National Science Foundation
The National Science Board, 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 National Science Board business as follows:
Open Sessions
November 8, 2016
November 9, 2016
Closed Sessions
November 9, 2016
Matters to be Discussed
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Plenary Board meeting
Committee on Strategy and Budget
Committee on Audit and Oversight (A&O)
Committee on Science and Engineering Indicators (SEI)
Committee on Programs and Plans
CSB Subcommittee on Facilities (SCF)
Joint Session of SCF and CPP
Matters to be Discussed
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Committee on Strategy and Budget
Committee on Programs and Plans
Plenary Board
Plenary Board (Executive)
Plenary Board
Meeting Adjourns—2:55 P.M.
DATE AND TIME:
November 8, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and November 9, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. EST.
PLACE:
These meetings will be held at the National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1235, Arlington, VA 22230. All visitors must contact the Board Office (call 703-292-7000 or send an email to nationalsciencebrd@nsf.gov) 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.
WEBCAST INFORMATION:
Public meetings and public portions of meetings will be webcast. To view the meetings, go to http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/nsf/161108 and follow the instructions.
UPDATES:
Please refer to the National Science Board 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.
AGENCY CONTACT:
John Veysey, jveysey@nsf.gov, 703-292-7000.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT:
Nadine Lymn, nlymn@nsf.gov, 703-292-2490.
STATUS:
Portions open; portions closed.
8:00-8:35 a.m. Plenary introduction, NSB Chair and NSF Director Remarks
8:35-9:35 a.m. Committee on Strategy and Budget (CSB)
9:50-10:50 a.m. Committee on Audit and Oversight (A&O)
10:50-11:45 a.m. Committee on Science and Engineering Indicators (SEI)
1:15-3:15 p.m. Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP) ( printed page 76633)
3:35-4:25 p.m. CSB Subcommittee on Facilities (SCF)
4:25-5:00 p.m. Joint session—SCF and CPP
12:55-2:55 p.m. (Plenary)
9:00-10:05 a.m. (CSB)
10:05-10:25 a.m. (CPP)
10:45-11:10 a.m. (Plenary)
11:00-11:25 a.m. (Plenary Executive)
Open session: 8:00-8:35 a.m.
- NSB Chair's Opening Remarks
Announcement of New Members and Ceremonial Oath of Office
Overview of Major Issues for Meeting
Report on Site Visits
Highlights from Board Retreat
- NSF Director's Remarks
Open session: 8:35-9:35 a.m.
- Committee Chairs' Opening Remarks
- Approval of Prior Minutes
- Update on FY 2017 Budget
- Ongoing Development of 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
Open session: 9:50-10:50 a.m.
- A&O Chair's Opening Remarks
OIG Semiannual Report
- Approval of Prior Minutes
- National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) Report: Implementation of Recommendation on Management Fee
- Merit Review Pilot Report
- Inspector General's Update
Update on Financial Statement Audit
Introduction of New Inspector General for Audit
OIG FY 2017 Audit Plan
- Chief Financial Officer's Update
- NSF Intergovernmental Personnel Act Program Update
Open session: 10:50-11:45 a.m.
- SEI Chair's Opening Remarks
- Approval of Prior Minutes
- Update on STEM Ph.D.s Career Pathways Companion Brief
- CPP Chair's Opening Remarks
- Approval of Prior Minutes
- CY 2017 Schedule of Planned Action and Information Items
- Review of NSB's Delegation of Award Authority
- Advanced Computing Infrastructure and Polar Realignment Updates
- SCF Chair's Opening Remarks
- Approval of Prior Minutes
- Discussion of Facilities-related Information Products
- Committee Chairs' Opening Remarks
- Discussion of Facilities Roles and Responsibilities
- Discussion of the Annual Facility Plan
- CSB Chair's Opening Remarks
- Approval of Prior Minutes
- Update on NSF FY 2018 Budget Request Development
- Committee Chair's Opening Remarks
- Approval of Prior Minutes
- NEON Operations and Maintenance Update
- NSB Chair's Opening Remarks
- Approval of Prior Minutes
- NSF Director's Remarks
- Closed Committee Reports
- NSB Chair's Opening Remarks
- Approval of Prior Minutes
- Recommendations for 2017 NSB Vannevar Bush and Public Service Awards
- NSB Chair's Opening Remarks
- Approval of Prior Minutes
- NSF Director's Remarks
- Action Item: Changes to the Waterman Award Terms
- Changes to the Annual Facility Plan
- Discussion of NSB Structure
- Discussion of Materials for the Presidential Transition
- Report from the Congressional Engagement Working Group
- Overview of NSF's Relocation
- Open Committee Reports
Discussion: Indicators 2018 Overview and Transmittal Letter
Open session: 1:15-3:15 p.m.
Overview of BIO Portfolio: Status and Timelines
Open session: 3:35-4:25 p.m.
Open session: 4:25-5:00 p.m.
Closed session: 9:00-10:05 a.m.
Closed Session: 10:05-10:25 a.m.
Closed session: 10:45-11:00 a.m.
Closed session: 11:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
Open session: 12:55-2:55 p.m.
Chris Blair,
Executive Assistant, National Science Board Office.