Notice2021-17737
Request for Information (RFI) on an Implementation Plan for a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource
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August 18, 2021
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Abstract
On July 23, 2021, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) published in the Federal Register a document entitled "Request for Information (RFI) on an Implementation Plan for a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource" and invited comments to inform the work of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force ("Task Force"). The Task Force has been directed by Congress to develop an implementation roadmap for a shared research infrastructure that would provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers and students across scientific disciplines with access to computational resources, high- quality data, educational tools, and user support. In response to requests by prospective commenters that they would benefit from additional time to adequately consider and respond to the RFI, OSTP and NSF have determined that an extension of the comment period until October 1, 2021, is appropriate.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46278-46279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17737]
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OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Request for Information (RFI) on an Implementation Plan for a
National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource
AGENCY: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and
National Science Foundation.
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ACTION: Request for information and comment; Extension of comment
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SUMMARY: On July 23, 2021, the Office of Science and Technology Policy
(OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) published in the
Federal Register a document entitled ``Request for Information (RFI) on
an Implementation Plan for a National Artificial Intelligence Research
Resource'' and invited comments to inform the work of the National
Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force (``Task
Force''). The Task Force has been directed by Congress to develop an
implementation roadmap for a shared research infrastructure that would
provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers and students across
scientific disciplines with access to computational resources, high-
quality data, educational tools, and user support. In response to
requests by prospective commenters that they would benefit from
additional time to adequately consider and respond to the RFI, OSTP and
NSF have determined that an extension of the comment period until
October 1, 2021, is appropriate.
DATES: The end of the comment period for the document entitled
``Request for Information (RFI) on an Implementation Plan for a
National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource,'' published on July
23, 2021 (86 FR 39081), is extended from September 1, 2021, until
October 1, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in response to 86 FR 39081 may be sent by
any of the following methods:
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fbb5bab2a9a9d6899e888b9495889e88bb95928f899fd59c948d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4a040b03181867382f393a2524392f390a24233e382e642d253c">[email protected]</span></a>. Email submissions should
be machine-readable and not be copy-protected. Submissions should
include ``RFI Response: National AI Research Resource'' in the subject
line of the message.
<bullet<ls-thn-eq> Mail: Attn: Wendy Wigen, NCO, 2415 Eisenhower
Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA.
Instructions: Response to this RFI (86 FR 39081) is voluntary. Each
individual or institution is requested to submit only one response.
Submissions must be in 12 point or larger font, include a page number
on each page, and not exceed 10 pages. Responses should include the
name of the person(s) or organization(s) filing the comment. Responses
should refer to the particular topic number(s) and letter(s), as listed
below, to which the comments pertain.
Responses to this RFI (86 FR 39081) may be posted online at
<a href="http://www.ai.gov">www.ai.gov</a>. Therefore, responses must be appropriate for posting
publicly without change or redaction, and we request that no business
proprietary information, copyrighted information, or personally
identifiable information be submitted in response to this RFI. Please
submit your comments using only one method.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy Wigen and <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e1afa0a8b3b3cc938492918e8f928492a18f88959385cf868e97"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="034d424a51512e716670736c6d706670436d6a7771672d646c75">[email protected]</span></a>, (202) 459-9683. Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 23, 2021, OSTP and NSF published in
the Federal Register a document inviting comments on the work of the
NAIRR Task Force (86 FR 39081). The Task Force has been directed by
Congress to develop an implementation roadmap for a shared research
infrastructure that would provide AI researchers and students across
scientific disciplines with access to computational resources, high-
quality data, educational tools, and user support. The RFI was issued
to seek input from a broad array of stakeholders on options, models and
priorities to consider for the NAIRR implementation roadmap, as well as
how the NAIRR can reinforce principles and practices of ethical and
responsible research and development of AI. Comments from the public
will be used to inform the Task Force's development of an
implementation roadmap. The document stated that the comment period
would close on September 1, 2021. OSTP and NSF have received requests
to extend the comment period. An extension of the comment period will
provide additional opportunity for the public to consider the RFI and
prepare comments to address the questions posed therein. Therefore,
OSTP and NSF are extending the end of the comment period for the RFI
from September 1, 2021, until October 1, 2021.
Submitted by the National Science Foundation and the White House
Office of Science and Technology Policy on August 13, 2021.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
Stacy Murphy,
Operations Manager, White House Office of Science and Technology
Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-17737 Filed 8-17-21; 8:45 am]
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