01-12594. Special Emphasis Panel in Biological Sciences; 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 Biological Sciences (1754).

Date/Time: June 13, 14, 15, 2001.

Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Stafford II—Room 525, 545, 565 and 575, Arlington, VA.

Type of Meeting: Closed.

Contact Person: Dr. Matthew Kane, Division of Environmental Biology, Room 635, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, 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 Biocomplexity and the Environment: Genome-Enabled Environmental Sciences and Engineering 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 exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act.

Dated: May 15, 2001.

Susanne Bolton,

Committee Management Officer.