Catalytic Applications for Clean, Efficient Generation of Electricity. (Cosponsored: CATL). Bruce Tatarchuk, Dept. of Chemical Engin., Auburn Univ., Auburn, AL 37869, (334) 844 8023, fax (334) 844-2063. Jay Benziger, Dept. of Chemical Engin., Princeton Univ., Princeton, NJ 08455, (609) 258-5416, fax (609) 258-0211.

The Chemical and Physical Structure of Coals and Carbonaceous Solids. George D. Cody, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Geophysical Laboratory, 5251 Broad Branch Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015, (202) 686-2410 x2479, fax (202) 686-2419. Eric M. Suuberg, Div. of Engineering, Box D, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912-9704, (401) 863-1420, fax (401) 863-1157.

Gas Hydrates. Bob P. Warzinski, U.S. Dept. of Energy, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, P.O. Box 15236, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, (412) 892-5863, fax (412) 892-4152; Gerald D. Holder, Dept. of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, 1249 Benedum Engineering Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 (412) 624-9631, fax (412) 624-9639.

Clean Fuels. Ed Kugler, Chemical Engineering Dept., West Virginia University, 431 Engineering Sciences Bldg., Morgantown, WV 26506-6102, (304) 293-2111, fax (304) 293-4139. Gary Stiegel, U.S. Dept. of Energy, P.O. Box 10940, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, (412) 892-4499, fax (412) 892-4604.

Reaction Mechanisms in Fuel Processing. A.C. Buchanan, Chemistry Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, MS-6197, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6197, (423) 576-2168, fax (423) 576-5235; Phil Britt, Chemistry Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, MS-6197, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6197, (423) 574-5029, fax (423) 576-5235. Phil E. Savage, Dept. of Chem. Eng., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, (313) 764-3386, fax (313) 763-0459.

Bioprocessing of Fuels including Biodesulfurization. Eric Kaufman, Oak Ridge National Lab, Bldg. 4505, MS-6226, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6226, (423) 574-6624, fax (423) 574-6442, ekn@ornl.gov.

*Asphaltene and Resid Characterization. (Cosponsored: PETR). Jerry E. Hunt, CHM 200, Argonne National Lab, 9700 S. Cass Ave., Argonne, IL 60439, (630) 252-3517, fax (630) 252-9288. Eric Y. Sheu, Texaco Inc., Fuels and Lubricants Dept., P.O. Box 509, Beacon, NY 12508, (914) 838-7663, fax (914) 838 7120. Oliver C. Mullins, Schlumberger-Doll Research, Old Quarry Rd., Ridgefield, CT 06877-4108, (203) 431-5350. PETR: Jim G. Speight, Western Research Institute, 365 N. Ninth St., Laramie, WY 82070; (307) 721-2209, fax (307) 721-2345. John G. Reynolds, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, P.O. Box 808, Mail Stop L-365, Livermore, CA 94551; (510) 422-6028, fax (510) 423-4289.

*Advances in Catalysis and Processes for Heavy Oil Conversion. (Cosponsored: PETR). Tim J. Gardner, Sandia National Labs, P.O. Box 5800, MS 0709, Albuquerque, NM 87185-0709, (505) 844-7502, fax (505) 845-9500. Toru Takatsuka, Chiyoda Corp., 13, Moriya-Cho, 3-Chome, Kanagawa-Ku, Yokohama 221, Japan. 81-45-441-1269, fax 81-45-441-1299. PETR: Paul O'Connor, Akzo Nobel Catalysts, P.O. Box 37650, 1030 BE Amsterdam, The Netherlands; 31-20-634-7344, fax 31-20-634-7653. Chunshan Song, Fuel Science Program, Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA 16802-2303; (814) 865-4466, fax (814) 863-3075.

*Environmental Fate and Effects of Oxygenate Fuel Additives. (Cosponsored: ENVR). Paul G. Tratnyek, Oregon Graduate Institute, P.O. Box 91000, Portland, OR 97291, (503) 690-1023, fax (503) 690-1273. Bruce Bauman, American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L. St., Washington, DC 20005, (202) 682-8345, fax (202) 682 8270. John Zogorski, U.S. Geological Survey, WRD, 1608 Mt. View Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702, (605) 394-1780, fax (605) 394-5373.

Storch Award Symposium. Invited papers only.

General Papers. Katie A. Carrado (see above)

*joint symposia

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, DIVISION OF FUEL CHEMISTRY
1997 Program Chair: Kathleen A. Carrado, Argonne National Laboratory, Chemistry Division 200, 9700 S. Cass Ave., Argonne, Illinois 60439, (630) 252-7968, fax (630) 252-9288, kcarrado@anl.gov.

Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 7-11, 1997
4 copies of abstract (original on ACS abstract form) are due by April 25, 1997 to a Symposium Chair. Preprints are due by June 6, 1997.

*Catalyst Design and Preparation for Industrial Applications. (Cosponsored: CATL). Jay Benziger, Dept. of Chemical Engin., Princeton Univ., Princeton, NJ 08455, (609) 258-5416, fax (609) 258-0211. Paul O'Connor, Akzo Nobel Catalysts, P.O. Box 37650, 1030 BE Amsterdam, The Netherlands; 31-20-634-7344, fax 31-20-634-7653.

*Catalysis in Fuel Processing and Environmental Protection. Chunshan Song, Fuel Science Program, 209 Academic Proj. Bldg., Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, (814) 863-4466, fax (814) 865-3075. Mike T. Klein, Dept. of Chem. Eng., Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, (302) 831-8155, fax (302) 831-1048. PETR: J. G. Reynolds, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, P.O. Box 808, Mail Stop L-365, Livermore, CA 94551; (510) 422-6028, fax (510) 423-4289. B. Johnson, Phillips Petroleum Co., 107 CL PRC, Bartlesville, OK 74004, (918) 661-3250, fax (918) 662-1097.
"Environmental Issues Related to Fuel Use" - joint FUEL/ENV/PETR symposium (PETR prime).

Degradative Processes of Fuels in the Environment. Daphne Stoner, Biotechnology Division, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-2203, (208) 526-8786, fax (208) 526-0828, dls2@inel.gov. Maureen Leavitt, SAIC Inc., 800 Oak Ridge Tpke, P.O. Box 2502, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, (423) 481-4614, fax (423) 481-8797, leavittm@saiceecg.com.

*Toxicology of Fuels. (Cosponsored: TOXI). Russ D. White, Chevron Research & Technology Co., Toxicology & Health Risk Assessment, 1003 W. Cutting Blvd., Suite 120, P.O. Box 4054, Richmond, CA 94804-0054, (510) 242-7038, fax (510) 242-7022, rdwh@chevron.com. Terrence Risby, School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.

New Analytical Techniques in Fuels Chemistry. Semih Eser, Fuel Science Program, 209 Academic Proj. Bldg., Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, (814) 863-1392, fax (814) 865-3075, sxe2@email.psu.edu. Dave L. Wertz, Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Box 5043, Univ. of S. Miss., Hattiesburg, MS 39406, (601) 266 4701, fax (601) 266-6075, dlwertz@whale.st.usm.edu.

Impact of Trace Elements and Ash Composition in Solid Fuel Utilizations. Melissa Chou and John Lytle, Univ. of Illinois, Illinois State Geological Survey, 615 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, IL 61820, (217) 244-0312, fax (217) 333-8566, chou@geoserv.isgs.uiuc.edu.

Feedstock Recycling of Waste Polymers. John W. Zondlo, Dept. of Chem. Engin., West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, (304) 293-2111 (x409), fax (304) 293-4139, zondlo@faculty.coe.wvu.edu. Ed M. Eyring, Dept. of Chem., University of Utah, 2428 HEB, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, (801) 581-8658, fax (801) 581-5162, eyring@chemistry.chem.utah.edu.

Carbons for Advanced Energy & Environmental Applications. Chris Lafferty, University of Kentucky, Center for Applied Energy Research, 3572 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, (606) 257-0268, fax (606) 257-0302, lafferty@alpha.caer.uky.edu.

General Papers. Katie A. Carrado (see above)

*joint symposia