National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, 19759-19760 [05-7505]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 71 / Thursday, April 14, 2005 / Notices established under section 109(d)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) (42 U.S.C. 7409) as an independent scientific advisory committee, in part to provide advice, information and recommendations on the scientific and technical aspects of issues related to air quality criteria and NAAQS under sections 108 and 109 of the Act. The CASAC is a Federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The CASAC Ozone Review Panel will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. This meeting is the CASAC Ozone Review Panel’s initial peer review of first draft Ozone AQCD. Technical Contact: Any questions concerning the first draft Ozone AQCD should be directed to Dr. Lori White, NCEA–RTP, at phone: (919) 541–3146, or e-mail: white.lori@epa.gov. 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The SAB Staff Office expects that public statements presented at its face-to-face meetings and teleconferences 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 meeting or teleconference will be limited to a total time of five minutes (unless otherwise indicated). For scheduling purposes, requests to provide oral comments must be in writing (e-mail, fax or mail) and received by Mr. Butterfield 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 75 copies of their comments and presentation slides for VerDate jul<14>2003 19:36 Apr 13, 2005 Jkt 205001 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 CASAC Ozone Review Panel for their consideration. Comments should be supplied to Mr. Butterfield (preferably via e-mail) at the address/ contact information noted above, as follows: one hard copy with original signature, and one electronic copy via email (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files (in IBM–PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format)). Those providing written comments and who attend the meeting in person are also asked to bring 75 copies of their comments for public distribution. Meeting Access: Individuals requiring special accommodation at this meeting, including wheelchair access to the conference room, should contact Mr. Butterfield at the phone number or an e-mail address noted above at least at least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Dated: April 8, 2005. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 05–7508 Filed 4–13–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 19759 as the U.S. Representative to the Council of the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation. The Committees are authorized under Articles 17 and 18 of the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, Pub. L. 103–182 and as directed by Executive Order 12915, entitled ‘‘Federal Implementation of the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation.’’ The Committees are responsible for providing advice to the U.S. Representative on a wide range of strategic, scientific, technological, regulatory and economic issues related to implementation and further elaboration of the NAAEC. The National Advisory Committee consists of 12 representatives of environmental groups and non-governmental organizations, business and industry, and educational institutions. The Governmental Advisory Committee consists of 12 representatives from state, local and tribal governments. Purpose: The Committees are meeting to review and comment on the deliverables for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation June 22–23, 2005 Council Session. In addition, the committees will organize a one-day Business Roundtable on Wednesday, April 27th to examine successful environmental capacity building partnerships and their application in North America. The Committees will meet on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., for the Business Roundtable and on Thursday April 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Friday, April 29, 2005 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m for their 24th Regular Meeting Session. DATES: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7899–5] National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives notice of a meeting of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) and Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) to the U.S. Representative to the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). The National and Governmental Advisory Committees advise the Administrator of the EPA in his capacity PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The meeting will be held at the Washington Terrace Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Ave., NW. Washington, DC 20005; Tel. 202–232–7000. The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating on a first-come, firstserved basis. ADDRESSES: Mr. Oscar Carrillo Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA, Office of Cooperative Environmental Management, at (202) 233–0072. Meeting Access: Individuals requiring special accommodation at this meeting, including wheelchair access to the conference room, should contact Oscar Carrillo at least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1 19760 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 71 / Thursday, April 14, 2005 / Notices Dated: March 31, 2005. Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 05–7505 Filed 4–13–05; 8:45 am] in response to a court order in the lawsuit styled Sierra Club, et al. v. Clifford, et al., No. 96–0527, (E.D. La.). EPA originally proposed draft TMDLs for these segments on December 2, 2004. EPA has decided to withdraw the December 2, 2004, draft TMDLs, and now proposes new draft TMDLs for these segments. Thus, EPA is not responding to those comments on the December 2, 2004, proposed draft TMDLs. EPA will be responding to comments on the new proposed draft TMDLs available herein after public notice. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7899–7] Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Availability of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: Comments must be submitted in writing to EPA on or before May 16, 2005. DATES: Comments on the 6 TMDLs should be sent to Diane Smith, Environmental Protection Specialist, Water Quality Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6, 1445 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75202–2733, or by email to the following address: Smith.Diane@epa.gov. For further information, contact Diane Smith at (214) 665–2145 or fax (214) 665–7373. SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability for comment of the administrative record files for 6 TMDLs and the calculations for these TMDLs prepared by EPA Region 6 for waters listed in the Atchafalaya River, Barataria, Lake Pontchartrain, Mississippi River, Sabine River, and Terrebonne Basins of Louisiana, under section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). These TMDLs were completed ADDRESSES: Subsegment 010901 021102 042209 070601 110701 120806 In 1996, two Louisiana environmental groups, the Sierra Club and Louisiana Environmental Action Network (plaintiffs), filed a lawsuit in Federal Court against EPA, styled Sierra Club, et al. v. Clifford, et al., No. 96–0527, (E.D. La.). Among other claims, plaintiffs alleged that EPA failed to establish Louisiana TMDLs in a timely manner. EPA proposes these TMDLs pursuant to a consent decree entered in this lawsuit. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA Seeks Comment on 6 TMDLs By this notice, EPA is seeking comment on the following 6 TMDLs for waters located within Louisiana basins: Dated: April 7, 2005. Miguel I. Flores, Director, Water Quality Protection Division, Region 6. [FR Doc. 05–7507 Filed 4–13–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Jkt 205001 Pollutant Atchafalaya Bay and Delta and Gulf Waters to the State 3-mile Limit ........................... Barataria Basin Coastal Bays and Gulf Waters to the State 3-mile Limit ...................... Lake Pontchartrain Basin Coastal Bays and Gulf Waters to the State 3-mile Limit ...... Mississippi River Basin Coastal Bays and Gulf Waters to the State 3-mile Limit .......... Sabine River Basin Coastal Bays and Gulf Waters to the State 3-mile Limit ................ Terrebonne Basin Coastal Bays and Gulf Waters to the State 3-mile Limit .................. EPA requests that the public provide to EPA any water quality-related data and information that may be relevant to the calculations for the 6 TMDLs. EPA will review all data and information submitted during the public comment period and revise the TMDLs where appropriate. EPA will then forward the TMDLs to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). LDEQ will incorporate the TMDLs into its current water quality management plan. 19:36 Apr 13, 2005 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Smith at (214) 665–2145. Waterbody name ........................................................ ........................................................ ........................................................ ........................................................ ........................................................ ........................................................ VerDate jul<14>2003 TMDL documents from the administrative record files may be viewed at https://www.epa.gov/region6/ water/tmdl.htm, or obtained by calling, writing or emailing Ms. Smith at the above addresses. The administrative record files for the 6 TMDLs are available for public inspection at the above address as well. Please contact Ms. Smith to schedule an inspection. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7897–4] Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for the State of Georgia Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of tentative approval. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the State of Georgia is revising its approved Public Water System Supervision Program. Georgia has adopted drinking water regulations for Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and Filter Backwash Rule. EPA has determined that these revisions are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. Therefore, EPA intends on approving this State program revision. All interested parties may request a public hearing. A request for a public hearing must be submitted by May 16, 2005 to the Regional Administrator at PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Mercury. Mercury. Mercury. Mercury. Mercury. Mercury. the address shown below. Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing may be denied by the Regional Administrator. However, if a substantial request for a public hearing is made by May 16, 2005, a public hearing will be held. If no timely and appropriate request for a hearing is received and the Regional Administrator does not elect to hold a hearing on his own motion, this determination shall become final and effective on May 16, 2005. Any request for a public hearing shall include the following information: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the individual organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; (2) A brief statement of the requesting person’s interest in the Regional Administrator’s determination and a brief statement of the information that the requesting person intends to submit at such hearing; (3) The signature of the individual making the request, or, if the request is made on behalf of an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible official of the organization or other entity. E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 71 (Thursday, April 14, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19759-19760]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7505]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7899-5]


National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S. 
Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-
463), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives notice of a 
meeting of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) and Governmental 
Advisory Committee (GAC) to the U.S. Representative to the North 
American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC).
    The National and Governmental Advisory Committees advise the 
Administrator of the EPA in his capacity as the U.S. Representative to 
the Council of the North American Commission for Environmental 
Cooperation. The Committees are authorized under Articles 17 and 18 of 
the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), 
North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, Pub. L. 103-182 
and as directed by Executive Order 12915, entitled ``Federal 
Implementation of the North American Agreement on Environmental 
Cooperation.'' The Committees are responsible for providing advice to 
the U.S. Representative on a wide range of strategic, scientific, 
technological, regulatory and economic issues related to implementation 
and further elaboration of the NAAEC. The National Advisory Committee 
consists of 12 representatives of environmental groups and non-
governmental organizations, business and industry, and educational 
institutions. The Governmental Advisory Committee consists of 12 
representatives from state, local and tribal governments.
    Purpose: The Committees are meeting to review and comment on the 
deliverables for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation June 22-
23, 2005 Council Session. In addition, the committees will organize a 
one-day Business Roundtable on Wednesday, April 27th to examine 
successful environmental capacity building partnerships and their 
application in North America.

DATES: The Committees will meet on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 from 9 
a.m. to 6 p.m., for the Business Roundtable and on Thursday April 28 
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Friday, April 29, 2005 from 8:30 a.m. to 
3 p.m for their 24th Regular Meeting Session.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Washington Terrace Hotel, 
1515 Rhode Island Ave., NW. Washington, DC 20005; Tel. 202-232-7000. 
The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating on a first-
come, first-served basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Oscar Carrillo Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. EPA, Office of Cooperative Environmental Management, at 
(202) 233-0072.
    Meeting Access: Individuals requiring special accommodation at this 
meeting, including wheelchair access to the conference room, should 
contact Oscar Carrillo at least five business days prior to the meeting 
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.


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    Dated: March 31, 2005.
Oscar Carrillo,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-7505 Filed 4-13-05; 8:45 am]
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