01-2160. Special Emphasis Panel in Civil and Mechanical Systems; Notice of Meeting

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the Foundation announces the following meeting:

Name: Special Emphasis Panel in Civil and Mechanical Systems (1205)

Date and Time: Monday, February 12, 2001, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 530, Arlington, VA

Type of Meeting: Closed.

Contact Person: Dr. Clifford Astill, Program Director, Geoenvironmental Engineering and Geohazards Mitigation, Division of Civil and Mechanical Systems, Rm. 545, 703-292-8360.

Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to NSF for financial support.

Agenda: To review and evaluate nominations for the FY'01 U.S. Japan Proposal Review Panel as part of the selection process for awards.

Reason for Closing: The proposals being reviewed include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals.

These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act.

Dated: January 19, 2001.

Karen J. York,

Committee Management Officer.