Industry Advisory Panel of Overseas Building Operations Renewal of Charter and Announcement of Meeting-Thursday, January 15, 2004

The Industry Advisory Panel of Overseas Buildings Operations has renewed its charter for another two years. Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, January 15, 2004 from 9:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The meeting will be held in Conference Room 1105 at the Department of State,
2201 C Street NW (Entrance on 23rd Street), Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss new technologies and successful management practices for design, construction, security, property management, emergency operations, the environment, and planning and development. The agenda will be available prior to the meeting.

The meeting will be open to the public, however seating is limited. Prior notification and a valid photo ID are mandatory for entry into the building. Members of the public who plan to attend must notify Luigina Pinzino at 703/875-7109 before Wednesday,
January 7th, to provide date of birth, Social Security number, and telephone number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   Luigina Pinzino 703/875-7109

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