  The physics goals and techniques of the proposed BTeV experiment at the C0
Tevatron interaction area are summarized, with emphasis on aspects of the
experiment that depend on near-beam issues. BTeV aims to carry out a
comprehensive study of rare processes (especially CP violation) in charm and
beauty decay starting in collider Run II. Vertex detectors will be deployed
within a few mm of the beam. Early running may employ a wire target in the beam
halo.
