# Special Emphasis Panel in Electrical and Communications 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 Electrical and Communications Systems (1196).
*Date/Time:* May 3-4, 2001; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Place:* National Science Foundation, Stafford II, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA., Room 535.
*Type of Meeting:* Closed.
*Contact Persons:* Dr. Usha Varshney, Program Director, Electronics, Photonics and Device Technologies (EPDT), Division of Electrical and Communications Systems, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 675, Arlington, VA 22230 Telephone: (703) 292-8339.
*Purpose:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to NSF for financial support.
*Agenda:* To review and evaluate research proposals in the EPDT program 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 within exemptions 4 and 6 of 5 U.S.C. 552b (c)(4) and (6) the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Dated: April 10, 2001.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.