# Advisory Panel Meeting for Ecological Studies; 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:* Advisory Panel for Ecological Studies ( *#* 1751).
*Date and Time:* October 11, 2000, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. thru October 13, 2000, 8 a.m.-Adjourn.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 375, Arlington, VA 22230.
*Type of Meeting:* Closed.
*Contact Person:* Dr. Scott L. Collins, Program Officer or Mr. Aaron Kinchen, Program & Technology Analyst, Ecological Studies Cluster, Room 640N, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230. Telephone: (703) 292-8481.
*Minutes:* May be obtained from the contact person listed above.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for financial support.
*Agenda:* To review and evaluate proposals submitted in response to the Ecological Studies Ecology Program Solicitation (99-2).
*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: October 3, 2000.
Karen J. York,
Committee Management Officer.