# Special Emphasis Panel in Polar Programs: 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 and Committee Code:* Special Emphasis Panel in Polar Programs (1209).
*Date and Time:* June 27-29, 2000; 8:30 am-5 pm.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 330, Arlington, VA.
*Type of Meeting:* Closed.
*Contact Person:* Polly A. Penhale, Program Manager, Antarctic Biology and Medicine, Office of Polar Programs. Rm. 755 S, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: (703) 306-1033.
*Minutes:* May be obtained from the contact person listed above.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to NSF for financial support.
*Agenda:* To review and evaluate proposals submitted to Life in Extreme Environments (LExEN) NSF-00-37 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: May 26, 2000.
Karen J. York,
Committee Management Officer.