# Special Emphasis Panel in Bioengineering and Environmental 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 meetings:
*Name* : Special Emphasis Panel in Bioengineering and Environmental Systems (1189).
*Date/Time:* May 3-4, 2001; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and May 25, 2001 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
*Place* : National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA.
*Type of Meeting* : Closed.
*Contact Person* : Leon Esterowitz, Program Director, Biomedical Engineering and Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities, Division of Bioengineering and Environmental Systems, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone: (703) 292-8320.
*Purpose of Meeting* : To provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to NSF for financial support.
*Agenda* : To review and evaluate unsolicited proposals and proposals received under the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program Solicitation (Announcement Number NSF 01-7), and the Biophotonics Partnership Initiative II Program Solicitation (Announcement Number NSF 01-30), 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 person 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 20, 2001.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.