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22 - PMI Parking Garage</strong><br>206 Hoffman St. Alexandria, Virginia 22332<br>(202) 785-9456<br>Hours: Open 24 hours<br> </li><li><strong>Hoffman Town Center Open Lot</strong><br>2455 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314<br>Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.</li></ol><p><span>Detailed directions from Union Station and nearby airports can be found below:</span></p></div> </section> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-accordion nsf-component usa-accordion js-first-collapsed"> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-1n1947117103" aria-expanded="true" > From Union Station </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-1n1947117103" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><p><span><span><span>Union Station is the central Amtrak station in the Washington, D.C., area.</span></span></span></p> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Metro to NSF:</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span><span>Union Station is served by Metro's Red Line. Use Metro's <strong><a href="https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/">Trip Planner</a></strong> for detailed information on how to travel to NSF. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><em>Estimated travel time:</em> 40 minutes to 1 hour</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Driving to NSF:</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span><span>Union Station is approximately 12 miles from NSF. See <strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/50+Massachusetts+Ave+NE,+Washington,+DC+20002/2415+Eisenhower+Ave,+Alexandria,+VA+22314/@38.8477239,-77.0670293,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b7b8218de7eadb:0xf40720bd22b4f76e!2m2!1d-77.005261!2d38.901243!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b7b1a5d18cce0f:0x82be33fd7bac8fbd!2m2!1d-77.0704465!2d38.8016276">Google driving directions</a></strong>.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><em>Estimated travel time:</em> 35 minutes</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Union Station address</strong>: 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>NSF address</strong>: 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22314</span></span></p></p> </div> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-2(1480868535" aria-expanded="true" > From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-2(1480868535" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><p><span><span>Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is the closest airport to NSF. Many area hotels provide free transportation to and from the airport.</span></span></p> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Metro to NSF:</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span>Metro's Ronald Reagan National Airport station is served by the Blue and Yellow Lines. Use Metro's <strong><a href="https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/">Trip Planner</a></strong> for detailed information on how to travel to NSF using Metro. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><em>Estimated travel time:</em> 20–25 minutes</span></span></p> <h4> </h4> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Driving to NSF:</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span>Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located approximately 6 miles from NSF. See <strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/2401+S+Smith+Blvd,+Arlington,+VA+22202/2415+Eisenhower+Ave,+Alexandria,+VA+22314/@38.8289921,-77.0743166,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b7b730488b9f03:0x4588568ac80dd186!2m2!1d-77.0424277!2d38.8523096!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b7b1a5d18cce0f:0x82be33fd7bac8fbd!2m2!1d-77.0704465!2d38.8016276">Google driving directions</a></strong><span><u>.</u></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><em>Estimated travel time: </em>20 minutes</span></span></p> <h4> </h4> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Taxi to NSF:</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span><strong><a href="http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/taxi-service">Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport taxi services</a></strong> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><em>Estimated travel time: </em>20 minutes</span></span></p> <h4> </h4> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Shuttle to NSF:</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><strong><span><span><a href="http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/airport-shuttle-bus-service">Ronald Reagan National airport shuttle services </a></span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span>Estimated travel time: 30 minutes</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport address</strong>: 2401 Smith Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22202</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>National Science Foundation address</strong>: 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><em>For more information, please visit the </em><strong><a href="http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/reagan-national-airport"><em>Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport website</em></a></strong><em>. </em></span></span></p></p> </div> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-3r461600893" aria-expanded="true" > From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-3r461600893" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><h4><span><span><span><span><span>Metro to NSF: </span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span>Metro's Dulles International Airport station is served by the Silver Line. Use Metro's <strong><a href="https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/">Trip Planner</a></strong> for detailed information on how to travel to NSF.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><em>Estimated travel time: </em>90 minutes</span></span></span></span></span></p> <h4> </h4> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Driving to NSF:</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span><span>Dulles International Airport is approximately 30 miles from NSF. See <strong><a href="https://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/good-bye?https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Dulles+International+Airport,+1+Saarinen+Cir,+Dulles,+VA+20166/2415+Eisenhower+Ave,+Alexandria,+VA+22314/@38.8760829,-77.3903859,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b64740174eb057:0x8e01cb201080601d!2m2!1d-77.4565388!2d38.9531162!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b7b1a5d18cce0f:0x82be33fd7bac8fbd!2m2!1d-77.0704465!2d38.8016276"><span><span>Google driving directions</span></span></a></strong><u><span><span><span>.</span></span></span></u></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><em>Estimated travel time: </em>40 minutes</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><strong>Please note:</strong> I-66 inside the Beltway is limited to a minimum of two passengers (HOV restriction) for eastbound traffic from 5:30–9:30 a.m., and for westbound traffic from 3–7 p.m., Monday through Friday. </span></span></span></span></span><strong>Solo drivers have the option of paying a toll to use the lanes in the peak direction during these hours.</strong></p> <h4> </h4> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Taxi to NSF</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><strong><span><span><span><a href="http://www.flydulles.com/iad/washington-flyer-taxi-service"><span><span>Dulles airport taxi services</span></span></a></span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><em>Estimated travel time:</em> 40 minutes</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><em><span><span>For more information, please visit the </span></span><strong><a href="http://www.flydulles.com/iad/dulles-international-airport"><span><span>Dulles International airport website</span></span></a></strong></em><em><span><span>.</span></span></em></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Washington Dulles International Airport address</span></span></strong><span><span>: 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, VA 20166</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>National Science Foundation address</span></span></strong><span><span>: 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314</span></span></span></span></span></p></p> </div> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-4n1375935151" aria-expanded="true" > From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-4n1375935151" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><p><span>Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport<span> is located just outside of Baltimore, Maryland.</span></span></p> <h4> </h4> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Train and Metro to NSF:</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span>You can connect to public transportation by taking a <strong><a href="https://mta.maryland.gov/marc-train">MARC</a></strong> train or <strong><a href="https://www.amtrak.com/home">Amtrak</a></strong> train from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Union Station. From there, you can take Metro to NSF. Use the <strong><a href="https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/">Trip Planner</a></strong> on the Metro website for detailed information on how to travel to NSF from Union Station.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><em>Estimated travel time from BWI to Union Station: </em>80 minutes</span></span></p> <p><span><span><em>Estimated travel time from Union Station to NSF: </em>40 minutes </span></span></p> <h4> </h4> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Driving to NSF:</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span><span>Baltimore/Washington International Airport is located approximately 40 miles from NSF. See <strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/BWI+THURGOOD+MARSHALL+AIRPORT,+BWI+Thurgood+Marshall+Airport,+7035+Elm+Rd,+Baltimore,+MD+21240/2415+Eisenhower+Ave,+Alexandria,+VA+22314/@38.9981178,-77.0120672,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b7e2e670ac815d:0xb4a13c94ec1bec65!2m2!1d-76.6697766!2d39.1801521!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b7b1a5d18cce0f:0x82be33fd7bac8fbd!2m2!1d-77.0704465!2d38.8016276">Google driving directions</a></strong><span><u>.</u></span></span></span></span><br> <span><span><span><em>Estimated travel time:</em> 60 minutes</span></span></span></p> <h4> </h4> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Taxi to NSF:</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><strong><span><span><a href="http://www.bwiairporttaxi.com/">BWI airport taxi services</a></span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span><em>Estimated travel time: </em>1 hour 15 minutes</span></span></p> <p> </p> <h4><span><span><span><span><span>Shuttle to NSF: </span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><strong><span><span><a href="https://www.bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/shuttles">BWI shuttle bus services</a></span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span><em>Estimated travel time:</em> 1 hour 15 minutes</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><em>For more information, please visit the </em><strong><a href="https://www.bwiairport.com/"><em>Baltimore/Washington International Airport website</em></a></strong><em>.</em></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Baltimore/Washington International Airport address</strong>: </span>7050 Friendship Rd, Baltimore, MD 21240</span></p> <p><span><span><strong>National Science Foundation address</strong>: 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22314</span></span></p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container--wrapper nsf-layout nsf-layout--twocol constrained-width"> <div class="nsf-layout--outer"> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--headline"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-text nsf-component"> <section class="text__container"> <h2 id="accessing-the-nsf-building-4e1" class="text__title">Accessing the NSF building</h2> <div class="text__content text-formatted"><p><span><span><span><span><span>Visitors must enter through the building's visitor center entrance, which is adjacent to the south building entrance on Eisenhower Avenue <u><span>(</span></u><span><strong><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ZzwYBmkfh2nmtN4J6">see map</a></strong></span><u><span>)</span></u>. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled meeting or appointment to allow time to pass through security and obtain your visitor pass.</strong></span></span></p></div> </section> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockdivider"> <hr class="divider"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <div class="cta " data-component-id="nsf_theme:cta"> <h2 class="headline--left header-two-as-three headline-callout "> Required identification </h2> <div class="cta__content"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-block-cta-body"><p>NSF follows the "REAL ID Act" and requires all visitors to bring valid and current identification with an expiration date. Photocopies and pictures of IDs will not be accepted. Please let your sponsor know if you do not have a valid ID.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.dhs.gov/real-id">Find out if your ID is REAL ID compliant</a></strong>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-accordion nsf-component usa-accordion js-first-collapsed"> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-1o362848997" aria-expanded="true" > Alternative IDs for NSF access </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-1o362848997" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><p><span><span><span><span><span>Visitors from states that are noncompliant with the "REAL ID Act" and have not been granted an extension must provide alternative identification. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>NSF accepts the forms of alternative identification listed below. The agency also accepts university identification cards if they have a valid expiration date and photo.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <h4><span><span><span><span><span><span>Federally issued identification:</span></span></span></span></span></span></h4> <ol> <li><span><span><span><span><span>U.S. passport</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>U.S. passport card</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>PIV or federally issued PIV-I cards</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Driver's license issued by the U.S. Department of State</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Border Crossing Card (Form DSP-150)</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Department of Homeland Security "Trusted Traveler" cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>U.S. military ID</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Veteran's Health Identification Card issued by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Form D-551)</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>U.S. Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-550)</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Employment Authorization Document issued by Department of Homeland Security (Form I-766)</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>U.S. Refugee Travel Document or other travel document of immigration status issued by DHS containing a photograph (Forms I-327 and I-571)</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Merchant Marine Card issued by DHS/USCG</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ol> <h4><span><span><span><span><span><span>State-issued identification:</span></span></span></span></span></span></h4> <ol> <li><span><span><span><span><span>State-issued enhanced driver's licenses (EDLs)</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ol> <h4><span><span><span><span><span><span>Other acceptable identification:</span></span></span></span></span></span></h4> <ol> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Native American Tribal Photo ID</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Foreign government-issued passport</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>PIV-I cards issued by non-federal government entities</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ol></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second"> <div class="cta " data-component-id="nsf_theme:cta"> <h2 class="headline--left header-two-as-three headline-callout "> Inspected items </h2> <div class="cta__content"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-block-cta-body"><p>Visitors must pass through a metal detector and have all bags X-rayed. Visitors must remove:</p> <ul> <li>Coats.</li> <li>Belts.</li> <li>Shoes.</li> <li>Laptops from their cases.</li> </ul> <p>Please consider limiting extra bags or personal items to speed up inspection time.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="palette palette--light-blue layout-container--wrapper nsf-layout nsf-layout--twocol-60-40 constrained-width"> <div class="nsf-layout--outer"> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--headline"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-text nsf-component"> <section class="text__container"> <div class="text__content text-formatted"><h3>Prohibited items</h3> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>U.S. code prohibits bringing any dangerous weapons or alcohol onto federal property. Security staff will confiscate any suspicious or potentially dangerous materials. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span>The following items are prohibited in the NSF building:</span></span></p></div> </section> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-accordion nsf-component usa-accordion js-first-collapsed"> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-1r494723229" aria-expanded="true" > Firearms and projectile weapons </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-1r494723229" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><p><span><span>Prohibited firearms and projectile weapons include, but are not limited to:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Firearms or similar devices that expel a projectile through the action of an explosive (unless meeting the exemptions listed in 18 U.S.C. § 930(d)).</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>BB or pellet guns.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Compressed air guns.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Antique firearms.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Flare guns.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Realistic replica or toy firearms (unless meeting the exemptions listed in 18 U.S.C. § 930(d)).</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Spear guns.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Starter pistols.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Stun guns, cattle prods, dart-firing stun guns and other electric weapons or controlled devices. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Ammunition, shotgun shells or firearm cartridges, black powder or smokeless propellant powder (unless meeting the exemptions listed in 18 U.S.C. § 930(d)).</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Slingshots.</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul></p> </div> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-2t1259746248" aria-expanded="true" > Bladed, edged or sharp tools or implements </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-2t1259746248" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><p><span><span>Prohibited bladed, edged or sharp tools or implements include, but are not limited to: </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Axes and hatchets.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Bows and arrows. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Ice axes/ice picks. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Throwing stars.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Knives, sabers, swords, daggers and other bladed devices with a blade of more than 2 ½ inches (unless meeting the exemptions listed in 18 U.S.C. § 930(d)).</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Razor-type blades such as box cutters, utility knives and razor blades not in a cartridge, but excluding safety razors (unless meeting the exemption listed in 18 U.S.C. § 930(d)(3)). </span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul></p> </div> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-3i931793936" aria-expanded="true" > Club-like items and striking devices </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-3i931793936" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><p><span><span>Prohibited club-like items and striking devices include, but are not limited to: </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Billy clubs. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Blackjacks. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Brass knuckles. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Chains in excess of</span><span> 12 inches. (Jewelry exceptions can be made.) </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Night sticks (unless meeting the exemptions listed in 18 U.S.C. § 930(d)).</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Martial arts weapons, including nunchucks and kubatons. </span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><a name="_msocom_1"></a></p></p> </div> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-4d1352828288" aria-expanded="true" > Destructive devices, explosives or combustible chemical compounds and mixtures </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-4d1352828288" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><p><span><span>Prohibited destructive devices, explosives or any chemical compound or mixture that has a property of yielding readily to combustion or oxidation upon the application of heat, flame or shock include, but are not limited to: </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Blasting caps or detonators.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Dynamite, nitroglycerin, trinitrotoluene, ammonium nitrate and others.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Fireworks. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Gunpowder. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Hand grenades, mines, bombs, rockets, missiles, pipe bombs and plastic explosives. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Realistic replicas of explosives or similar devices. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Explosive or expanding gases.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Gas torches. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Flammable liquids, such as gasoline, turpentine and paint thinner (unless meeting the exemption listed in 18 U.S.C. § 930(d)(3)).</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul></p> </div> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-5r810707973" aria-expanded="true" > Disabling chemicals and other dangerous items </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-5r810707973" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Mace, pepper spray, tear gas, tear gas guns or other chemical sprays designed for self-defense (unless meeting the exemption listed in 18 U.S.C. § 930(d)). </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Spillable batteries, except those in wheelchairs or similar devices used by a mobility impaired individual.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Spray paint (unless meeting the exemption listed in 18 U.S.C. § 930(d)(3)). </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Poisonous gases. </span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> </div> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="palette palette--light-gray layout-container--wrapper nsf-layout nsf-layout--twocol full-browser-width"> <div class="nsf-layout--outer"> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--headline"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-text nsf-component"> <section class="text__container"> <div class="body-1"><p><a name="computer"></a> </p></div> </section> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-text nsf-component"> <section class="text__container"> <h2 id="nsfs-computer-security-policy-f2a" class="text__title">NSF's computer security policy</h2> <div class="text__content text-formatted"><p><span><span><span><span><span>Visitors bringing computers into NSF should consult the computer security information below.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <h3><span><span><span><span><span><span>Connecting to the internet</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3> <p><span><span><span><span>Once you've obtained a visitor's badge at the NSF visitor center, you can access the internet from a computer or mobile device through one of two ways:</span></span></span></span></p></div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-accordion nsf-component usa-accordion js-first-collapsed"> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-1a138519061" aria-expanded="true" > Via eduroam </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-1a138519061" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><p>If you have eduroam credentials from a participating university or institution, you can use your credentials to sign on to the internet while at NSF:</p> <ol> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Select "eduroam" from the list of available Wi-Fi connections.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Follow the eduroam sign-on process as usual to gain internet access.</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ol></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-accordion nsf-component usa-accordion js-first-collapsed"> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-1S457983429" 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An internet browser should open; if it does not, open a browser and you will be redirected automatically to the NSF sign-on page.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>If you already created an account, enter your login information. If you do not have an account, click "Don't have an account?" on the self-registration page and create an account by filling in the fields and clicking "Register." </span></span></span></span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><span>Once you've self-registered to use the NSF_Visitor connection, you will have access for seven days. After that, you will be required to register for a new account.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>In addition to internet access, visitors will have limited access to NSF systems, including Fastlane, the Interactive Panel System, and NSF printers in the conference center. </span></span></span></span></p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="palette palette--light-gray layout-container--wrapper nsf-layout nsf-layout--twocol full-browser-width"> <div class="nsf-layout--outer"> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--headline"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-text nsf-component"> <section class="text__container"> <div class="text__content text-formatted"><h3><span>Security safeguards</span></h3><p><span>All computers connecting to the NSF visitor network are required to follow proper NSF IT security safeguards. Taking time to prepare your computer before your visit will ensure you can safely connect to NSF systems and resources.</span></p><p><span>Before traveling to NSF, be sure your computer or mobile device:</span></p><ul><li><span>Has <strong>all</strong> current operating system service packs and security patches installed.</span></li><li><span>Is equipped with current, licensed antivirus software, as applicable.</span></li><li><span>Has current virus table updates and patches.</span></li><li><span>Has been fully scanned with virus detection software within one week of your visit.</span></li><li><span>Contains no quarantined (virus infected) items.</span></li></ul><h3><span>Monitoring</span></h3><p><span>For security purposes, every computer or mobile device that connects to NSF's visitor network — and all information, including emails and files, transmitted over the network — is subject to monitoring by the Department of Homeland Security's National Cyber Protection System and by NSF; users should have no expectation of privacy.</span></p><p><span>NSF monitors all network traffic for possible malware installations. If your devices show signs of having malware installed, the devices will be removed from the NSF visitor network.</span></p><h3><span>Questions and feedback</span></h3><p><span>If you have any questions about NSF's computer policies, contact IT Service Desk (Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time) at:</span></p><p><span>Phone: (703) 292-4357</span></p><p><span>Toll-free: (800) 711-8084</span></p><p><span>Email: </span><a href="mailto:ITServiceDesk@nsf.gov"><span><strong>ITServiceDesk@nsf.gov</strong></span></a></p></div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> </div> <div class="nsf-layout--inner"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container--wrapper nsf-layout nsf-layout--base constrained-width"> <div class = "nsf-layout--outer"> <div class = "nsf-layout--inner"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--main"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-text nsf-component"> <section class="text__container"> <div class="body-1"><p><a name="information"></a> </p></div> </section> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-text nsf-component"> <section class="text__container"> <h2 id="additional-information-5c9" class="text__title">Additional information</h2> </section> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcomponent-accordion nsf-component usa-accordion js-first-collapsed"> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button type="button" class="usa-accordion__button" aria-controls="item-12133026500" aria-expanded="true" > For visitors with special needs </button> </h2><div class="usa-accordion__content text-formatted field field-accordion" id="item-12133026500" class="field field-accordion" data-component-id="nsf_theme:accordion-item"> <p><p>NSF asks visitors with special needs to request necessary accommodations in advance of their arrival. To request accommodations or additional information, please contact NSF's Office of Equity and Civil Rights at (703) 292-8020 or <a href="mailto:rarequest@nsf.gov"><strong>rarequest@nsf.gov</strong></a>. Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing or TDD users may call (703) 292-5090 or (800) 281-8749.</p><p>NSF visitors and meeting participants should submit requests for accommodations at least 14 days before visits lasting one day or less and 30 days in advance for visits lasting two or more consecutive days to allow sufficient time to coordinate arrangements. Accommodations NSF can provide include:</p><ul><li>Sign language interpreting, onsite Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART), and automated transcription.</li><li>Assistance setting up laptop/computer with JAWS speech recognition software.</li><li>Alternatively formatted meeting documents, including Braille, electronic text and large print. Translations to Braille require at least four weeks' advance notice.</li><li>Guide/escort support from the Eisenhower Metro station to NSF or from NSF's main entrance to the meeting room.</li><li>Accommodating sensitivity to certain chemicals, fragrances and odors that are easily controlled by the host meeting organizer.</li><li>Use of a computer or laptop equipped with assistive technology, such as a screen reader, screen magnification and ergonomic keyboard.</li><li>Service animal relief locations.</li><li>Special instructions for navigating the Metro subway system.</li><li>Assistive listening device systems.</li></ul><p>NSF has accessible building entrances and accessible conference rooms.</p><p>NSF's websites provide accessible electronic and information technology, in compliance with Section 508. However, visitors who have trouble accessing NSF's electronic and information technology should contact NSF using the <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/policies/access.jsp"><strong>NSF Accessibility Feedback Form</strong></a> to resolve accessibility issues or obtain website documents in accessible formats.</p><p>We encourage that all visitors with disabilities voluntarily register for NSF's Emergency Preparedness Assistance for Individuals with Disability Registry. We ask that visitors evaluate their capabilities, limitations and needs for assistance in an emergency and email the NSF Office of Equity and Civil Rights at <a href="mailto:rarequest@nsf.gov"><strong>rarequest@nsf.gov</strong></a> at least 14 days before visiting NSF to authorize the office to provide NSF's Division of Administrative Services with the visitor's name, arrival date, meeting room number and location, telephone and emergency contact numbers and the appropriate assistance they require due to a disability or medical condition. 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