# Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education; 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:* Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education (9487).
*Dates:* September 9, 2009, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and September 10, 2009, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Place:* Stafford I, Room 1235, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22230.
*Type of Meeting:* Open.
*Contact Person:* Alan Tessier, National Science Foundation, Suite 635, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia 22230. Phone 703-292-7198.
*Minutes:* May be obtained from the contact person listed above.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice, recommendations, and oversight concerning support for environmental research and education.
**Agenda**
**September 9**
Introduction of New Members.
Update on recent NSF environmental activities.
Public release of the Committee's report: *Transitions and Tipping Points in Complex Environmental Systems.*
Discussion with Dr. Arden L. Bement, NSF Director.
**September 10**
Discussion of Future AC/ERE activities.
Joint session with Advisory Committee for Biological Sciences.
Dated: August 11, 2009.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.