# Special Emphasis Panel in Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Research; Notice of Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:
*Name:* Special Emphasis Panel for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (1198).
*Date/Time:* August 25, 2000; 8 am-5 pm.
*Place:* Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston, 4610 Fairfax, Arlington, VA 22230.
*Type of Meeting:* Closed.
*Contact Person:* Dr. Richard J. Anderson, Senior Science Advisor, Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), National Science Foundation, Suite 875, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. (703) 306-1683.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning EPSCoR Infrastructure Improvement proposals submitted to the NSF EPSCoR program for financial support.
*Agenda:* To review and evaluate proposals as part of the selection process for awards.
*Reasons 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: June 28, 2000.
Karen J. York,
Committee Management Officer.