Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Advisory Meeting of the Science Advisory Board; Regulatory Environmental Modeling (REM) Guidance Review Panel, 12477-12478 [05-4954]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 48 / Monday, March 14, 2005 / Notices Kathleen White, DFO, as indicated above in this notice. Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than April 11, 2005. To be considered, all nominations must include: (a) a current biography, curriculum vitae (C.V.) or resume, which provides the nominee’s background, experience and qualifications for the Committee; and (b) a brief biographical sketch (‘‘biosketch’’). The biosketch should be no longer than one page and must contain the following information for the nominee: (i) Current professional affiliations and positions held; (ii) Area(s) of expertise, and research activities and interests; (iii) Leadership positions in national associations or professional publications or other significant distinctions; (iv) Educational background, especially advanced degrees, including when and from which institutions these were granted; (v) Service on other advisory committees, professional societies, especially those associated with issues under discussion in this review; and (vi) Sources of recent (i.e., within the preceding two years) grant and/or other contract support, from government, industry, academia, etc., including the topic area of the funded activity. Please note that even if there is no responsive information (e.g., no recent grant or contract funding), this must be indicated on the biosketch (by ‘‘N/A’’ or ‘‘None’’). Incomplete biosketches will result in nomination packages not being accepted. The EPA SAB Staff Office will acknowledge receipt of the nomination. After considering the nominees (termed the ‘‘Widecast’’), the SAB Staff Office will identify a subset (known as the ‘‘Short List’’) for more detailed consideration. Criteria used by the Staff Office in developing this Short List are given at the end of the following paragraph. The Short List will be posted on the SAB Web site at: https:// www.epa.gov/sab, and will include the nominees’ names and their biosketches. Public comments will be accepted for 21 calendar days on the Short List. During this comment period, the public may provide information, analysis or other documentation on nominees that the Staff Office should consider in evaluating candidates for the Committee. For the EPA SAB Staff Office, a balanced Committee is characterized by inclusion of candidates who possess the necessary domains of knowledge, the relevant scientific perspectives (which, among other factors, can be influenced VerDate jul<14>2003 15:31 Mar 11, 2005 Jkt 205001 by work history and affiliation), and the collective breadth of experience to adequately address the charge. Public responses to the Short List candidates will be considered in the selection of the Committee, along with information provided by candidates and information independently-gathered by the SAB Staff Office on the background of each candidate (e.g., financial disclosure information and computer searches to evaluate a nominee’s prior involvement with the topic under review). Specific criteria to be used in evaluating an individual Committee member include: (a) Scientific and/or technical expertise, knowledge, and experience (primary factors); (b) availability and willingness to serve; (c) absence of financial conflicts of interest; (d) scientific credibility and impartiality; and (e) skills working in advisory committees, subcommittees and review panels. Short List candidates must submit the ‘‘Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’’ (EPA Form 3110– 48). This confidential form allows Government officials to determine whether there is a statutory conflict between that person’s public responsibilities (which includes membership on an EPA Federal advisory committee) and private interests and activities, or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded from the following URL address: https:// www.epa.gov/sab/pdf/epaform3110– 48.pdf. The approved policy under which the EPA SAB Office selects ad hoc committees and review panels is described in the following document: Overview of the Panel Formation Process at the Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board (EPA– SAB–EC–02–010), which is on the SAB Web site at: (https://www.epa.gov/ sab)https://www.epa.gov/sab/ ecm02003.pdfhttps://www.epa.gov/sab/ pdf/ec02010.pdf. Dated: March 4, 2005. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 05–4960 Filed 3–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12477 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7883–9] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Advisory Meeting of the Science Advisory Board; Regulatory Environmental Modeling (REM) Guidance Review Panel Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Science Advisory Board (SAB) Regulatory Environmental Modeling (REM) Guidance Review Panel will hold a public advisory meeting, as a teleconference, to discuss preparation of its draft peer review report of the Agency’s draft guidance entitled, ‘‘Draft Guidance on the Development, Evaluation, and Application of Regulatory Environmental Models,’’ dated November 2003 (referred to here also as the Draft Guidance), and the ‘‘Models Knowledge Base’’ related to modeling activity within the EPA. DATES: March 28, 2005, 1 to 4 p.m. eastern standard time. ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will take place via teleconference only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to obtain the teleconference call-in number and access code, would like to submit written or brief oral comments (5 minutes or less for the public face-toface meeting, and 3 minutes or less for the public teleconference meeting), or who wants further information concerning this public meeting should contact Dr. Jack Kooyoomjian, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA SAB, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (MC 1400F), Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail: (202) 343–9984; fax: (202) 233–0643; or e-mail at: kooyoomjian.jack@epa.gov. The general SAB telephone number is (202) 343– 9999 to obtain the dial in number and pass code for the conference call. General information concerning the SAB can be found on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The EPA’s Office if Research Development (ORD) requested that the SAB review the Agency’s Draft Guidance and Models Knowledge Base. Additional background information on this review activity, such as the Federal Register notice (68 FR 46602, Aug. 6, 2003) soliciting nominations for REM Guidance Review Panel membership and the Federal Register notice (70 FR 1243, January 6, 2005) announcing the E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 12478 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 48 / Monday, March 14, 2005 / Notices January 21, 2005, public conference call and the February 7 through 9, 2005, face-to-face meeting can be found on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/ sab/panels/. Purpose of the March 28, 2005 Public Teleconference: The purpose of this public teleconference meeting is to prepare the SAB REM Guidance Review Panel consensus draft report. Availability of Meeting Materials: Copies of the meeting agendas, the roster of the SAB’s REM Guidance Review Panel, the charge to the SAB, and pre-decisional draft materials of the REM Guidance Advisory Panel will be posted on the SAB Web site at: https:// www.epa.gov/sab/panels/ prior to the meeting. Persons who wish to obtain copies of the Agency’s Draft Guidance, the Models Knowledge Base or other materials pertinent to this advisory activity may obtain these materials at https://www.epa.gov/crem, or https:// www.epa.gov/crem/sab. For further information regarding the Agency’s Draft Guidance or Models Knowledge Base or other relevant background materials, please contact Mr. Pasky Pascual of the U.S. EPA, Office of Research & Development (Mail Code 8102), by telephone/voice mail at (202) 564–2259, by fax at (202) 565– 2925; or via e-mail at pascual.pasky@epa.gov. Providing Oral or Written Comments at SAB Meetings: It is the policy of the SAB Staff Office to accept written public comments of any length, and to accommodate oral public comments wherever possible. The SAB Staff Office expects the public statements presented at its 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 public face-to-face meeting will be limited to a total time of five minutes (unless otherwise indicated), and three minutes at a teleconference meeting (unless otherwise indicated). Requests to provide oral comments must be in writing (e-mail, fax, or mail) and received by the DFO no later than noon Eastern Time five business days prior to the meeting in order to reserve time on the meeting agenda. Speakers should bring at least 35 copies of their comments and presentation slides for distribution to the reviewers 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 no later than noon Eastern Time five business days prior to the meeting so that the comments may VerDate jul<14>2003 15:31 Mar 11, 2005 Jkt 205001 be made available to the Panelists for their consideration. Comments should be supplied to the DFO (preferably by email) 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 PDF, 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 Access: Individuals requiring special accommodation for this public meeting, such as hearing impaired accommodations for the teleconference call should contact the DFO at least five business days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Dated: March 9, 2005. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 05–4954 Filed 3–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPPT–2005–0016; FRL–7704–9] Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), and to publish periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from January 20, 2005 to February 18, 2005, consists of the PMNs and TMEs, both pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period. PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments identified by the docket ID number OPPT–2005–0016 and the specific PMN number or TME number, must be received on or before April 13, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7408M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; e-mail address: TSCAHotline@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. As such, the Agency has not attempted to describe the specific entities that this action may apply to. Although others may be affected, this action applies directly to the submitter of the premanufacture notices addressed in the action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number OPPT–2005–0016. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is (202) 566–1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is (202) 566–0280. E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 48 (Monday, March 14, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12477-12478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-4954]


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Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Advisory 
Meeting of the Science Advisory Board; Regulatory Environmental 
Modeling (REM) Guidance Review Panel

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Science Advisory Board (SAB) Regulatory Environmental 
Modeling (REM) Guidance Review Panel will hold a public advisory 
meeting, as a teleconference, to discuss preparation of its draft peer 
review report of the Agency's draft guidance entitled, ``Draft Guidance 
on the Development, Evaluation, and Application of Regulatory 
Environmental Models,'' dated November 2003 (referred to here also as 
the Draft Guidance), and the ``Models Knowledge Base'' related to 
modeling activity within the EPA.

DATES: March 28, 2005, 1 to 4 p.m. eastern standard time.

ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will take place via teleconference 
only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to 
obtain the teleconference call-in number and access code, would like to 
submit written or brief oral comments (5 minutes or less for the public 
face-to-face meeting, and 3 minutes or less for the public 
teleconference meeting), or who wants further information concerning 
this public meeting should contact Dr. Jack Kooyoomjian, Designated 
Federal Officer (DFO), EPA SAB, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (MC 
1400F), Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail: (202) 343-9984; 
fax: (202) 233-0643; or e-mail at: kooyoomjian.jack@epa.gov. The 
general SAB telephone number is (202) 343-9999 to obtain the dial in 
number and pass code for the conference call. General information 
concerning the SAB can be found on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The EPA's Office if Research 
Development (ORD) requested that the SAB review the Agency's Draft 
Guidance and Models Knowledge Base. Additional background information 
on this review activity, such as the Federal Register notice (68 FR 
46602, Aug. 6, 2003) soliciting nominations for REM Guidance Review 
Panel membership and the Federal Register notice (70 FR 1243, January 
6, 2005) announcing the

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January 21, 2005, public conference call and the February 7 through 9, 
2005, face-to-face meeting can be found on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab/panels/.
    Purpose of the March 28, 2005 Public Teleconference: The purpose of 
this public teleconference meeting is to prepare the SAB REM Guidance 
Review Panel consensus draft report.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: Copies of the meeting agendas, 
the roster of the SAB's REM Guidance Review Panel, the charge to the 
SAB, and pre-decisional draft materials of the REM Guidance Advisory 
Panel will be posted on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab/panels/ prior to the meeting. Persons who wish to obtain copies of the 
Agency's Draft Guidance, the Models Knowledge Base or other materials 
pertinent to this advisory activity may obtain these materials at 
https://www.epa.gov/crem, or https://www.epa.gov/crem/sab.
    For further information regarding the Agency's Draft Guidance or 
Models Knowledge Base or other relevant background materials, please 
contact Mr. Pasky Pascual of the U.S. EPA, Office of Research & 
Development (Mail Code 8102), by telephone/voice mail at (202) 564-
2259, by fax at (202) 565-2925; or via e-mail at pascual.pasky@epa.gov.
    Providing Oral or Written Comments at SAB Meetings: It is the 
policy of the SAB Staff Office to accept written public comments of any 
length, and to accommodate oral public comments wherever possible. The 
SAB Staff Office expects the public statements presented at its 
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 public face-to-face meeting will 
be limited to a total time of five minutes (unless otherwise 
indicated), and three minutes at a teleconference meeting (unless 
otherwise indicated). Requests to provide oral comments must be in 
writing (e-mail, fax, or mail) and received by the DFO no later than 
noon Eastern Time five business days prior to the meeting in order to 
reserve time on the meeting agenda. Speakers should bring at least 35 
copies of their comments and presentation slides for distribution to 
the reviewers 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 no later than noon Eastern Time five business days 
prior to the meeting so that the comments may be made available to the 
Panelists for their consideration. Comments should be supplied to the 
DFO (preferably by e-mail) 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 PDF, 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 Access: Individuals requiring special accommodation for 
this public meeting, such as hearing impaired accommodations for the 
teleconference call should contact the DFO at least five business days 
prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

    Dated: March 9, 2005.
Vanessa T. Vu,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 05-4954 Filed 3-11-05; 8:45 am]
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