Nominations are sought in all three categories described above,
including a small business representative in the first category.
    Nominees should have specific experience related to computer
security or electronic privacy issues, particularly as they pertain to
federal information technology. The category of membership for which
the candidate is qualified should be specified in the nomination
letter. Nominations for a particular category should come from
organizations or individuals within that category. A summary of the
candidate's qualifications should be included with the nomination,
including (where applicable) current or former service on federal
advisory boards and federal employment. In addition, each nomination
letter should state that the person agrees to the nomination,
acknowledge the responsibilities of serving on the CSSPAB, and will
actively participate in good faith in the tasks of the CSSPAB. Besides
participation at meetings, it is desired that members be able to devote
the equivalent of two days between meetings to developing draft issue
papers, researching topics of potential interest, and so forth in
furtherance of their Board duties.
    Selection of CSSPAB members will not be limited to individuals who
are nominated. Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
    The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in the
workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse CSSPAB membership.

    Dated: June 17, 1998.
Robert E. Hebner,
Acting Deputy Director.
[FR Doc. 98-16620 Filed 6-22-98; 8:45 am]
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