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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the receipt of permit applications under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. These permits relate to scientific activities in specific Antarctic areas, including studies on water and environmental samples, and research involving seal tagging to understand the seals' behavior and habitat. The first permit allows activities in locations like Canada Glacier and Taylor Glacier, while the second focuses on Cape Shirreff, involving several Antarctic seal species. Public comments are invited and can be submitted until February 24, 2021.

The National Science Foundation announced the cancellation of two meetings that were supposed to take place on December 10 and December 13, 2024. These meetings were initially noted in the Federal Register on November 15 and 20, 2024. Anyone needing more information can reach out to Crystal Robinson at the provided email or phone number. This notice was officially dated December 5, 2024.

The National Science Board's Committee on Oversight has scheduled a teleconference for February 10, 2021, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST, to conduct Board business. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via teleconference through the National Science Foundation. The agenda includes opening remarks, a presentation on merit review analysis, a review of two proposed NSB policies, and a discussion about NSF-funded graduate students' careers. Interested individuals should contact Ann Bushmiller for more information or to listen in.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to hold several proposal review meetings throughout the year. These meetings aim to provide advice on proposals submitted to the NSF for funding and to assess ongoing projects. The meetings will be held at the NSF's headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, and will not be open to the public due to confidential information being discussed. Information about these meetings, including changes and schedules, will be available on the NSF website, and similar notices will be published quarterly.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is proposing a new information collection for the Smart and Connected Communities (S&CC) program. This initiative aims to drive innovative technology development to address significant challenges in American communities. The collected data will help NSF evaluate project outcomes and program progress. Public feedback is welcome until February 24, 2025, on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will hold a virtual meeting on March 3, 2025, to discuss the selection of the Alan T. Waterman Award recipient. The meeting is closed to the public because it involves reviewing sensitive personal information about the nominees. The purpose is to provide advice and recommendations for the award selection process. The contact person for this meeting is Gayle Pugh Lev, and it will take place virtually from the NSF headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

The National Science Board's Committee on Awards and Facilities has announced the schedule for its upcoming meetings as required by the National Science Foundation Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. The meeting will take place on Monday, February 10, 2025, with an open session from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and a closed session from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., both at NSF headquarters and via videoconference. The open session agenda includes opening remarks and an update on Summit Station Recapitalization, while the closed session will cover discussions on the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and other research infrastructure programs. The public can watch the open session through a YouTube livestream.

The National Science Board's Committee on Oversight is holding a videoconference meeting on January 10, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting is open to the public and can be watched live on YouTube via a link provided on the National Science Foundation website. The agenda includes reviewing previous meeting minutes, discussing the NSF's Merit Review Digests for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, and updates from the Chief Financial Officer and an external auditor. For more information, Chris Blair is the contact person.

The NITRD Joint Engineering Team (JET) and Middleware And Grid Interagency Coordination (MAGIC) Communities of Practice hold public meetings throughout 2025, providing opportunities for interaction between federal agencies and the public. These meetings, facilitated by the National Science Foundation, focus on sharing information about research and technology development. Interested individuals can participate in these meetings, which will be available via Zoom, and can sign up for notifications or submit comments through designated email addresses. Meeting details, including dates and agendas, are posted on the NITRD Public Meetings webpage.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a notice regarding a request to modify a previously granted permit under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. Originally issued to George Watters, the permit allows waste management activities related to oceanographic research by NOAA's Antarctic Marine Living Resources Program, including deploying instruments like moorings and gliders. The recent modification permits up to seven subsurface moorings, with the Environmental Officer confirming it to be a minor change. The updated permit activities are planned between December 29, 2020, and July 30, 2021.