# 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:* LIGO Operations Proposal and Annual Review in Physics (1208).
*Date and Time:* Tuesday, December 4, 2012; 8:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m.; Wednesday, December 5, 2012 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Thursday, December 6, 2012 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
*Place:* California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA.
*Type of Meeting:* Partially closed.
*Contact Person:* Dr. Thomas Carruthers, Program Director for LIGO Facility, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: (703) 292-7373.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning the LIGO Operations Proposal and Annual Review.
*Agenda:* To review and evaluate the LIGO Operations proposal review, as part of the selection process.
**Tuesday, December 4, 2012**
8:30a-12:30p Introductions, Status, Overview Open
Advanced LIGO and Beyond
1:15p-4:45p Astrophysics and Data Analysis Open
Observatory Operations
Role of LIGO Engineering
Computing
4:45p-6:15p Panel Executive Session Closed
6:15p Panel presents questions for Day 2 sessions Open
**Wednesday, December 5, 2012**
8:30a-9:00a Panel Executive Session Closed
9:00a-10:45a Management and Oversight Open
Scientific Collaboration
Role in the Global Scene: Emphasis on LIGO-India
10:45a-5:00p Executive Sessions—Program Reviews Closed
**Thursday, December 6, 2012**
8:30a-3:00p Panel Executive Session, Panel Executive Summary, LIGO Response Closed
*Reason for Closing:* The proposal being reviewed includes 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 exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b (c) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Dated: November 14, 2012.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.