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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting public comments on updates to its Research Infrastructure Guide (RIG). These revisions aim to improve guidelines for planning and managing infrastructure projects, focusing on aspects like construction, operations, and cyberinfrastructure. The NSF requests feedback on specific sections of the guide and outlines the estimated workload for complying with reporting requirements. Comments are needed by March 10, 2025, to be assured of consideration.

The National Science Foundation announced the cancellation of a previously scheduled meeting of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee. The meeting was initially set for February 25, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. This cancellation notice was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2025. For more details, individuals can contact Crystal Robinson at crrobins@nsf.gov or by phone at 703-292-8687.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced new maximum amounts for civil monetary penalties, which will start on January 15, 2025. These adjustments are based on the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, and follow a cost-of-living increase set by recent guidance. The penalty for standard violations under the Antarctic Conservation Act has been adjusted to $21,568, while knowing violations will be penalized with up to $36,498. For violations under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, the maximum penalty is now $14,308.

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) has published a notice about a request to modify a permit under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. The proposed modification involves extending the activities under permit ACA 2025-019, which allows research on cetaceans using various methods. The modification includes using drones to collect aerial footage of plant-covered land in Antarctic Specially Protected Area 113, Litchfield Island, for outreach purposes. Interested parties can submit comments until January 16, 2025.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is conducting a virtual meeting for the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on May 22, 2025. This meeting, focusing on the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, aims to review the progress and evaluate the performance of a cooperative agreement during its second year. While the meeting is part-open, some sections are closed to the public due to proprietary and confidential information. Attendees can request to join the open sessions by emailing the NSF.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing a meeting for the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee, scheduled for February 25, 2025. This virtual meeting is open to the public, and details for participation via Zoom will be available on the NSF website. The meeting aims to discuss and provide advice to the NSF, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Energy on topics related to astronomy and astrophysics, as well as to prepare an annual report. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Dr. Daniel Fabrycky is the contact person for more information.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced an extension for public comments on its proposed intellectual property policy, giving interested parties until February 21, 2025, to respond. These proposals aim to establish flexible intellectual property options for NSF-backed public-private partnerships, ensuring a balanced distribution of intellectual property rights between academic and industrial collaborators. The NSF's proposed options, including licenses for research and commercial use, are designed to foster innovation while adhering to existing federal laws like the Bayh-Dole Act. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on issues such as the potential impacts on innovation, balance and flexibility in rights distribution, and barriers to adoption.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a meeting for the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research at the University of Pennsylvania. The meeting will occur on March 31, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and will be held virtually. The session is partly open and will include evaluations of the program's performance and progress. Some parts of the meeting will be closed to discuss proprietary or confidential information. Those interested in attending the open sessions can request a virtual meeting link via email.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a meeting for the Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research at the University of California, Santa Barbara. This meeting, scheduled for April 24, 2025, will be held virtually and is part-open to the public. The purpose is to assess the progress and performance of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) during the second year of their award as part of a cooperative agreement. Some sessions will be closed due to the discussion of confidential and proprietary information.