[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 180 (Monday, September 17, 2018)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-20155]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Proposal Review Panel for International Science and Engineering; 
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: Proposal Review Panel for International 
Science and Engineering--PIRE '' DUST stimulated drawn-down of 
atmospheric CO2 as a trigger for Northern Hemisphere 
Glaciation'' Site Visit (#10749).
    Date and Time:

October 15, 2018, 8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
October 16, 2018, 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

    Place: University of Rochester River Campus, Hutchison Hall, Room 
229, Hutchison Road, Rochester, NY 14620.
    Type of Meeting: Part Open.
    Contact Person: Charles Estabrook, PIRE Program Manager, National 
Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; 
Telephone 703/292-7222.
    Purpose of Meeting: NSF site visit to conduct a review during year 
2 of the five-year award period. To conduct an in-depth evaluation of 
performance, to assess progress towards goals, and to provide 
recommendations.
    Agenda: See attached.
    Reason for Closing: Topics to be discussed and evaluated during 
closed portions of the site review will include information of a 
proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; 
and information on personnel. These matters are exempt under 5 
U.S.C.552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act.

     Dated: September 12, 2018.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.

PIRE Site Visit Agenda--Garzione--University of Rochester

Day 1

8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Introductions
    PIRE Rationale and Goals
    Administration, Management, and Budget Plans
10:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m. NSF Executive Session/Break (CLOSED)
10:20 a.m.-Noon Research Accomplishments and Impacts to date
Facilities and Physical Infrastructure
Noon-12:30 p.m. NSF Executive Session (CLOSED)
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch--Discussion with Students (CLOSED)
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Integrating Research and Education
    Program Assessment and Improvement Based on Feedback
    Integrating diversity and fostering cross-cultural and 
interdisciplinary collaborations
3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. NSF Executive Session/Break (CLOSED)
3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. International Partnerships
4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Wrap up
5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Executive Session/Break-Develop issues for 
clarification (CLOSED)
6:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Critical Feedback Provided to PI (CLOSED)
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. NSF Executive Session/Working Dinner (CLOSED)

Day 2

8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Summary/Proposing Team Response to Critical 
Feedback (CLOSED)
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Institutional Support
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Site Review Team Prepares Site Visit Report 
(CLOSED)
    (Working Lunch Provided)
1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Presentation of Site Visit Report to Principal 
Investigator (CLOSED)

[FR Doc. 2018-20155 Filed 9-14-18; 8:45 am]
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