Notice2023-14786
Notice of Availability and Notice of Public Meeting for the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) South Pole Station Master Plan Charrette
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Published
July 12, 2023
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National Science Foundation
Abstract
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is developing a Station Master Plan for the USAP South Pole Station, Antarctica. A planning charrette will provide a forum for the scientific community to engage in conversations about science conducted at the South Pole currently and capabilities in the future. Planners will facilitate discussions around facility requirements, siting criteria, infrastructure and utility needs, and phasing priorities. Following the charrette, a draft Master Plan will be posted to the Federal Register for public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 44414]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14786]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Availability and Notice of Public Meeting for the U.S.
Antarctic Program (USAP) South Pole Station Master Plan Charrette
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is developing a Station
Master Plan for the USAP South Pole Station, Antarctica. A planning
charrette will provide a forum for the scientific community to engage
in conversations about science conducted at the South Pole currently
and capabilities in the future. Planners will facilitate discussions
around facility requirements, siting criteria, infrastructure and
utility needs, and phasing priorities. Following the charrette, a draft
Master Plan will be posted to the Federal Register for public comment.
DATES: The public meeting (Charrette) is scheduled for August 22, 24,
29, and 31. (see details in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments by either of the following
methods:
Email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8edddec3effdfaebfcdee2efe0cee0fde8a0e9e1f8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4013100d2133342532102c212e002e33266e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>, with subject line ``South Pole
Station Master Plan.''
Mail to: Office of Polar Programs, RE: South Pole Station Master
Plan, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite W7100,
Alexandria, VA 22314.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding the
South Pole Station Master Plan (SPSMP), contact: Office of Polar
Programs RE: South Pole Station Master Plan, National Science
Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite
W9152, Alexandria, VA 22314; Suzanne Plimpton; Telephone: (703) 292-
8030; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4e7e4f9d5c7c0d1c6e4d8d5daf4dac7d29ad3dbc2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="90c3c0ddf1e3e4f5e2c0fcf1fed0fee3f6bef7ffe6">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Amundsen-Scott South Pole station is one
of three year-round stations operated by the National Science
Foundation (NSF) as outlined in Presidential Memorandum 6646. The South
Pole is a unique research site that supports projects ranging from
cosmic observations to seismic and atmospheric studies. The South Pole
Station begins austral summer operations in October of each year. The
station typically remains in summer operating mode until early
February, at which point the eight-month long winter season begins.
Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station sits at the Earth's axis on a
shifting continental ice sheet several miles thick. At an elevation of
2,835 meters (9,300 feet), the South Pole has an average monthly
temperature in the austral summer of -28[deg]C (-18 [deg]F); in the
austral winter, the average monthly temperature is -60[deg]C (-76
[deg]F).
The NSF Office of Polar Programs has identified the need for a
South Pole Station Master Plan. Master Plans are a common tool used
across research campuses and universities to ensure infrastructure
projects are guided by a clear and consistent vision of the future. The
South Pole Station Master Plan will inform investments planned under
the Antarctic Infrastructure Recapitalization program and ensure that
the future state will achieve the mission and priorities of the U.S.
Antarctic Program and the NSF.
The Rules of Conduct for panelists will be reviewed and posted
during the meeting, they will include:
<bullet> Be respectful and kind, treat everyone on the call with
respect, even if you disagree with their viewpoint or ideas.
<bullet> Address the problem, not the speaker.
<bullet> Verbal attacks, lectures, and curse language will not be
tolerated.
General public attendees will be able to post questions in the Q&A
window only.
Public Meeting: A public planning charrette meeting to address the
South Pole Station Master Plan will take place virtually via ZOOM.
Individuals may register to attend at this link: South Pole Maser Plan
Charrette--Registration. The meetings will be held over four days:
August 22, 24, 29, & 31 between 12-6 p.m. ET each day.
Notification of the time and location will be published in a
newspaper, as follows:
<bullet> Public Meeting: A public planning charrette meeting to
address the South Pole Station Master Plan will take place virtually
via ZOOM over four days: August 22, 24, 29, & 31 between 12--6 p.m. ET
each day. Individuals may register to attend at this link: <a href="https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ZxoAb4MbSrG7rE4LZVRulA">https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ZxoAb4MbSrG7rE4LZVRulA</a>.
Please contact NSF at least one week in advance of the meeting if
you would like to request special accommodations (i.e., sign language
interpretation, etc.).
Dated: July 7, 2023.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2023-14786 Filed 7-11-23; 8:45 am]
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