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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 52 / Friday, March 18, 2005 / Notices Section VII: Agency Contact Please contact Kathleen MacKinnon, U.S. EPA Office of Environmental Education, at 202–564–0454 or mackinnon.kathleen@epa.gov if you have any administrative questions about the solicitation notice. EPA can address only administrative questions and can not provide advice nor interpret the content of the solicitation notice. Section VIII: Other Information A. Where Can I Get Additional Information About the Current Training Program? For information on the current program, visit EPA’s environmental education Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/enviroed/educate.html or the Environmental Education and Training Partnership’s Web site at https://www.eetap.org. B. What is the Relationship Between the EPA’s Environmental Education Training Program and EPA’s Environmental Education Grant Program? This notice applies only to the training program authorized under section 5 of the Act. This notice does not apply to the Environmental Education Grant Program authorized under section 6 of the Act. For information on the Office of Environmental Education, go to https:// www.epa.gov/enviroed. Dated: March 11, 2005. Cece Kremer, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Public Affairs. [FR Doc. 05–5413 Filed 3–17–05; 8:45 am] programs. NCEI is also clarifying that the Web site address for the full solicitation is https://www.epa.gov/ innovation/symposia.htm. NCEI is extending the application period until May 2, 2005. DATES: Interested applicants have until May 2, 2005 to submit a proposal. ADDRESSES: Due to heightened security requirements, there may be substantial delays in mail service to EPA. Hence, EPA strongly encourages applicants to send applications electronically. Electronic applications must be sent to State_Innovation_Grants@epa.gov. Applicants choosing to submit paper applications should mail one original and two copies to the EPA contact, Sandy Germann. Please also note that the delivery address varies depending on whether you are using regular mail or using a delivery service (e.g., Federal Express, Courier, UPS). If you are using a delivery service, send it to Sandy Germann, U.S. EPA, Room 645C, 4930 Page Road, Research Triangle Park, NC 27703. If you are sending the application via regular mail, send it to Sandy Germann, U.S. EPA, MC C604– 02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandy Germann, U.S. EPA, MC C604– 02, RTP, NC 27711, (919 541–3061), germann.sandy@epa.gov. Dated: March 10, 2005. Elizabeth Shaw, Director, Office of Environmental Policy Innovation. [FR Doc. 05–5414 Filed 3–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7886–9] [FRL–7886–6] Partnership to Promote Innovation in Environmental Practice, Notice of Availability and Request for Proposals—Clarification Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability of solicitation for proposals. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency’s National Center for Environmental Innovation (NCEI) is amending its March 7, 2005 (70 FR 11011) notice to clarify that the purpose of its solicitation is to solicit proposals from institutions that are interested in promoting innovations that can improve environmental results from State VerDate jul<14>2003 16:14 Mar 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of an Upcoming Meeting of the Science Advisory Board Metals Risk Assessment Framework Review Panel Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the SAB Metals Risk Assessment Framework Review Panel. The public teleconference will be held on April 5, 2005, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (eastern time). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to obtain the teleconference call-in number and DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13195 access code to participate in the teleconference may contact Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board by telephone/voice mail at (202) 343–9995, or via e-mail at armitage.thomas@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 may be found in the SAB Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 92– 463, notice is hereby given that the SAB Metals Risk Assessment Framework Review Panel will hold a public teleconference to discuss its draft review report on EPA’s Framework for Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment. The Panel conducted a peer review of the Framework at a public meeting held on February 1–3, 2005 and has prepared a draft report to EPA. Background information on the Panel and its review of the Framework for Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment was provided in Federal Register notices published on July 29, 2004 (69 FR 45314–45315), and January 11, 2005 (70 FR 1888–1889). The Panel is holding the teleconference to review its draft report and identify any clarifications needed for the final draft report to the SAB. The teleconference agenda and the draft advisory report will be posted on the SAB Web site prior to the teleconference. EPA’s draft Framework for Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment may be found at: https://cfpub2.epa.gov/ ncea/raf/recordisplay.cfm?deid=88903. Procedures for Providing Public Comment: It is the policy of the EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office to accept written public comments of any length, and to accommodate oral public comments whenever possible. The EPA SAB Staff Office expects that public statements presented at the Metals Risk Assessment Framework Review Panel teleconference 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 conference call meeting 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 via e-mail at least one week prior to the teleconference in order to be placed on the public speaker list. Written Comments: Although written comments are accepted until the date of E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1 13196 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 52 / Friday, March 18, 2005 / Notices the teleconference (unless otherwise stated), written comments should be received in the SAB Staff Office at least one week prior to the teleconference date so that the comments may be made available to the committee or panel for their consideration. Comments should be supplied to the DFO at the address/ contact information 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 95/98 format)). Meeting Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation to access the teleconference, should contact the relevant DFO at least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Dated: March 11, 2005. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 05–5415 Filed 3–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Technological Advisory Council; Charter Renewal Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of charter renewal. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission has renewed the charter for the Technological Advisory Council (‘‘TAC’’) for a 2-year period, through November 19, 2006. The Council is a federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463). DATES: Renewed through November 19, 2006. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Commission Meeting Room (TW–C305), Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffery Goldthorp, the Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Office of Engineering and Technology, (202) 418– 1096 (voice), (202) 418–2989 (TTY), or e-mail Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov. 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Regulations must be examined in light of these technology advances, and the Federal Communications Commission (‘‘FCC’’) must remain abreast of new developments in technology so that it can effectively fulfill its responsibilities under the Communications Act. The purpose of the TAC is to provide technical advice to the Federal Communications Commission and to make recommendations on the issues and questions presented to it by the FCC. The TAC will address questions referred to it by the FCC Chairman, by the FCC Chief Office of Engineering and Technology or by the TAC Designated Federal Officer. The questions referred to the TAC will be directed to technological and technical issues in the field of communications. Each scheduled TAC meeting will be organized according to a particular technical theme to be decided in advance by the TAC Chairman and the TAC Designated Federal officer. The TAC Chairman will make the necessary arrangements to have presenters from different segments of the telecommunications industry present points of view on the theme. The objective of the meeting will be to educate the FCC on new technology trends and to advise the FCC of potential regulatory obstacles to their development and deployment. C. Period of Time Necessary for the Committee To Carry Out Its Purpose Under its renewed charter, the TAC shall convene for a period that terminates two (2) years from the date on which the renewed charter is field. The charter may be renewed for an additional two years prior to the charter termination date. A. The Committee’s Official Designation D. Official to Whom the Committee Reports The official designation of this federal advisory committee is the Chairman, Federal Communications Commission. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:14 Mar 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 F. Description of the Duties for Which the Committee Is Responsible The duties of the TAC will be to gather data and information and perform those analyses that are necessary to respond to the questions referred to it. G. Estimated Annual Operating Costs in Dollars and Staff Years Annual operating costs associated with supporting the TAC’s functions are estimated to be $100,000 and one fulltime regular government employee. H. Estimated Number and Frequency of Committee Meetings The Council will meet three to five times per year, with the possibility of more frequent meetings by informal subcommittees. I. Committee’s Termination Date The Council will terminate two years from the date on which this renewed charter is filed, unless renewed before that date for an additional term. Upon renewal, the present charter termination date is November 19, 2006. J. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 52 (Friday, March 18, 2005)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of an Upcoming 
Meeting 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 Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a 
public teleconference of the SAB Metals Risk Assessment Framework 
Review Panel.

DATES: The public teleconference will be held on April 5, 2005, from 12 
p.m. to 3 p.m. (eastern time).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to 
obtain the teleconference call-in number and access code to participate 
in the teleconference may contact Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated 
Federal Officer (DFO), U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board by telephone/
voice mail at (202) 343-9995, or via e-mail at armitage.thomas@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 may be found in the SAB Web site at https://
www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, Pub. L. 92-463, notice is hereby given that the SAB 
Metals Risk Assessment Framework Review Panel will hold a public 
teleconference to discuss its draft review report on EPA's Framework 
for Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment. The Panel conducted a peer review 
of the Framework at a public meeting held on February 1-3, 2005 and has 
prepared a draft report to EPA. Background information on the Panel and 
its review of the Framework for Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment was 
provided in Federal Register notices published on July 29, 2004 (69 FR 
45314-45315), and January 11, 2005 (70 FR 1888-1889). The Panel is 
holding the teleconference to review its draft report and identify any 
clarifications needed for the final draft report to the SAB. The 
teleconference agenda and the draft advisory report will be posted on 
the SAB Web site prior to the teleconference. EPA's draft Framework for 
Inorganic Metals Risk Assessment may be found at: https://
cfpub2.epa.gov/ncea/raf/recordisplay.cfm?deid=88903.
    Procedures for Providing Public Comment: It is the policy of the 
EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office to accept written public 
comments of any length, and to accommodate oral public comments 
whenever possible. The EPA SAB Staff Office expects that public 
statements presented at the Metals Risk Assessment Framework Review 
Panel teleconference 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 conference call meeting 
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 via e-mail at least one week prior to the teleconference in 
order to be placed on the public speaker list. Written Comments: 
Although written comments are accepted until the date of

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the teleconference (unless otherwise stated), written comments should 
be received in the SAB Staff Office at least one week prior to the 
teleconference date so that the comments may be made available to the 
committee or panel for their consideration. Comments should be supplied 
to the DFO at the address/contact information 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 95/98 format)).
    Meeting Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation 
to access the teleconference, should contact the relevant DFO at least 
five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made.

    Dated: March 11, 2005.
Vanessa T. Vu,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 05-5415 Filed 3-17-05; 8:45 am]
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