82 FR 37470 - Sunshine Act Meetings; National Science Board

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 153 (August 10, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-17031
Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 153 (Thursday, August 10, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 153 (Thursday, August 10, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37470-37472]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-17031]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Sunshine Act Meetings; National Science Board

    The National Science Board (NSB), pursuant to National Science 
Foundation (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

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meetings for the transaction of NSB business as follows:


Times and Dates: August 15, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and 
August 16, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT.

Place: These meetings will be held at the NSF headquarters, 4201 Wilson 
Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. Meetings are held in Room 1235. All 
visitors must contact the Board Office (call 703-292-7000 or send an 
email to [email protected]) at least 24 hours prior to the 
meeting and provide your name and organizational affiliation. Visitors 
must report to the NSF visitor's desk in the lobby of the 9th and N. 
Stuart Street entrance to receive a visitor's badge. Due to recent 
security changes, visitors should allot some extra time for the 
entrance process.

Status: Some of these meetings will be open to the public. Others will 
be closed to the public. See full description below.

Supplemental Information: Public meetings and public portions of 
meetings held in Room 1235 will be webcast. To view these meetings, go 
to: http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/nsf/170815 and follow the 
instructions. The public may listen to public committee meetings held 
in Room 1295. Contact the Board Office (call 703-292-7000 or send an 
email to [email protected]) at least 24 hours prior to the 
meeting for dial-in information.
    Please refer to the NSB Web site for additional information. 
Meeting information and schedule updates (time, place, subject matter, 
and status of meeting) may be found at http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/notices.jsp.
    The NSB will continue its program to provide some flexibility 
around meeting times. After the first meeting of each day, actual 
meeting start and end times will be allowed to vary by no more than 15 
minutes in either direction. As an example, if a 10:00 meeting finishes 
at 10:45, the meeting scheduled to begin at 11:00 may begin at 10:45 
instead. Similarly, the 10:00 meeting may be allowed to run over by as 
much as 15 minutes if the Chair decides the extra time is warranted. 
The next meeting would start no later than 11:15.
    Arrive at the NSB boardroom or check the webcast 15 minutes before 
the scheduled start time of the meeting you wish to observe. Members of 
the public are invited to provide feedback on this program. Contact: 
[email protected].

Meetings That are Open to the Public: 

August 15, 2017

8:00-8:30 a.m. Plenary NSB introduction
8:30-10:00 a.m. Committee on Strategy (CS)
10:15-11:45 a.m. Committee on Oversight (CO)
1:00-1:40 p.m. Committee on External Engagement (EE)

August 16, 2017

8:30-9:15 a.m. Committee on Awards and Facilities (A&F)
9:15-10:15 a.m. Committee on National Science and Engineering Policy 
(SEP)
1:00-2:30 p.m. Plenary

Meetings That are Closed to the Public: 

August 15, 2017

1:40-1:45 (CO)
1:45-3:00 p.m. (CS)
3:15-5:00 p.m. (A&F)

August 16, 2017

10:30-11:00 a.m. Plenary
11:00-11:30 a.m. Plenary Executive

Matters To Be Considered: 

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Plenary Board meeting

Open session: 8:00-8:30 a.m.
     NSB Chair's Opening Remarks
     Overview of Major Issues for Meeting
     NSF Director's Remarks
     Summary of Meetings on Capitol Hill

Committee on Strategy (CS)

    Open session: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
     Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
     Approval of Prior Minutes
     FY 2018 Budget Request Update
     National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine 
(NASEM) Studies Briefing
     The Value of SBE to National Priorities
     A New Vision of Center-Based Engineering Research
     Fostering Integrity in Research
     Facilities and Administrative Costs Discussion

Committee on Oversight (CO)

Open session: 10:15-11:45 a.m.
     Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
     Approval of Prior Minutes
     NSF FY 2016 Annual Report on Merit Review
     Resolution
     Inspector General's Update
     OIG Review of Institutions' Implementation of NSF's 
Responsible Conduct of Research Requirements
     Chief Financial Officer's Update

Committee on External Engagement (EE)

Open session: 1:00-1:40 p.m.
     Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
     Approval of Prior Minutes
     Briefing on Board Member Meetings with Members of Congress
     Update on Planning for Listening Sessions During Board's 
October LIGO Livingston, Louisiana Site Visit
     Update on NSB Members to Host a Member of Congress in Home 
District
     Discussion of Guidance for Public Statements by NSB 
Members

Committee on Oversight (CO)

Closed session: 1:40-1:45 p.m.
     Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
     Office of the Inspector General FY 2019 OMB Budget 
Submission

Committee on Strategy (CS)

Closed session: 1:45-3:00 p.m.
     Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
     Approval of Prior Minutes
     Presentation of NSBO FY 2019 OMB Budget Submission
     Agency Reform and Strategic Plan
     Action Item: FY 2019 OMB Budget Submission

Committee on Awards and Facilities (A&F)

Closed Session: 3:15-5:00 p.m.
     Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
     Approval of Prior Minutes
     Action Item: National Ecological Observatory Network 
(NEON) Supplemental Proposal for Initial Operations and Maintenance
     Action Item: National High Magnetic Field Laboratory 
(NHMFL) Operations
     Status of Astronomy Facilities Divestment Plan
     Information Item: Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) 
Operations and Management

Matters To Be Discussed: 

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Committee on Awards and Facilities (A&F)

Open session: 8:30-9:15 a.m.
     Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
     Approval of Prior Minutes
     CY 2017 Schedule of Planned Action and Information Items

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     No Cost Overrun Policy Brief Report
     Oversight for Major Research Facilities

Committee on National Science and Engineering Policy (SEP)

    Open session: 9:15-10:15 a.m.
     Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
     Approval of Prior Minutes
     Discussion of S&E Indicators 2018 Draft ``Orange Book'' 
Feedback
     Update on Indicators 2018 Draft ``Digest'' and ``Overview 
of the State of the U.S. S&E Enterprise in a Global Context''
     Discussion on Policy Companion Statements/Briefs to 
Indicators 2018

Plenary Board

Closed session: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
     Board Chair's Opening Remarks
     Director's Remarks
     Approval of Prior Minutes
     Closed Committee Reports
     Vote: National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) 
Operations
     Vote: National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) 
Proposal for Initial Operations and Maintenance
     Vote: NSF FY 2019 OMB Budget Submission

Plenary Board (Executive)

Closed session: 11:00-11:30 a.m.
     Board Chair's Opening Remarks
     Approval of Prior Minutes
     Director's Remarks
     Award Involving an NSB Member

Plenary Board

Open Session: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
     Board Chair's Opening Remarks
     NSF Director's Remarks
     Approval of Prior Minutes
     Open Committee Reports
     Vote: Merit Review Resolution
     Approval of CY 2018 Meeting Schedule
     Discussion of Skilled Technical Workforce
     Board Chair's Closing Remarks

Meeting Adjourns: 2:30 p.m.

Contact Persons for More Information: The NSB Office contact is Brad 
Gutierrez, [email protected], 703-292-7000. The Public Affairs contact 
is Nadine Lymn, [email protected], 703-292-2490.

Chris Blair,
Executive Assistant, National Science Board Office.
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jurisdiction. Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004. is asked to register his or her intent to
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individual medical case files, non- Council will receive agency updates on individuals who are in-person to
occupational health and wellness policy projects, finance, governance, provide their comments during the town
program records, Employee Assistance and other business. The Council will hall portions of the agenda. Those
Program (EAP) counseling, Drug-free vote on final drafts of the Individuals commenters on the phone will be called
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Administration, Government-wide report. The Council will also receive its comments to three minutes. Comments
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temporary items). Update to General receive a panel presentation on will be limited to those regarding
Records Schedule for employee promising practices regarding charter charter schools and vouchers in the
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temporary items). General Records (pursuant to Executive Order 13781) Washington, DC 20004; 202–272–2004
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AGENDA: The times provided below are
14. Office of Personnel Management, The web link to access CART on
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Agency-wide (DAA–0478–2017–0007, 1 Thursday, August 24, 2017 is: https://
item is anticipated to be discussed (all
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policies, procedures, and general 9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.—Welcome and should notify NCD as soon as possible
reports. Introductions to allow time to make arrangements. To
15. United States Agency for 9:30–10:45 a.m.—NCD Business help reduce exposure to fragrances for
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Security (DAA–0286–2017–0001, 3 Report Series; Foreign Policy and sensitivities, NCD requests that all those
items, 3 temporary items). Master files Disability Report; Guardianship attending the meeting in person refrain
of an electronic information system Report from wearing scented personal care
used to vet funding requests by 10:45–11:00 a.m.—Break products such as perfumes, hairsprays,
individuals, businesses, and 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.—Ethics Training and deodorants.
organizations. 12:00–1:00 p.m.—Lunch on Your Own Dated: August 8, 2017.
1:00–2:00 p.m.—Charter Schools &
Sharon M. Lisa Grubb,
Laurence Brewer, Vouchers Part 2: Promising
Practices Director of Operations and Administration.
Chief Records Officer for the U.S.
Government. 2:00–2:30 p.m.—Town Hall to Receive [FR Doc. 2017–16970 Filed 8–8–17; 11:15 am]
[FR Doc. 2017–16890 Filed 8–9–17; 8:45 am] Comments on Charter Schools & BILLING CODE 8421–03–P

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National Council on Disability (NCD) Strategic Plan pursuant to National Science
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Thursday, August 24, from 9:00 a.m.– Period on Agency Reform Plan and part 614), the National Science
4:15 p.m., Eastern Time, in Washington, NCD Strategic Plan Foundation Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C.
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PLACE: This meeting will occur in PUBLIC COMMENT: To better facilitate Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby
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• No Cost Overrun Policy Brief POSTAL SERVICE are available at www.prc.gov, Docket
Report Nos. MC2017–168, CP2017–261.
• Oversight for Major Research Product Change—Priority Mail
Stanley F. Mires,
Facilities Negotiated Service Agreement
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
Committee on National Science and AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. [FR Doc. 2017–16833 Filed 8–9–17; 8:45 am]
Engineering Policy (SEP) ACTION: Notice. BILLING CODE 7710–12–P

Open session: 9:15–10:15 a.m.
SUMMARY: The Postal Service gives
• Committee Chair’s Opening
notice of filing a request with the Postal
Remarks
Regulatory Commission to add a SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
• Approval of Prior Minutes
domestic shipping services contract to COMMISSION
• Discussion of S&E Indicators 2018 the list of Negotiated Service
Draft ‘‘Orange Book’’ Feedback Agreements in the Mail Classification
• Update on Indicators 2018 Draft Schedule’s Competitive Products List.
[Release No. 34–81328; File No. SR–
‘‘Digest’’ and ‘‘Overview of the State BatsBZX–2017–51]
of the U.S. S&E Enterprise in a DATES: Date of notice required under 39
U.S.C. 3642(d)(1): August 10, 2017. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Bats
Global Context’’ BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing
• Discussion on Policy Companion FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and Immediate Effectiveness of a
Statements/Briefs to Indicators 2018 Elizabeth A. Reed, 202–268–3179.
Proposed Rule Change Related to Fees
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The for Use on Bats BZX Exchange, Inc.’s
Plenary Board
United States Postal Service® hereby Options Platform
Closed session: 10:30–11:00 a.m. gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C.
• Board Chair’s Opening Remarks 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on August 4, 2017, August 7, 2017.
• Director’s Remarks it filed with the Postal Regulatory Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the
• Approval of Prior Minutes Commission a Request of the United Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
• Closed Committee Reports States Postal Service to Add Priority ‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2
• Vote: National High Magnetic Field Mail Contract 339 to Competitive notice is hereby given that on July 31,
Laboratory (NHMFL) Operations Product List. Documents are available at 2017, Bats BZX Exchange, Inc. (the
• Vote: National Ecological www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2017–167, ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘BZX’’) filed with the
Observatory Network (NEON) CP2017–260. Securities and Exchange Commission
Proposal for Initial Operations and Stanley F. Mires, (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule
Maintenance Attorney, Federal Compliance. change as described in Items I, II and III
• Vote: NSF FY 2019 OMB Budget below, which Items have been prepared
[FR Doc. 2017–16834 Filed 8–9–17; 8:45 am]
Submission by the Exchange. The Exchange has
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Plenary Board (Executive) designated the proposed rule change as
one establishing or changing a member
Closed session: 11:00–11:30 a.m. due, fee, or other charge imposed by the
POSTAL SERVICE
• Board Chair’s Opening Remarks Exchange under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii)
• Approval of Prior Minutes Product Change—Priority Mail of the Act 3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(2)
• Director’s Remarks Express, Priority Mail, & First-Class thereunder,4 which renders the
• Award Involving an NSB Member Package Service Negotiated Service proposed rule change effective upon
Agreement filing with the Commission. The
Plenary Board Commission is publishing this notice to
Open Session: 1:00–2:30 p.m. AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. solicit comments on the proposed rule
• Board Chair’s Opening Remarks ACTION: Notice. change from interested persons.
• NSF Director’s Remarks I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
• Approval of Prior Minutes SUMMARY: The Postal Service gives
notice of filing a request with the Postal Statement of the Terms of Substance of
• Open Committee Reports the Proposed Rule Change
Regulatory Commission to add a
• Vote: Merit Review Resolution
domestic shipping services contract to
• Approval of CY 2018 Meeting The Exchange filed a proposal to
the list of Negotiated Service amend the fee schedule applicable to
Schedule
Agreements in the Mail Classification
• Discussion of Skilled Technical Members 5 and non-Members of the
Schedule’s Competitive Products List. Exchange pursuant to BZX Rules 15.1(a)
Workforce
• Board Chair’s Closing Remarks DATES: Date of notice required under 39 and (c).
U.S.C. 3642(d)(1): August 10, 2017. The text of the proposed rule change
MEETING ADJOURNS: 2:30 p.m.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: is available at the Exchange’s Web site
CONTACT PERSONS FOR MORE
Elizabeth A. Reed, (202) 268–3179. at www.bats.com, at the principal office
INFORMATION: The NSB Office contact is
Brad Gutierrez, bgutierr@nsf.gov, 703– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The of the Exchange, and at the
292–7000. The Public Affairs contact is United States Postal Service® hereby Commission’s Public Reference Room.
gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C.
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Nadine Lymn, nlymn@nsf.gov, 703–
292–2490. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on August 4, 2017, 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
it filed with the Postal Regulatory 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
Chris Blair, Commission a Request of the United 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
4 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2).
Executive Assistant, National Science Board States Postal Service to Add Priority 5 The term ‘‘Member’’ is defined as ‘‘any
Office. Mail Express, Priority Mail, & First-Class registered broker or dealer that has been admitted
[FR Doc. 2017–17031 Filed 8–8–17; 4:15 pm] Package Service Contract 21 to to membership in the Exchange.’’ See Exchange
BILLING CODE 7555–01–P Competitive Product List. Documents Rule 1.5(n).

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Dates		August 15, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and August 16, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT.
FR Citation		82 FR 37470