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NSF - 1755 - Advisory Committee for Geosciences - Agency Authority

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Advisory Committee for Geosciences	Agency Name	National Science Foundation
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	1755
Original Establishment Date	10/1/1993	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	4/15/2025	Committee URL	https://www.nsf.gov/geo/advisory.jsp
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	Unlimited
Terminated This FY	Yes	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Business Operations Coordinator
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	6/28/2023	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Christopher
Date Of Renewal Charter	6/28/2025	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	N.
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Street
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(703) 292-8500
Establishment Authority*	Agency Authority	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	703-292-9042
Specific Establishment Authority*	ADM IV-100	Designated Federal Officer Email*	cstreet@nsf.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	10/1/1993
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Scientific Technical Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Terminate
Legislation to Terminate Required	No
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Advisory Committee for Geosciences (AC/GEO) provides the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) with important information and insights regarding the impact of programs and other activities. AC/GEO also provides oversight of overall program management and performance. AC/GEO focused considerable attention on strategies for improving geoscience education at all levels, and it addressed approaches for broadening the diversity of geoscience research and educational communities. AC/GEO provided advice to the Director of the National Science Foundation regarding general issues relating to the operation and management of the Foundation, particularly with regard to large facilities. AC/GEO members also participated other directorate advisory committees and with the Environment, Research and Engineering advisory committee in special discussions. AC/GEO subcommittees conducted special examinations of approaches for integrating research and education in the geosciences and facilities needs over the next two decades. Division-related subcommittees oversaw the establishment and operation of committees of visitors (COVs), which performed detailed analyses of the management and operations of selected research sections and programs. Reports of these COVs and responses from the Assistant Director for Geosciences will be considered at AC/GEO's next meeting.
How is membership balanced?*	Members of AC/GEO are selected to be representative of all scientific fields in the geosciences, and they are drawn from the full range of institutions with which geoscientists are associated, including academic institutions of varying sizes and private-sector firms. The committee also includes women and members of minority groups underrepresented in science and engineering. All members serve three-year terms, with about one-third of the committee being replaced each year.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	Due to the importance of the AC GEO to the GEO and its division, two full committee meetings are held each year. At each meeting, time is allocated to discussions of division-related issues. Continuing AC GEO is essential to allow leading members of the geoscience communities that GEO serves to provide advice to and oversight of GEO programs and activities.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	AC GEO provides advice on GEO programs and activities and oversight of GEO program management and performance. No other organization has the appropriate range of expertise and knowledge to perform these functions.
Why close or partially close meetings?	NA
Recommendation Remarks	Advisory Committee for Geosciences terminated on April 15, 2025, pursuant to Executive Order 14217, Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy, Section 2(g).

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	No	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	Yes	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	No	Action Comment	NA
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	NA	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	NA	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	6	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The number of recommendations for this reporting fiscal year includes FY2024.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	100.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	All recommendations are considered by the agency.	Access GSA FACA Website	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	NA	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	The committee is provided feedback via frequent communications with leadership and during the AC meetings.	Narrative Description*	The NSF mission is set out in the NSF Act of 1950 authorizes and directs the Agency to initiate and support: basic research fundamental to the engineering process; and science and engineering education programs at all levels and in all fields of science and engineering. The GEO AC provides oversigh of overall program management and performance. AC/GEO provides advice to the Director of the National Science Foundation regarding general issues relating to the operation and management of the Foundation, particularly with regard to large facilities.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$20,000.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$20,000.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	4/18/2025 7:19 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	0.10	Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

Interest Areas

Category Area Environment Earth Sciences Environmental Issues Oceans and Atmospheric Sciences

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