Notice2024-30746
Public Meetings of the Advisory Committee for Science Quality and Integrity
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Published
December 26, 2024
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Interior DepartmentGeological Survey
Abstract
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is publishing this notice to announce that a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Scientific Quality and Integrity will take place and is open to members of the public.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 247 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 105089-105090]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30746]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
[GX25AC0000EXP00]
Public Meetings of the Advisory Committee for Science Quality and
Integrity
AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
of 1972, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is publishing this notice to
announce that a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Scientific Quality
and Integrity will take place and is open to members of the public.
DATES: The following meetings will be held as a webinar:
<bullet> January: Monday, January 13, 2025, from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Eastern
Time; Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Eastern Time
<bullet> October: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Eastern
Time; Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Eastern Time,
Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Eastern Time
The following meeting will be held in person:
<bullet> June: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Eastern Time;
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Eastern Time
ADDRESSES: The January 13-14, 2025, and October 7-9, 2025, meetings
will be held online and via teleconference. The June 17-18, 2025,
meetings will be held at the USGS National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley
Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192. The meetings are open to the public.
Members of the public may attend any of the meetings, whether in person
on virtually. Registration instructions for both the online and in-
person meetings will be posted at <a href="https://www.usgs.gov/office-of-science-quality-and-integrity/federal-advisory-committee-science-quality-and-integrity">https://www.usgs.gov/office-of-science-quality-and-integrity/federal-advisory-committee-science-quality-and-integrity</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Maggie Hardy, Designated Federal
Officer, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#016c696073657841747266722f666e77"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3cecbc2d1c7dae3d6d0c4d08dc4ccd5">[email protected]</span></a> or by telephone at 928-556-7235.
Comments may be sent by email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2d6a7e006b6c6e7e7c7e646d585e4a5e034a425b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7a3d29573c3b39292b29333a0f091d09541d150c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the
provisions of the FACA of 1972 (5 U.S.C. Ch. 10), the Government in the
Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR part 102-
3.
Purpose of the Meeting: The Advisory Committee advises the
Department of
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the Interior through the Director of the USGS on matters relating to
the responsibilities of the Office of Science Quality and Integrity
(OSQI) including monitoring and enhancing the integrity, quality, and
health of all USGS science through executive oversight and development
of strong practices, policy, and supporting programs. Functional areas
in the OSQI include Scientific Integrity; Science Quality; Fundamental
Science Practices; Office of Tribal Relations; Youth and Education in
Science (YES); Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM); Laboratories; Postdoctoral Research; and Research and Equipment
Development Grade Evaluations of USGS scientists. Additional
information about the Advisory Committee is available at: Federal
Advisory Committee for Science Quality and Integrity, U.S. Geological
Survey.
Agenda Topics:
<bullet> Charter Focus Areas
--Identification of key science quality and integrity processes to
advance the USGS mission.
--Effective mechanisms for engaging the next generation USGS workforce
and others through the YES program and with other federal agencies in
STEM and underserved communities.
--The nature and effectiveness of mechanisms to provide oversight of
science quality within USGS laboratories.
--Mechanisms that may be employed by the USGS to ensure high standards
of science quality and integrity in its programs and products.
<bullet> Subcommittee: Recommendation to form a Subcommittee on
Laboratory Quality.
<bullet> Public Comment
Meeting Accessibility/Special Accommodations: Please make requests
in advance for sign language interpreter services, assistive listening
devices, language translation services, or other reasonable
accommodations. We ask that you contact the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice at least ten (10)
business days prior to the meeting to give the USGS sufficient time to
process your request. All reasonable accommodation requests are managed
on a case-by-case basis. Seating for in person attendees may be limited
due to room capacity. Webinar/conference line instructions will be
provided to registered attendees prior to the meeting.
Public Disclosure of Comments: There will be an opportunity for
public comment during each day of the meeting. Depending on the number
of people who wish to speak and the time available, the time for
individual comments may be limited. Written comments may also be sent
to the Advisory Committee for consideration. To allow for full
consideration of information by Advisory Committee members, written
comments must be provided to Maggie Hardy (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section) at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Any written comments received will be provided to Advisory Committee
members before the meeting.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other personally identifiable information (PII) in your comment, you
should be aware that your entire comment--including your PII--may be
made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your
comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot guarantee we
will be able to do so.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. Ch. 10.
Margaret Hardy,
Designated Federal Officer, Advisory Committee for Science Quality and
Integrity.
[FR Doc. 2024-30746 Filed 12-23-24; 8:45 am]
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