# 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:* September 23, 2021; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
September 24, 2021; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 | Virtual.
Registration for the virtual meeting will be available two weeks prior to the meeting date and will be located on the website: *https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/advisory.jsp.*
*Type of Meeting:* Open.
*Contact Person:* Beverly Walker, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Virginia 22314; Telephone: (703) 292-2614.
*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**
**September 23, 2021; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Virtual)**
• COVID 19 Impacts
• Advisory Committee Liaison Updates
• *Joint Session:* Polar Programs (OPP) and Advisory Committee on Cyberinfrastructure (ACCI)
• NSF GEO Activities Updates
**September 24, 2021; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Virtual)**
• Research Security and International Partnerships
• Meeting with the NSF Director & Chief Operating Officer
• NSF GEO Activities Updates
• USAP Polar Vessel Requirements Updates
• Discussion regarding Subcommittee on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Dated: August 23, 2021.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.