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:* November 1, 2018; 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., November 2, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

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

*Type of Meeting:* Open.

*Contact Person:* Andrew Backe, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room W 7237, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Telephone (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**

**November 1, 2018; 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.**

• Opening Remarks and Introductions

• Safety Discussion

• Arctic Portfolio Review Update

• Polar Research Vessel Requirements Update

• Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) Update

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

• Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) Update

• OISE's Recent Efforts/NSF International Strategic Visioning Document

• Meeting with the NSF Director and COO

• Polar Document Review

• Wrap-up and Actions

Dated: September 24, 2018.

Crystal Robinson,

Committee Management Officer.