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Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the U.S.
Arctic Research Commission will hold
its 88th meeting in San Francisco, CA
on Dec 14–19, 2008. The Business
Session, open to the public, will
convene at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec 16,
2008 in San Francisco, CA. An
Executive Session will follow
adjournment of the Business Session.
The Agenda items include:
(1) Call to order and approval of the
Agenda.
(2) Approval of the Minutes of the
87th Meeting.
(3) Commissioners and Staff Reports.
(4) Discussion of USARC Goals and
Activities.
The focus of the meeting will be
reports and updates on programs and
research projects affecting the Arctic.
Any person planning to attend this
meeting who requires special
accessibility features and/or auxiliary
aids, such as sign language interpreters,
must inform the Commission in advance
of those needs.
Contact Person for More Information:
John Farrell, Executive Director, U.S.
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John Farrell,
Executive Director.
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ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION
Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Arctic Research Commission
will hold its 88th meeting in San Francisco, CA on Dec 14-19, 2008. The
Business Session, open to the public, will convene at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 in San Francisco, CA. An Executive Session will
follow adjournment of the Business Session.
The Agenda items include:
(1) Call to order and approval of the Agenda.
(2) Approval of the Minutes of the 87th Meeting.
(3) Commissioners and Staff Reports.
(4) Discussion of USARC Goals and Activities.
The focus of the meeting will be reports and updates on programs
and research projects affecting the Arctic.
Any person planning to attend this meeting who requires special
accessibility features and/or auxiliary aids, such as sign language
interpreters, must inform the Commission in advance of those needs.
Contact Person for More Information: John Farrell, Executive
Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission, 703-525-0111 or TDD 703-306-
0090.
John Farrell,
Executive Director.
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