Sunshine Act Meetings; National Science Board, 70259-70260 [2015-29167]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 219 / Friday, November 13, 2015 / Notices 3:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 2015. PLACE: Board Room, 7th Floor, Room 7047, 1775 Duke Street (All visitors must use Diagonal Road Entrance), Alexandria, VA 22314–3428. STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Corporate Stabilization Fund Quarterly Report. 2. 2016/2017 Annual Performance Plan. 3. NCUA Rules and Regulations, Chartering and Fields of Membership. 4. NCUA’s 2016/2017 Operating Budget and 2016/2017 Corporate Stabilization Fund Oversight Budget. 5. 2016 Overhead Transfer Rate. 6. 2016 Operating Fee Assessment Scale. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerard Poliquin, Secretary of the Board, Telephone: 703–518–6304. RECESS: TIME AND DATE: Gerard Poliquin, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2015–29187 Filed 11–10–15; 4:15 pm] information. Meeting information and schedule updates (time, place, subject matter or status of meeting) may be found at https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/ meetings/notices.jsp. AGENCY CONTACT: Ron Campbell, jrcampbe@nsf.gov, (703) 292–7000. PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT: Nadine Lymn, nlymn@nsf.gov, (703) 292–2490. STATUS: Portions open; portions closed. OPEN SESSIONS: November 18, 2015 8–8:30 a.m. (Plenary introduction, Chair and Director Reports) 8:30–9 a.m. (AO) 9:55–11:55 a.m. (CPP) 12:55–2 p.m. (SEI) November 19, 2015 8:30–9:15 a.m. (AB) 9:15–9:35 a.m. (SCF) 9:35–10:10 a.m. (CSB) 11:50 a.m.–12:10 p.m. (NPP) 1:10–1:55 p.m. (CEH) 1:55–2:10 p.m. (Plenary) CLOSED SESSIONS: November 18, 2015 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 9–9:45 a.m. (AO) 2–2:45 p.m. (NPP) 3–3:50 p.m. (CPP) 3:50–4:30 p.m. (Plenary closed) 4:30–5 p.m. (Plenary executive closed) jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 of the scheduling of meetings for the transaction of National Science Board business, as follows: DATE AND TIME: November 18, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 19, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. (EST). PLACE: These meetings will be held at the National Science Foundation, 4201Wilson Blvd., Room 1235, Arlington, VA 22230. All visitors must contact the Board Office (call 703–292– 7000 or send an email message to nationalsciencebrd@nsf.gov) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and provide name and organizational affiliation. Visitors must report to the NSF visitor desk located in the lobby at the 9th and N. Stuart Streets entrance to receive a visitor’s badge. WEBCAST INFORMATION: Public meetings and public portions of meetings will be webcast. To view the meetings, go to https://www.tvworldwide.com/events/ nsf/151118/ and follow the instructions. UPDATES: Please refer to the National Science Board Web site for additional VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:03 Nov 12, 2015 Jkt 238001 November 19, 2015 10:20–11:50 a.m. (CPP/SCF joint meeting) MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Plenary Board Meeting • Introduction and NSB Chair’s Report • NSF Director’s Report Committee on Audit & Oversight (AO) Open Session: 8:30–9 a.m. • AO Chair’s opening remarks • Approval of August 2015 open meeting minutes • Approval of OIG Semiannual Report to Congress • Inspector General’s update • Chief Financial Officer’s update • AO Chair’s closing remarks Audit and Oversight Committee Closed Session: 9–9:45 a.m. • AO Chair’s opening remarks • Approval of August 2015 closed AO meeting minutes • Report on status of National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) study • AO Chair’s closing remarks Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Open Session: 9:55–11:55 a.m. • CPP Chair’s opening remarks Æ Update: CY 2015 schedule of planned action and information items; update for the August 2015 meeting Æ CY 2016 Schedule of Planned Action and Information Items Æ Update: National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) Æ iPlant Status update • Approval of open CPP meeting minutes for the August 2015 meeting • Overview of Geosciences Infrastructure Investments: Status and Timelines • Information Item: High Performance Computing (HPC) • NSB Recompetition Policy and Statement • Report on NSB Antarctic Site Visit • CPP Chair’s closing remarks Open Session: 12:55–2 p.m. • SEI Chair’s opening remarks • Approval of the open SEI August 2015 meeting minutes • Discussion and approval of the 2016 Overview and Digest • Update on the 2016 digital Indicators • Discussion of ‘companion briefs’ (formerly ‘vignettes’) • Discussion of Indicators future directions: possible 2016 workshop • SEI Chair’s closing remarks Ad hoc Task Force on NEON Performance and Plans (NPP) Closed Session: 2–2:45 p.m. Open Session: 8–8:30 a.m. PO 00000 Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP) Committee on Science & Engineering Indicators (SEI) BILLING CODE 7535–01–P Sunshine Act Meetings; National Science Board 70259 • NPP Chair’s opening remarks • Approval of closed teleconference minutes of October 8 and October 23, 2015 • NSF Director’s update on NEON • Update on NPP Task Force activities and next steps • NPP Chair’s closing remarks Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP) Closed Session: 3–3:50 p.m. • CPP Chair’s opening remarks • Approval of closed CPP minutes for August 2015 meeting • Action Item: National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) • CPP Chair’s closing remarks Plenary Board Meeting Closed Session: 3:50–4:30 p.m. • NSB Chair’s opening remarks • Approval of closed plenary minutes for August 2015 E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1 70260 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 219 / Friday, November 13, 2015 / Notices • Approval of NRAO preliminary resolution • NSF Director’s report • Closed committee reports • NSB Chair’s closing remarks Ad hoc Task Force on NEON Performance and Plans (NPP) Plenary Board Meeting Executive Closed Session: 4:30–5 p.m. • NSB Chair’s opening remarks • Approval of executive closed session minutes for August 2015 • Elect four members to the Elections Committee (to nominate candidates for May 2016 elections of NSB Chair, Vice-Chair, and two Executive Committee members) • Approval of Honorary Awards recommendations • Report from the NOMS Committee • Board member NSF grant awards • NSB Chair’s closing remarks MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED: Thursday, November 19, 2015 Working Group on Administrative Burdens (AB) Open Session: 8:30–9:15 a.m. • AB Working Group Chair’s opening remarks • Approval of open AB working group minutes for August 2015 • Discussion of National Academies of Science Report • AB Working Group Chair’s closing remarks Subcommittee on Facilities (SCF) • SCF Chair’s opening remarks • Approval of open SCF teleconference minutes from November 2, 2015 • Discussion of SCF’s role and charge • SCF Chair’s closing remarks Committee on Strategy and Budget (CSB) jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:03 Nov 12, 2015 Jkt 238001 • CEH Chair’s opening remarks • Approval of CEH open minutes for the August 2015 meeting • Vision and plan for grand challenges in STEM education • CEH Chair’s closing remarks Plenary Board Meeting Open Session: 1:55–2:10 p.m. • NSB Chair’s opening remarks • NSF Director’s remarks • Approval of plenary open session minutes for August 2015 meeting • Approval of the 2014 Annual Portfolio Review • Confirm ad hoc Honorary Awards Committee as a standing committee • Approval of the 2016 SEI Overview and Digest • Approval of the OIG Semiannual Report to Congress • Open committee reports • NSB Chair’s closing remarks MEETING ADJOURNS: 2:10 p.m. Kyscha Slater-Williams, Program Specialist, National Science Board. BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of permit applications received under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. Notice of permit applications received under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95–541. ACTION: • CSB Chair’s opening remarks • Approval of CSB open minutes for the August 2015 meeting • Approval of the 2014 Annual Portfolio Review • Information Item: NSF International Strategy • CPP Chair’s opening remarks • Discussion: The Evolving Needs of Science and Engineering Infrastructure • Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) update Open Session: 1:10–1:55 p.m. AGENCY: Open Session: 9:35–10:10 a.m. 10:20–11:50 a.m. Committee on Education and Human Resources (CEH) [FR Doc. 2015–29167 Filed 11–10–15; 4:15 pm] Open Session: 9:15–9:35 a.m. CPP/SCF Joint Meeting Open Session: 11:50 a.m.–12:10 p.m. • NPP Chair’s opening remarks • NPP Chair’s report on NPP activities • Discussion: New NSB product for monitoring large facilities The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish a notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act at Title 45 Part 670 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of permit applications received. DATES: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments, or views with respect to this permit application by December 14, 2015. This SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 application may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit Office, address below. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Room 755, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer, at the above address or ACApermits@ nsf.gov or (703) 292–7149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541), as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism and Conservation Act of 1996, has developed regulations for the establishment of a permit system for various activities in Antarctica and designation of certain animals and certain geographic areas a requiring special protection. The regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. Application Details 1. Applicant Permit Application: 2016–019 Dr. Diana H. Wall, School of Global Environmental Sustainability, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523–1036. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested ASPA entry, Import. Applicant wishes to enter Cape Royds ASPA 121 to collect soil samples and associated invertebrates as well as benthic algal mats and underlying soil. This project follows up on several past surveys of orthinogenic soils conducted in this ASPA which examined invertebrate genetic distribution, and also explores the influence of climate change on soil invertebrate populations. The algae sampling is to also follow up on previous surveys, to examine the temporal stability of lake algal communities in the region. Soil samples of approximately 600 grams each would be collected at up to 30 sites within the ASPA using sterile collecting techniques. For benthic algae, at 6 sites along the shore of Poly Lake, the applicant and team would use a sanitized 2 cm copper coring apparatus to collect, by hand, 4 replicates of surface algal mats and 1–2 cm of underlying sediment. Samples would be transported back to the US for further study. Location ASPA 121 Cape Royds E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Sunshine Act Meetings; National Science Board

    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 of the scheduling of meetings for the transaction 
of National Science Board business, as follows:

DATE AND TIME: November 18, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 19, 
2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. (EST).

PLACE: These meetings will be held at the National Science Foundation, 
4201Wilson Blvd., Room 1235, Arlington, VA 22230. All visitors must 
contact the Board Office (call 703-292-7000 or send an email message to 
nationalsciencebrd@nsf.gov) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and 
provide name and organizational affiliation. Visitors must report to 
the NSF visitor desk located in the lobby at the 9th and N. Stuart 
Streets entrance to receive a visitor's badge.

WEBCAST INFORMATION: Public meetings and public portions of meetings 
will be webcast. To view the meetings, go to https://www.tvworldwide.com/events/nsf/151118/ and follow the instructions.

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

AGENCY CONTACT: Ron Campbell, jrcampbe@nsf.gov, (703) 292-7000.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT: Nadine Lymn, nlymn@nsf.gov, (703) 292-2490.

STATUS: Portions open; portions closed.

OPEN SESSIONS: 

November 18, 2015

8-8:30 a.m. (Plenary introduction, Chair and Director Reports)
8:30-9 a.m. (AO)
9:55-11:55 a.m. (CPP)
12:55-2 p.m. (SEI)

November 19, 2015

8:30-9:15 a.m. (AB)
9:15-9:35 a.m. (SCF)
9:35-10:10 a.m. (CSB)
11:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m. (NPP)
1:10-1:55 p.m. (CEH)
1:55-2:10 p.m. (Plenary)

CLOSED SESSIONS: 

November 18, 2015

9-9:45 a.m. (AO)
2-2:45 p.m. (NPP)
3-3:50 p.m. (CPP)
3:50-4:30 p.m. (Plenary closed)
4:30-5 p.m. (Plenary executive closed)

November 19, 2015

10:20-11:50 a.m. (CPP/SCF joint meeting)

MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED: 

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Plenary Board Meeting

Open Session: 8-8:30 a.m.
 Introduction and NSB Chair's Report
 NSF Director's Report

Committee on Audit & Oversight (AO)

Open Session: 8:30-9 a.m.
 AO Chair's opening remarks
 Approval of August 2015 open meeting minutes
 Approval of OIG Semiannual Report to Congress
 Inspector General's update
 Chief Financial Officer's update
 AO Chair's closing remarks

Audit and Oversight Committee

Closed Session: 9-9:45 a.m.
 AO Chair's opening remarks
 Approval of August 2015 closed AO meeting minutes
 Report on status of National Academy of Public Administration 
(NAPA) study
 AO Chair's closing remarks

Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP)

Open Session: 9:55-11:55 a.m.
 CPP Chair's opening remarks
    [cir] Update: CY 2015 schedule of planned action and information 
items; update for the August 2015 meeting
    [cir] CY 2016 Schedule of Planned Action and Information Items
    [cir] Update: National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure 
(NNCI)
    [cir] iPlant Status update
 Approval of open CPP meeting minutes for the August 2015 
meeting
 Overview of Geosciences Infrastructure Investments: Status and 
Timelines
 Information Item: High Performance Computing (HPC)
 NSB Recompetition Policy and Statement
 Report on NSB Antarctic Site Visit
 CPP Chair's closing remarks

Committee on Science & Engineering Indicators (SEI)

Open Session: 12:55-2 p.m.
 SEI Chair's opening remarks
 Approval of the open SEI August 2015 meeting minutes
 Discussion and approval of the 2016 Overview and Digest
 Update on the 2016 digital Indicators
 Discussion of `companion briefs' (formerly `vignettes')
 Discussion of Indicators future directions: possible 2016 
workshop
 SEI Chair's closing remarks

Ad hoc Task Force on NEON Performance and Plans (NPP)

Closed Session: 2-2:45 p.m.
 NPP Chair's opening remarks
 Approval of closed teleconference minutes of October 8 and 
October 23, 2015
 NSF Director's update on NEON
 Update on NPP Task Force activities and next steps
 NPP Chair's closing remarks

Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP)

Closed Session: 3-3:50 p.m.
 CPP Chair's opening remarks
 Approval of closed CPP minutes for August 2015 meeting
 Action Item: National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
 CPP Chair's closing remarks

Plenary Board Meeting

Closed Session: 3:50-4:30 p.m.
 NSB Chair's opening remarks
 Approval of closed plenary minutes for August 2015

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 Approval of NRAO preliminary resolution
 NSF Director's report
 Closed committee reports
 NSB Chair's closing remarks

Plenary Board Meeting

Executive Closed Session: 4:30-5 p.m.
 NSB Chair's opening remarks
 Approval of executive closed session minutes for August 2015
 Elect four members to the Elections Committee (to nominate 
candidates for May 2016 elections of NSB Chair, Vice-Chair, and two 
Executive Committee members)
 Approval of Honorary Awards recommendations
 Report from the NOMS Committee
 Board member NSF grant awards
 NSB Chair's closing remarks

MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED: 

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Working Group on Administrative Burdens (AB)

Open Session: 8:30-9:15 a.m.
 AB Working Group Chair's opening remarks
 Approval of open AB working group minutes for August 2015
 Discussion of National Academies of Science Report
 AB Working Group Chair's closing remarks

Subcommittee on Facilities (SCF)

Open Session: 9:15-9:35 a.m.
 SCF Chair's opening remarks
 Approval of open SCF teleconference minutes from November 2, 
2015
 Discussion of SCF's role and charge
 SCF Chair's closing remarks

Committee on Strategy and Budget (CSB)

Open Session: 9:35-10:10 a.m.
 CSB Chair's opening remarks
 Approval of CSB open minutes for the August 2015 meeting
 Approval of the 2014 Annual Portfolio Review
 Information Item: NSF International Strategy

CPP/SCF Joint Meeting

10:20-11:50 a.m.
 CPP Chair's opening remarks
 Discussion: The Evolving Needs of Science and Engineering 
Infrastructure
 Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) 
update

Ad hoc Task Force on NEON Performance and Plans (NPP)

Open Session: 11:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
 NPP Chair's opening remarks
 NPP Chair's report on NPP activities
 Discussion: New NSB product for monitoring large facilities

Committee on Education and Human Resources (CEH)

Open Session: 1:10-1:55 p.m.
 CEH Chair's opening remarks
 Approval of CEH open minutes for the August 2015 meeting
 Vision and plan for grand challenges in STEM education
 CEH Chair's closing remarks

Plenary Board Meeting

Open Session: 1:55-2:10 p.m.
 NSB Chair's opening remarks
 NSF Director's remarks
 Approval of plenary open session minutes for August 2015 
meeting
 Approval of the 2014 Annual Portfolio Review
 Confirm ad hoc Honorary Awards Committee as a standing 
committee
 Approval of the 2016 SEI Overview and Digest
 Approval of the OIG Semiannual Report to Congress
 Open committee reports
 NSB Chair's closing remarks

MEETING ADJOURNS: 2:10 p.m.

Kyscha Slater-Williams,
Program Specialist, National Science Board.
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