National Science Foundation
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science ( printed page 60219) Foundation announces the following meeting:
Name: Special Emphasis Panel in Biological Sciences (1754).
Date and Time: October 23, 2000, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Place: Room 320, NSF, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia.
Type of Meeting: Closed.
Contact Person: Dr. Sylvia Spengler, Program Director, Biological Database & Informatics, Division of Biological Infrastructure, Room 615, NSF, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 292-8470.
Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to the NSF for financial support.
Agenda: To review and evaluate Databases & Informatics 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 Sunshine Act.
Dated: October 3, 2000.
Karen J. York,
Committee Management Officer.