02-17476. Sunshine Act Meeting

AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETINGS:

Mississippi River Commission.

Time and Date: 4:30 p.m., August 12, 2002.

Place: On board MISSISSIPPI V at City Front, Marquette, IA.

Status: Open to the public.

Matters To Be Considered: (1) Summary report by President of the Commission on national and regional issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Commission programs and projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (2) District Commander's overview of current project issues within the St. Paul District; and (3) Presentations by local organizations and members of the public giving views or comments on any issue affecting the programs or projects of the Commission and the Corps of Engineers.

Time and Date: 3:30 p.m., August 13, 2002.

Place: On board MISSISSIPPI V at Oneida Landing, Davenport, IA.

Status: Open to the public.

Matters To Be Considered: (1) Summary report by President of the Commission on national and regional issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Commission programs and projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (2) District Commander's overview of current project issues within the Rock Island District; and (3) Presentations by local organizations and members of the public giving views or comments on any issue affecting the programs or projects of the Commission and the Corps of Engineers.

Time and Date: 9:30 a.m., August 15, 2002.

Place: On board MISSISSIPPI V at Melvin Price Locks and Dam, Alton, IL.

Status: Open to the public.

Matters To Be Considered: (1) Summary report by President of the Commission on national and regional issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Commission programs and projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (2) District Commander's overview of current project issues within the St. Louis District; and (3) Presentations by local organizations and members of the public giving views or comments on any issue affecting the programs or projects of the Commission and the Corps of Engineers.

Time and Date: 8:30 a.m., August 19, 2002.

Place: On board MISSISSIPPI V at Old Ferry Landing, Tiptonville, TN.

Status: Open to the public.

Matters To Be Considered: (1) Summary report by President of the Commission on national and regional issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Commission programs and projects on the Mississippi river and its tributaries; (2) District Commander's overview of current project issues within the Memphis District; and (3) Presentations by local organizations and members of the public giving views or comments on any issue affecting the programs or projects of the Commission and the Corps of Engineers.

Time and Date: 8:30 a.m., August 20, 2002.

Place: On board MISSISSIPPI V at Tom Sawyer Park, West Memphis, AR.

Status: Open to the public.

Matters To Be Considered: (1) Summary report by President of the Commission on national and regional issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Commission programs and projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (2) District Commander's overview of current project issues within the Memphis District; and (3) Presentations by local organizations and members of the public giving views or comments on any issue affecting the programs or projects of the Commission and the Corps of Engineers.

Time and Date: 10:30 a.m., August 21, 2002.

Place: On board MISSISSIPPI V at Lake Providence Port, Lake Providence, LA.

Status: Open to the public.

Matters To Be Considered: (1) Summary report by President of the Commission on national and regional issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Commission programs and projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (2) District Commander's overview of current project issues within the Vicksburg District; and (3) Presentations by local organizations and members of the public giving views or comments on any issue affecting the programs or projects of the Commission and the Corps of Engineers.

Time and Date: 9:30 a.m., August 23, 2002.

Place: On board MISSISSIPPI V at Cenac Towing Company, Houma, LA.

Status: Open to the public.

Matters To Be Considered: (1) Summary report by President of the Commission on national and regional issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Commission programs and projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (2) District Commander's overview of current project issues within the New Orleans District; and (3) Presentations by local organizations and members of the public giving views or comments on any issue affecting the programs or projects of the Commission and the Corps of Engineers.

Contact Person for More Information:

Mr. Stephen Gambrell, telephone [phone].

Timothy S. Gambrell,

Executive Assistant, Mississippi River Commission.