Good Neighbor Environmental Board Meeting, 20750 [05-8023]

Download as PDF 20750 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 76 / Thursday, April 21, 2005 / Notices ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7902–4] Good Neighbor Environmental Board Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The next meeting of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board, a Federal advisory committee that reports to the President and Congress on environmental and infrastructure projects along the U.S. border with Mexico, will take place in Washington, DC, on May 10, 2005. It is open to the public. DATES: On May 10th, the meeting will begin at 9 a.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.) and end at 5:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting site is the Radisson Hotel, Phillips Ballroom Conference Room, 2121 P Street, Washington, DC (two blocks from Dupont Circle metro). Telephone: (202) 293–3100. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Koerner, Designated Federal Officer for the Good Neighbor Environmental Board, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Tel: (202) 233–0069. E-mail: koerner.elaine@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda: The meeting begins at 9 a.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.). The Board will host an Expert Seminar from 9 a.m.–11 a.m. on management of water resources along the U.S.-Mexico border, using its latest report to the President and Congress as a springboard for discussion. Invited panelists will make brief remarks, followed by general discussion including questions and answers. From 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m., there will be a public comment session. Following an onsite working lunch and business meeting from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., the afternoon session will begin. From 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m., speakers will address the Board on the two topics it has selected for its next report: air quality and transportation; and natural and cultural resources. The meeting will conclude at 5:30 p.m. Public Attendance: The public is welcome to attend all portions of the meeting. Members of the public who plan to file written statements and/or make brief (suggested 5-minute limit) oral statements at the public comment session are encouraged to contact the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Board prior to the meeting. VerDate jul<14>2003 14:55 Apr 20, 2005 Jkt 205001 Meeting Access: Individuals requiring special accommodation at this meeting, including wheelchair access to the conference room, should contact the DFO at least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Background: The Good Neighbor Environmental Board meets three times each calendar year at different locations along the U.S.-Mexico border and in Washington, DC. It was created by the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1992. An Executive Order delegates implementing authority to the Administrator of EPA. The Board is responsible for providing advice to the President and the Congress on environmental and infrastructure issues and needs within the States contiguous to Mexico in order to improve the quality of life of persons residing on the United States side of the border. The statute calls for the Board to have representatives from U.S. Government agencies; the governments of the States of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas; and private organizations with expertise on environmental and infrastructure problems along the southwest border. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency gives notice of this meeting of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463). Dated: April 13, 2005. Elaine Koerner, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 05–8023 Filed 4–20–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7902–2] Proposed Reissuance of General NPDES Permits (GP) for Alaskan Mechanical Placer Mining (Permit Number AKG–37–0000) and Alaskan Medium-Size Suction Dredging (Permit Number AKG–37–1000) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed reissuance of two general permits. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On October 3, 2005, two general permits regulating the activities of mechanical placer mining and suction dredge mining for gold placer mining operations in the State of Alaska expire. EPA proposes to reissue these two general permits with minor changes. EPA is proposing to make these permits effective as the previous PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 general permits expire. This is also notice of EPA’s issuance of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) for NPDES permit AKG–37–0000. DATES: Interested persons may submit comments on the proposed reissuance of the general permits to EPA, Region 10 at the address below. Comments must be received by June 6, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed General Permits and the Finding of No Significant Impact should be sent to Director, Office of Water and Watersheds; USEPA Region 10; 1200 Sixth Avenue, OWW–130; Seattle, Washington 98101. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the Draft General Permits and Fact Sheets are available upon request. The General Permits and Fact Sheets may be found on the Region 10 Web site at https://www.epa.gov/r10earth/ waterpermits.htm (click on draft permits, then Alaska). Requests may be made to Audrey Washington at (206) 553–0523 or to Cindi Godsey at (907) 271–6561 or electronically mailed to: washington.audrey@epa.gov or godsey.cindi@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866: The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this action from the review requirements of Executive Order 12866 pursuant to section 6 of that order. Regulatory Flexibility Act: After review of the facts presented in the notice printed above, I hereby certify pursuant to the provision of 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this reissuance of these general permits will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. Moreover, the permit reduces a significant administrative burden on regulated sources. Dated: April 11, 2005. Michael F. Gearheard, Director, Office of Water & Watersheds, Region 10. [FR Doc. 05–8022 Filed 4–20–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval April 6, 2005. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 76 (Thursday, April 21, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 20750]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-8023]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7902-4]


Good Neighbor Environmental Board Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The next meeting of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board, a 
Federal advisory committee that reports to the President and Congress 
on environmental and infrastructure projects along the U.S. border with 
Mexico, will take place in Washington, DC, on May 10, 2005. It is open 
to the public.

DATES: On May 10th, the meeting will begin at 9 a.m. (registration at 
8:30 a.m.) and end at 5:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting site is the Radisson Hotel, Phillips Ballroom 
Conference Room, 2121 P Street, Washington, DC (two blocks from Dupont 
Circle metro). Telephone: (202) 293-3100.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Koerner, Designated Federal 
Officer for the Good Neighbor Environmental Board, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. 
Tel: (202) 233-0069. E-mail: koerner.elaine@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Agenda: The meeting begins at 9 a.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.). 
The Board will host an Expert Seminar from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on management 
of water resources along the U.S.-Mexico border, using its latest 
report to the President and Congress as a springboard for discussion. 
Invited panelists will make brief remarks, followed by general 
discussion including questions and answers. From 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 
there will be a public comment session. Following an onsite working 
lunch and business meeting from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the afternoon 
session will begin. From 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., speakers will address the 
Board on the two topics it has selected for its next report: air 
quality and transportation; and natural and cultural resources. The 
meeting will conclude at 5:30 p.m.
    Public Attendance: The public is welcome to attend all portions of 
the meeting. Members of the public who plan to file written statements 
and/or make brief (suggested 5-minute limit) oral statements at the 
public comment session are encouraged to contact the Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO) for the Board prior to the meeting.
    Meeting Access: Individuals requiring special accommodation at this 
meeting, including wheelchair access to the conference room, should 
contact the DFO at least five business days prior to the meeting so 
that appropriate arrangements can be made.
    Background: The Good Neighbor Environmental Board meets three times 
each calendar year at different locations along the U.S.-Mexico border 
and in Washington, DC. It was created by the Enterprise for the 
Americas Initiative Act of 1992. An Executive Order delegates 
implementing authority to the Administrator of EPA. The Board is 
responsible for providing advice to the President and the Congress on 
environmental and infrastructure issues and needs within the States 
contiguous to Mexico in order to improve the quality of life of persons 
residing on the United States side of the border. The statute calls for 
the Board to have representatives from U.S. Government agencies; the 
governments of the States of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas; 
and private organizations with expertise on environmental and 
infrastructure problems along the southwest border. The U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency gives notice of this meeting of the 
Good Neighbor Environmental Board pursuant to the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463).

    Dated: April 13, 2005.
Elaine Koerner,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-8023 Filed 4-20-05; 8:45 am]
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