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NSF - 1130 - Advisory Committee for Polar Programs - Agency Authority

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Advisory Committee for Polar Programs	Agency Name	National Science Foundation
Fiscal Year	2023	Committee Number	1130
Original Establishment Date	8/23/1985	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	6/28/2023	Committee URL	https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/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*	Director, Office of Polar Programs
Merged This FY	No	Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Dr.
Current Charter Date	3/10/2023	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	James
Date Of Renewal Charter		Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Ulvestad
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(703) 292-7165
Establishment Authority*	Agency Authority	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	703-292-9081
Specific Establishment Authority*	ADM IV-100	Designated Federal Officer Email*	julvesta@nsf.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	10/1/1977
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	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	Five meetings were held in FY-23. Discussion focused on (1) U.S. Antarctic Vessel Updates (2) COVID Protocols for the 2023/2024 Antarctic Field Season (3) South Pole Prioritization (4) Policy and International Engagement (5) OPP Advisory Committee Merger
How is membership balanced?*	Members of the Office Advisory Committee are selected to be representative of all scientific fields in the polar sciences, and they are drawn from the full range of institutions with which polar scientists are associated, including academic institutions of varying sizes, research institutes, other federal agencies, and a local (Native American) commission. 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. Members of the Committee of Visitors includes individuals with expertise in all areas of sciences involved, selected for broad geographical distribution within an appropriate mix of colleges and universities. Represented are women and minorities, plus industrial scientists.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	Two full Committee meetings are generally held each year. In addition, one or more Committee of Visitors (COV) meetings are held every four years.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The polar regions and polar research are specialized and unique areas. This advice and information must be provided by knowledgeable people who are familiar with polar operations, issues, and research. While OPP does use a number of individual outside advisors and sits on other interagency committees pertaining to the Arctic/Antarctic, this group is the only means for assuring that NSF's best interests are considered.
Why close or partially close meetings?	N/A
Recommendation Remarks

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	No	Action Reallocate Resources	Yes
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	Yes	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	Yes	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	No	Action Comment	N/A
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	N/A	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	The use of panelists to review proposals for the Agency is an invaluable asset. The cost of obtaining the expertise, insight, and information received by the Office using alternative methods, such as hiring the expertise as full or part-time employees, would be extremely high.	Grants Review Comment	N/A
Number Of Recommendations*	0	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	No new recommendations were made for FY 2023.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	0.00%	Access Committee Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	N/A	Access GSA FACA Website	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	N/A	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	Feedback is to the entire community through public documents (e.g. Budget Requests, Program Announcements, Dear Colleague Letter, etc.)	Narrative Description*	NSF accomplishes its mission through monetary awards (grants) for research and education and science and engineering. The Advisory Committee for the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) provides guidance, recommendations, and oversight in such areas as how OPP can best serve science, promote education, increase workforce diversity, and set investment priorities.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$4,000.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$0.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$72,144.00	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$0.00
4. Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$482.00	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$0.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$0.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs	$7,000.00	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$0.00
11. Total Costs	$83,626.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	8/3/2023 9:45 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	0.00
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	0.39	Est Cost Remarks	Committee terminated 6/28/2023. No new associated cost.
Cost Remarks	Committee terminated 6/28/2023.

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