NIST Seeks Brainiacs for AI and Quake Safety Committees, No Lobbyists
Published Date: 4/18/2025
Notice
Summary
NIST and NTIS are looking for awesome people to join ten different advisory committees that help guide important science and tech projects, like earthquake safety and AI. If you’re interested, you can nominate yourself or someone else anytime—just no federal lobbyists allowed! This is a great chance to make a difference with no cost involved, and they’ll pick new members as spots open up.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Registered Federal Lobbyists Barred
If you are a registered Federal lobbyist, you may not serve on NIST or NTIS Federal Advisory Committees in an individual capacity. This applies to nominations and appointments for all ten committees covered by the notice.
Unpaid Service; Travel and Ethics Rules
Members of these advisory committees generally serve without pay but may, upon request, be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses in accordance with federal law (e.g., 5 U.S.C. 5703). Many non‑Federal members serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) and, where specified, must file an annual Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
Nominations Accepted Ongoing
You or others can submit nominations at any time; nominations will be accepted on an ongoing basis and considered as vacancies arise. This applies across all ten committees listed in the notice.
MEP Board Requires Small Manufacturer Representation
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Board must include at least 5 members from U.S. small businesses in the manufacturing sector and at least 1 member who represents a community college; at least 2 members must be employed by or on an advisory board for an MEP Center. Board members are appointed by the Director of NIST for three-year terms.
Meetings Generally Open to the Public
Most committee meetings are open to the public and may be held in person or virtually; some committees note that certain meetings may be closed or partially closed when authorized. Meetings are scheduled at least annually for many committees and at least twice per year for others.
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