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The National Science Board's Executive Committee is holding an open teleconference meeting, as announced in accordance with regulations from the National Science Foundation and the Government in the Sunshine Act. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 25, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST, and will be hosted by the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. The agenda includes opening remarks from the Committee Chair, approval of previous meeting minutes, and discussions for the next National Science Board meeting in February. Public participation requires prior registration by emailing the National Science Board and will be provided with a toll-free dial-in number upon request.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to renew a collection related to Antarctic emergency response and environmental protection. In line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, NSF invites public comments by February 3, 2025, before seeking official approval from the Office of Management and Budget. The proposed rule affects non-governmental Antarctic expeditions and requires them to ensure that vessel owners have emergency response plans and that expedition members are informed about their environmental obligations. The expected paperwork burden is estimated to take 40 hours or less and cost $500 to $1400 per respondent.

The National Science Board announced a teleconference meeting of the National Science Board/National Science Foundation Commission on Merit Review. This meeting is planned for December 3, 2024, at the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting is closed to the public and will cover the discussion and approval of the final recommendations and guidance. For more information, Chris Blair can be contacted at cblair@nsf.gov or 703/292-7000.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will hold a meeting of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee on January 30-31, 2025. The meeting will take place at the NSF offices in Alexandria, VA, and can be attended in person or virtually via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public and will feature presentations from representatives of NSF, NASA, DOE, and other agencies to discuss current programs and future collaboration in astronomy and astrophysics. The committee will also work on its draft annual report, which is due by March 15, 2025.

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 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 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 (NSF) is planning to renew its collection of information related to proposals and awards, as outlined in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide. They are inviting public comments until February 10, 2025. This initiative aims to update the guide with necessary changes to improve clarity and incorporate new statutory and policy requirements. The NSF annually receives around 40,000 proposals, with an estimated public burden of 4.8 million hours, and provides about 10,500 awards based on merit review.

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 National Science Foundation (NSF) plans to hold proposal review meetings throughout the year to evaluate and provide recommendations on proposals submitted for financial support. These meetings will focus on reviewing and assessing the progress of already awarded proposals and will occur primarily at the NSF headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The meetings will be closed to the public due to proprietary and confidential information involved. For detailed information about these meetings, including schedules and panel details, individuals can visit the NSF website or contact them via phone.