[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 18, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 12871]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-6739]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 2518]


Advisory Committee for Study of Eastern Europe and the 
Independent States of the Former Soviet Union; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of State announces that the Advisory Committee for 
Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet 
Union (Title VIII) will convene on April 11, 1997, beginning at 10:00 
a.m. in Room 1105, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, 
Washington, DC.
    The Advisory Committee will recommend grant recipients for the FY 
1997 competition of the Program for Study of Eastern Europe and the 
Independent States of the Former Soviet Union in connection with the 
``Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States 
of the Former Soviet Union Act of 1983, as amended.'' The agenda will 
include opening statements by the Chairman and members of the Committee 
and, within the Committee, discussion, approval, and recommendation 
that the Department of State negotiate grant agreements with certain 
``national organizations with an interest and expertise in conducting 
research and training concerning the countries of Eastern Europe and 
the independent states of the former Soviet Union,'' based on the 
guidelines contained in the call for applications published in the 
Federal Register on October 4, 1996. Following committee deliberation, 
interested members of the public may make oral statements concerning 
the Title VIII program in general.
    This meeting will be open to the public; however, attendance will 
be limited to the seating available. Entry into the Department of State 
building is controlled and must be arranged in advance of the meeting. 
Those planning to attend should notify Joanne Bramble, INR/RES, U.S. 
Department of State, (202) 736-4572, by April 8, 1997, providing their 
date of birth, Social Security number, and any requirements for special 
needs. All attendees must use the 2201 C Street, NW, entrance to the 
building. Visitors who arrive without prior notification and without a 
photo ID will not be admitted.

    Dated: February 11, 1997.
Kenneth E. Roberts,
Executive Director, Advisory Committee for Study of Eastern Europe and 
the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union.
[FR Doc. 97-6739 Filed 3-17-97; 8:45 am]
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