[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 51 (Monday, March 17, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 12733]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-6315]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4271]


Advisory Committee for the 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 
the Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former 
Soviet Union (Title VIII) will convene on Monday, April 28, 2003, 
beginning at 10 a.m. in Room 1408, U.S. Department of State, Harry S 
Truman Building, 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC.
    The Advisory Committee will recommend grant recipients for the FY 
2003 competition of the Program for the 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 November 19, 2002. 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 Harry S Truman 
building is controlled and must be arranged in advance of the meeting. 
Those planning to attend should notify Susan Nelson, INR/RES, U.S. 
Department of State, (202) 736-4610 by Wednesday, April 23, 2003, 
providing their date of birth, Social Security Number, and any 
requirements for special needs. All attendees much use the 2201 C 
Street, NW., entrance to the building. Visitors who arrive without 
prior notification and without photo identification will not be 
admitted.

    Dated: March 7, 2003.
Kenneth E. Roberts,
Executive Director, Advisory Committee for Study of Eastern Europe and 
the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 03-6315 Filed 3-14-03; 8:45 am]
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