Advisory Committee for Polar Programs; Notice of Meeting, 12008-12009 [2019-06076]

Download as PDF 12008 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 61 / Friday, March 29, 2019 / Notices NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources; 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 and Committee Code: Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources (#1119). Date and Time: April 25, 2019; 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room E2030, Alexandria, VA 22314. To attend the meeting in person, all visitors must contact the Directorate for Education and Human Resources at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to arrange for a visitor’s badge. All visitors must access NSF via the Visitor Center entry adjacent to the south building entrance on Eisenhower Avenue on the day of the meeting to receive a visitor’s badge. 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Agenda jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES Thursday, April 25, 2019, 8:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Morning Sessions • Remarks from the EHR Advisory Committee Chair and EHR Assistant Director • Update on Federal STEM Education 5-Year Strategic Plan • Updates on NSF BIG IDEAS and from EHR AC Subcommittees Afternoon Sessions • Graduate Education AC Subcommittee Report • Committee Business: Committee of Visitors • EHR Evaluation • Discussion with NSF Director, France Co´rdova and Chief VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Mar 28, 2019 Jkt 247001 Operating Officer, F. Fleming Crim Final agenda can be located at the EHR AC: https://www.nsf.gov/ehr/ advisory.jsp. Dated: March 25, 2019. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2019–06023 Filed 3–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Computing and Communication Foundations; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. 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Reason for Closing: The work being reviewed during closed portions of the site review will include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and personal information concerning individuals associated with the project. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. Dated: March 26, 2019. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2019–06077 Filed 3–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Polar Programs; Notice of Meeting Agenda In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting: Name and Committee Code: Advisory Committee for Polar Programs (1130). Date and Time: May 1, 2019; 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., May 2, 2019; 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Room 2010. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Andrew Backe, National Science Foundation, Room W 7237, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Phone 703– 292–2454. Minutes: May be obtained from the contact person listed above. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations to the National Science Foundation concerning support for polar research, education, infrastructure and logistics, and related activities. MIT Review Site Visit Agenda Monday, May 6, 2019 May 1, 2019; 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • Opening Remarks and Introductions • Antarctic Treaty • Polar Cyberinfrastructure • Arctic Portfolio Review Subcommittee Report • Polar Research Vessel Requirements Subcommittee Report • Safety Discussion • IARPC Principles Document • USAP Communications & Community Outreach Charter • Astrophysics Decadal Process Update 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Closed Site Team and NSF Staff meets to discuss site visit materials, review process and charge Tuesday, May 7, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Open Presentations by Awardee Institution, faculty staff and students, to Site Team and NSF Staff; Discussions, question and answer sessions Wednesday, May 8, 2019 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.: Closed Complete written site visit report with PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 May 2, 2019; 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. • Polar Advisory Overview Document E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 61 / Friday, March 29, 2019 / Notices • Joint Session with AC–MPS • Meeting with the NSF COO • Wrap-up and Actions Notice and request for comments. 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MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The agenda for the first session is: Share of the NSF budget for Research Infrastructure (RI); Changes to the RI portfolio; and Use of Major Research Equipment and Facility Construction (MREFC) and Research and Related Activities (R&RA) lines for central Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding. The agenda for the second session is: NSF’s processes and timetable for making the inaugural set of mid-scale awards; Community response to the mid-scale solicitations; and NSF’s plans for mid-scale program oversight. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Point of contact for this meeting is: Elise Lipkowitz, elipkowi@nsf.gov, telephone: (703) 292–7000. Meeting information and updates may be found at https:// www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/notices.jsp# sunshine. Please refer to the National Science Board website www.nsf.gov/nsb for general information. Chris Blair, Executive Assistant to the NSB Office. 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Instructions on how to complete the application forms are provided at the program web page. All scientists DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12009 submitting proposals to the solicitation will be asked to complete an electronic version of the Application Forms. The data collected on the forms does not duplicate that collected elsewhere in the same manner in the proposal. The information consists of PI’s current institution and position, (expected) doctoral degree date and institution, proposed fellowship institution and mentoring scientist, reference letter writers, and Mathematics Subject Classification codes. Use of the Information: The data collected will be used to greatly reduce NSF staff workload in the merit review process. Burden on the Public: The Directorate estimates that an average of 30 minutes is expended for each proposal submitted. An estimated 250 proposals will be submitted and 125 public burden hours annually. Expected Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Number of Responses: 250. Estimated Number of Respondents: 250. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 125 hours. Frequency of Responses: Annually. Dated: March 25, 2019. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2019–06137 Filed 3–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. CP2018–6; MC2019–104 and CP2019–113; MC2019–105 and CP2019–114; MC2019–106 and CP2019–115; MC2019–107 and CP2019–116] New Postal Products Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission’s consideration concerning negotiated service agreements. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: April 2, 2019. SUMMARY: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 61 (Friday, March 29, 2019)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2019-06076]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Advisory Committee for Polar Programs; Notice of Meeting

    In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-
463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the 
following meeting:
    Name and Committee Code: Advisory Committee for Polar Programs 
(1130).
    Date and Time: May 1, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., May 2, 2019; 9:00 
a.m.-3:00 p.m.
    Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Room 2010.
    Type of Meeting: Open.
    Contact Person: Andrew Backe, National Science Foundation, Room W 
7237, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Phone 703-
292-2454.
    Minutes: May be obtained from the contact person listed above.
    Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations to the 
National Science Foundation concerning support for polar research, 
education, infrastructure and logistics, and related activities.

Agenda

May 1, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 Opening Remarks and Introductions
 Antarctic Treaty
 Polar Cyberinfrastructure
 Arctic Portfolio Review Subcommittee Report
 Polar Research Vessel Requirements Subcommittee Report
 Safety Discussion
 IARPC Principles Document
 USAP Communications & Community Outreach Charter
 Astrophysics Decadal Process Update

May 2, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

 Polar Advisory Overview Document

[[Page 12009]]

 Joint Session with AC-MPS
 Meeting with the NSF COO
 Wrap-up and Actions

    Dated: March 26, 2019.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-06076 Filed 3-28-19; 8:45 am]
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