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Federal Register: March 6, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 44)
Notices              
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

 
Establishment of the Federal Advisory Committee for the End-to-
End Review of the U.S. Nuclear Command and Control System (NCCS)

ACTION: Notice of establishment.

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SUMMARY: The NCCS End-to-End Review is being established in consonance 
with the public interest and in accordance with the provisions of Pub. 
L. 92-463, the "Federal Advisory Committee Act," Title 5 U.S.C., 
Appendix 2. This advisory committee will provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in his role and the 
President's NCCS Executive Agent, regarding the full range of U.S. 
Nuclear Command and Control System (NCCS) policies, responsibilities, 
functions, management structures and capabilities to meet National and 
Departmental/Agency policy and guidance. It will identify opportunities 
to enhance system effectiveness and efficiency, identify emerging 
issues for consideration or action, and will recommend cost-effective 
changes to the system where warranted. The End-to-End Review Federal 
Advisory Committee will consist of a balanced membership of 
approximately four senior members from the private sector, appointed by 
the Secretary of Defense, and two senior members currently serving in 
governmental positions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact William L. Jones, U.S. Nuclear 
Command and Control System Support Staff, 703-681-8681.

    Dated: February 28, 2001.
L. M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 01-5388 Filed 3-5-01; 8:45 am]
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