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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 [www.gpo.gov]
[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:

 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
 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:

 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 https://www.usgs.gov/office-of-science-quality-and-integrity/federal-advisory-committee-science-quality-and-integrity.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Maggie Hardy, Designated Federal 
Officer, by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 928-556-7235. 
Comments may be sent by email to: [email protected].

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:

 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.
 Subcommittee: Recommendation to form a Subcommittee on 
Laboratory Quality.
 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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