# Office of Science and Technology; Announcement of Seminars
**AGENCY:**
Office of Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security.
**ACTION:**
Announcement of seminars.
**SUMMARY:**
The Office of Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security, will be hosting a series of seminars in key cities nationwide to educate the public about the application process for the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act), Sections 861-865, Public Law 107-296.
**DATES:**
*See**Supplementary Information* section for seminar addresses.
**ADDRESSES:**
*See**Supplementary Information* section for seminar addresses.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
For information concerning this notice or the seminars, write or call Ms. Wendy Howe, Program Manager, SAFETY Act Implementation, Department of Homeland Security, 7th and D Streets, SW., Washington, DC 20598, *[email protected],* or at 202-772-9887.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
**Registration**
*All seminars are open to the public, but registration is required. For more information or to register, please call* 301-975-8933 or visit *http://www.dhs.gov* and click on the “Threats & Protection” link at the top of the page.
**Seminar Dates and Locations**
The seminars will be held at the following dates and locations:
September 22, 2003, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Dallas Marriott Quorum Hotel, 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75254
September 23, 2003, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.—Renaissance Los Angeles, 9620 Airport Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
September 24, 2003, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Marriott Marquis Hotel, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30303
September 26, 2003, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Chicago Marriott O'Hare Hotel, 8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631
**Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities**
For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the seminars, contact the registration number provided above.
**Media Inquiries**
Members of the media who would like to cover this event must present a valid press credential. For further information, contact Ms. Michelle Petrovich, Director of Communications, Office of Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security, 7th and D Streets, SW., Washington, DC 20598, *[email protected],* at 202-772-9886.
(Authority: Sec. 862(c), Pub. L. 107-296; Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 0490.1)
Dated: September 9, 2003.
Dr. Holly Dockery,
Director, Safety Act Implementation, Science and Technology Division, Department of Homeland Security.