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: October 30, 2019; 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., October 31, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-3:30 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 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
October 30, 2019; 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Committee of Visitors (COV) Discussion
NSF Response to Polar Research Vessel Requirements Subcommittee Report
Advancing Earth System Modeling
Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) Update
Polar Safety
October 31, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Polar Advisory Overview Document
NSF Response to the Arctic Portfolio Review
Enhancing Diversity in the Polar Research Community
COV Member Selections
Office of Legislative and Public Affairs Media and Legislative Relations
Meeting with the NSF COO
Dated: September 26, 2019.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.
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