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  • 2024-30746 — Public Meetings of the Advisory Committee for Science Quality and Integrity
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105089
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) of the Department of the Interior is holding a series of public meetings about science quality and integrity, governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972. These meetings will take place online in January and October 2025, with an in-person gathering in June 2025 at the USGS National Center in Reston, Virginia. The Advisory Committee will discuss topics such as improving science quality and integrity, engaging young scientists, and ensuring high standards in USGS programs. The public can participate and provide comments, although time for speaking may be limited.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Geological Survey is having some meetings where people can talk about how to make sure their science work is really good and honest. These meetings will be on the computer and in person, and anyone can join in and talk, but they need to follow some rules and might not have much time to speak.

  • 2021-02666 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; The William T. Pecora Award: Application and Nomination Process
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8796
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Interior Department, is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection related to the William T. Pecora Award. This award honors achievements in remote sensing and is co-sponsored by NASA and the Department of the Interior. The agency invites comments, particularly regarding the necessity and accuracy of the collection, methods to reduce respondent burden, and ways to improve the quality of collected data. The collection has an estimated completion time of 6 hours per respondent, involving 12 respondents annually.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Geological Survey wants people to share their thoughts on renewing how they collect information for an award about cool space and Earth pictures. They want to make sure it's necessary, asks the right things, and isn’t too hard to fill out.