00-23491. Special Emphasis Panel in Materials Research; 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 Materials Research (1203).

Date/Time: October 5, 2000; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1020, Arlington, VA.

Type of Meeting: Closed.

Contact Person: Dr. Andrew J. Lovinger, Program Director, Polymers Program, Division of Materials Research, Room 1065, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone [phone].

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

Agenda: Review and evaluate proposals as part of the selection process to determine finalists considered for FY2001 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Proposals by the Polymers Program.

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 7, 2000.

Karen J. York,

Committee Management Officer.