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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 129 / Thursday, July 7, 2005 / Notices 5. Stakeholders: (20 Points) The quality of proposed partnerships, including the degree of broad participation within the Mississippi River Watershed and demonstration of significant partnering among the agricultural community that results in socio-economic merits and outreach and education. Applications will also be evaluated on whether they provide a partnership with a focused and effective education and outreach strategy regarding the long-term commitment to the proposed objectives of the Hypoxia Action Plan. 6. Leveraging Funding: (10 Points) Ability of applicant to leverage other public or private funding to complete or complement the project. Review and Selection Process Evaluation and selection process will include the following steps: Screen for threshold eligibility. Review and score proposals against criteria (Reviewers/Panel). Rank all proposals according to total score. Announce selections. Contact Successful applicants and request a detailed grant application and final workplan. Final Applications/Workplans reviewed and ranked. Approval Official determines Final Projects. EPA employees as well as GMP reviewers and/or panel members who score project proposals will be required to sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form and will not score any proposal in which they have a personal, familial, or financial interest. If an individual has a conflict of interest with respect to any proposal, then they cannot review any proposal. The Director of the Gulf of Mexico Program will make the final selections. Anticipated Announcement Date GMPO will post a list of all initial proposals selected for funding on or about September 15, 2005. The list will be posted at the following site: https:// www.epa.gov/gmpo. All applicants, including those who are not selected for funding will be notified by mail. VI. 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This includes government-wide requirements pertaining to accounting standards, lobbying, minority or woman business enterprise, publication, meetings, construction, and disposition of property. EPA regulations governing assistance programs and recipients are codified in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Those requirements, GMPO-specific requirements currently in effect, and the application materials that will be needed by applicants ultimately selected in this process can be found at https://www.epa.gov/gmpo. The successful Federal applicant will be required to comply with the OMB Circular and appropriate sections of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations determined applicable by GMPO. This determination will be embodied in the terms and conditions of an interagency agreement. 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Agency Contact Information Contacts may provide appropriate assistance to help potential applicants determine whether the applicant itself or the applicant’s proposed project is eligible for funding, to assist with administrative issues relating to submission, and to respond to requests for clarification of the announcement. Applicants are solely responsible for the content of their submissions. General Gulf of Mexico Program Contact: Esther Coblentz, 228–688–1281 or coblentz.esther@epa.gov. VIII. Other Information Funding amounts are estimates of the maximum amount that will be available, based on our best available information. These amounts are subject to change without further notification, based on the amount of federal funds actually appropriated and allocated for these programs. EPA reserves the right to reject all proposals and make no awards. 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AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB), as previously announced, will have teleconference meetings on July 20, 2005 at 1 p.m. e.t.; August 17, 2005 at 1 p.m. e.t.; September 21, 2005 at 1 p.m. e.t.; October 19, 2005 at 1 p.m. e.t.; and November 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. e.t. to discuss the ideas and views presented at the previous ELAB meetings, as well as new business. Items to be discussed by E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1 39274 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 129 / Thursday, July 7, 2005 / Notices ELAB over these coming meetings include: (1) Expanding the number of laboratories seeking National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) accreditation; (2) homeland security issues affecting the laboratory community; (3) ELAB support to the Agency’s Forum on Environmental Measurements (FEM); (4) implementing the performance approach; (5) increasing state participation in NELAC; and (6) followup on some of ELAB’s past recommendations and issues. In addition to these teleconferences, ELAB will be hosting their next face-to-face meeting on July 25, 2005 at the Wyndham City Center Hotel in Washington, DC from 8:30–11:30 a.m. e.t. and an open forum session on August 9, 2005 at the Sheraton Capital Center in Raleigh, North Carolina at 5:30 p.m. e.t. Written comments on laboratory accreditation issues and/or environmental monitoring issues are encouraged and should be sent to Ms. Lara P. Autry, DFO, U.S. EPA (E243– 05), 109 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, faxed to (919) 541–4261, or e-mailed to autry.lara@epa.gov. Members of the public are invited to listen to the teleconference calls, and time permitting, will be allowed to comment on issues discussed during this and previous ELAB meetings. Those persons interested in attending should call Lara P. Autry at (919) 541–5544 to obtain teleconference information. The number of lines for the teleconferences, however, are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Preference will be given to a group wishing to attend over a request from an individual. Protection Agency (EPA) has offered a cost recovery settlement at the GeorgiaPacific Hardwood Sawmill Site located in Plymouth, North Carolina. EPA will consider comments until August 8, 2005. EPA may withdraw from or modify the proposed settlement should such comments disclose facts or considerations which indicate the proposed settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. Copies of the proposed settlement is available from: Ms. Paula V. Batchelor, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, Superfund Enforcement and Information Management Branch, Waste Management division, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303, (404) 562– 8887, Batchelor.paula@epa.gov. Written or e-mail comments may be submitted to Paula V. Batchelor at the above address within 30 days of the date of publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Biersack, Press Officer, telephone: (202) 694–1220. Mary W. Dove, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 05–13505 Filed 7–5–05; 2:54 pm] BILLING CODE 6715–01–M FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are Dated: June 23, 2005. set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 Rosalind H. Brown, U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). Chief, Superfund Enforcement and The notices are available for Information Management Branch, Waste immediate inspection at the Federal Management Division. Reserve Bank indicated. The notices [FR Doc. 05–13343 Filed 7–6–05; 8:45 am] also will be available for inspection at BILLING CODE 6560–50–P the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than July 19, Sunshine Act Meetings 2005. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, July 12, 2005, A. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas at 10 a.m. (W. Arthur Tribble, Vice President) 2200 North Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 75201PLACE: 999 E Street, NW., Washington, DC. 2272: 1. Randle W. Jones and Melanie STATUS: This meeting will be closed to Hynds Jones, Van Alstyne, Texas; to the public. retain voting shares of Val Alstyne ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: Compliance Financial Corporation, Van Alstyne, matters pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437g. Texas, and indirectly retain voting Audits conducted pursuant to 2 U.S.C. Elizabeth A. Wonkavich, 437g, 438(b), and title 26, U.S.C. Matters shares of Van Alstyne Nevada Financial Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of concerning participation in civil actions Corporation, Reno, Nevada, and Texas Research and Development. Star Bank, Van Alstyne, Texas. or proceedings or arbitration. Internal [FR Doc. 05–13274 Filed 7–6–05; 8:45 am] 2. Richard L. Kinsel, Jr., and Janice L. personnel rules and procedures or BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Kinsel, Friendswood, Texas, acting in matters affecting a particular employee. concert, to acquire additional voting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, July 14, 2005, shares of 1st Choice Bancorp, Inc., ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION at 10 a.m. Houston, Texas, and thereby indirectly AGENCY PLACE: 999 E Street, NW., Washington, acquire additional voting shares of 1st [FRL–7934–5] DC (ninth floor). Choice Bank, Houston, Texas. STATUS: This meeting will be open to the Georgia-Pacific Hardwood Sawmill B. Federal Reserve Bank of San public. Site; Notice of Proposed Settlement Francisco (Tracy Basinger, Director, Regional and Community Bank Group) ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: Correction and AGENCY: Environmental Protection 101 Market Street, San Francisco, Approval of Minutes. Agency. California 94105-1579: Final Rules and Explanation and ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement. Justification for Payroll Deductions by 1. Michael J. Goldfarb, to retain voting shares of Foundation Bancorp, Inc., and SUMMARY: Under Section 122(h)(1) of the Member Corporations for Contributions to a Trade Association’s Separate thereby indirectly retain voting shares of Comprehensive Environmental Segregated Fund. Foundation Bank, all in Bellevue, Response Compensation and Liability Washington. Act (CERCLA), the Environmental Routine Administrative Matters. VerDate jul<14>2003 19:31 Jul 06, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 129 (Thursday, July 7, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39273-39274]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13274]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7934-2]


Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) Meeting Dates, and 
Agenda

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of teleconference meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Laboratory 
Advisory Board (ELAB), as previously announced, will have 
teleconference meetings on July 20, 2005 at 1 p.m. e.t.; August 17, 
2005 at 1 p.m. e.t.; September 21, 2005 at 1 p.m. e.t.; October 19, 
2005 at 1 p.m. e.t.; and November 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. e.t. to discuss 
the ideas and views presented at the previous ELAB meetings, as well as 
new business. Items to be discussed by

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ELAB over these coming meetings include: (1) Expanding the number of 
laboratories seeking National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation 
Conference (NELAC) accreditation; (2) homeland security issues 
affecting the laboratory community; (3) ELAB support to the Agency's 
Forum on Environmental Measurements (FEM); (4) implementing the 
performance approach; (5) increasing state participation in NELAC; and 
(6) follow-up on some of ELAB's past recommendations and issues. In 
addition to these teleconferences, ELAB will be hosting their next 
face-to-face meeting on July 25, 2005 at the Wyndham City Center Hotel 
in Washington, DC from 8:30-11:30 a.m. e.t. and an open forum session 
on August 9, 2005 at the Sheraton Capital Center in Raleigh, North 
Carolina at 5:30 p.m. e.t.
    Written comments on laboratory accreditation issues and/or 
environmental monitoring issues are encouraged and should be sent to 
Ms. Lara P. Autry, DFO, U.S. EPA (E243-05), 109 T. W. Alexander Drive, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, faxed to (919) 541-4261, or e-mailed 
to autry.lara@epa.gov. Members of the public are invited to listen to 
the teleconference calls, and time permitting, will be allowed to 
comment on issues discussed during this and previous ELAB meetings. 
Those persons interested in attending should call Lara P. Autry at 
(919) 541-5544 to obtain teleconference information. The number of 
lines for the teleconferences, however, are limited and will be 
distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Preference will be 
given to a group wishing to attend over a request from an individual.

Elizabeth A. Wonkavich,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Research and Development.
[FR Doc. 05-13274 Filed 7-6-05; 8:45 am]
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