U.S. Antarctic Program Blue Ribbon Panel; Notice of Meeting

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#  U.S. Antarctic Program Blue Ribbon Panel; Notice of Meeting

In accordance with Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:

*Name:* U.S. Antarctic Program Blue Ribbon Panel Review, #76826.

*Date/Time:* January 24, 2012, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., January 25, 2012, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1295, Arlington, VA 22230.

*Type of Meeting:* Open.

*Contact Person:* Sue LaFratta, Office of Polar Programs (OPP). National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. (703) 292-8030.

*Minutes:* May be obtained from the contact person listed above.

*Purpose of Meeting:* The Panel will conduct an independent review of the current U.S. Antarctic Program to ensure the nation is pursuing the best twenty-year trajectory for conducting science and diplomacy in Antarctica—one that is environmentally sound, safe, innovative, affordable, sustainable, and consistent with the Antarctic Treaty.

*Agenda:* Present the Panel with additional programmatic information related to opportunities and challenges for Antarctic research and research support; discussion of other Agency requirements for research and support in Antarctica; planning for additional meetings.

Dated: January 5, 2012.

Susanne Bolton,

Committee Management Officer.