U.S. Antarctic Program Blue Ribbon Panel Review; Notice of Meeting, 20852 [2012-8333]

Download as PDF 20852 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 67 / Friday, April 6, 2012 / Notices information (number, country, expiration date); employer/affiliation information (name of institution, address, country, telephone); title/ position of attendee; and home address to Marian Norris via email at mnorris@nasa.gov or by fax at (202) 358–1377. U.S. citizens and green card holders are requested to submit their name and affiliation 3 working days prior to the meeting to Marian Norris. Patricia D. Rausch, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2012–8346 Filed 4–5–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice (12–027)] NASA Advisory Council; Commercial Space Committee; Meeting National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Notice of Meeting. AGENCY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:17 Apr 05, 2012 Jkt 226001 Patricia D. Rausch, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2012–8347 Filed 4–5–12; 8:45 am] In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a meeting of the Commercial Space Committee of the NASA Advisory Council. DATES: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 8 a.m.– 2:45 p.m.; Local Time. ADDRESSES: Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI); 22800 Cedar Point Road; Conference Room: The President’s Room; Cleveland, OH 44142. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Thomas W. Rathjen, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20546, 202– 358–0552; thomas.w.rathjen1@nasa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The agenda topics for the meeting will include: • Overview of Glenn Research Center’s Commercial Space Activities and Plans • Overview of Langley Research Center’s Commercial Space Activities and Plans • Overview of Johnson Space Center’s Commercial Space Activities and Plans • Commercial Crew Program Certification Phase Strategy • Federal Aviation Administration Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation SUMMARY: • Office of Safety and Mission Assurance Comments on Transition to Commercial Space The meeting will be open to the public up to the seating capacity of the room. This meeting is also available telephonically and by WebEx. You must use a touch tone phone to participate in this meeting. Any interested person may dial access number, 1–866–692–3158 or 1–203–418–3123 and then enter the numeric participant passcode: 5012012 followed by the # sign. 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Contact Person: Sue LaFratta, Office of Polar Programs (OPP). National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. (703) 292–8030. Minutes: May be obtained from the contact person listed above. Purpose of Meeting: The Panel will conduct an independent review of the current U.S. Antarctic Program to ensure the nation is pursuing the best twenty-year trajectory for conducting science and diplomacy in Antarctica—one that is environmentally sound, safe, innovative, affordable, sustainable, and consistent with the Antarctic Treaty. Agenda: Present the Panel with additional programmatic information related to opportunities and challenges for Antarctic research and research support; discussion of PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 findings and recommendations; planning for final report. Reason for Closing: One session of the meeting is closed to the public because the Committee will review and discuss confidential commercial information and/or privileged intellectual property that if disclosed could harm the commercial interest of a submitter. The panel discussion could lead to premature disclosure of information that could significantly frustrate the Agency’s implementation of proposed actions. Therefore this session is properly closed under exemptions 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (9)(B) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. Dated: April 3, 2012. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–8333 Filed 4–5–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463 as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Site visit review of the Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by the Division of Materials Research (DMR) #1203. Dates & Times: May 6, 2012; 4:45 p.m.–8 p.m. May 7, 2012: 7:45 a.m.–8:30 p.m. May 8, 2012: 8 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Place: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. Type of Meeting: Part open. Contact Person: Dr. Thomas Rieker, Program Director, Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers Program, Division of Materials Research, Room 1065, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703) 292– 4914. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations concerning further support of the NSEC at the University of Wisconsin. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 67 (Friday, April 6, 2012)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-8333]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


U.S. Antarctic Program Blue Ribbon Panel Review; Notice of 
Meeting

    In accordance with Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 
as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following 
meeting:

    Name: U.S. Antarctic Program Blue Ribbon Panel Review, 
76826.
    Date/Time: April 20, 2012.
    Open Session: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Closed Session: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 
1235, Arlington, VA 22230.
    Type of Meeting: Partially Open.
    Contact Person: Sue LaFratta, Office of Polar Programs (OPP). 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 
22230. (703) 292-8030.
    Minutes: May be obtained from the contact person listed above.
    Purpose of Meeting: The Panel will conduct an independent review 
of the current U.S. Antarctic Program to ensure the nation is 
pursuing the best twenty-year trajectory for conducting science and 
diplomacy in Antarctica--one that is environmentally sound, safe, 
innovative, affordable, sustainable, and consistent with the 
Antarctic Treaty.
    Agenda: Present the Panel with additional programmatic 
information related to opportunities and challenges for Antarctic 
research and research support; discussion of findings and 
recommendations; planning for final report.
    Reason for Closing: One session of the meeting is closed to the 
public because the Committee will review and discuss confidential 
commercial information and/or privileged intellectual property that 
if disclosed could harm the commercial interest of a submitter. The 
panel discussion could lead to premature disclosure of information 
that could significantly frustrate the Agency's implementation of 
proposed actions. Therefore this session is properly closed under 
exemptions 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (9)(B) of the Government in the 
Sunshine Act.

     Dated: April 3, 2012.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-8333 Filed 4-5-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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