Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office; Notification of Upcoming Meetings of the Science Advisory Board Metals Risk Assessment Framework Review Panel, 1888-1889 [05-500]

Download as PDF 1888 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 11, 2005 / Notices January 4, 2005 at https://www.ferc.gov/ whats-new/registration/infra-0106form.asp. Transcripts of the conference will be immediately available from Ace Reporting Company (202–347–3700 or 1–800–336–6646) for a fee. They will be available for the public on the Commission’s eLibrary system seven calendar days after FERC receives the transcript. Additionally, Capitol Connection offers the opportunity for remote listening of the conference via Real Audio or a Phone Bridge Connection for a fee. Persons interested in making arrangements should contact David Reininger or Julia Morelli at the Capitol Connection (703–993–3100) as soon as possible or visit the Capitol Connection Web site at https:// www.capitolconnection.org and click on ‘‘FERC.’’ For more information about the conference, please contact Sarah McKinley at 202–502–8004, sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. Addenda A Agenda—Technical Conference on Connecticut Infrastructure; Thursday, January 6, 2005; Hartford, Connecticut; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opening Comments Chairman Pat Wood, III, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Chairman Donald W. Downes, Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control. Review of Issues David H. Boguslawski, Vice President, Transmission Business, Northeast Utilities Service Company. Scope and Findings of the Investigations Stephen G. Whitley, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ISO New England, Inc. Summary David H. Boguslawski, Vice President, Transmission Business, Northeast Utilities Service Company. [FR Doc. E5–45 Filed 1–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Docket Nos. PR04–15–000, PR04–16–000, PR02–10–005] [FRL–7860–6 ] Enogex Inc.; Notice of Technical Conference January 4, 2005. Take notice that a technical conference in the above captioned proceedings will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. (e.s.t.), in a room to be designated at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The technical conference will deal with issues raised in the referenced proceedings (Docket Nos. PR04–15–000, PR04–16–000, PR02–10–005). These include, but are not limited to: the fairness and equitableness of Enogex’s new priority procedure for interruptible transportation; the classification of costs between gathering and transmission; and a range of other cost of service issues associated with Enogex’s three year general rate filing. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free (866) 208–3372 (voice) or 202–208– 01659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202– 208–2106 with the required accommodations. All interested parties and staff are permitted to attend. John J. Prete, Project Director/General Manager and Vice President, United Illuminating. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–51 Filed 1–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Anne Bartosewicz, Transmission Project Director, Northeast Utilities System. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Reliability Benefits Stephen G. Whitley, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ISO New England, Inc. Process Going Forward for Determining Cost Allocation Stephen G. Whitley, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ISO New England, Inc. VerDate jul<14>2003 17:22 Jan 10, 2005 Jkt 205001 Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–46 Filed 1–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Solutions Before the Siting Council Cost Comparisons of Solutions the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Headquarters has been canceled. [Docket No. PR00–9–004] Gulfterra Texas Pipeline, LP; Notice of Cancellation of Technical Conference January 4, 2005. Take notice that the Technical Conference scheduled for Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. (e.s.t.), at PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office; Notification of Upcoming Meetings of the Science Advisory Board Metals Risk Assessment Framework Review Panel Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is announcing a public teleconference and meeting of the SAB Metals Risk Assessment Framework Review Panel (Panel). DATES: January 26, 2005: The Panel will hold a public teleconference on January 26, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EST). February 1–3, 2005: The Panel will hold a public face-to-face meeting starting February 1, 2005, at 9 a.m., adjourning at approximately 3 p.m. (EST) on February 3, 2005. ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will take place via telephone only. The public face-to-face meeting of the Panel will be held at the Science Advisory Board Conference Center located at 1025 F Street, NW., Room 3705, Washington, DC 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing further information regarding the public teleconference and meeting may contact Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board by telephone/voice mail at (202) 343–9995, fax at (202) 233– 0643, by e-mail at armitage.thomas@epa.gov, or by mail at U.S. EPA SAB (1400F), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. General information about the SAB and the meeting location may be found on the SAB Web site, https:// www.epa.sab. For technical inquiries concerning EPA’s Framework for Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment, please contact Dr. William Wood, U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development, Risk Assessment Forum by telephone/voice mail at (202) 564–3361, fax at (202) 564– 0062, by e-mail at forum.risk@epa.gov or E:\FR\FM\11JAN1.SGM 11JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 11, 2005 / Notices by mail at Office of Research and Development, Risk Assessment Forum (8601–D), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, Notice is hereby given that the Panel will hold a public teleconference and meeting to conduct a peer review of EPA’s Framework for Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment. The dates and times for the teleconference and meeting are provided above. Background: Background on the meeting described in this notice was provided in a Federal Register Notice published on July 29, 2004 (69 FR 45314–45315). EPA has been undertaking an effort to develop crossAgency guidance for assessing the human health and ecological hazards and risks of metals and metal compounds. EPA developed the draft guidance document entitled, ‘‘Framework for Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment,’’ to supplement previous EPA guidance for use in site-specific risk assessments, criteria derivation, and other similar Agency activities related to metals. The guidance is organized around the risk assessment paradigm. The document provides a conceptual model that highlights areas where consideration of metal-specific information is necessary and advantageous when conducting risk assessments. It outlines recommendations for conducting risk assessment for metals and metal compounds based on the unique attributes of these compounds. The guidance document also discusses metal-specific issues related to environmental chemistry, exposure, bioaccumulation and bioavailability, ecological effects, and human health effects. In addition, the guidance discusses research underway, planned, and needed to reduce uncertainty in metals risk assessment. The Panel will meet with Agency Program representatives by teleconference prior to the face-to-face meeting to discuss charge questions and ask clarifying questions about the Framework for Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment. At the face-to-face meeting, the Panel will conduct a peer review of the Framework for Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment. Availability of Meeting Materials: A roster of Panel members, their biosketches, the charge to the SAB panel, and the meeting agendas will be posted on the SAB Web site prior to the meetings. EPA’s Framework for Metals Risk Assessment may be found at: http:/ VerDate jul<14>2003 17:22 Jan 10, 2005 Jkt 205001 /cfpub2.epa.gov/ncea/raf/ recordisplay.cfm?deid=88903. Procedures for Providing Public Comments: It is the policy of the EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) to accept written public comments of any length, and to accommodate oral public comments whenever possible. The SAB Staff Office expects that public statements presented at SAB Metals Risk Assessment Review Panel meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted oral or written statements. Oral Comments: In general, each individual or group requesting an oral presentation at a face-to-face meeting will be limited to a total time of ten minutes (unless otherwise indicated). In general, for teleconference meetings, opportunities for oral comment will be limited to no more than three minutes per speaker and no more than fifteen minutes total. Interested parties should contact the DFO in writing (e-mail, fax or mail—see contact information above) by close of business January 19, 2004 in order to be placed on the public speaker list for the teleconference, and by close of business January 24, 2004 in order to be placed on the public speaker list for the face-to face meeting. Speakers should bring at least 35 copies of their comments and presentation slides for distribution to the participants and public at the meeting. Written Comments: Although the SAB Staff Office accepts written comments until the date of the meeting (unless otherwise stated), written comments should be received in the SAB Staff Office at least seven business days prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be made available to the panel for their consideration. Comments should be supplied to the DFO at the address/contact information noted above in the following formats: one hard copy with original signature, and one electronic copy via e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat, WordPerfect, Word, or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). Those providing written comments and who attend the meeting are also asked to bring 35 copies of their comments for public distribution. Meeting Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation to access the public meetings listed above should contact the DFO at least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1889 Dated: January 5, 2005. Vanessa Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 05–500 Filed 1–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7860–4] Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office; Notification of Upcoming Science Advisory Board Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference meeting to discuss the review of two draft SAB reports. DATES: January 26, 2005, 1–3 pm (Eastern Time). ADDRESSES: The meeting for these reviews will be held by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who wish to obtain further information regarding this teleconference meeting may contact Mr. Thomas O. Miller, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board via phone (202–343– 9982) or e-mail at miller.tom@epa.gov. The SAB Mailing address is: U.S. EPA, Science Advisory Board (1400F), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. General information about the SAB, as well as any updates concerning the meeting announced in this notice, may be found on the SAB Web site at: https:// www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this SAB telephone conference meeting is to conduct a public review and discussion of the two SAB draft reports; Review of EPA’s Drinking Water Research Program Multi-Year Plan 2003, and Advisory on the Office of Research and Development’s Contaminated Sites and RCRA Multi-Year Plans. The focus of the discussion will consider if: (i) The original charge questions to the SAB review panels have been adequately addressed in the draft reports, (ii) the draft reports are clear and logical; (iii) the conclusions drawn, or recommendations made in the draft reports, are supported by the body of the reports; and (iv) if there are any obvious technical errors, omissions, or issues that are inadequately dealt with in the draft reports. E:\FR\FM\11JAN1.SGM 11JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2005)]
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Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office; Notification of 
Upcoming Meetings of the Science Advisory Board Metals Risk Assessment 
Framework Review Panel

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is 
announcing a public teleconference and meeting of the SAB Metals Risk 
Assessment Framework Review Panel (Panel).

DATES: January 26, 2005: The Panel will hold a public teleconference on 
January 26, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EST).
    February 1-3, 2005: The Panel will hold a public face-to-face 
meeting starting February 1, 2005, at 9 a.m., adjourning at 
approximately 3 p.m. (EST) on February 3, 2005.

ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will take place via telephone 
only. The public face-to-face meeting of the Panel will be held at the 
Science Advisory Board Conference Center located at 1025 F Street, NW., 
Room 3705, Washington, DC 20004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information regarding the public teleconference and meeting may 
contact Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), U.S. EPA 
Science Advisory Board by telephone/voice mail at (202) 343-9995, fax 
at (202) 233-0643, by e-mail at armitage.thomas@epa.gov, or by mail at 
U.S. EPA SAB (1400F), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 
20460. General information about the SAB and the meeting location may 
be found on the SAB Web site, https://www.epa.sab.
    For technical inquiries concerning EPA's Framework for Inorganic 
Metals Risk Assessment, please contact Dr. William Wood, U.S. EPA 
Office of Research and Development, Risk Assessment Forum by telephone/
voice mail at (202) 564-3361, fax at (202) 564-0062, by e-mail at 
forum.risk@epa.gov or

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by mail at Office of Research and Development, Risk Assessment Forum 
(8601-D), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, Notice is hereby given that the Panel 
will hold a public teleconference and meeting to conduct a peer review 
of EPA's Framework for Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment. The dates and 
times for the teleconference and meeting are provided above.
    Background: Background on the meeting described in this notice was 
provided in a Federal Register Notice published on July 29, 2004 (69 FR 
45314-45315). EPA has been undertaking an effort to develop cross-
Agency guidance for assessing the human health and ecological hazards 
and risks of metals and metal compounds. EPA developed the draft 
guidance document entitled, ``Framework for Inorganic Metals Risk 
Assessment,'' to supplement previous EPA guidance for use in site-
specific risk assessments, criteria derivation, and other similar 
Agency activities related to metals. The guidance is organized around 
the risk assessment paradigm. The document provides a conceptual model 
that highlights areas where consideration of metal-specific information 
is necessary and advantageous when conducting risk assessments. It 
outlines recommendations for conducting risk assessment for metals and 
metal compounds based on the unique attributes of these compounds. The 
guidance document also discusses metal-specific issues related to 
environmental chemistry, exposure, bioaccumulation and bioavailability, 
ecological effects, and human health effects. In addition, the guidance 
discusses research underway, planned, and needed to reduce uncertainty 
in metals risk assessment.
    The Panel will meet with Agency Program representatives by 
teleconference prior to the face-to-face meeting to discuss charge 
questions and ask clarifying questions about the Framework for 
Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment. At the face-to-face meeting, the 
Panel will conduct a peer review of the Framework for Inorganic Metals 
Risk Assessment.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: A roster of Panel members, their 
biosketches, the charge to the SAB panel, and the meeting agendas will 
be posted on the SAB Web site prior to the meetings. EPA's Framework 
for Metals Risk Assessment may be found at: https://cfpub2.epa.gov/ncea/
raf/recordisplay.cfm?deid=88903.
    Procedures for Providing Public Comments: It is the policy of the 
EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) to accept written public comments of 
any length, and to accommodate oral public comments whenever possible. 
The SAB Staff Office expects that public statements presented at SAB 
Metals Risk Assessment Review Panel meetings will not be repetitive of 
previously submitted oral or written statements. Oral Comments: In 
general, each individual or group requesting an oral presentation at a 
face-to-face meeting will be limited to a total time of ten minutes 
(unless otherwise indicated). In general, for teleconference meetings, 
opportunities for oral comment will be limited to no more than three 
minutes per speaker and no more than fifteen minutes total. Interested 
parties should contact the DFO in writing (e-mail, fax or mail--see 
contact information above) by close of business January 19, 2004 in 
order to be placed on the public speaker list for the teleconference, 
and by close of business January 24, 2004 in order to be placed on the 
public speaker list for the face-to face meeting. Speakers should bring 
at least 35 copies of their comments and presentation slides for 
distribution to the participants and public at the meeting. Written 
Comments: Although the SAB Staff Office accepts written comments until 
the date of the meeting (unless otherwise stated), written comments 
should be received in the SAB Staff Office at least seven business days 
prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be made available to 
the panel for their consideration. Comments should be supplied to the 
DFO at the address/contact information noted above in the following 
formats: one hard copy with original signature, and one electronic copy 
via e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat, WordPerfect, Word, 
or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). Those 
providing written comments and who attend the meeting are also asked to 
bring 35 copies of their comments for public distribution.
    Meeting Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation 
to access the public meetings listed above should contact the DFO at 
least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made.

    Dated: January 5, 2005.
Vanessa Vu,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 05-500 Filed 1-10-05; 8:45 am]
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