2018-21036. Advisory Committee for Polar Programs; 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 Polar Programs (1130).Start Printed Page 48874

    Date and Time: November 1, 2018; 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., November 2, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

    Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room E 2030, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

    Type of Meeting: Open.

    Contact Person: Andrew Backe, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room W 7237, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Telephone (703) 292-2454.

    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

    November 1, 2018; 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

    • Opening Remarks and Introductions
    • Safety Discussion
    • Arctic Portfolio Review Update
    • Polar Research Vessel Requirements Update
    • Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) Update

    November 2, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

    • Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) Update
    • OISE's Recent Efforts/NSF International Strategic Visioning Document
    • Meeting with the NSF Director and COO
    • Polar Document Review
    • Wrap-up and Actions
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    Dated: September 24, 2018.

    Crystal Robinson,

    Committee Management Officer.

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    [FR Doc. 2018-21036 Filed 9-26-18; 8:45 am]

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