2020-20663. Advisory Committee for Geosciences; Notice of Meeting  

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    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 Geosciences (1755).

    Date and Time: October 14, 2020; 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. EDT.

    October 15, 2020; 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. EDT.

    Place: NSF, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Virtual). Connection information will be made available on the AC GEO website at least two weeks prior to the meeting: (https://www.nsf.gov/​geo/​advisory.jsp).

    Type of Meeting: Open.

    Contact Person: Melissa Lane, National Science Foundation, Room C Start Printed Page 584018000, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Phone 703-292-8500.

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

    Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice, recommendations, and oversight on support for geoscience research and education including atmospheric, geo-space, earth, ocean and polar sciences.

    Agenda

    October 14, 2020

    • Directorate and NSF activities and plans
    • Discussion of the Impact of COVID-19 on GEO operations
    • Discussion of Draft Report on 21st Century Geosciences
    • Update on NASEM Earth System Science Study

    October 15, 2020

    • Report outs from Division Meetings and AC OPP Fall Meeting
    • Report on the AGS Committee of Visitors Meeting
    • Meeting with the NSF Director and Chief Operating Officer
    • Action Items/Planning for Spring 2021 Meeting
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    Dated: September 15, 2020.

    Crystal Robinson,

    Committee Management Officer.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-20663 Filed 9-17-20; 8:45 am]

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