E7-422. International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) Meeting Notice; Closed Meeting

In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app 2 section 10(a)(2), the Department of State announces a meeting of the International Security Advisory Board, formerly the Arms Control and Nonproliferation Advisory Board (ACNAB), to take place on February 5, 2007, at the Department of State, Washington, DC.

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app 2 § 10(d), and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1), it has been determined that this Board meeting will be closed to the public in the interest of national defense and foreign policy because the Board will be reviewing and discussing matters classified in accordance with Executive Order 12958.

The purpose of the ISAB is to provide the Department with a continuing source of independent advice on all aspects of arms control, disarmament and international security, and related aspects of public diplomacy. The agenda for this meeting includes classified discussions related to the Board's ongoing studies on current U.S. policy and issues regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism and Space Policy as well as discussions regarding international nuclear proliferation and related aspects of public diplomacy.

For more information, contact Matthew Zartman, Deputy Executive Director of the International Security Advisory Board, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, telephone: [phone].

Dated: January 5, 2007.

George W. Look,

Executive Director of the International Security Advisory Board, Department of State.