# Business and Operations Advisory Committee; 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:* Business and Operations Advisory Committee (9556).
*Dates:* Date/Time:
May 8, 2012; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. (EST),
May 9, 2012; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (EST).
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Stafford I, Room 1235.
*Type of Meeting:* Open.
*Contact Person:* Joan Miller, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 292-8200.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice concerning issues related to the oversight, integrity, development and enhancement of NSF's business operations.
**Agenda**
**May 8, 2012**
Welcome/Introductions; BFA/OIRM Overview; Challenges to Reduce Costs and Identify Efficiencies—Introduction, Panel/Discussion; Change Management/Effect on Employee Morale.
**May 9, 2012**
Business System Review Subcommittee; Recompetition of Major Research Facilities Subcommittee; Update on Sub Committees; Prepare for Meeting with NSF Deputy Director; Discussion with Deputy Director; Closing Discussion.
Date: April 17, 2012.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.