# Special Emphasis Panel in Biological Sciences; 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:* 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.