00-26316. Special Emphasis Panel in Bioengineering and Environmental Systems: 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 Bioengineering and Environmental Systems (1189).

Date and Time: October 31, 2000; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 370, Arlington, VA.

Type of Meeting: Closed.

Contact Person: A. Frederick Thompson and Nicholas L. Clesceri, Program Directors, Division of Bioengineering and Environmental Systems, National Science Foundation; 4201 Wilson Boulevard; Arlington, Virginia 22230; Telephone: [phone].

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

Agenda: To review and evaluate Environmental Engineering Unsolicited 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: October 10, 2000.

Karen J. York,

Committee Management Officer.