Charter

Department of Energy

Office of Science

Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee

1. Committee's Official Designation:

   Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee

    

2. Committee's Objectives and Scope of Activities and Duties:

   The activities of the Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee include:

   1. Periodic reviews of elements of the Advanced Scientific Computing Research Program and recommendations based thereon.
   2. Advice on the competing long-range plans, priorities, and strategies to address more effectively the scientific aspects of advanced scientific computing including the relationship of advanced scientific computing to other scientific disciplines.
   3. Advice on appropriate levels and sector allocation of funding to develop those plans, priorities, and strategies and to help maintain appropriate balance among elements of the program.
   4. Advice on national policy and scientific issues related to advanced scientific computing that are of concern to the Department of Energy as requested by the Secretary or the Director of the Office of Science.

    

3. Time Period Necessary for the Committee to Carry Out the Purpose:

   In view of the goals and purposes of the Committee, it is expected to be continuing in nature.

    

4. Official to whom this Committee Reports:

   The Committee reports to the Director of the Office of Science.

    

5. Agency Responsible for Providing Necessary Support for this Committee:

   The Department of Energy. Within the Department, primary support shall be furnished by the Office of Science.

    

6. Description of Duties for which the Committee is Responsible:

   The duties of the Committee are solely advisory and are stated in paragraph 2, above.

    

7. Estimated Annual Operating Costs in Dollars and Staff Years:

   $250,000; one-half staff year.

    

8. Estimated Number and Frequency of Meetings:

   The Committee will meet periodically, approximately three times a year.

    

9. Committee's Termination Date (If less than Two Years from Date of Establishment or Renewal):

   Not Applicable.

    

10. Subcommittee(s):

    To facilitate the functioning of the Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee, subcommittees may be formed. The objectives of the subcommittees are to make recommendations to the parent committee with respect to particular matters related to the responsibilities of the parent committee.

     

11. Members:

    1. Committee members shall be appointed by the Under Secretary for Science.
    2. Approximate number of committee members: 15
    3. Members shall be experts in their respective fields or representatives of entities including, among others, research facilities and academic institutions, should the Committee's task require such representation.

12. Chairperson:

    The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Secretary of Energy.

This Charter for the Advisory Committee named above is hereby approved on:

July 22, 2007
Date

July 22, 2007
Date Filed