00-25205. Advisory Panel for Ecological Studies; Notice of Meeting

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meetings for the Advisory Panel for Ecological Studies (1751):

Date and Time: October 12, 2000, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and October 13, 2000, 8 a.m.-Adjourn.

Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 375, Arlington, VA 22230.

Type of Meeting: Closed.

Contact Person: Penelope Firth, Program Officer or Dr. Carol Johnston, Program Officer, Ecological Studies, Room 640N, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230. Telephone: [phone].

Minutes: May be obtained from the contact person listed above.

Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for financial support.

Agenda: To review and evaluate proposals submitted in response to the Ecological Studies Ecosystem Studies Program Solicitation (99-2).

Date and Time: October 11, 2000, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and October 13, 2000, 8 a.m.-Adjourn.

Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 375, Arlington, VA 22230.

Type of Meeting: Closed.

Contact Person: Scott L. Collins, Program Officer or Mr. Aaron Kinchen, Program and Technology Analyst, Ecological Studies, Room 640N, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230. Telephone: [phone].

Minutes: May be obtained from the contact person listed above.

Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for financial support.

Agenda: To review and evaluate proposals submitted in response to the Ecological Studies Ecosystem Studies Program Solicitation (99-2).

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: September 27, 2000.

Karen J. York,

Committee Management Officer.