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), 15085-15086 [05-5821]

Download as PDF 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 15086 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 56 / Thursday, March 24, 2005 / Notices DFO at least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Dated: March 18, 2005. Richard Albores, Acting Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 05–5821 Filed 3–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Docket Number ORD–2005–0009; FRL– 7888–9] Board of Scientific Counselors, Drinking Water Subcommittee Meetings—March 2005 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Cancellation of meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), announces the cancellation of two meetings of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Drinking Water Subcommittee. These meetings (teleconference March 23, 2005, and face-to-face meeting March 29–31, 2005) were announced in a Federal Register notice published on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, 70 FR 11241. The purpose of these public meetings was to evaluate EPA’s Drinking Water Research Program, and they will be rescheduled at a later date. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edie Coates, Designated Federal Officer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Mail Code B105–03, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711; telephone (919) 541– 3508; fax (919) 541–3335; e-mail coates.edie@epa.gov. Dated: March 18, 2005. Kevin Y. Teichman, Director, Office of Science Policy. [FR Doc. 05–5824 Filed 3–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Docket No. OEI–2005–0001; FRL–7889–4] Establishment of a New System of Records Notice for the Federal Docket Management System Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) VerDate jul<14>2003 15:04 Mar 23, 2005 Jkt 205001 the EPA, as managing partner of the Federal-wide eRulemaking, eGovernment Initiative, is giving notice that it proposes to establish a government-wide system of records, the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS). The FDMS allows the public to search, view, download, and comment on all Federal agency rulemaking documents in one central online system. DATES: The proposed notice will be effective without further notice on May 3, 2005. ADDRESSES: Questions regarding this notice should be referred to Valerie Brecher-Kovacevic at U.S. EPA, Office of Environmental Information, M/C 2282V, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, 202–632–0339, or via e-mail brecherkovacevic.valerie@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Micielli, Micielli.Patrick@epa.gov, 202–632– 0350, U.S. EPA, Office of Environmental Information, M/C 2282V, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information The FDMS serves as a central, electronic repository for all Federal rulemaking dockets, which include Federal Register notices, supporting materials such as scientific or economic analyses, and public comments, as well as non-rulemaking dockets. The FDMS is a system used by all Federal agencies that conduct rulemakings. Each agency is responsible for managing its own docket and rulemaking documents. An agency may share documents with other agencies or persons in addition to making them available to the public on the FDMS Web site. Each agency has sole responsibility for the documents submitted in support of their rulemakings and these documents will be processed by the individual agencies. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 56 (Thursday, March 24, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15085-15086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5821]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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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)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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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.

ADDRESSES: 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 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

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DFO at least five business days prior to the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made.

    Dated: March 18, 2005.
Richard Albores,
Acting Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 05-5821 Filed 3-23-05; 8:45 am]
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