WASHINGTON, D.C. - TODAY (Wednesday, May 14), at 2:30 p.m. at the Department of the Interior, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne will make a major announcement on the status of the polar bear.
A press release and other materials will be posted on line at that time at www.doi.gov.
To request an interview with Secretary Kempthorne or other Department officials following the announcement, contact 202-208-6416.
| Who: | Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne |
| When: | May 14, 2008 2:30 p.m. EDT |
| Where: | U.S. Department of the Interior (Yates Auditorium) 1849 C Street NW Washington DC 20240 |
| What: | Press conference to make major announcement on the status of the polar bear. |
| Satellite: | A live satellite feed will be provided at the following coordinates: C-Band; Galaxy 16 (G 16); 99 Degrees West; Transponder: 10; Polarity: Vertical; Downlink Frequency: 3900 MHZ; Test Signal: 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Program time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Telephone: | A listen-only phone bridge will be available for credentialed media representatives. The toll-free call-in number is 877-716-4285. The passcode 9674197 is required to join the call. |
| Notes: | Throw: 60 feet Lighting: TV quality Sound: Multbox Cable run: 500 feet Limited parking for live trucks is available on C Street, between 18th Street and 19th Street. Call 208-6642 to make parking arrangements. |
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