Official U.S. government information about the
Global Positioning System (GPS) and related topics
Charter
National Executive Committee for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing
Amendment One
Change to the Charter, Page One, 'Organization' section, first paragraph; replace the second sentence of the first paragraph with:
Membership of the National Executive Committee for Space-Based PNT (EXCOM) includes representatives, at the equivalent level of the Co-chairs, from the Departments of State, the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and any other department or agency as the chairs deem necessary. Agencies not specifically designated as members may participate in meetings at the discretion of the Co-chairs. Address requests for committee membership to the EXCOM Co-chairs; routed through the National Coordination Office (NCO) for Space-Based PNT. The NCO will assemble the approval packages for staffing.
Change to the Charter, Page Two, 'The Executive Committee shall:' section; insert:
- Establish a National Executive Steering Group (ESG) for Space-Based PNT to perform tasks, build consensus and resolve issues on behalf of the Executive Committee. The Departments of Defense and Transportation cochair the ESG at the Under/Assistant Secretary level. ESG membership includes one delegate, at the equivalent level of the co-chairs, from each EXCOM member agency, also including the Federal Aviation Administration and the Office of the Under Secretary of the Air Force. Co-chairs may add additional members, as necessary. Agencies not specifically designated as members may participate at the co-chairs' discretion. Address requests for ESG membership to the co-chairs; routed through the NCO. The NCO will assemble the approval packages for staffing.
Change to Annex A, Page Three, 'Functions' section; insert:
- An annual report about U.S. government activities and accomplishments implementing national space-based PNT policy.
- Agendas for the EXCOM and provide to the ESG co-chairs for approval not later than 30 calendar days prior to meetings. Provide approved meeting agendas and preparatory materials to the interagency working level not later than six calendar days prior to ESG and EXCOM meetings.
This amendment is effective when signed by the EXCOM co-chairs. It is subject to review on the same cycle as other referenced documents.
/signature/
Gordon England
Co-Chairman
Deputy Secretary of Defense
Date: 7-7-08
/signature/
Thomas J. Barrett
Co-Chairman
Deputy Secretary of Transportation
Date: 7-17-08
cc:
Deputy Secretary of State
Deputy Secretary of the Interior
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
Deputy Secretary of Commerce
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration
Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Under Secretary of the Air Force
Commander, Air Force Space Command
Deputy Director, Office of Management and Budget
Deputy Director for Technology, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security
Deputy Assistant to the President for Economic Policy
Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence
