Federal Research Internet Coordinating Committee

Overview
The Federal Research Internet Coordinating Committee (FRICC) was formed in the fall of 1987 by representatives of five federal agencies: DARPA, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, NASA, add the Department of Health and Human Services. The objectives of this informal group include coordinating network research and development, facilitating resource sharing, reducing operating costs, and consolidating requirements for international connections of the participating agencies.

Source

 * Computer Security: Virus Highlights Need for Improved Internet Management, at 11.