The Press Room in Santiago will begin operation on March 14, in the Costanera Norte Room of the Mapocho Station Cultural Center.

Members of the press are to register at the Press registration desk located in the Entrance Hall of the Mapocho Station Cultural Center.

Journalists may pick up press passes for the meeting upon presentation of press credentials (with photograph) or a letter from their news service stating that they have been assigned to cover the meeting, according to the following schedule:

Wednesday, 14 March		9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m
Thursday, 15 March		8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 16 March		8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 17 March		8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, 18 March		8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday, 19 March		8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Chilean press or foreign correspondents in Chile must pre-register through the Press Office in Santiago. The registration form can be found under www.bid2001chile.cl or by calling Francisca Palma or Pamela Caro at 695-0045 or 675-5934.