A briefing to discuss the U.S. Department of the Interior fiscal year 2000 budget request -- including the U.S. Geological Survey's budget -- will be held on Monday, February 1, 1999, at 1 p.m. EST in the Department's auditorium, located at 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC.

Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt and Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget John Berry will discuss the Department's FY 2000 budget initiatives and answer questions.

Note to Editors: The Interior Department's FY 2000 Budget request briefing will be broadcasted on delay at the following coordinates: Monday, February 1, 1999

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Satellite: Galaxy 7 (C-Band)
Transponder 10
Audio Freq. 6.2 - 6.8
Downlink Freq. 3900 Vertical

Contact: John Wright 202-208-6416