[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 37 (Thursday, February 24, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 9292]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-4275]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


A Conversation With Customers on Future Science Directions

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, DOI.

ACTION: Notice of Customer Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The USGS is sponsoring two days of listening sessions to help 
share its science directions for the year 2002 and beyond. The USGS is 
sponsoring these sessions as an opportunity for users of earth and life 
science data and research to share their views on future science 
directions of the USGS. The sessions will be organized around broad 
science topics and customers who have registered in advance will have 
an opportunity to give a brief presentation of their science needs and 
issues. Attendees are welcome to listen to any or all of the sessions. 
The purposes of this meeting are: (1) to give stakeholders, customers, 
and others who have interest in the earth and life sciences an 
opportunity to provide input, from their perspectives and needs, on 
future science directions; (2) to engage in a dialog with stakeholders 
on their specific interests within broad science categories; and (3) to 
discuss opportunities for on-going stakeholder involvement in the 
development of science initiatives within USGS. The meeting is open to 
all interested stakeholders. Pre-registration, however, is requested, 
as meeting space is limited. Registration information is provided 
below.

DATES: March 22 and 23, 2000.

ADDRESSES: USGS National Center Headquarters, 12201 Sunrise Valley 
Drive, Reston, VA 20192.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gail Wendt, USGS Office of External 
Affairs, 703-648-5604 or 703-648-4599 ([email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Background

    As the nation's science agency for natural resources and the 
environment, the USGS is committed to meeting the health, safety and 
knowledge needs of the changing world around us. In order to ensure 
that the science directions and program development of the USGS is in 
concert with the needs of the public that it serves, the USGS is 
creating opportunities to have conversations with it customers and to 
seek their input. The March 22 and 23, 2000, meeting is the first such 
``Conversation with Customers'' to be sponsored by the USGS.

2. Registration Information

    Registration information can be obtained by sending an email 
message to [email protected]. You may also call the USGS Office of 
External Affairs, 703-648-4599. Registered parties will receive a 
follow-up packet of information that provides an agenda and topics of 
the listening sessions for each day and the format for participation. 
Customers who have registered in advance will give a brief presentation 
(5-10 minutes) and will then engage in a roundtable discussion with 
USGS leaders. For anyone who wishes to provide input, but who cannot 
attend, please submit ideas to the same email address: 
[email protected].

    Registration deadline is March 13, 2000.
Amy L. Holley,
Senior Advisor to the Director.
[FR Doc. 00-4275 Filed 2-23-00; 8:45 am]
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