# Proposal Review Panel for Physics; 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:* Proposal Review Panel for Physics, LIGO Site Visit in Louisiana (1208).
*Date and Time:*
Tuesday, December 1, 2009; 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday, December 3, 2009; 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
*Place:* LIGO Observatory in Livingston, Louisiana.
*Type of Meeting:* Partially Closed.
*Contact Person:* Dr. Thomas Carruthers, Program Director for LIGO, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: (703) 292-7373.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide an evaluation concerning the proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation.
*Agenda:*
**Tuesday. December 1, 2009**
Closed—8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Executive Session;
Open—9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. LIGO status, accomplishments, plans;
Closed—10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Management topics and status of data; analysis;
Open—1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Tour and facilities maintenance;
Closed—2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Cybersecurity, EPO, LSC status and Executive Session.
**Wednesday, December 2, 2009**
Closed—8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Project overview and Project Management status;
Closed—1:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Technical Progress, Development, R&D support.
**Executive Session**
**Thursday, December 3, 2009**
Closed—8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Executive Session, report writing, Close Out report.
*Reason for Closing:* The proposal contains proprietary or confidential material including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Dated: November 3, 2009.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.