National Science Board and Its Subdivisions; Sunshine Act Meeting, 13212-13213 [05-5467]

Download as PDF 13212 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 52 / Friday, March 18, 2005 / Notices NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Meetings of Humanities Panel The National Endowment for the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of the Humanities Panel will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Schneider, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Endowment for the Humanities, Washington, DC 20506; telephone (202) 606–8322. Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Endowment’s TDD terminal on (202) 606–8282. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed meetings are for the purpose of panel review, discussion, evaluation and recommendation on applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including discussion of information given in confidence to the agency by the grant applicants. Because the proposed meetings will consider information that is likely to disclose trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential and/or information of a personal nature the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, pursuant to authority granted me by the Chairman’s Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee meetings, dated July 19, 1993, I have determined that these meetings will be closed to the public pursuant to subsections (c)(4), and (6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code. 1. Date: April 1, 2005. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Room: 415. Program: This meeting will review applications for Special Projects, submitted to the Division of Public Programs at the February 3, 2005 deadline. 2. Date: April 4, 2005. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Room: 426. Program: This meeting will review applications for Humanities Projects in Museums and Historical Organizations, submitted to the Division of Public VerDate jul<14>2003 16:14 Mar 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 Programs at the February 3, 2005 deadline. 3. Date: April 8, 2005. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Room: 415. Program: This meeting will review applications for Humanities Projects in Libraries, submitted to the Division of Public Programs at the February 3, 2005 deadline. 4. Date: April 11, 2005. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Room: 415. Program: This meeting will review applications for Humanities Projects in Museums and Historical Organizations, submitted to the Division of Public Programs at the February 3, 2005 deadline. 5. Date: April 15, 2005. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Room: 415. Program: This meeting will review applications for Special Projects, submitted to the Division of Public Programs at the February 3, 2005 deadline. 6. Date: April 18, 2005. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Room: 426. Program: This meeting will review applications for Humanities Projects in Museums and Historical Organizations, submitted to the Division of Public Programs at the February 3, 2005 deadline. 7. Date: April 18, 2005. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 315. Program: This meeting will review applications for Summer Seminars and Institutes for School Teachers, submitted to the Division of Education Programs at the March 1, 2005 deadline. 8. Date: April 19, 2005. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. Program: This meeting will review applications for ‘‘We the People’’ Challenge Grants, submitted to the Office of Challenge Grants at the February 1, 2005 deadline. 9. Date: April 21, 2005. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. Program: This meeting will review applications for ‘‘We the People’’ Challenge Grants, submitted to the Office of Challenge Grants at the February 1, 2005 deadline. 10. Date: April 21, 2005. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 315. Program: This meeting will review applications for Summer Seminars and Institutes for School Teachers, submitted to the Division of Education Programs at the March 1, 2005 deadline. 11. Date: April 22, 2005. PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 315. Program: This meeting will review applications for Summer Seminars and Institutes for College and University Teachers, submitted to the Division of Education Programs at the March 1, 2005 deadline. 12. Date: April 26, 2005. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 315. Program: This meeting will review applications for Summer Seminars and Institutes for College and University Teachers, submitted to the Division of Education Programs at the March 1, 2005 deadline. 13. Date: April 27, 2005. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 315. Program: This meeting will review applications for Summer Seminars and Institutes for School Teachers, submitted to the Division of Education Programs at the March 1, 2005 deadline. 14. Date: April 28, 2005. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 315. Program: This meeting will review applications for Summer Seminars and Institutes for College and University Teachers, submitted to the Division of Education Programs at the March 1, 2005 deadline. 15. Date: April 29, 2005. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 315. Program: This meeting will review applications for Summer Seminars and Institutes for School Teachers, submitted to the Division of Education Programs at the March 1, 2005 deadline. Daniel Schneider, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05–5404 Filed 3–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION National Science Board and Its Subdivisions; Sunshine Act Meeting DATE AND TIME: March 29–30, 2005. March 29, 2005; 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 7:30 a.m.–8 a.m. Closed 8 a.m.–9 a.m. Open 9:15 a.m.–10 a.m. Open 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Open 11:30 a.m.–12 noon Closed 1 p.m.–2 p.m. Open 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Open 3:30 p.m.–5 p.m. Closed 5 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Open 5:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Closed E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 52 / Friday, March 18, 2005 / Notices March 30, 2005; 7:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 7:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Executive Closed 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Open 10 a.m.–12 noon Open 12:30 p.m.–1 p.m. Executive Closed 1:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Closed 1:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Open PLACE: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Room 1235, Arlington, VA 22230. PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE: All visitors must report to the NSF’s visitor’s desk at the 9th and N. Stuart Streets entrance to receive a visitor’s badge. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please refer to the National Science Board Web site (http:/ /www.nsf.gov/nsb) for updated schedule. NSB Office: (703) 292–7000. STATUS: Part of this meeting will be closed to the public, Part of this meeting will be open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 Open Committee on Programs & Plans Subcommittee on Polar Issues (8 a.m.–9 a.m.) Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes • International Polar Year • Antarctic Season Logistics Highlights • Arctic Education and Outreach • IceCube Report Task Force on Transformative Research [TR] (9:15 a.m.–10 a.m.) Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes • Background Presentations » ‘‘Chemical Bonding Centers: A Program to Support Transformative Research in the Chemical Sciences’’ » ‘‘Information Visualization Tools’’ • General discussion on implementing TR actions to address charter objectives • Summary of TR milestone and timeline Committee on Audit & Oversight (10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.) Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes • NSB Chairman’s Remarks • Update on Plan to address Reportable Conditions of FY2004 Audit » Post-award Administration » Contract Monitoring • Congressional request for NSB examination of the NSF Merit Review System • FY 2004 Merit Review Report • Business Analysis update [items related to Merit Review] • Chief Financial Officer’s Update » FY 2004 audit—Management letter status report VerDate jul<14>2003 16:14 Mar 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 » OMB Circular A–123 ‘‘Managements’’ Responsibility for Internal Control • Sarbanes-Oxley Act and implications for the NSF • Process of selecting financial statement auditors Committee on Strategy & Budget (1 p.m.–2 p.m.) Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes • Summary of Congressional budget testimony for President’s FY 2006 NSF budget request to Congress • Overview of FY 2007 budget process, with emphasis on NSB action items and time Committee on Programs & Plans (2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.) Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes • Status Reports » Long-lived Data Collections » Transformative Research Task Force » Subcommittee on Polar Issues • Discussion on Major Research Facilities » Public Comments on joint NSB/ NSF Response on priority setting for large facilities » Review of draft Facilities Plan » NSF Annual Major Facilities Plan Review Executive Committee (5 p.m.–5:15 p.m.) Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes • Updates or new business from Committee Members Closed Committee on Programs & Plans Subcommittee on Polar Issues (7:30 a.m.–8 a.m.) Room 1235 • Antarctic icebreaker—future budget issues Committee on Audit & Oversight (11:30 a.m.–12 noon) Room 1235 • Pending Investigations Committee on Programs & Plans (3:30 p.m.–5 p.m.) Room 1235 • Action Items • Information Item Executive Committee (5:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m.) Room 1235 • Board Member Proposal • Director’s Items: Specific Personnel Matters and Future Budgets Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Board Companion Piece • Important dates for Board Companion Piece Committee on Education & Human Resources (10 a.m.–12 noon) Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes • AAAS Presentation: ‘‘Diversifying STEM: Policy and Practice Derived from Standing Our Ground’ • Reports and staff presentations » Subcommittee on S&E Indicators » NSB items » NSF EHR activity update » Integration of Research and Education • Discussion items » Proposal for a workshop on Engineering Education » Update on Industry Panel Executive Closed Ad hoc committee for the 2005 Vannevar Bush Award (7:45 a.m.– 8:30 a.m.) Room 1235 • Review and discussion of candidates • Balloting Plenary Session of the Board (12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m.) Executive Closed Plenary Session of the Board (12:30 p.m.–1 p.m.) Room 1235 • Approval of Executive Closed Minutes • Board Member Proposal • Approval of Honorary Awards » Alan T. Waterman Award » Vannevar Bush Award » NSB Public Service Award Closed Plenary Session of the Board (1– 1:15 p.m.) Room 1235 • Approval of Closed Session Minutes • Awards and Agreements (Resolutions) • Closed Committee Reports Open Plenary Session of the Board (1:15p.m.–3:15 p.m.) Room 1235 • Approval of Open Session Minutes • Resolution to Close May 2005 Meeting • NSB Chairman’s Report • NSF Director’s Report • Committee Reports Michael P. Crosby, Executive Officer, NSB. [FR Doc. 05–5467 Filed 3–16–05; 8:47 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P Open Education & Human Resources Subcommittee on S&E Indicators (8:30 a.m.–10 a.m.) Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes • Discussion of Elementary and Secondary Education Chapter • Discussion of State Indicators Chapter • Discussion of possible topics for PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13213 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). 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National Science Board and Its Subdivisions; Sunshine Act Meeting

Date and Time:  March 29-30, 2005.

March 29, 2005; 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

7:30 a.m.-8 a.m. Closed
8 a.m.-9 a.m. Open
9:15 a.m.-10 a.m. Open
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Open
11:30 a.m.-12 noon Closed
1 p.m.-2 p.m. Open
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Open
3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed
5 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Open
5:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed

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March 30, 2005; 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

7:45 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Executive Closed
8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Open
10 a.m.-12 noon Open
12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. Executive Closed
1:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Closed
1:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Open

Place:  National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Room 1235, 
Arlington, VA 22230.

Public Meeting Attendance: All visitors must report to the NSF's 
visitor's desk at the 9th and N. Stuart Streets entrance to receive a 
visitor's badge.

Contact Information:  Please refer to the National Science Board Web 
site (https://www.nsf.gov/nsb) for updated schedule. NSB Office: (703) 
292-7000.

Status:  Part of this meeting will be closed to the public, Part of 
this meeting will be open to the public.

Matters to be Considered: 

Tuesday, March 29, 2005

Open

Committee on Programs & Plans Subcommittee on Polar Issues (8 a.m.-9 
a.m.) Room 1235
     Approval of Minutes
     International Polar Year
     Antarctic Season Logistics Highlights
     Arctic Education and Outreach
     IceCube Report
Task Force on Transformative Research [TR] (9:15 a.m.-10 a.m.) Room 
1235
     Approval of Minutes
     Background Presentations
    [ctrcir] ``Chemical Bonding Centers: A Program to Support 
Transformative Research in the Chemical Sciences''
    [ctrcir] ``Information Visualization Tools''
     General discussion on implementing TR actions to address 
charter objectives
     Summary of TR milestone and timeline
Committee on Audit & Oversight (10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) Room 1235
     Approval of Minutes
     NSB Chairman's Remarks
     Update on Plan to address Reportable Conditions of FY2004 
Audit
    [ctrcir] Post-award Administration
    [ctrcir] Contract Monitoring
     Congressional request for NSB examination of the NSF Merit 
Review System
     FY 2004 Merit Review Report
     Business Analysis update [items related to Merit Review]
     Chief Financial Officer's Update
    [ctrcir] FY 2004 audit--Management letter status report
    [ctrcir] OMB Circular A-123 ``Managements'' Responsibility for 
Internal Control
     Sarbanes-Oxley Act and implications for the NSF
     Process of selecting financial statement auditors
Committee on Strategy & Budget (1 p.m.-2 p.m.) Room 1235
     Approval of Minutes
     Summary of Congressional budget testimony for President's 
FY 2006 NSF budget request to Congress
     Overview of FY 2007 budget process, with emphasis on NSB 
action items and time
Committee on Programs & Plans (2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.) Room 1235
     Approval of Minutes
     Status Reports
    [ctrcir] Long-lived Data Collections
    [ctrcir] Transformative Research Task Force
    [ctrcir] Subcommittee on Polar Issues
     Discussion on Major Research Facilities
    [ctrcir] Public Comments on joint NSB/NSF Response on priority 
setting for large facilities
    [ctrcir] Review of draft Facilities Plan
    [ctrcir] NSF Annual Major Facilities Plan Review
Executive Committee (5 p.m.-5:15 p.m.) Room 1235
     Approval of Minutes
     Updates or new business from Committee Members

Closed

Committee on Programs & Plans Subcommittee on Polar Issues (7:30 a.m.-8 
a.m.) Room 1235
     Antarctic icebreaker--future budget issues
Committee on Audit & Oversight (11:30 a.m.-12 noon) Room 1235
     Pending Investigations
Committee on Programs & Plans (3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.) Room 1235
     Action Items
     Information Item
Executive Committee (5:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m.) Room 1235
     Board Member Proposal
     Director's Items: Specific Personnel Matters and Future 
Budgets

Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Open

Education & Human Resources Subcommittee on S&E Indicators (8:30 a.m.-
10 a.m.) Room 1235
     Approval of Minutes
     Discussion of Elementary and Secondary Education Chapter
     Discussion of State Indicators Chapter
     Discussion of possible topics for Board Companion Piece
     Important dates for Board Companion Piece
Committee on Education & Human Resources (10 a.m.-12 noon) Room 1235
     Approval of Minutes
     AAAS Presentation: ``Diversifying STEM: Policy and 
Practice Derived from Standing Our Ground'
     Reports and staff presentations
    [ctrcir] Subcommittee on S&E Indicators
    [ctrcir] NSB items
    [ctrcir] NSF EHR activity update
    [ctrcir] Integration of Research and Education
     Discussion items
    [ctrcir] Proposal for a workshop on Engineering Education
    [ctrcir] Update on Industry Panel

Executive Closed

Ad hoc committee for the 2005 Vannevar Bush Award (7:45 a.m.-8:30 a.m.) 
Room 1235
     Review and discussion of candidates
     Balloting
Plenary Session of the Board (12:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.)
Executive Closed Plenary Session of the Board (12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.) Room 
1235
     Approval of Executive Closed Minutes
     Board Member Proposal
     Approval of Honorary Awards
    [ctrcir] Alan T. Waterman Award
    [ctrcir] Vannevar Bush Award
    [ctrcir] NSB Public Service Award
Closed Plenary Session of the Board (1-1:15 p.m.) Room 1235
     Approval of Closed Session Minutes
     Awards and Agreements (Resolutions)
     Closed Committee Reports
Open Plenary Session of the Board (1:15p.m.-3:15 p.m.) Room 1235
     Approval of Open Session Minutes
     Resolution to Close May 2005 Meeting
     NSB Chairman's Report
     NSF Director's Report
     Committee Reports

Michael P. Crosby,
Executive Officer, NSB.
[FR Doc. 05-5467 Filed 3-16-05; 8:47 am]
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