Working Group on Benefit Continuity After Organizational Restructuring Advisory Committee on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefits Plans; Notice of Meeting

Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 512 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. 1142, the Working Group of the Advisory Committee on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans studying benefit continuity after organizational restructuring will hold an open public meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2000, in Room N-5437 ( printed page 63625) A-C, U.S. Department of Labor Building, Second and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20210.

The purpose of the open meeting, which will run from 9:30 a.m. to approximately noon, is for Working Group members to finalize the recommendations to be included in their report.

Members of the public are encouraged to file a written statement pertaining to the topic by submitting 20 copies on or before November 6, 2000, to Sharon Morrissey, Executive Secretary, ERISA Advisory Council, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-5677, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20210. Individuals or representatives of organizations wishing to address the Working Group should forward their request to the Executive Secretary or telephone (202) 219-8753. Oral presentations will be limited to 10 minutes, but an extended statement may be submitted for the record. Individuals with disabilities, who need special accommodations, should contact Sharon Morrissey by November 6, at the address indicated in this notice.

Organizations or individuals may also submit statements for the record without testifying. Twenty (20) copies of such statements should be sent to the Executive Secretary of the Advisory Council at the above address. Papers will be accepted and included in the record of the meeting if received on or before November 6.