Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of an Upcoming Meeting of the Science Advisory Board Regional Vulnerability Assessment (ReVA) Advisory Panel, 15084-15085 [05-5820]

Download as PDF 15084 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 56 / Thursday, March 24, 2005 / Notices the upgraded and expanded network’s objectives? Request for Nominations: The SAB Staff Office is requesting nominations to augment expertise to the Radiation Advisory Committee (RAC) to form an SAB panel to review the RadNet air monitoring network. The augmented RAC will provide advice through the chartered SAB, and will comply with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and all appropriate SAB procedural policies, including the SAB process for panel formation described in the Overview of the Panel Formation Process at the Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board, which can be found on the SAB’s Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab/pdf/ec0210.pdf. To supplement expertise on the RAC, the SAB Staff Office is seeking individuals who have radiation expertise and knowledge of ERAMS in the following areas: (1) Instrumentation (especially air monitors and detection equipment involving fixed and deplorable monitors, sodium iodide crystals, and gamma exposure instruments); (2) Statistics (especially involving data interpretation, identification of abnormalities during normal operations, monitor siting plans, baseline data and data trends analysis, data coverage issues, and data interpretation); (3) Modeling (especially involving validating and refining source terms, dispersion modeling, meteorological assumptions and estimates); (4) Risk assessment (with particular experience and expertise in population dose reconstruction, health data interpretation, and health effects); and (5) Risk communication. Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Any interested person or organization may nominate individuals qualified in the areas of expertise described above to serve on the Panel. Nominations should be submitted in electronic format through the Form for Nominating Individuals to Panels of the EPA Science Advisory Board provided on the SAB Web site, https:// www.epa.gov/sab. The form can be accessed through a link on the blue navigational bar on the SAB Web site, https://www.epa.gov/sab. To be considered, all nominations must include the information required on that form. Anyone who is unable to submit nominations using this form, or who has questions concerning any aspects of the nomination process may contact the DFO, as indicated above in this notice. Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than April 14, VerDate jul<14>2003 15:04 Mar 23, 2005 Jkt 205001 2005. Any questions concerning either this process or any other aspects of this notice should be directed to the DFO. The SAB will acknowledge receipt of the nomination and inform nominators of the panel selected. From the nominees identified by respondents to this Federal Register notice (termed the ‘‘Widecast’’), SAB Staff will develop a smaller subset (known as the ‘‘Short List’’) for more detailed consideration. Criteria used by the SAB Staff 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, for each candidate, the nominee’s name and biosketch. Public comments on the Short List will be accepted for 21 calendar days. During this comment period, the public will be requested to provide information, analysis or other documentation on nominees that the SAB Staff should consider in evaluating candidates for the Panel. For the SAB, a balanced review panel (i.e., committee, subcommittee, or panel) is characterized by inclusion of candidates who possess the necessary domains of knowledge, the relevant scientific perspectives (which, among other factors, can be influenced 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 panel, along with information provided by candidates and information gathered by SAB Staff independently of 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 evaluation of an individual subcommittee member include: (a) Scientific and/or technical expertise, knowledge, and experience (primary factors); (b) absence of financial conflicts of interest; (c) scientific credibility and impartiality; (d) availability and willingness to serve; and (e) ability to work constructively and effectively in committees. Prospective candidates will also be required to fill-out 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 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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/epaform311048.pdf. In addition to reviewing background material, panel members will be asked to attend at least one public face-to-face meeting, as well as follow-up public conference calls over the anticipated course of the advisory activity. Dated: March 17, 2005. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 05–5822 Filed 3–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7888–7] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of an Upcoming Meeting of the Science Advisory Board Regional Vulnerability Assessment (ReVA) Advisory Panel Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the SAB Regional Vulnerability Assessment (ReVA) Advisory Panel. DATES: April 14, 2005. The public teleconference will be held on April 14, 2005, from 2 p.m. to 4 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 Regional Vulnerability Assessment Advisory Panel will hold a public teleconference to discuss its draft E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 56 / Thursday, March 24, 2005 / Notices advisory report on EPA’s Regional Vulnerability Assessment methods and web-based Environmental Decision Toolkit. The Panel reviewed the ReVA methods and Environmental Decision Toolkit at a public meeting held on October 26–27, 2004 and has prepared a draft advisory report to EPA. Background information on the Panel and the ReVA advisory was provided in Federal Register notices published on July 30, 2004 (69 FR 45706–45707), and October, 13, 2004 (69 FR 60864–60865). The Panel is holding the teleconference to finalize its draft report before submitting the report to the chartered SAB for review and approval. The Panel’s draft advisory report may be found on the SAB Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/sab/pdf/ reva_advisory_report_3_1_05.pdf. The teleconference agenda will be posted on the SAB Web site prior to the teleconference. 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 Regional Vulnerability Assessment Advisory 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 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 98/2000/XP format). Meeting Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation to access the teleconference, should contact the relevant DFO at least five business days VerDate jul<14>2003 15:04 Mar 23, 2005 Jkt 205001 prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Dated: March 17, 2005. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 05–5820 Filed 3–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7888–8] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Upcoming Meeting of the Science Advisory Board Committee on Valuing the Protection of Ecological Systems and Services (C–VPESS) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the SAB’s Committee on Valuing the Protection of Ecological Systems and Services (C–VPESS). DATES: April 12–13, 2005. A public meeting of the C–VPESS will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m (eastern time) on April 12, 2005 and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (eastern time) on April 13, 2005. The meeting will take place at the SAB Conference Center, 1025 F Street, NW., Suite 3700, Washington, DC 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public wishing further information regarding the SAB C-VPESS meeting may contact Dr. Angela Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), via telephone at: (202) 343–9981 or e-mail at: nugent.angela@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 meetings announced in this notice, may be found in the SAB Web site at: https:// www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Background on the SAB C–VPESS and its charge was provided in 68 Fed. Reg. 11082 (March 7, 2003). The purpose of the meeting is for the SAB C–VPESS to discuss issues concerning methods for valuing the protection of ecological systems and services, to continue work on the Committee’s advisory on the Agency’s draft Ecological Benefit Assessments ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15085 Strategic Plan, and to plan committee activities. All of these activities are related to the Committee’s overall charge, to assess Agency needs and the state of the art and science of valuing protection of ecological systems and services, and then to identify key areas for improving knowledge, methodologies, practice, and research. Availability of Review Material for the Meetings: The Agenda and background documents for this meeting will be posted prior to the meeting on the SAB Staff Office Web site at: https:// www.epa.gov/sab/agendas.htm. EPA’s draft Ecological Benefits Assessment Strategic Plan is available on the EPA’s National Center for Environmental Economics Web site at: https:// yosemite.epa.gov/ee/epa/eed.nsf/pages/ homepage. Procedures for Providing Public Comment: It is the policy of the EPA SAB Staff Office 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 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). Interested parties should contact the Designated Federal Official (DFO) in writing via e-mail at least one week prior to the meeting in order to be placed on the public speaker list for the 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 written comments are accepted until the date of the meeting (unless otherwise stated), written comments should be received in the SAB Staff Office at least one week prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be made available to the committee for their consideration. Comments should be supplied to the appropriate 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 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 these meetings, should contact the relevant E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 56 (Thursday, March 24, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15084-15085]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5820]


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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 Regional Vulnerability Assessment 
(ReVA) Advisory 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 Regional Vulnerability Assessment 
(ReVA) Advisory Panel.

DATES: April 14, 2005. The public teleconference will be held on April 
14, 2005, from 2 p.m. to 4 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 Regional Vulnerability 
Assessment Advisory Panel will hold a public teleconference to discuss 
its draft

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advisory report on EPA's Regional Vulnerability Assessment methods and 
web-based Environmental Decision Toolkit. The Panel reviewed the ReVA 
methods and Environmental Decision Toolkit at a public meeting held on 
October 26-27, 2004 and has prepared a draft advisory report to EPA. 
Background information on the Panel and the ReVA advisory was provided 
in Federal Register notices published on July 30, 2004 (69 FR 45706-
45707), and October, 13, 2004 (69 FR 60864-60865). The Panel is holding 
the teleconference to finalize its draft report before submitting the 
report to the chartered SAB for review and approval. The Panel's draft 
advisory report may be found on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/
sab/pdf/reva_advisory_report_3_1_05.pdf. The teleconference agenda 
will be posted on the SAB Web site prior to the teleconference.
    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 Regional Vulnerability Assessment Advisory 
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 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 98/2000/XP 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 17, 2005.
Vanessa T. Vu,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 05-5820 Filed 3-23-05; 8:45 am]
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