Request for Information-Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee, Chaired by the National Science Foundation, 52943-52944 [2017-24678]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 15, 2017 / Notices Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA). SI proposes to prepare a Master Plan for its South Mall Draft Environmental Impact Campus to guide future short-term and Statement—South Mall Campus Master long-term renovation and development Plan of the 12-acre campus by establishing holistic planning and design principles. AGENCY: National Capital Planning The campus currently includes five Commission. principle buildings and four designed ACTION: Notice of availability; request gardens, located on the southern side of for comment; notice of public meetings. the National Mall within the monumental core of downtown SUMMARY: The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC or Commission) has Washington, DC. The Master Plan would be implemented over a 20 to 30 released a Draft Environmental Impact year period. The purpose of the Master Statement (DEIS) for the Smithsonian Plan is to guide future short-term and Institution’s (SI) South Mall Campus long-term renovation of the South Mall Master Plan. The DEIS is available for Campus. The Master Plan is needed to comment as of the date of this notice. meet SI’s long-term space requirements, DATES: Submit comments on or before and to address operational deficiencies by January 16, 2018. Two public across the campus that impact visitor meetings will be held to discuss the use and experience, as well as SI’s DEIS: ability to implement its programs 1. Monday, December 11, 2017, from effectively and safely. The project goals 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and are to preserve and protect the historic 2. 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National Capital Planning Commission, Anne R. Schuyler, 401 9th Street NW., Suite 500, General Counsel. Washington, DC 20004. 2. Electronically: [FR Doc. 2017–24650 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am] commentsonsouthcampus@si.edu BILLING CODE 7520–01–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Flis, Senior Urban Designer at NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (202) 482–7236 or matthew.flis@ ncpc.gov. Request for Information—Interagency SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Arctic Research Policy Committee, Chaired by the National Science Public Meetings Foundation No prior registration is required to speak at the meetings. Reasonable AGENCY: National Science Foundation. accommodations are available upon ACTION: Request for information. request to the contact individual noted SUMMARY: The Interagency Arctic above. Research Policy Committee (IARPC), Draft EIS chaired by the National Science Foundation, is seeking comment from NCPC, acting as lead federal agency, along with SI, as the project owner, and the public on how best to revise and strengthen the Principles for the in cooperation with the National Park Conduct of Research in the Arctic Service, has prepared the DEIS to (https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/ evaluate potential environmental conduct.jsp). These Principles were impacts associated with implementing adopted in 1990 by the federal agencies the South Mall Campus Master Plan. that participate in IARPC and published The DEIS has been prepared in in 1990. Since 1990, community compliance with the National sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:58 Nov 14, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52943 engagement and Arctic research have advanced both in theory and in practice, necessitating a review and update of the current Principles. The update will focus on communicating clearly the Principles for community engagement by Arctic researchers and including language that describes partnerships and collaborations with Indigenous scholars, enhanced community-based observations, fostering communitybased participatory research, and the integral contributions of Indigenous knowledge in the co-production and dissemination of knowledge. Input is also sought on enhancing the dissemination and implementation of the Principles. DATES: Written comments must be submitted no later than January 16, 2018. ADDRESSES: Email comments to iarpcprinciples@nsf.gov. Address written submissions to Renee Crain, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information contact Renee Crain at 703–292–4482. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All researchers working in the North have an ethical responsibility toward northern communities, their cultures, and the environment. The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) developed the Principles for the Conduct of Research in the Arctic to provide guidance for researchers in the physical, biological, behavioral, health, economic, political, and social sciences and in the humanities. The current Principles were prepared by the Social Science Task Force of the U.S. Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee, approved by the IARPC on June 28, 1990, and published by IARPC in volume 9, (Spring, 1995, pp. 56–57) of the journal ‘‘Arctic Research of the United States’’ (https://www.arctic.gov/ publications/related/arotus.html). The Principles address the need to promote mutual respect and communication between scientists and northern residents. These Principles are to be observed when carrying out or sponsoring research in the Arctic or when applying the results of this research. Since 1990, new theoretical and methodological approaches to community engagement and Arctic research have emerged necessitating a review and update of the current Principles with an aim to including more language on partnerships and collaborations, including increased engagement with Indigenous scholars, enhanced community-based E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1 52944 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 15, 2017 / Notices observations, fostering communitybased participatory research, and the integral contributions of Indigenous knowledge in the co-production and dissemination of knowledge. IARPC requests input from the public on how best to revise and strengthen the Principles for the Conduct of Research in the Arctic (https://www.nsf.gov/geo/ opp/arctic/conduct.jsp), on how to disseminate the Principles, and on supporting the implementation of the Principles. Collaboration is needed at all stages of research planning, implementation, and reporting of projects that directly affect northern communities. Cooperation will contribute to a better understanding of the potential benefits of Arctic research for northern residents and will enhance the development of Arctic science by including Indigenous knowledge and experience. IARPC is interested in all suggestions for how to improve the Principles and information about how consultation and collaboration are working. The Working Group leading this effort drafted the following list of questions to consider. We welcome input on these issues and any others the public deems relevant. • What are the most important 3–5 principles for researchers to follow? • What elements of the Principles should be retained? • What are ways in which engagement between researchers and communities can be improved? • How can the Principles be made more widely known to researchers and to northern residents? The effort to revise the Principles is intended to collect input from the broadest set of stakeholders on the Principles document to include northern residents, Alaska Native communities, other Arctic Indigenous peoples, researchers, state and federal agency representatives, and others. Dated: November 8, 2017. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2017–24678 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee On Reactor Safeguards (ACRS); Meeting of the Acrs Subcommittee on Planning And Procedures; Notice of Meeting The ACRS Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures will hold a meeting on December 6, 2017, 11545 Rockville Pike, VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:58 Nov 14, 2017 Jkt 244001 Room T–2B3, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The meeting will be open to public attendance. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Wednesday, December 6, 2017—12:00 p.m. Until 1:00 p.m. The Subcommittee will discuss proposed ACRS activities and related matters. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the Full Committee. Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official (DFO), Quynh Nguyen (Telephone 301–415–5844 or Email: Quynh.Nguyen@nrc.gov) five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that arrangements can be made. Thirty-five hard copies of each presentation or handout should be provided to the DFO thirty minutes before the meeting. In addition, one electronic copy of each presentation should be emailed to the DFO one day before the meeting. If an electronic copy cannot be provided within this timeframe, presenters should provide the DFO with a CD containing each presentation at least thirty minutes before the meeting. Electronic recordings will be permitted only during those portions of the meeting that are open to the public. Detailed procedures for the conduct of and participation in ACRS meetings were published in the Federal Register on October 4, 2017 (82 FR 46312). Information regarding changes to the agenda, whether the meeting has been canceled or rescheduled, and the time allotted to present oral statements can be obtained by contacting the identified DFO. Moreover, in view of the possibility that the schedule for ACRS meetings may be adjusted by the Chairman as necessary to facilitate the conduct of the meeting, persons planning to attend should check with the DFO if such rescheduling would result in a major inconvenience. If attending this meeting, please enter through the One White Flint North building, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. After registering with Security, please contact Mr. Theron Brown at 301–415–6207 to be escorted to the meeting room. Dated: November 9, 2017. Mark L. Banks, Chief, Technical Support Branch, Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. [FR Doc. 2017–24703 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2017–0211] Standard Review Plan for Spent Fuel Dry Storage Systems and Facilities Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Draft NUREG; request for comment. AGENCY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft NUREG, NUREG–2215, ‘‘Standard Review Plan for Spent Fuel Dry Storage Systems and Facilities.’’ This Standard Review Plan (SRP) provides guidance to the NRC staff for reviewing Safety Analysis Reports (SARs) for (1) a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for a dry storage system (DSS) for use at a general license facility, and (2) a specific license for a dry storage facility (DSF) that is either an independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) or a monitored retrievable storage installation (MRS). This draft SRP will replace NUREG– 1536, ‘‘Standard Review Plan for Dry Cask Storage Systems,’’ NUREG–1567, ‘‘Standard Review Plan for Spent Fuel Dry Storage Facilities, and all Interim Staff Guidance (ISGs) that were used to enhance these NUREGs. DATES: Submit comments by January 2, 2018. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the Commission is able to ensure consideration only for comments received before this date. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC–2017–0211. Address questions about NRC dockets to Carol Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463; email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For technical questions, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. • Mail comments to: May Ma, Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN–2– A13, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555– 0001. For additional direction on obtaining information and submitting comments, see ‘‘Obtaining Information and Submitting Comments’’ in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 15, 2017)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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Request for Information--Interagency Arctic Research Policy 
Committee, Chaired by the National Science Foundation

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Request for information.

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SUMMARY: The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC), 
chaired by the National Science Foundation, is seeking comment from the 
public on how best to revise and strengthen the Principles for the 
Conduct of Research in the Arctic (https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/conduct.jsp). These Principles were adopted in 1990 by the federal 
agencies that participate in IARPC and published in 1990. Since 1990, 
community engagement and Arctic research have advanced both in theory 
and in practice, necessitating a review and update of the current 
Principles. The update will focus on communicating clearly the 
Principles for community engagement by Arctic researchers and including 
language that describes partnerships and collaborations with Indigenous 
scholars, enhanced community-based observations, fostering community-
based participatory research, and the integral contributions of 
Indigenous knowledge in the co-production and dissemination of 
knowledge. Input is also sought on enhancing the dissemination and 
implementation of the Principles.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted no later than January 16, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: Email comments to iarpcprinciples@nsf.gov. Address written 
submissions to Renee Crain, Office of Polar Programs, National Science 
Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information contact Renee 
Crain at 703-292-4482.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All researchers working in the North have an 
ethical responsibility toward northern communities, their cultures, and 
the environment. The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee 
(IARPC) developed the Principles for the Conduct of Research in the 
Arctic to provide guidance for researchers in the physical, biological, 
behavioral, health, economic, political, and social sciences and in the 
humanities. The current Principles were prepared by the Social Science 
Task Force of the U.S. Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee, 
approved by the IARPC on June 28, 1990, and published by IARPC in 
volume 9, (Spring, 1995, pp. 56-57) of the journal ``Arctic Research of 
the United States'' (https://www.arctic.gov/publications/related/arotus.html).
    The Principles address the need to promote mutual respect and 
communication between scientists and northern residents. These 
Principles are to be observed when carrying out or sponsoring research 
in the Arctic or when applying the results of this research. Since 
1990, new theoretical and methodological approaches to community 
engagement and Arctic research have emerged necessitating a review and 
update of the current Principles with an aim to including more language 
on partnerships and collaborations, including increased engagement with 
Indigenous scholars, enhanced community-based

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observations, fostering community-based participatory research, and the 
integral contributions of Indigenous knowledge in the co-production and 
dissemination of knowledge.
    IARPC requests input from the public on how best to revise and 
strengthen the Principles for the Conduct of Research in the Arctic 
(https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/conduct.jsp), on how to disseminate 
the Principles, and on supporting the implementation of the Principles. 
Collaboration is needed at all stages of research planning, 
implementation, and reporting of projects that directly affect northern 
communities. Cooperation will contribute to a better understanding of 
the potential benefits of Arctic research for northern residents and 
will enhance the development of Arctic science by including Indigenous 
knowledge and experience.
    IARPC is interested in all suggestions for how to improve the 
Principles and information about how consultation and collaboration are 
working. The Working Group leading this effort drafted the following 
list of questions to consider. We welcome input on these issues and any 
others the public deems relevant.
     What are the most important 3-5 principles for researchers 
to follow?
     What elements of the Principles should be retained?
     What are ways in which engagement between researchers and 
communities can be improved?
     How can the Principles be made more widely known to 
researchers and to northern residents?
    The effort to revise the Principles is intended to collect input 
from the broadest set of stakeholders on the Principles document to 
include northern residents, Alaska Native communities, other Arctic 
Indigenous peoples, researchers, state and federal agency 
representatives, and others.

    Dated: November 8, 2017.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2017-24678 Filed 11-14-17; 8:45 am]
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