04-27854. Notice of Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Arctic Research Commission will hold its 74th Meeting in Arlington, VA on January 18-19, 2005. The Business Session open to the public will convene at 9 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, the Agenda items include:

(1) Call to order and approval of the Agenda.

(2) Approval of the Minutes of the 73rd Meeting.

(3) Reports from Congressional Liaisons.

(4) Agency Reports.

The focus of the Meeting will be reports and updates on programs and research projects affecting the Arctic. Presentations include a review of the research needs for civil infrastructure in Alaska.

The Business Session will reconvene at 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2005. An Executive Session will follow adjournment of the Business Session.

Any person planning to attend this meeting who requires special accessibility features and/or auxiliary aids, such as sign language interpreters must inform the Commission in advance of those needs.

Contact Person for More Information: Dr. Garrett W. Brass, Executive Director, Arctic Research Commission, [phone] or TDD [phone].

Garrett W. Brass,

Executive Director.