83 FR 7081 - Sunshine Act Meetings; National Science Board
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 33 (Friday, February 16, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 7081-7083] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-03316] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 meetings for the transaction of NSB business as follows: TIME AND DATE: Wednesday, February 21, 2018, from 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and Thursday, February 22, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 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 [[Page 7082]] 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, February 21, 2018 Plenary Board Meeting Open Session: 8:15-8:45 a.m.NSB Chair's Opening Remarks NSF Director's Remarks Summary of DC Meetings Committee on Oversight (CO) Open Session: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Committee Chair's Opening Remarks Approval of Prior Minutes Discussion of Merit Review Topics for Deeper Analysis Inspector General's Update Management Challenges FY 2017 Financial Statement Audit Federal Information Security Management Act Results Chief Financial Officer's Update Committee on External Engagement (EE) Open Session: 9:45-10:30 a.m. Committee Chair's Opening Remarks Approval of Prior Minutes Indicators 2018 Rollout Listening Sessions Private Sector Engagement Board Members Hosting Members of Congress Committee on Awards and Facilities (A&F) Open Session: 10:45-11:30 a.m. Committee Chair's Opening Remarks Approval of Prior Minutes Rolling Schedule of Planned Action and Information Items National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) Update Member Report from November Antarctica Visit Committee on National Science and Engineering Policy (SEP) Open Session: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Committee Chair's Opening Remarks Approval of Prior Minutes Outcomes of the SEP Retreat Discussion of Policy Companion Statement to S&E Indicators 2018 Topics Committee on Strategy (CS) Open Session: 2:00-2:30 p.m. Committee Chair's Opening Remarks Approval of Prior Minutes FY 2018 Budget Update FY 2019 Budget Request Updated Committee on Strategy (CS) Closed Session: 2:30-3:00 p.m. Committee Chair's Opening Remarks Approval of Prior Minutes FY 2019 and FY 2020 Budget Discussion Committee on Awards and Facilities (A&F) Closed Session: 3:15-5:15 p.m. Committee Chair's Opening Remarks Approval of Prior Minutes Action Item: NSF's National Center for Optical-Infrared Astronomy (NCOA) Directorate of Geosciences Overview for Information/Action Items Information Item: National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Operations and Maintenance Information Item: NSF's Geophysical Observatory for Geosciences (NGEO) Operations and Maintenance Information Item: Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Operations and Maintenance Information Item: Contract Services for Arctic Research Support and Logistics MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED: Thursday, February 22, 2018 A&F Committee Closed Session Continues: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information Item: Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory Operations and Maintenance Astronomy Facilities Divestment Update Plenary Board Closed Session: 9:30-9:50 a.m. Board Chair's Opening Remarks Director's Remarks Approval of Prior Minutes Closed Committee Reports Vote: NSF's National Center for Optical-Infrared Astronomy (NCOA) Plenary Board (Executive) Closed Session: 9:50-10:15 a.m. Board Chair's Opening Remarks Approval of Prior Minutes Director's Remarks Appointment of Election Committee for May 2018 Board Elections Skilled Technical Workforce Task Force Open Session: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Chair's Opening Remarks ``Grow With Google'' Presentation Plenary Board Open Session: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Board Chair's Opening Remarks Discussion of Academy of Arts and Sciences Report--``Future of Undergraduate Education'' Plenary Board Open Session Continues: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Board Chair's Opening Remarks NSF Director's Remarks Approval of Prior Minutes Open Committee Reports NSF's Implementation of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (AICA) Board Chair's Closing Remarks Meeting Adjourns: 2:00 p.m. MEETINGS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 8:15-8:45 a.m. Plenary NSB Introduction 8:45-9:45 a.m. Committee on Oversight (CO) 9:45-10:30 a.m. Committee on External Engagement (EE) 10:45-11:30 a.m. Committee on Awards & Facilities (AF) 1:00-2:00 p.m. Committee on National Science and Engineering Policy (SEP) 2:00-2:30 p.m. Committee on Strategy (CS) Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:30-11:15 a.m. Skilled Technical Workforce Task Force 11:15-11:45 a.m., 1:15-2:00 p.m. Plenary MEETINGS THAT ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 2:30-3:00 p.m. (CS) 3:15-5:15 p.m. (A&F) Thursday, February 22, 2018 8:30-9:30 a.m. (A&F) 9:30-9:50 a.m. Plenary 9:50-10:15 a.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/180221 and follow the instructions. The public may observe public meetings held in the boardroom. The address is [[Page 7083]] 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, National Science Board Office. [FR Doc. 2018-03316 Filed 2-14-18; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, language skills, cyber skills, and Commission’s website, http://
identified by Docket No. 05–2018–01, science, technology, engineering, and www.inspire2serve.gov.
by any of the following methods: mathematics (STEM) skills) for which
III. Specific Topics to Address
• Email: the Nation has a critical need, without
national.commission.on.service.info@ regard to age or sex; and (4) the The Commission would welcome
mail.mil. Please include the docket feasibility and advisability of including comments on any of the specific topics
number in the subject line of the in the military selective service process, for which Congress has requested
message. as so modified, an eligibility or Commission input. These are set forth
• Website: http:// entitlement for the receipt of one or above under ‘‘Background.’’
www.inspire2serve.gov/content/share- more Federal benefits (such as In addition, the Commission would
your-thoughts. Follow the instructions educational benefits, subsidized or welcome comments on any of the
on the page to submit a comment and secured student loans, grants or hiring following specific topics:
include the docket number in the preferences) specified by the (1) Is a military draft or draft
comment. Commission for purposes of the contingency still a necessary component
• Mail: National Commission on review.’’ Id. of U.S. national security?
Military, National, and Public Service, The Commission’s work is also (2) Are modifications to the selective
Attn: RFI COMMENT—Docket 05– guided by a series of principles issued service system needed?
2018–01, 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 1000, by the President on April 3, 2017. See (3) How can the United States
Room 1029 Arlington, VA 22202. House Doc 115–27, available at https:// increase participation in military,
All submissions received must www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CDOC- national, and public service by
include the docket number. If the 115hdoc27/pdf/CDOC-115hdoc27.pdf individuals with skills critical to
Commission cannot read your comment Those principles addressed questions address the national security and other
due to technical difficulties and cannot raised by Congress that are similar to public service needs of the nation?
contact you for clarification, the those included below under ‘‘Specific (4) What are the barriers to
Commission may not be able to consider Topics to Address.’’ participation in military, national, or
your comment. Late comments will be The Commission is required to public service?
considered. (5) Does service have inherent value,
provide the President and Congress a
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For and, if so, what is it?
final report containing its findings and
general inquiries, submission process (6) Is a mandatory service requirement
recommendations regarding these
questions, or any additional information for all Americans necessary, valuable,
matters no later than March 2020. In
about this request for comments, please and feasible?
preparing the report, the Commission
contact Rachel Rikleen, at (703) 571– (7) How does the United States
must engage the American public,
3760 or by email at increase the propensity for Americans,
hearing directly from them about these
national.commission.on.service.info@ particularly young Americans, to serve?
topics. In particular, Congress has
mail.mil. directed the Commission to seek written Dated: February 12, 2018.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: comments from the general public and Kent Abernathy,
interested parties on matters of the Executive Director.
I. Background Commission’s review within seven [FR Doc. 2018–03261 Filed 2–15–18; 8:45 am]
The National Defense Authorization months of its establishment date, which BILLING CODE P
Act for Fiscal Year 2017, Public Law means April 19, 2018. This notice and
114–328, 130 Stat. 2000 (2016), created request for comments is intended to
the National Commission on Military, meet that statutory requirement. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
National, and Public Service (the II. Other Engagement Opportunities
‘‘Commission’’) to ‘‘conduct a review of Sunshine Act Meetings; National
the military selective service process The Commission is also receiving Science Board
(commonly referred to as ‘the draft’)’’ formal input from a number of Federal
and to ‘‘consider methods to increase agencies. The Commission’s enabling The National Science Board (NSB),
participation in military, national, and statute requires the Secretary of Defense pursuant to National Science
public service in order to address to issue a preliminary report on the Foundation (NSF) regulations (45 CFR
national security and other public current and future need for a centralized part 614), the National Science
service needs of the Nation.’’ Public registration system under the Military Foundation Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C.
Law 114–328, Subtitle F, Section 551. Selective Service Act, and the 1862n–5), and the Government in the
To this end, Congress has specifically Comptroller General to perform a review Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby
directed the Commission to consider: of the procedures used by the Defense gives notice of the scheduling of
‘‘(1) the need for a military selective Department in evaluating the selective meetings for the transaction of NSB
service process, including the service requirements. Additionally, business as follows:
continuing need for a mechanism to several Federal agencies are required TIME AND DATE: Wednesday, February 21,
draft large numbers of replacement under the Commission’s enabling 2018, from 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and
combat troops; (2) means by which to statute to offer to the Commission Thursday, February 22, 2018, from 8:30
foster a greater attitude and ethos of recommendations for the reform of the a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST.
service among United States youth, military selective service process and PLACE: These meetings will be held at
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including an increased propensity for military, national, and public service in the NSF headquarters, 2415 Eisenhower
military service; (3) the feasibility and connection with that process. Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314.
advisability of modifying the military The Commission will hold a series of Meetings are held in the boardroom on
selective service process in order to public meetings on these topics as it the 2nd floor. The public may observe
obtain for military, national, and public prepares its report for Congress and the public meetings held in the boardroom.
service individuals with skills (such as President. Information about those All visitors must contact the Board
medical, dental, and nursing skills, meetings will be made available on the Office (call 703–292–7000 or send an
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2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Committee will hear briefings by and 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.: Preparation of
VA 22314. discussion with representatives of the ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)—The
Please refer to the NSB website for NRC staff and Framatome regarding the Committee will continue its discussion
additional information. You will find subject topical report. [NOTE: This of proposed ACRS reports. [NOTE: A
any updated meeting information and session is closed in order to discuss and portion of this session may be closed in
schedule updates (time, place, subject protect information designated as order to discuss and protect information
matter, or status of meeting) at https:// proprietary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5
www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/ 552b(c)(4)] U.S.C 552b(c)(4)]
notices.jsp#sunshine. 1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.: Accident Saturday, March 10, 2018, Conference
The NSB will continue its program to Tolerant Fuel (Open)—The Committee Room T–2B1, 11545 Rockville Pike,
provide some flexibility around meeting will hear briefings by and discussion Rockville, Maryland 20852
times. After the first meeting of each with representatives of the NRC staff
day, actual meeting start and end times regarding licensing activities related to 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Preparation of
will be allowed to vary by no more than accident tolerant fuel. ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)—The
15 minutes in either direction. As an 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.: APR1400: PLUS7 Committee will continue its discussion
example, if a 10:00 meeting finishes at Fuel (Open/Closed)—The Committee of proposed ACRS reports. [NOTE: A
10:45, the meeting scheduled to begin at will hear briefings by and discussion portion of this session may be closed in
11:00 may begin at 10:45 instead. with representatives of the NRC staff order to discuss and protect information
Similarly, the 10:00 meeting may be designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5
and KNHP regarding the subject topical
allowed to run over by as much as 15 U.S.C 552b(c)(4)]
reports. [NOTE: A portion of this
minutes if the Chair decides the extra Procedures for the conduct of and
session may be closed in order to participation in ACRS meetings were
time is warranted. The next meeting discuss and protect information published in the Federal Register on
would start no later than 11:15. Arrive designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 October 4, 2017 (82 FR 46312). In
at the NSB boardroom or check the U.S.C 552b(c)(4)] accordance with those procedures, oral
webcast 15 minutes before the 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.: Preparation of or written views may be presented by
scheduled start time of the meeting you ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)—The members of the public, including
wish to observe. Committee will continue its discussion representatives of the nuclear industry.
Chris Blair, of proposed ACRS reports [NOTE: A Persons desiring to make oral statements
portion of this session may be closed in should notify Quynh Nguyen, Cognizant
Executive Assistant, National Science Board
Office. order to discuss and protect information ACRS Staff (Telephone: 301–415–5844,
designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 Email: Quynh.Nguyen@nrc.gov), 5 days
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U.S.C 552b(c)(4)] before the meeting, if possible, so that
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Friday, March 9, 2018, Conference appropriate arrangements can be made
Room T–2B1, 11545 Rockville Pike, to allow necessary time during the
Rockville, Maryland 20852 meeting for such statements. In view of
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the possibility that the schedule for
COMMISSION 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.: Future ACRS ACRS meetings may be adjusted by the
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Advisory Committee on Reactor Procedures Subcommittee and
Safeguards; Notice of Meeting conduct of the meeting, persons
Reconciliation of ACRS Comments and planning to attend should check with
In accordance with the purposes of Recommendations (Open/Closed)—The the Cognizant ACRS staff if such
Sections 29 and 182b of the Atomic Committee will hear discussion of the rescheduling would result in major
Energy Act (42 U.S.C. 2039, 2232b), the recommendations of the Planning and inconvenience.
Advisory Committee on Reactor Procedures Subcommittee regarding Thirty-five hard copies of each
Safeguards (ACRS) will hold a meeting items proposed for consideration by the presentation or handout should be
March 8–10, 2018, 11545 Rockville Full Committee during future ACRS provided 30 minutes before the meeting.
Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. meetings. [NOTE: A portion of this In addition, one electronic copy of each
meeting may be closed pursuant to 5 presentation should be emailed to the
Thursday, March 8, 2018, Conference U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (6) to discuss
Room T–2B1, 11545 Rockville Pike, Cognizant ACRS Staff one day before
organizational and personnel matters meeting. If an electronic copy cannot be
Rockville, Maryland 20852 that relate solely to internal personnel provided within this timeframe,
8:30 a.m.–8:35 a.m.: Opening rules and practices of the ACRS, and presenters should provide the Cognizant
Remarks by the ACRS Chairman information the release of which would ACRS Staff with a CD containing each
(Open)—The ACRS Chairman will make constitute a clearly unwarranted presentation at least 30 minutes before
opening remarks regarding the conduct invasion of personal privacy] the meeting.
of the meeting. 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.: Preparation for In accordance with Subsection 10(d)
8:35 a.m.–10:30 a.m.: Regulatory Meeting with Commission (Open)—The of Public Law 92–463 and 5 U.S.C.
Guide 1.232, ‘‘Guidance for Developing Committee will hear discussion on 552b(c), certain portions of this meeting
Principal Design Criteria for Non-Light preparation for upcoming meeting with may be closed, as specifically noted
Water Reactors’’ (Open)—The the Commission in April. above. Use of still, motion picture, and
Committee will hear briefings by and 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Preparation of television cameras during the meeting
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discussion with representatives of the ACRS Reports (Open/Closed)—The may be limited to selected portions of
NRC staff regarding the subject guide. Committee will continue its discussion the meeting as determined by the
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Topical Report of proposed ACRS reports. [NOTE: A Chairman. Electronic recordings will be
ANP–10333P, Revision 0, ‘‘AURORA–B: portion of this session may be closed in permitted only during the open portions
An Evaluation Model for Boiling Water order to discuss and protect information of the meeting.
Reactors; Application to Control Rod designated as proprietary, pursuant to 5 ACRS meeting agendas, meeting
Drop Accident (CRDA)’’ (Closed)—The U.S.C 552b(c)(4)] transcripts, and letter reports are
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| FR Citation | 83 FR 7081 |
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