83 FR 59423 - Sunshine Act Meetings

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 226 (November 23, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-25717
Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 226 (Friday, November 23, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 226 (Friday, November 23, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59423-59424]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-25717]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Sunshine Act Meetings

    The National Science Board (NSB), pursuant to 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 meetings for the 
transaction of NSB business as follows:

TIME AND DATE: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
and Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. EST.

PLACE:  These meetings will be held at the NSF headquarters, 2415 
Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. Meetings are held in the 
boardroom on the 2nd floor. The public may observe public meetings held 
in the boardroom. 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 
building lobby to receive a visitor's badge.

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

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Plenary Board meeting

Open Session: 8:00-9:15 a.m.
 NSB Chair's Opening Remarks
     Introduction of new NSB members
 NSF Director's Remarks
 Summary of DC Meetings
 NSB Vision Project Discussion/Decision

Committee on Strategy (CS)

Open Session: 9:15-10:45 a.m.
 Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
 Approval of Prior Minutes
 FY 2019 Budget Request Update
 Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences Portfolio 
Review
 NSB Vision Project

Committee on Oversight (CO)

Open Session: 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
 Approval of Prior Minutes
 Merit Review Report Update
 Report on Status of OIG Semiannual Report and NSF Management 
Response
 Inspector General's Update
 Chief Financial Officer's Update
 Responsible Conduct of Research
 Reducing Administrative Burdens on Research

Committee on Strategy (CS)

Closed Session: 1:15-1:30 p.m.
 Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
 Approval of Prior Minutes
 FY 2020 Budget Submission Update

Committee on Awards and Facilities (A&F)

Closed Session: 1:30-3:20 p.m.
 Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
 Approval of Prior Minutes
 Action Item: Sacramento Peak Observatory
 Update on Astronomy Facility Transitions
 Information Item: International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP)
 Information Item: Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for 
Science (AIMS)
 Chief Officer for Research Facilities Report

Committee on Awards and Facilities (A&F)

Open Session: 3:30-4:00 p.m.
 Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
 Approval of Prior Minutes
 CY 2018-2019 Schedule of Planned Action and Information Items
 Status of the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)
 Discussion and Vote on the A&F Action Approval Process Policy 
Document

Plenary Board

Open Session: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
 White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Briefing

Matters to be Discussed: 

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Committee on National Science and Engineering Policy (SEP)

Open Session: 8:15-9:20 a.m.
 Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
 Approval of Prior Minutes
 Update on Future Indicators Project
 Update on Science and Engineering Indicators (SEI) Thematic 
Reports and Roadmap
 Discussion of Draft SEI 2018 Policy Companion
 Discussion of Future Policy Topics

Committee on External Engagement (EE)

Open Session: 9:20-10:00 a.m.
 Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
 Approval of Prior Minutes
 NSB One-page Resources
 NSB Congressional Home District Office Meetings
 NSB Alumni Network Pilot Project

Task Force on the Skilled Technical Workforce (STW)

Open Session: 10:00-10:45 a.m.
 Chair's Opening Remarks
 Approval of Prior Minutes
 NSB/SBE National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics 
STW Data Update
 Discussion of Task Force Progress and Next Steps

Plenary Board

Closed Session: 11:00-11:15 a.m.
 Chair's Opening Remarks
 Director's Remarks
 Approval of Prior Minutes
 Closed Committee Reports
 Vote: Sacramento Peak Record of Decision

Plenary Board (Executive)

Closed Session: 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 Chair's Opening Remarks
 Approval of Prior Minutes
 Director's Remarks
 Board Member Award Review
 Honorary Award Recommendations

Plenary Board

Open Session: 1:15-1:45 p.m.
 Chair's Opening Remarks
 Director's Remarks
 Approval of Prior Minutes
 Open Committee Reports
 Vote: OIG Semiannual Report and Management Response
 Chair's Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjourns: 1:45 p.m.

MEETINGS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

8:00-9:15 a.m. Plenary NSB Introduction
9:15-10:45 a.m. Committee on Strategy (CS)
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Committee on Oversight (CO)
3:30-4:00 p.m. Committee on Awards & Facilities (A&F)
4:00-5:00 p.m. Plenary

Thursday, November 29, 2018

8:15-9:20 a.m. Committee on Science and Engineering Policy (SEP)
9:20-10:00 a.m. Committee on External Engagement (EE)
10:00-10:45 a.m. Task Force on Skilled Technical Workforce (STW)
1:15-1:45 p.m. Plenary

MEETINGS THAT ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: 

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

1:15-1:30 p.m. Committee on Strategy (CS)
1:30-3:20 p.m. (A&F)

Thursday, November 29, 2018

11:00-11:15 a.m. Plenary
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Plenary Executive

CONTACT PERSONS FOR MORE INFORMATION: The NSB Office contact is Brad 
Gutierrez, [email protected], 703-292-7000. The NSB Public Affairs 
contact is Nadine Lymn, [email protected], 703-292-2490.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public meetings and public portions of 
meetings held in the 2nd floor boardroom will be webcast. To view these 
meetings, go to: http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/nsf/180 717 and 
follow the instructions. The public may observe public meetings held in 
the boardroom. The address is 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 
22314.
    Please refer to the NSB website for additional information. You 
will find any updated meeting information and schedule updates (time, 
place, subject matter, or status of meeting) at https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/notices.jsp#sunshine.
    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.

Chris Blair,
Executive Assistant to the National Science Board Office.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the NSB boardroom or check the Dated: November 16, 2018, in Rockville,
webcast 15 minutes before the Maryland.
8:00–9:15 a.m. Plenary NSB
scheduled start time of the meeting you Edward R. Hawkens,
Introduction
9:15–10:45 a.m. Committee on Strategy wish to observe. Chief Administrative Judge, Atomic Safety
and Licensing Board Panel.
(CS) Chris Blair,
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Executive Assistant to the National Science
Oversight (CO) Board Office.
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Facilities (A&F)
4:00–5:00 p.m. Plenary BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY
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Thursday, November 29, 2018
8:15–9:20 a.m. Committee on Science [NRC–2018–0001]
and Engineering Policy (SEP) NUCLEAR REGULATORY
9:20–10:00 a.m. Committee on External COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings
Engagement (EE)
10:00–10:45 a.m. Task Force on Skilled [Docket No. 72–1051–ISFSI; ASLBP No. 19– TIME AND DATE: Weeks of November 26,
Technical Workforce (STW) 959–01–ISFSI–BD01] December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018.
1:15–1:45 p.m. Plenary PLACE: Commissioners’ Conference
MEETINGS THAT ARE CLOSED TO THE Establishment of Atomic Safety and Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
PUBLIC: Licensing Board: Interim Storage Maryland.
Partners LLC STATUS: Public and Closed.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
1:15–1:30 p.m. Committee on Strategy Pursuant to delegation by the
(CS) Commission, see 37 FR 28,710 (Dec. 29, Week of November 26, 2018
1:30–3:20 p.m. (A&F) 1972), and the Commission’s
regulations, see, e.g., 10 CFR 2.104, Thursday, November 29, 2018
Thursday, November 29, 2018 2.105, 2.300, 2.309, 2.313, 2.318, 2.321, 9:45 a.m. Affirmation Session (Public
11:00–11:15 a.m. Plenary notice is hereby given that an Atomic Meeting) (Tentative)
11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Plenary Executive Safety and Licensing Board (Board) is Motion to Quash Office of
CONTACT PERSONS FOR MORE being established to preside over the Investigations Subpoena Filed by
INFORMATION: The NSB Office contact is following proceeding: Reed College (Tentative)
Brad Gutierrez, bgutierr@nsf.gov, 703– 9:45 a.m. Affirmation Session (Public
Interim Storage Partners LLC
292–7000. The NSB Public Affairs Meeting) (Tentative)
contact is Nadine Lymn, nlymn@ (WCS Consolidated Interim Storage Crow Butte Resources, Inc. (In Situ
nsf.gov, 703–292–2490. Facility) Leach Uranium Recovery Facility)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public
Consolidated Intervenor’s Petition for
This proceeding involves an Review of LBP–16–13 (Tentative)
meetings and public portions of application from Interim Storage
meetings held in the 2nd floor Partners LLC for a license to construct Thursday, November 29, 2018
boardroom will be webcast. To view and operate a Consolidated Interim 10:00 a.m. Briefing on Security Issues
these meetings, go to: http:// Storage Facility on its approximately (Closed Ex. 1)
www.tvworldwide.com/events/nsf/180 14,900-acre site in western Andrews
717 and follow the instructions. The County, Texas. In response to a notice Week of December 3, 2018—Tentative
public may observe public meetings published in the Federal Register Monday, December 3, 2018
held in the boardroom. The address is announcing the opportunity to request a
2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, 10:00 a.m. Briefing on Equal
hearing, see 83 FR 44,070 (Aug. 29,
VA, 22314. Employment Opportunity,
2018), multiple requests for hearing
Please refer to the NSB website for Affirmative Employment, and Small
have been filed.
additional information. You will find Business (Public) (Contact: Larniece
any updated meeting information and The Board is comprised of the McKoy Moore: 301–415–1942)
schedule updates (time, place, subject following Administrative Judges: This meeting will be webcast live at
matter, or status of meeting) at https:// • Paul S. Ryerson, Chairman, Atomic the Web address—http://www.nrc.gov/.
www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/notices.jsp# Safety and Licensing Board Panel, U.S.
sunshine. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Thursday, December 6, 2018
The NSB will continue its program to Washington, DC 20555–0001. 10:00 a.m. Meeting with Advisory
provide some flexibility around meeting • Nicholas G. Trikouros, Atomic Committee on Reactor Safeguards
times. After the first meeting of each Safety and Licensing Board Panel, U.S. (Public) (Contact: Mark Banks: 301–
day, actual meeting start and end times Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 415–3718)
will be allowed to vary by no more than Washington, DC 20555–0001. This meeting will be webcast live at
15 minutes in either direction. As an the Web address—http://www.nrc.gov/.
example, if a 10:00 meeting finishes at • Dr. Gary S. Arnold, Atomic Safety
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1

10:45, the meeting scheduled to begin at and Licensing Board Panel, U.S. Nuclear Week of December 10, 2018—Tentative
11:00 may begin at 10:45 instead. Regulatory Commission, Washington, There are no meetings scheduled for
Similarly, the 10:00 meeting may be DC 20555–0001. the week of December 10, 2018.
allowed to run over by as much as 15 All correspondence, documents, and
minutes if the Chair decides the extra other materials shall be filed in Week of December 17, 2018—Tentative
time is warranted. The next meeting accordance with the NRC E-Filing rule. There are no meetings scheduled for
would start no later than 11:15. Arrive See 10 CFR 2.302. the week of December 17, 2018.

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Dates		Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. EST.
FR Citation		83 FR 59423