00-25195. Special Emphasis Panel in Physics; 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 Physics (1208).

Date and Time: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000; 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 10, 2000; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Place: Room 1020, NSF, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230.

Type of Meeting: Closed.

Contact Person: Dr. Terrence W. Rettig, Program Director for the Physics REU Site proposals, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: [phone].

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

Agenda: To review and evaluate the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites proposals, as part of the selection process.

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) and (6) of the Government in Sunshine Act.

Dated: September 27, 2000.

Karen J. York,

Committee Management Officer.