[Federal Register: January 8, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 5)] [Notices] [Page 1128-1129] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr08ja98-84] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Special Emphasis Panel in Astronomical Sciences (1186); Notice of Meetings In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92- 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces that the Special Emphasis Panel in Astronomical Sciences (1186) will be holding panel meetings for the purpose of reviewing proposals submitted to the Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology Program in the area of Astronomical Sciences. In order to review the large volume of proposals, panel meetings will be held on January 29 and 30, 1998 (3) and February 4 and 5, 1998 (3). All meetings will be closed to the public and will be held at the National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Contact Person: Dr. Sethanne Howard, Program Director, Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology, Division of Astronomical Sciences, National Science Foundation, Room 1045, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 306-1827. 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 exempt under 5 [[Page 1129]] U.S.C. 552b(c) (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. Dated: January 5, 1998. M. Rebecca Winkler, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 98-467 Filed 1-7-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-M