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DOC - 2013 - Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board	Agency Name	Department of Commerce
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	2013
Original Establishment Date	10/22/1996	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	http://www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisory-board-me...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	Unlimited
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Senior Advisor for Communications and Public Affairs
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Ms.
Current Charter Date	10/17/2022	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Jennifer
Date Of Renewal Charter	10/17/2026	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Rosa
Exempt From Renewal*	Yes	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	240-495-5381
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	(301) 975-3091
Specific Establishment Authority*	by 15 U.S.C. § 278k(m)	Designated Federal Officer Email*	jennifer.rosa@nist.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	8/9/2007
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The MEP Advisory Board provides independent guidance based on members experience and knowledge of the manufacturing ecosystem. This expertise ensures the program stays aligned with the evolving needs of U.S. manufacturers. By offering objective feedback and identifying emerging trends, the Board helps MEP make informed decisions, refine strategies, and strengthen its mission to boost the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing.
How is membership balanced?*	MEP strives for a diverse and balanced membership with members from different areas of the manufacturing industry from all over the country. The membership consists of Board member representation ranges from CEOs and executives with various small and medium-sized manufacturers to academic leaders located at various institutions of higher education. At least two members serve on advisory boards for MEP centers. At least 5 members represent small manufacturing establishments. At least 1 member represents a community college. Additional members represent stakeholders involved in industrial extension through academia, technology deployment, and workforce activities. MEP actively seeks nominations for Board members from partners, MEP centers and other stakeholders. The diverse membership of the Board assures perspectives reflecting the full breadth of the Board’s responsibilities.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	No meetings were held in FY 2025. Historically, the Board meets at least biannually, but usually three times each year. Additional meetings may be called by the NIST Director. These meetings are often held in conjunction with other MEP-National Network events to provide Board members the opportunity to interact with representatives from individual MEP centers. These interactions provide the Board with the perspectives and feedback from a key stakeholder group.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The Board plays a critical advisory role that helps MEP meet the needs of U.S. manufacturers, especially smaller manufacturers. It assesses program performance against established plans and strategies, while providing independent advice on policy, long-term strategy and implementation. The Board’s diverse, external membership offers unique perspectives and expertise that cannot be replicated within the program itself. This ensures that advice is objective and grounded in real-world industry experience.
Why close or partially close meetings?	n/a
Recommendation Remarks	Notes on Meetings: Meeting minutes are posted to the NIST MEP Website: https://www.nist.gov/mep/about-nist-mep/advisory-board/meetings-minutes-agendas-and-presentations. No meetings were held in fiscal year 2025.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	The MEP Advisory Board provides guidance on the prioritization of program activities and initiatives as well as advice on the allocation of new resources. The Board is one of several stakeholder groups MEP seeks input and feedback from when considering these decisions.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	NA	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	N/A	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	105	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	No recommendations were made in FY25 since no meetings were held.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	65.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	In FY25 no recommendations were given since no meetings were held.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	35.00%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	N/A	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	NA
Agency Feedback Comment*	Historically, written reports and verbal presentations at meetings.	Narrative Description*	The MEP Advisory Board provides guidance and advice on the MEP program from the perspective of manufacturers and manufacturing stakeholder groups. They provide input and guidance on the direction of the MEP program with a focus on growth services, technology acceleration, workforce development and expanded partnerships.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$0.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$26,247.90	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$202,204.80
4. Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$0.00	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$70,000.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$32,500.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs	$0.00	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$107,344.00
11. Total Costs	$26,247.90	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$412,048.80
Date Cost Last Modified	8/29/2025 8:58 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	0.50
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	0.25	Est Cost Remarks	March 2026 meeting is being planned at NIST or DOC; limited staff travel costs, but estimating costs for room rental, AV and MAB travel. June 2026 proposing a virtual meeting. This is yet to be determined. Factoring in travel costs for staff, plus board members. Expecting to pay limited rental and AV fees. September 2026 Meeting location TBD. Staff travel, AV and Room rental will be included in the meeting costs. Board member's registration fees are included in their travel costs. The federal salary field is based on .25 fulltime personnel, .25 each for 2 DFOs, plus an added 5% to estimate unknown hours of MEP Leadership spent on board activity. March, June & September Meetings: Loaded Salary for 2 MEP DFO staff. In FY24 we had 2 and then went to 1, planning for 2 this fiscal year.
Cost Remarks

Interest Areas

Category Area Business Manufacturing Small Business

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