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Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
The Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (Board of Overseers) will meet in open session on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. The Board of Overseers, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, reports the results of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (Award) activities to the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) each year, along with its recommendations for the improvement of the Award process. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and review information received from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The agenda will include: Baldrige Program Update, Baldrige Foundation Update, Ethics Review, Alliance for Performance Excellence Update, Communities of Excellence Update, and New Business/Public Comment.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Customer Service-Related Data Collections
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Board
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Board will hold an open meeting on June 27, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Open Meeting of the Internet of Things Advisory Board
The Internet of Things (IoT) Advisory Board will meet Friday, June 14, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., eastern time. This session will be open to the public.
Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT or Committee) will meet on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. mountain time and Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. mountain time.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Safety and Health Information Collection
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee Meeting
The National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a virtual meeting via web conference on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary purposes of this meeting are to update the Committee on the progress of the NCST investigation focused on the impacts of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and on the progress of the NCST investigation focused on the Champlain Towers South partial building collapse that occurred in Surfside, Florida. The final agenda will be posted on the NIST website at https://www.nist.gov/topics/disaster-failure-studies/ national-construction-safety-team-ncst/advisory-committee-mee tings.
Request for Nominations for Members To Serve on National Institute of Standards and Technology and National Technical Information Service Federal Advisory Committees
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST or Institute) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) invites and requests nomination of individuals for appointment to eleven existing Federal Advisory Committees (Committees): Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction; Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Industrial Advisory Committee; Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board; Internet of Things Advisory Board; Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board; National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee; National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee; National Technical Information Service Advisory Board; and Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology. NIST and NTIS will consider nominations received in response to this notice for appointment to the Committees, in addition to nominations already received. Registered Federal lobbyists may not serve on NIST or NTIS Federal Advisory Committees in an individual capacity.
Request for Comments on Draft Documents Responsive to NIST's Assignments Under Executive Order 14110 (Sections 4.1, 4.5, and 11)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requests comments on four draft documents responsive to NIST assignment under Executive Order 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) issued on October 30, 2023 (E.O. 14110): NIST AI 600-1, Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile; NIST SP 800-218A, Secure Software Development Practices for Generative AI and Dual-Use Foundation Models; NIST AI 100-5, A Plan for Global Engagement on AI Standards; and NIST AI 100-4, Reducing Risks Posed by Synthetic Content: An Overview of Technical Approaches to Digital Content Transparency.
Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., Eastern Time.
National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC or Committee) will hold an open meeting in-person and virtually via web conference on May 2, 2024, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. eastern time. The primary purpose of this meeting is for the Committee to report working group findings, identify actionable recommendations, and receive public briefings. The briefings are from outside subject matter experts to the full Committee from areas such as industry, nonprofit organizations, the scientific community, the defense and law enforcement communities, and other appropriate organizations. The final agenda will be posted on the NAIAC Upcoming Meeting Page on the NIST website at https://www.nist.gov/itl/national-artificial-intelligence- advisory-committee-naiac.
Open Meeting of the Internet of Things Advisory Board
The Internet of Things (IoT) Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., eastern time. Both sessions will be open to the public.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Davis-Bacon and Related Act Compliance Information Collection Request (ICR)
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction Meeting
The Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction (ACEHR or Committee) will hold an open virtual meeting via web conference on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary purpose of this meeting is for the Committee to review the activities of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The agenda may change to accommodate Committee business. The final agenda will be posted on the NEHRP website at https://nehrp.gov/committees/ meetings.htm.
National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC or Committee) will meet via web conference on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary purpose of this meeting is to have invited guests brief the full Committee on topics of interest to the NAIAC's working groups. The briefings are from outside subject matter experts to the full Committee from areas such as industry, nonprofit organizations, the scientific community, the defense and law enforcement communities, and other appropriate organizations. The final agenda will be posted on the NIST website at https://www.nist.gov/itl/national-artificial-intelligence-adv isory- committee-naiac.
National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee; Law Enforcement Subcommittee
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee Law Enforcement Subcommittee (NAIAC LE or Subcommittee) will hold an open meeting via web conference on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary purpose of this meeting is for the Subcommittee Members to report the working groups' findings, identify actionable recommendations, and discuss updates on goals and deliverables. The final agenda will be posted on the NIST website at https://www.nist.gov/itl/national-artificial-intelligence-adv isory- committee-naiac.
Manufacturing USA Institute Competition: AI for Resilient Manufacturing
The Office of Advanced Manufacturing within the National Institute of Standards and Technology, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, intends to announce an open competition for a new Manufacturing USA institute. The expected competition will seek to establish a Manufacturing USA institute focused on the use of Artificial Intelligence to improve resilience of U.S. manufacturing. This NOI is provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations among industry, academia, Federal laboratories and state/local government.
Proposed Revision to Voluntary Product Standard (PS) 20-20 “American Softwood Lumber Standard”
This notice advises the public that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking comments for the proposed revision of Voluntary Product Standard (PS) 20-20, ``American Softwood Lumber Standard.'' This standard, prepared by the American Lumber Standard Committee, serves the procurement and regulatory needs of numerous Federal, State, and local government agencies by providing for uniform, industry-wide grade-marking and inspection requirements for softwood lumber. The implementation of the standard also allows for uniform labeling and auditing of treated wood and, through a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, labeling and auditing of wood packaging materials for international trade. As part of a five-year review process, NIST is seeking public comment and invites interested parties to review the revised standard and submit comments.
Open Meeting of the Internet of Things Advisory Board
The Internet of Things (IoT) Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., eastern time. Both sessions will be open to the public.
Open Meeting of the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board
The Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will meet Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, and Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Eastern Time. All sessions will be open to the public.
National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC or Committee) will hold a public briefing session virtually via web conference on March 5, 2024, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. eastern time. The primary purpose of this meeting is for the Committee to examine the concept of ``AI safety'' through the testimony of a group of experts, followed by questions and discussion.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Board will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, March 5-Wednesday March 6, 2024.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Solicitations of Outside Advisors Information Collection Request (ICR)
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Open Meeting of the Internet of Things Advisory Board
The Internet of Things (IoT) Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, February 27 and Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., eastern time. Both sessions will be open to the public.
National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC or Committee) will hold an open meeting in-person and virtually via web conference on February 22, 2024, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. eastern time. The primary purpose of this meeting is for the Committee to report working group findings, identify actionable recommendations, receive public briefings and receive an update from the NAIAC Law Enforcement Subcommittee. The final agenda will be posted to the NAIAC website: ai.gov/naiac/.
Notice of Availability of Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Modernization and Internal Expansion of Existing Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Under the CHIPS Incentives Program
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is extending the period for submitting comments on the Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the modernization and internal expansion of existing semiconductor fabrication facilities under the CHIPS Incentives Program. The original deadline for public comments was January 25, 2024. NIST is extending the deadline until February 9, 2024.
CHIPS National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) Materials and Substrates Research and Development
The CHIPS Research and Development Office (CHIPS R&D) intends to announce, via a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), an open competition for new research and development (R&D) activities to establish and accelerate domestic capacity for advanced packaging substrates and substrate materials, a key technology for manufacturing semiconductors. CHIPS R&D anticipates making available up to approximately $300,000,000 for multiple awards in amounts up to approximately $100,000,000 per award, not including voluntary co- investment, over up to 5 years and made through cooperative agreements or other transactions. The purpose of this NOI is to offer preliminary information to potential applicants, facilitating the development of meaningful partnerships and strong, responsive proposals.
CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute
The CHIPS Research and Development Office (CHIPS R&D) intends to announce an open competition for a new Manufacturing USA Institute. The expected competition will seek to establish one (1) Manufacturing USA Institute focused on the topic of digital twins for semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and assembly and the validation of such digital twins in a physical prototyping facility. This NOI is provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations among industry, academic, Federal laboratory, and state/local government partners.
Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction Meeting
The Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction (ACEHR or Committee) will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary purpose of this meeting is for the Committee to receive agency responses for each recommendation in the 2023 ACEHR Biennial Report on the Effectiveness of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The agenda may change to accommodate Committee business. The final agenda will be posted on the NEHRP website at https://www.nehrp.gov/ committees/meetings.htm.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NIST Associates Information System (NAIS)
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee; Law Enforcement Subcommittee
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee Law Enforcement Subcommittee (NAIAC-LE or Subcommittee) will hold an open meeting in-person and via web conference on January 19, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. eastern time. The primary purpose of this meeting is for the Subcommittee Members to report the working group's findings, identify actionable recommendations and discuss updates on goals and deliverables. The final agenda will be posted to the NAIAC website: ai.gov/naiac/.
National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee Meeting
The National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold an open meeting in-person and via web conference on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern time, and on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern time. The primary purposes of this meeting are to update the Committee on the progress of the NCST investigation focused on the impacts of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, progress of the NCST investigation focused on the Champlain Towers South partial building collapse that occurred in Surfside, Florida, the implementation of recommendations from previous investigations, and receive responses to the Committee's 2023 recommendations. The final agenda will be posted on the NIST website at https://www.nist.gov/topics/disaster-failure-studies/ national-construction-safety-team-ncst/advisory-committee-mee tings.
Preventing the Improper Use of CHIPS Act Funding; Revised Definition of “Material Expansion”
The Department of Commerce (the Department), through the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is amending the definition of ``material expansion'' in the September 25, 2023 final rule, Preventing the Improper Use of CHIPS Act Funding, to clarify that the construction of new semiconductor manufacturing facilities falls within the scope of the rule.
Notice of Availability of Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Modernization and Internal Expansion of Existing Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Under the CHIPS Incentives Program
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces the availability of the Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the modernization and internal expansion of existing semiconductor fabrication facilities under the CHIPS Incentives Program. The PEA addresses financial assistance for the modernization or internal expansion of existing current-generation and mature-node commercial facilities within their existing footprint throughout the U.S. (the ``Proposed Action''). NIST is requesting comments on the Draft PEA.
National Conference on Weights and Measures 2024 Interim Meeting
The 2024 Interim Meeting of the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) will be held in-person at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana from Sunday, January 7, 2024, through Wednesday, January 10, 2024. This notice contains information about some, but not all, significant agenda items of the NCWM committees. As a result, the items are not consecutively numbered.
Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT or Committee) will meet on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. eastern time.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science Membership Application
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Request for Information (RFI) Related to NIST's Assignments Under Sections 4.1, 4.5 and 11 of the Executive Order Concerning Artificial Intelligence (Sections 4.1, 4.5, and 11)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information to assist in carrying out several of its responsibilities under the Executive order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence issued on October 30, 2023. Among other things, the E.O. directs NIST to undertake an initiative for evaluating and auditing capabilities relating to Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and to develop a variety of guidelines, including for conducting AI red-teaming tests to enable deployment of safe, secure, and trustworthy systems.
Request for Information Regarding the Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks comments on the Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights, which reviews the factors that an agency may consider when deciding whether to exercise march-in rights. NIST requests information from the public on the proposed version of this guidance document to ensure that it is clear, and its application will both fulfill the purpose of march-in rights and uphold the policy and objectives of the Bayh-Dole Act. The information received in response to this RFI will inform NIST and the Interagency Working Group for Bayh-Dole (IAWGBD) in developing a final framework document that may be used by an agency when making a march-in decision. NIST will hold at least one informational webinar explaining the Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights and how the public can submit comments. Details about the informational webinar(s), including dates, times and any registration requirements, will be announced at https:// www.nist.gov/tpo/policy-coordination/bayh-dole-act.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Domestic Manufacturing Waiver Request Form
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Open Meeting of the Internet of Things Advisory Board
The Internet of Things (IoT) Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, January 23 and Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., eastern time. Both sessions will be open to the public.
National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC or Committee) will hold an open meeting via web conference on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The primary purpose of this meeting is for the Committee to share and discuss updates on each working group's goals and deliverables. The Committee will also deliberate on draft findings and recommendations. The final agenda will be posted to the NAIAC website: ai.gov/naiac/.
Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Meeting
The Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (Board) will meet in open session on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss the work of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program to implement improvements to the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (Award), and to provide recommendations to the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as the Board deems necessary. Details on the agenda are noted in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice.
Open Meeting of the Internet of Things Advisory Board
The Internet of Things (IoT) Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., eastern time. Both sessions will be open to the public.
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