National Science Board; Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice, 72843-72844 [2010-29881]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 227 / Friday, November 26, 2010 / Notices Building an Effective Workforce NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 26. The Human Resources Workforce: Rising to the Challenge? 27. Building Effective Partnerships Between Management and Unions 28. Technology in the Workplace: What Do We Expect of Employees? 29. Challenges of the Aging Workforce National Science Board; Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice The public is welcome to attend this meeting for the sole purpose of observation. Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to attend this event should direct the request to the MSPB Director of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 653– 6772, ext. 1194 or V/TDD 1–800–877– 8339 (Federal Relay Service). All such requests should be made at least one week in advance of the meeting. William D. Spencer, Clerk of the Board. [FR Doc. 2010–29888 Filed 11–23–10; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7400–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastructure; Notice of Meeting srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastructure (25150). Date and Time: December 8, 2010, 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.; December 9, 2010, 8:30 a.m.– 11:45 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1235, Arlington, VA 22230. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Kristen Oberright, Office of the Director, Office of Cyberinfrastructure (OD/OCI), National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1145, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone: 703–292–8970. Minutes: May be obtained from the contact person listed above. Purpose of Meeting: To advise NSF on the impact of its policies, programs and activities on the CI community. To provide advice to the Director/NSF on issues related to longrange planning, and to form ad hoc subcommittees to carry out needed studies and tasks. Agenda: Report from the Director. Discussion of CI research initiatives, education, diversity, workforce issues in CI and long-range funding outlook. Dated: November 22, 2010. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–29747 Filed 11–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 223001 72843 Dana Topousis, dtopousi@nsf.gov, (703) 292– 7750. MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED: PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT: The National Science Board, pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1862n–5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of meetings for the transaction of National Science Board business and other matters specified, as follows: AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: National Science Board. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at 8 a.m.; and Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 8 a.m. PLACE: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1235, Arlington, VA 22230. All visitors must report to the NSF visitor desk at the 9th and N. Stuart Streets entrance to receive a visitor’s badge. Public visitors must arrange for a visitor’s badge in advance. Call 703–292–7000 or e-mail NationalScienceBrd@nsf.gov and leave your name and place of business to request your badge, which will be ready for pick-up at the visitor’s desk on the day of the meeting. STATUS: Some portions open, some portions closed. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Open Sessions: Committee on Education and Human Resources (CEH) December 1, 2010 8 a.m.–8:05 a.m. 8:05 a.m.–9:50 a.m. 9:50 a.m.–11 a.m. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 1 p.m.–1:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m.–2 p.m. Closed Sessions: December 1, 2010 2 p.m.–3 p.m. 5 p.m.–5:15 p.m. December 2, 2010 10:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. UPDATES: Please refer to the National Science Board Web site https:// www.nsf.gov/nsb for additional information and schedule updates (time, place, subject matter or status of meeting) may be found at https:// www.nsf.gov/nsb/notices/. AGENCY CONTACT: Jennie L. Moehlmann, jmoehlma@nsf.gov, (703) 292–7000. Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Open Session: 8 a.m.–8:05 a.m., Room 1235 Committee on Science and Engineering Indicators (SEI) Open Session: 8:05 a.m.–9:50 a.m., Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes. • Chairman’s Remarks. • Discussion of key dates and activities for production of Science and Engineering Indicators 2012 Digest. • Discussion and Approval of Science and Engineering Indicators 2012 Narrative Chapter Outlines. • Selection of Lead Chapter Reviewers. • Electronic Distribution of Initial Chapter Drafts for Board Review. • Update on Graphic Design Review of State Chapter. • Update on SBE Expert Workshops on Measuring Public Scientific Knowledge and Understanding. • SRS Data Development Activities. • Chairman’s Summary. Open Session: 9:50 a.m.–11 a.m., Room 1235 December 2, 2010 8 a.m.–8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m. 10 a.m.–10:15 a.m. 1 p.m.–3 p.m. PO 00000 Chairman’s Introduction Sfmt 4703 • Approval of Minutes. • PCAST Report: Prepare and Inspire: K–12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America’s Future. Æ Speaker: Dr. James Gates, Jr., PCAST Member. Æ Discussant: Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Acting Assistant Director HER. • Update on NSF’s Response to the STEM Innovators Report and Other Recent STEM Education Policy Recommendations. Æ Speaker: Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Acting Assistant Director EHR. CPP Subcommittee on Polar Issues (SOPI) Open Session: 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Room 1235 • Chairman’s Remarks. • OPP Director’s Remarks. • U.S. Antarctic Program Review & Timetable. • Update on Arctic Ice Cover. • Update on the Polar Research Vessel. E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1 72844 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 227 / Friday, November 26, 2010 / Notices CPP Task Force on Unsolicited MidScale Research (MS) Open Session: 1 p.m.–1:15 p.m., Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes. • Discussion of focus groups. • Other information gathering and next steps related to unsolicited midscale research. Task Force on Merit Review (MR) Open Session: 1:15 p.m.–2 p.m., Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes. • Chairman’s Remarks. • Status Update on Data-Gathering Activities. • Initiate Discussion of Community Workshop. Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP) Closed Session 2 p.m.–3 p.m., Room 1235 • Committee Chairman’s Remarks. • NSB Action Items: Science of Learning Centers: Extension of Funding for Two Centers. Committee on Audit and Oversight (A&O) Open Session 3 p.m.–5 p.m., Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes. • Chairman’s Remarks. • Human Resources Update (Dr. Marrett). • Inspector General’s Update (Ms. Lerner). • FY2010 Financial Statement Audit/ FISMA—(Auditors). • Collaborative Audit Resolution. • FY2011 OIG Audit Plan. • OIG Semi-annual Report (Ms. Lerner and Dr. Frye). • Chief Financial Officer’s Update (Ms. Rubenstein). • Chief Information Officer’s Report (Ms. Norris). • Review of NSB Policy on Award Thresholds Requiring NSB Approval Committee. • Chairman’s Closing Remarks. Committee on Audit and Oversight (A&O) srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Closed Session 5 p.m.–5:15 p.m., Room 1235 • Committee Chair’s Opening Remarks. • Procurement Activities. Thursday, December 2, 2010 CSB Subcommittee on Facilities Open Session: 8 a.m.–8:30 a.m., Room 1235 • Chairman’s Remarks. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 223001 • Review of the NSF Principles Document. • Discuss Draft Interim Report. • Discuss Next Steps for Moving Forward to the May 2011 Meeting. CSB Task Force on Data Policies Open Session: 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m., Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes. • Chairman’s Remarks. • Presentations on Open Access. • Discussion of March 27–29, 2010 Workshop. • Closing Remarks. Committee on Strategy and Budget (CSB) Open Session: 10 a.m.–10:15a.m., Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes. • Chairman’s Remarks. • Update on FY 2011 Appropriations Process. • NSB Budget Update. • NSF Strategic Plan Update. • Closing Remarks. Committee on Strategy and Budget (CSB) Closed Session: 10:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Room 1235 • Update on NSF FY 2012 Budget Development. Plenary Executive Closed Session: 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m., Room 1235 • Approval of Plenary Executive Closed Minutes, September 2010. • Candidate Sites for Board Retreat and Meeting of September 2011. • Discussion and Selection of Honorary Awards. Plenary Closed Session: 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes. • Awards and Agreements (Resolutions). Æ Logistics Contract and Renewal of two Science of Learning Centers. • Closed Committee Reports. Plenary Open Session: 1 p.m.–3 p.m., Room 1235 • Presentation by 60th Anniversary Speaker, Dr. Emily Brodsky. • Presentation on NSF Open ´ Government, Dr. Jose Munoz. • Presentation on NSF Response to Oil Spill Research, Dr. Timothy Killeen. • Presentation on Update on Science, Engineering, and Education for PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Sustainability (SEES), Dr. Timothy Killeen. • Approval of Minutes. • Chairman’s Report. • Director’s Report, • Open Committee Reports. Adjourn 3 p.m. Daniel A. Lauretano, Counsel to the National Science Board. [FR Doc. 2010–29881 Filed 11–23–10; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards; Revised Meeting Notice The Agenda for the 578th ACRS meeting, scheduled to be held on December 2–4, 2010, has been revised as noted below. Notice of this meeting was previously published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 (75 FR 70304–70305). The discussion on the Draft Final Rule and Regulatory Guidance Regarding Enhancements to Emergency Planning Regulations, scheduled to be held on Thursday, December 2, 2010, between 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., is being postponed to a future meeting. The discussion on the Staff’s Assessment of the RAMONA5–FA Code scheduled to be held on Friday, December 3, 2010, between 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., is also being postponed to a future meeting. The discussion on the Future ACRS Activities/Report of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee, scheduled to be held on Friday, December 3, 2010, between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., is now scheduled from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The discussion on the Reconciliation of ACRS Comments and Recommendations, scheduled to be held on Friday, December 3, 2010, between 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., is now scheduled from 3 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The discussion on the Final Safety Evaluation Report Associated with the Amendment to the AP1000 Design Control Document, scheduled to be held on December 2, 2010, between 1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m., will now begin at 10:15 a.m. and is being extended until 7 p.m. The Preparation of ACRS Reports will now also take place on Friday, December 3, 2010, between 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. and then again from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. A revised agenda is posted on the NRC Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/ readingrm/adams.html or https:// www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doccollections/ACRS/. 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National Science Board; Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice

    The National Science Board, pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR 
part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
1862n-5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), 
hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of meetings for the 
transaction of National Science Board business and other matters 
specified, as follows:

AGENCY HOLDING MEETING:  National Science Board.

DATE AND TIME:  Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at 8 a.m.; and Thursday, 
December 2, 2010 at 8 a.m.

PLACE:  National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1235, 
Arlington, VA 22230. All visitors must report to the NSF visitor desk 
at the 9th and N. Stuart Streets entrance to receive a visitor's badge. 
Public visitors must arrange for a visitor's badge in advance. Call 
703-292-7000 or e-mail NationalScienceBrd@nsf.gov and leave your name 
and place of business to request your badge, which will be ready for 
pick-up at the visitor's desk on the day of the meeting.

STATUS:  Some portions open, some portions closed.

Open Sessions:

December 1, 2010

8 a.m.-8:05 a.m.
8:05 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
9:50 a.m.-11 a.m.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
1 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m.-2 p.m.

December 2, 2010

8 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
10 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Closed Sessions:

December 1, 2010
2 p.m.-3 p.m.
5 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

December 2, 2010

10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.

UPDATES:  Please refer to the National Science Board Web site https://www.nsf.gov/nsb for additional information and schedule updates (time, 
place, subject matter or status of meeting) may be found at https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/notices/.

AGENCY CONTACT:  Jennie L. Moehlmann, jmoehlma@nsf.gov, (703) 292-7000.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT:  Dana Topousis, dtopousi@nsf.gov, (703) 292-
7750.

MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED: 

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Chairman's Introduction

Open Session: 8 a.m.-8:05 a.m., Room 1235

Committee on Science and Engineering Indicators (SEI)

Open Session: 8:05 a.m.-9:50 a.m., Room 1235

     Approval of Minutes.
     Chairman's Remarks.
     Discussion of key dates and activities for production of 
Science and Engineering Indicators 2012 Digest.
     Discussion and Approval of Science and Engineering 
Indicators 2012 Narrative Chapter Outlines.
     Selection of Lead Chapter Reviewers.
     Electronic Distribution of Initial Chapter Drafts for 
Board Review.
     Update on Graphic Design Review of State Chapter.
     Update on SBE Expert Workshops on Measuring Public 
Scientific Knowledge and Understanding.
     SRS Data Development Activities.
     Chairman's Summary.

Committee on Education and Human Resources (CEH)

Open Session: 9:50 a.m.-11 a.m., Room 1235

     Approval of Minutes.
     PCAST Report: Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in 
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America's Future.
    [cir] Speaker: Dr. James Gates, Jr., PCAST Member.
    [cir] Discussant: Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Acting Assistant Director 
HER.
     Update on NSF's Response to the STEM Innovators Report and 
Other Recent STEM Education Policy Recommendations.
    [cir] Speaker: Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Acting Assistant Director 
EHR.

CPP Subcommittee on Polar Issues (SOPI)

Open Session: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 1235

     Chairman's Remarks.
     OPP Director's Remarks.
     U.S. Antarctic Program Review & Timetable.
     Update on Arctic Ice Cover.
     Update on the Polar Research Vessel.

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CPP Task Force on Unsolicited Mid-Scale Research (MS)

Open Session: 1 p.m.-1:15 p.m., Room 1235

     Approval of Minutes.
     Discussion of focus groups.
     Other information gathering and next steps related to 
unsolicited mid-scale research.

Task Force on Merit Review (MR)

Open Session: 1:15 p.m.-2 p.m., Room 1235

     Approval of Minutes.
     Chairman's Remarks.
     Status Update on Data-Gathering Activities.
     Initiate Discussion of Community Workshop.

Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP)

Closed Session 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Room 1235

     Committee Chairman's Remarks.
     NSB Action Items: Science of Learning Centers: Extension 
of Funding for Two Centers.

Committee on Audit and Oversight (A&O)

Open Session 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Room 1235

     Approval of Minutes.
     Chairman's Remarks.
     Human Resources Update (Dr. Marrett).
     Inspector General's Update (Ms. Lerner).
     FY2010 Financial Statement Audit/FISMA--(Auditors).
     Collaborative Audit Resolution.
     FY2011 OIG Audit Plan.
     OIG Semi-annual Report (Ms. Lerner and Dr. Frye).
     Chief Financial Officer's Update (Ms. Rubenstein).
     Chief Information Officer's Report (Ms. Norris).
     Review of NSB Policy on Award Thresholds Requiring NSB 
Approval Committee.
     Chairman's Closing Remarks.

Committee on Audit and Oversight (A&O)

Closed Session 5 p.m.-5:15 p.m., Room 1235

     Committee Chair's Opening Remarks.
     Procurement Activities.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

CSB Subcommittee on Facilities

Open Session: 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m., Room 1235

     Chairman's Remarks.
     Review of the NSF Principles Document.
     Discuss Draft Interim Report.
     Discuss Next Steps for Moving Forward to the May 2011 
Meeting.

CSB Task Force on Data Policies

Open Session: 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m., Room 1235

     Approval of Minutes.
     Chairman's Remarks.
     Presentations on Open Access.
     Discussion of March 27-29, 2010 Workshop.
     Closing Remarks.

Committee on Strategy and Budget (CSB)

Open Session: 10 a.m.-10:15a.m., Room 1235

     Approval of Minutes.
     Chairman's Remarks.
     Update on FY 2011 Appropriations Process.
     NSB Budget Update.
     NSF Strategic Plan Update.
     Closing Remarks.

Committee on Strategy and Budget (CSB)

Closed Session: 10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Room 1235

     Update on NSF FY 2012 Budget Development.

Plenary Executive

Closed Session: 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Room 1235

     Approval of Plenary Executive Closed Minutes, September 
2010.
     Candidate Sites for Board Retreat and Meeting of September 
2011.
     Discussion and Selection of Honorary Awards.

Plenary

Closed Session: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 1235

     Approval of Minutes.
     Awards and Agreements (Resolutions).
    [cir] Logistics Contract and Renewal of two Science of Learning 
Centers.
     Closed Committee Reports.

Plenary

Open Session: 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Room 1235

     Presentation by 60th Anniversary Speaker, Dr. Emily 
Brodsky.
     Presentation on NSF Open Government, Dr. Jos[eacute] 
Munoz.
     Presentation on NSF Response to Oil Spill Research, Dr. 
Timothy Killeen.
     Presentation on Update on Science, Engineering, and 
Education for Sustainability (SEES), Dr. Timothy Killeen.
     Approval of Minutes.
     Chairman's Report.
     Director's Report,
     Open Committee Reports.

Adjourn 3 p.m.

Daniel A. Lauretano,
Counsel to the National Science Board.
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