Wildland Fire Policy Steering Committee Meeting

The EPA Wildland Fire Policy Steering Committee meeting will be held November 3-4, 1997 at the Washington National Airport Hilton. A block of guest rooms has been reserved under the meeting name at the Federal per diem rate of $112.98 plus 9.75% tax, for a total of $124.00. You may make your reservations starting late afternoon Friday, October 17, but NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 to reserve your room at that rate. Their FAX number is (703) 418-3762. All rooms must be guaranteed by company or major credit card and will be subject to

charge if cancelled less than 24 hours prior to arrival. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 1:00 p.m. The hotel offers 24-hour complimentary airport shuttle service to and from Washington National Airport and the Crystal City area, including the Pentagon City Fashion Centre and the nearby Metro subway station.

The Washington National Airport Hilton is located in Crystal City at 2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, with easy access to the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. It is three blocks from the nearest Metro station. It is one block to the Crystal City Underground Mall with 85 shops, boutiques and restaurants, and is within two blocks of 47 restaurants, with the variety including fast food, outdoor cafes, ethnic and gourmet restaurants.

Parking is $11.00 per day for overnight guests, with an extra $3.00 for valet service. Local parking is $3.00 per hour. There is a business center located in the lobby level adjacent to the front desk. The hotel has an indoor pool and fitness center with saunas. Guest room telephone charges are $0.75 per call for local calls. There is a surcharge for direct long distance calls, although there is no additional charge if calls are made by credit card.