Advisory Committee for Polar Programs; Notice of Meeting

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#  Advisory Committee for Polar Programs; Notice of Meeting

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

*Name and Committee Code:* Advisory Committee for Polar Programs (1130).

*Date and Time:* April 18, 2018; 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.; April 19, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

*Place:* National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Room E 2030.

*Type of Meeting:* Open.

*Contact Person:* Andrew Backe, National Science Foundation, Room W 7134, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue,  Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Phone 703-292-2454.

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

*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations to the National Science Foundation concerning support for polar research, education, infrastructure and logistics, and related activities.

**Agenda**

**April 18, 2018; 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.**

• Opening Remarks and Introductions

• Harassment Policy

• Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) Communications Planning

• Polar Science Updates

• Navigating the New Arctic Big Idea

• OPP Strategic Planning—Part I

**April 19, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.**

• OPP Strategic Planning—Part II

• Meeting with the NSF Director and COO

• Polar Research Vessels and Icebreakers

• Wrap-up and Action Items

Dated: March 19, 2018.

Crystal Robinson,

Committee Management Officer.