# 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 meeting.
*Name:* Special Emphasis Panel in Bioengineering and Environmental Systems (1189).
*Date/Time:* May 15, 2001, 8:30 am-5 pm.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 360, Arlington, VA.
*Type of Meeting:* Closed.
*Contact Person:* Fred Thompson, Program Director, Environmental Technology Program, 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 Information Technology Research (ITR) Program Solicitation (Announcement Number NSF 00-126), 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) or the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Dated: April 25, 2001.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.