2019-06076. Advisory Committee for Polar Programs; Notice of Meeting

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting:

Name and Committee Code: Advisory Committee for Polar Programs (1130).

Date and Time: May 1, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., May 2, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Room 2010.

Type of Meeting: Open.

Contact Person: Andrew Backe, National Science Foundation, Room W 7237, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Phone [phone].

Minutes: May be obtained from the contact person listed above.

Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations to the National Science Foundation concerning support for polar research, education, infrastructure and logistics, and related activities.

Agenda

May 1, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

• Opening Remarks and Introductions
• Antarctic Treaty
• Polar Cyberinfrastructure
• Arctic Portfolio Review Subcommittee Report
• Polar Research Vessel Requirements Subcommittee Report
• Safety Discussion
• IARPC Principles Document
• USAP Communications & Community Outreach Charter
• Astrophysics Decadal Process Update

May 2, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

• Polar Advisory Overview Document
• Joint Session with AC-MPS
• Meeting with the NSF COO
• Wrap-up and Actions

Dated: March 26, 2019.

Crystal Robinson,

Committee Management Officer.