# Special Emphasis Panel in Physics; Notice of Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meetings of the Special Emphasis Panel in Physics (1208):
*Date/Time:* January 29-February 1, 2001; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
*Location:* California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA.
*Date/Time:* February 26-March 1, 2001; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
*Location:* Hanford LIGO Observatory, Hanford, WA.
*Contact Person:* Dr. Victor Cook, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1015, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: (703) 292-8890.
*Type of Meetings:* Closed.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning the LIGO observatory.
*Agenda:* To review and evaluate LIGO as part of the selection process for continued funding.
*Reason for Closings:* 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: January 16, 2001.
Karen J. York,
Committee Management Officer.