01-2619. Special Emphasis Panel in Electrical and Communications Systems; Notice of Meeting

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

Name: Special Emphasis Panel in Electrical and Communications System (1196).

Date and Time: February 15-16, 2001; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Place: National Science Foundation, Room 680, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA.

Type of Meeting: Closed.

Contact Persons: Dr. Usha Varshney, National Science Foundations, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 675, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: [phone].

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

Agenda: To review and evaluate proposals 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 within exemptions 5 U.S.C. 552b.(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act.

Dated: January 25, 2001.

Karen J. York,

Committee Management Officer.