Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting, 12946-12947 [2020-04502]

Download as PDF 12946 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 44 / Thursday, March 5, 2020 / Notices found online at https:// technology.nasa.gov. Helen M. Galus, Agency Counsel for Intellectual Property. [FR Doc. 2020–04553 Filed 3–4–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Humanities Index of Guidance Documents (Executive Order 13891) National Endowment for the Humanities; National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: The National Endowment for the Humanities (‘‘NEH’’) is issuing this notice to announce that NEH has established on its website a portal where it will maintain a single, searchable, indexed database that contains or links to all guidance documents in effect from NEH. DATES: The portal is available as of February 28, 2020. ADDRESSES: The portal is available at: www.neh.gov/guidance. 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Caitlin Cater, Attorney-Advisor, National Endowment for the Humanities. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Physics; Notice of Meeting Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee; 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: 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: Proposal Review Panel for the Division of Physics (1208)—PFC IQIM Site Visit. Date and Time: April 2, 2020; 8:30 a.m.– 7:00 p.m.; April 3, 2020; 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Place: California Institute of Technology, 1200 E California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91125. Type of Meeting: Part-Open. 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Agenda April 2, 2020; 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Panel Session: Presentations on Center Overview, Management and Science 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch with Graduate Students and Postdocs 1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Panel Session: Continued Science Presentations, Education and Outreach 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Executive Session—Closed Session 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Poster Session 7:00 p.m. Executive Session—Closed Session 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Meeting with University Administrators; Discussion with Center Directors 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Executive Session—Closed Session 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Closeout Session with Center Directors Reason for Closing: Topics to be discussed and evaluated during closed portions of the site review will include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information and information on personnel. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. Dated: March 2, 2020. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–04494 Filed 3–4–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P BILLING CODE 7555–01–P 16:20 Mar 04, 2020 Jkt 250001 Dated: March 2, 2020. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–04501 Filed 3–4–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P April 3, 2020; 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. [FR Doc. 2020–04477 Filed 3–4–20; 8:45 am] VerDate Sep<11>2014 Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee (#13883) (Teleconference) DATE AND TIME: June 15, 2020; 12:00pm– 4:00pm. PLACE: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314, Room C9080 (Teleconference). Attendance information for the meeting will be forthcoming on the website: https://www.nsf.gov/mps/ast/ aaac.jsp. TYPE OF MEETING: Open. CONTACT PERSON: Dr. Christopher Davis, Program Director, Division of Astronomical Sciences, Suite W 9136, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone: 703–292–4910. PURPOSE OF MEETING: To provide advice and recommendations to the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on issues within the field of astronomy and astrophysics that are of mutual interest and concern to the agencies. AGENDA: To provide updates on Agency activities. NAME AND COMMITTEE CODE: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee; 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: Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee (#13883). Date and Time: September 21, 2020; 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. September 22, 2020, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314, Room E2020. Attendance information for the meeting will be forthcoming on the E:\FR\FM\05MRN1.SGM 05MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 44 / Thursday, March 5, 2020 / Notices website: https://www.nsf.gov/mps/ast/ aaac.jsp. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Dr. Christopher Davis, Program Director, Division of Astronomical Sciences, Suite W 9136, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone: 703–292–4910. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations to the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on issues within the field of astronomy and astrophysics that are of mutual interest and concern to the agencies. Agenda: To hear presentations of current programming by representatives from NSF, NASA, DOE and other agencies relevant to astronomy and astrophysics; to discuss current and potential areas of cooperation between the agencies; to formulate recommendations for continued and new areas of cooperation and mechanisms for achieving them. Dated: March 2, 2020. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–04502 Filed 3–4–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Committee Management Renewals khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES The NSF management officials having responsibility for three advisory committees listed below have determined that renewing these groups for another two years is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Director, National Science Foundation (NSF), by 42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. Committees: Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education, #9487 Proposal Review Panel for Industrial Innovations and Partnerships, #28164 Proposal Review Panel for Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities #34558 Applicable date for renewal is March 2, 2020. For more information, please contact Crystal Robinson, NSF, at (703) 292–8687. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Mar 04, 2020 Jkt 250001 Dated: March 2, 2020. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–04503 Filed 3–4–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Seeks Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Request for resumes. AGENCY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks qualified candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). 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Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee; 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: Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory 
Committee (#13883).
    Date and Time: September 21, 2020; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
September 22, 2020, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
    Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, VA 22314, Room E2020.
    Attendance information for the meeting will be forthcoming on the

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website: https://www.nsf.gov/mps/ast/aaac.jsp.
    Type of Meeting: Open.
    Contact Person: Dr. Christopher Davis, Program Director, Division 
of Astronomical Sciences, Suite W 9136, National Science Foundation, 
2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone: 703-292-4910.
    Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations to the 
National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration (NASA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on issues 
within the field of astronomy and astrophysics that are of mutual 
interest and concern to the agencies.
    Agenda: To hear presentations of current programming by 
representatives from NSF, NASA, DOE and other agencies relevant to 
astronomy and astrophysics; to discuss current and potential areas of 
cooperation between the agencies; to formulate recommendations for 
continued and new areas of cooperation and mechanisms for achieving 
them.

    Dated: March 2, 2020.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-04502 Filed 3-4-20; 8:45 am]
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