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:* May 1, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., May 2, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

*Place:* National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Room 2010.

*Type of Meeting:* Open.

*Contact Person:* Andrew Backe, National Science Foundation, Room W 7237, 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**

**May 1, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.**

• Opening Remarks and Introductions

• Antarctic Treaty

• Polar Cyberinfrastructure

• Arctic Portfolio Review Subcommittee Report

• Polar Research Vessel Requirements Subcommittee Report

• Safety Discussion

• IARPC Principles Document

• USAP Communications & Community Outreach Charter

• Astrophysics Decadal Process Update

**May 2, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.**

• Polar Advisory Overview Document

• Joint Session with AC-MPS

• Meeting with the NSF COO

• Wrap-up and Actions

Dated: March 26, 2019.

Crystal Robinson,

Committee Management Officer.