# Special Emphasis Panel in Materials Research; 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 materials Research (1203).
*Date/Time:* April 18-19, 2001; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm 380, Arlington, VA
*Type of Meeting:* Closed.
*Contact Person:* Dr. Guebre X. Tessema, Program Director, National Facilities and Instrumentation, Division of Materials Research, Room 1065, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703) 292-4943.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to NSF for financial support.
*Agenda:* Review and evaluate proposals as part of the selection process to determine finalists considered for the FY2001 Instrumentation for Materials Research (IMR) and Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Programs.
*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: March 13, 2001.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.