Notice2023-27461
Notice of Request for Information; National Plan for Civil Earth Observations
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Published
December 14, 2023
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Science and Technology Policy Office
Abstract
On November 23, 2023, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) published in the Federal Register a document entitled "Request for Information (RFI); National Plan for Civil Earth Observations." This RFI, issued by OSTP, which includes a draft of the 2023 National Plan, seeks information to achieve a future vision for continued United States global leadership in enabling and leveraging civil Earth Observations to increase access to Earth data, and address global changes. OSTP is specifically interested in public input to inform the development and release of the 2023 National Plan to better leverage Earth Observations for addressing key societal challenges and trends of the coming decade. In response to requests by prospective commenters that they would benefit from additional time to adequately consider and respond to the RFI, OSTP has determined that an extension of the comment period until January 16, 2024 is appropriate.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 239 (Thursday, December 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 86689]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27461]
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY OFFICE
Notice of Request for Information; National Plan for Civil Earth
Observations
AGENCY: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
ACTION: Request for Information (RFI); extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: On November 23, 2023, the Office of Science and Technology
Policy (OSTP) published in the Federal Register a document entitled
``Request for Information (RFI); National Plan for Civil Earth
Observations.'' This RFI, issued by OSTP, which includes a draft of the
2023 National Plan, seeks information to achieve a future vision for
continued United States global leadership in enabling and leveraging
civil Earth Observations to increase access to Earth data, and address
global changes. OSTP is specifically interested in public input to
inform the development and release of the 2023 National Plan to better
leverage Earth Observations for addressing key societal challenges and
trends of the coming decade. In response to requests by prospective
commenters that they would benefit from additional time to adequately
consider and respond to the RFI, OSTP has determined that an extension
of the comment period until January 16, 2024 is appropriate.
DATES: The end of the comment period for the document entitled
``Request for Information (RFI); National Plan for Civil Earth
Observations,'' published on November 23, 2023 (88 FR 81448), is
extended from December 31, 2023 to January 16, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in response to 88 FR 81448 should be
submitted via <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> (Docket #: OSTP-FRDOC-0001-0013 or
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov/document/OSTP_FRDOC_0001-0013">https://www.regulations.gov/document/OSTP_FRDOC_0001-0013</a>). Due to time
constraints, mailed paper submissions will not be accepted, and
electronic submissions received after the deadline cannot be ensured to
be incorporated or taken into consideration.
Instructions: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>
to submit your comments electronically. Information on how to use
Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing agency documents,
submitting comments, and viewing the docket, is available on the site
under ``FAQ'' (<a href="https://www.regulations.gov/faq">https://www.regulations.gov/faq</a>).
Privacy Note: OSTP's policy is to make all comments received from
members of the public available for public viewing in their entirety on
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Therefore,
commenters should be careful to include in their comments only
information that they wish to make publicly available. OSTP requests
that no proprietary information, copyrighted information, or personally
identifiable information be submitted in response to this RFI.
Information obtained from this RFI may be used by the Government on
a non-attribution basis for planning and strategy development. OSTP
will not respond to individual submissions. A response to this RFI will
not be viewed as a binding commitment to develop or pursue the project
or ideas discussed. This RFI is not accepting applications for
financial assistance or financial incentives.
Responses containing references, studies, research, and other
empirical data that are not widely published should include copies of
or electronic links to the referenced materials. Responses from minors,
or responses containing profanity, vulgarity, threats, or other
inappropriate language or content will not be considered.
Comments submitted in response to this notice are subject to the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Responses to this RFI may be posted
without change online. Please note that the United States Government
will not pay for response preparation, or for the use of any
information contained in a response.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ezinne Uzo-Okoro; tel: 202-456-4010 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0c797f6b69634c637f787c2269637c226b637a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bfcaccd8dad0ffd0cccbcf91dad0cf91d8d0c9">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6617, OSTP is
soliciting public input through an RFI to obtain feedback from a wide
variety of stakeholders, including individuals, industry, academia,
research laboratories, nonprofits, and think tanks. OSTP is
specifically interested in public input to inform the development and
release of the 2023 National Plan to better leverage Earth Observations
for addressing key societal challenges and trends of the coming decade.
The first draft of the 2023 National Plan is included in the
Regulations.gov notice (Docket #: OSTP-FRDOC-0001-0013 or <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/document/OSTP_FRDOC_0001-0013">https://www.regulations.gov/document/OSTP_FRDOC_0001-0013</a>) for public input.
The document stated that the comment period would close on December 31,
2023. OSTP has 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
topics listed therein. Therefore, OSTP is extending the end of the
comment period for the RFI from December 31, 2023 to January 16, 2024.
Submitted by the White House Office of Science and Technology
Policy on December 7, 2023.
Dated: December 11, 2023.
Stacy Murphy,
Deputy Chief Operations Officer/Security Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-27461 Filed 12-13-23; 8:45 am]
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