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 Polar Programs (1209).

Date/Time: June 29-30, 2000; 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 730, Arlington, VA.

Type of Meeting: Closed.

Contact Person: Mr. Guy Guthridge, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230 Telephone: (703) 306-1033.

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

Agenda: To review and evaluate Antarctic Artists and Writers Program 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.

Note:

Closed portions are proper under Sunshine Act exemptions cited. The CMO's signature on this Notice is the required determination.