# 2026-11351: NIST Tech Advisers Set for June Closed Meeting 2026-11351, Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Institute of Standards and Technology published 2026-06-05, effective 2026-06-16 (as of 2026-06-12). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11351 - As of: 2026-06-12 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-11351 - Title: Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology - Type: Notice - Agencies: Commerce Department; National Institute of Standards and Technology - Citation: 91 FR 34225 - Published: 2026-06-05 - Effective: 2026-06-16 - Comments close: not stated - Significant: no - Touches household money: no - Regulation identifier numbers: none - Last updated: 2026-06-12 ## In one line NIST Tech Advisers Set for June Closed Meeting ## Summary The Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT) will meet on June 16-17, 2026, to review and advise the National Institute of Standards and Technology on its policies, budget, and programs. Some parts of the meeting will be closed to the public, but others are open for in-person attendance with advance registration. This affects tech experts and policymakers who help shape national science and technology efforts, with no direct cost changes announced. ## Abstract The Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT or Committee) advises the National Institute of Standards and Technology within the Department of Commerce on its policies; organization; budget; and programs within the framework of applicable national policies as set forth by the President and the Congress. The VCAT will meet on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to review and discuss these matters. This meeting will be partially closed to the public pursuant to the exemptions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (FACA), and the Government in the Sunshine Act. The meeting will be held in person, with option for virtual attendance only for VCAT members. ## Effects PRIA read - In-person Open Session Requires Pre-registration: cost, low. If you want to attend the open sessions in person, you must pre-register by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026 by sending your name, estimated arrival time, email, and phone number to the listed contact. Space is limited and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis at the Rockville, Maryland… - Virtual Attendance Limited to Committee Members: cost, low. Only VCAT members may participate via Zoom; members of the public may not attend virtually. If you are not a VCAT member, you must be physically present (and pre-registered) to attend an open session. - Non-U.S. Citizen Attendees Must Provide Extra Information: cost, low. Non-U.S. citizens who wish to attend in person must submit additional information to the contact listed before attending. The notice instructs non-U.S. citizens to contact the designated official for the required details. - Reasonable Accommodations Available for Disabilities: benefit, low. NIST will provide reasonable accommodations (like sign language or assistive listening devices) if you request them by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026. Requests should be sent to the listed email so NIST can make arrangements. - Public Comment Slots and Submission Rules: benefit, low. Members of the public may request a spot to speak by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026; about one-half hour is reserved for comments. Speaking time will likely be about 3 to 5 minutes per person, with no more than 5 minutes each, and written statements may also be submitted. - Budget and Program Discussions Held in Closed Session: cost, low. A closed session on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. will cover NIST's organizational policy, current and future budgets, and programmatic prioritization; that portion is not open to the public. 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