# Special Emphasis Panel in Civil and Mechanical Systems; 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 Civil and Mechanical Systems (1205).
*Date/Time:* December 7-8, 2000; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 850, Arlington, VA.
*Type of Meeting:* Closed.
*Contact Person:* Dr. Joy Pauschke, Program Director, network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation, Division of Civil and Mechanical Systems, National Science Foundation, Room 545, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: (703) 292-8360.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to NSF for financial support.
*Agenda:* To review and evaluate nominations for the FY'01 Mechanics and Structures of Materials and Surface Engineering and Material Design Review 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: October 31, 2000.
Karen J. York,
Committee Management Officer.