Sec. 112. Management of the U.S. Antarctic Program
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The Director of the Foundation shall continue to review the efforts by the Foundation to sustain and strengthen scientific efforts in the face of logistical challenges for the United States Antarctic Program. In conducting the review, the Director shall examine, at a minimum, the following: Implementation by the Foundation of issues and recommendations identified by— the Inspector General of the National Science Foundation in audit reports and memoranda on the United States Antarctic Program in the last 4 years; the U.S.
Antarctic Program Blue Ribbon Panel report, More and Better Science in Antarctica through Increased Logistical Effectiveness, issued July 23, 2012; and the National Research Council report, Future Science Opportunities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, issued September 2011. Efforts by the Foundation to track its progress in addressing the issues and recommendations under subparagraph (A). Efforts by the Foundation to address other opportunities and challenges, including efforts on scientific research, coordination with other Federal agencies and international partners, logistics and transportation, health and safety of participants, oversight and financial management of awardees and contractors, and resources and policy challenges.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall brief the appropriate committees of Congress on the ongoing review, including findings and any recommendations.