Board of Scientific Counselors, Global Change Subcommittee Meeting-Winter 2005, 68446-68447 [05-22376]

Download as PDF 68446 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 217 / Thursday, November 10, 2005 / Notices ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Docket Number ORD–2005–0023; FRL– 7995–7] Board of Scientific Counselors, Global Change Subcommittee Meeting— Winter 2005 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), announces a meeting via conference call of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Global Change Subcommittee. The conference call will focus on developing a consensus review document summarizing the findings of the Subcommittee’s independent review of the Office of Research and Development’s Global Change Research Program. A teleconference call will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The meeting may adjourn early if all business is completed. Written comments, and requests for the draft agenda or for making oral presentations at the meeting will be accepted up to 2 business days before the meeting date. DATES: Conference call: Participation in the conference call will be by teleconference only—a meeting room will not be used. Members of the public may obtain the call-in number and access code for the teleconference from Janet Gamble, whose contact information is listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. ADDRESSES: Document Availability A draft agenda for the meeting will be available from Janet Gamble, whose contact information is listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. The draft agenda also can be viewed through EDOCKET, as provided in Unit I.A. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Any member of the public interested in making an oral presentation at the conference call may contact Janet Gamble, whose contact information is listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. In general, each individual making an oral presentation will be limited to a total of three minutes. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:02 Nov 09, 2005 Jkt 208001 Submitting Comments Written comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I.B. of this section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Gamble, Designated Federal Officer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Mail Code 8601N, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20460; telephone and voice mail (202) 564–3387; fax (202) 564–2018; e-mail gamble.janet@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information This notice announces a meeting of the BOSC Global Change Subcommittee. The purpose of the meeting is to finalize a consensus review draft document reflecting the BOSC Global Change Subcommittee’s review of ORD’s Global Change Research Program. The conference call is open to the public. Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Janet Gamble at (202) 564–3387 or gamble.janet@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Janet Gamble, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. A. How Can I Get Copies Of Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under Docket ID No. ORD–2005–0023. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Documents in the official public docket are listed in the index in EPA’s electronic public docket and comment system, EDOCKET. Documents are available either electronically or in hard copy. Electronic documents may be viewed through EDOCKET. Hard copies of the draft agendas may be viewed at the Board of Scientific Counselors, Global Change Meetings Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the ORD Docket is (202) 566–1752. PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2. Electronic Access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EDOCKET. You may use EDOCKET at https:// www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in the appropriate docket identification number (ORD–2005–0023). For those wishing to make public comments, it is important to note that EPA’s policy is that comments, whether submitted electronically or on paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA’s electronic public docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, confidential business information (CBI), or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA’s electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Public comments submitted on computer disks mailed or delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA’s electronic public docket. Written public comments mailed or delivered to the Docket will be scanned and placed in EPA’s electronic public docket. B. How and To Whom Do I Submit Comments? You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate docket identification number (ORD– 2005–0023) in the subject line on the first page of your comment. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. 1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed below, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an e-mail address or other contact information in the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the E:\FR\FM\10NON1.SGM 10NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 217 / Thursday, November 10, 2005 / Notices comment, and it allows EPA to contact you if further information on the substance of the comment is needed or if your comment cannot be read due to technical difficulties. EPA’s policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment placed in the official public docket and made available in EPA’s electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. i. EDOCKET. Your use of EPA’s electronic public docket to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA’s preferred method for receiving comments. Go directly to EDOCKET at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. To access EPA’s electronic public docket from the EPA Internet Home Page, https:// www.epa.gov, select ‘‘Information Sources,’’ ‘‘Dockets,’’ and ‘‘EDOCKET.’’ Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ and then key in Docket ID No. ORD–2005– 0023. The system is an anonymous access system, which means EPA will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. ii. E-mail. Comments may be sent by electronic mail (e-mail) to ORD.Docket@epa.gov, Attention Docket ID No. ORD–2005–0023. In contrast to EPA’s electronic public docket, EPA’s email system is not an anonymous access system. If you send an e-mail comment directly to the docket without going through EPA’s electronic public docket, EPA’s e-mail system automatically captures your e-mail address. E-mail addresses that are automatically captured by EPA’s e-mail system are included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA’s electronic public docket. iii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM mailed to the mailing address identified in Unit I.B.2. These electronic submissions will be accepted in Word, WordPerfect or rich text files. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. 2. By Mail. Send your comments to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ORD Docket, EPA Docket Center (EPA/ DC), Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20460, Attention Docket ID No. ORD–2005–0023. 3. By Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Room B102, EPA West VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:02 Nov 09, 2005 Jkt 208001 Building, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket ID No. ORD–2005–0023 (note: this is not a mailing address). Such deliveries are only accepted during the docket’s normal hours of operation as identified in Unit I.A.1. Dated: November 3, 2005. Kevin Y. Teichman, Director, Office of Science Policy. [FR Doc. 05–22376 Filed 11–9–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Adequacy of Indiana Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Program Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Final Determination of Adequacy. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 is approving a modification to Indiana’s approved municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) permit program. The modification allows the State to issue research, development and demonstration (RD&D) permits to owners and operators of MSWLF units in accordance with its state law. DATES: This final determination is effective November 10, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Mooney, mailcode DW–8J, Waste Management Branch, U.S. EPA Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, telephone (312) 886– 3585, mooney.susan@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background On March 22, 2004, EPA issued a final rule amending the municipal solid waste landfill criteria in 40 CFR part 258 to allow for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) permits. (69 FR 13242). This rule allows for variances from specified criteria for a limited period of time, to be implemented through state-issued RD&D permits. RD&D permits are only available in states with approved MSWLF permit programs which have been modified to incorporate RD&D permit authority. While States are not required to seek approval for this new provision, those States that are interested in providing RD&D permits to owners and operators of MSWLFs must seek approval from EPA before issuing such permits. Approval procedures for Frm 00056 new provisions of 40 CFR Part 258 are outlined in 40 CFR 239.12. Indiana’s MSWLF permit program was approved on October 8, 1996 (61 FR 52791). On May 11, 2005, Indiana applied for approval of its RD&D permit provisions. On July 26, 2005, EPA published a proposed determination of adequacy (70 FR 43105) of Indiana’s RD&D permit requirements. The notice provided a public comment period that ended on August 25, 2005. EPA received two comments on the proposed adequacy determination. One comment supported the proposed determination and one comment expressed concerns. B. Response to Comment [FRL–7995–1] PO 00000 68447 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The adverse commenter urged EPA not to approve Indiana’s or any state’s application to modify its approved MSWLF permit program to add RD&D permit authority, because of a pending legal challenge to the EPA’s rule amending 40 CFR part 258 to allow for RD&D variances (GrassRoots Recycling Network v. EPA, No. 04–1196 (D.C. Cir.)). EPA does not agree that the pending legal challenge prevents implementation of the RD&D rule. The existence of a petition for review does not, by itself, suspend implementation of the RD&D rule. The commenter also opposes modification of the state program in order to preserve state resources. It is the State’s, not EPA’s, decision to implement the RD&D rule during the pendency of the legal challenge, and Indiana has decided to seek approval of its permit program modification even with the knowledge of the pending case. In sum, the comment did not address either the substance or adequacy of Indiana’s RD&D permit requirements, or the basis of EPA’s proposed decision to approve those requirements. EPA has concluded that the comment is not a basis for disapproving Indiana’s permit program modification. C. Decision After a thorough review, EPA Region 5 has determined that Indiana’s RD&D permit provisions as defined under 329 IAC 10–11–6.5 are adequate to ensure compliance with the Federal criteria as defined at 40 CFR 258.4. Authority: This action is issued under the authority of section 2002, 4005 and 4010(c) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6912, 6945 and 6949(a). Dated: October 28, 2005. Bharat Mathur, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 05–22380 Filed 11–9–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\10NON1.SGM 10NON1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[Docket Number ORD-2005-0023; FRL-7995-7]


Board of Scientific Counselors, Global Change Subcommittee 
Meeting--Winter 2005

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-
463, the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and 
Development (ORD), announces a meeting via conference call of the Board 
of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Global Change Subcommittee. The 
conference call will focus on developing a consensus review document 
summarizing the findings of the Subcommittee's independent review of 
the Office of Research and Development's Global Change Research 
Program.

DATES: A teleconference call will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2005, 
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The meeting may adjourn 
early if all business is completed. Written comments, and requests for 
the draft agenda or for making oral presentations at the meeting will 
be accepted up to 2 business days before the meeting date.

ADDRESSES: Conference call: Participation in the conference call will 
be by teleconference only--a meeting room will not be used. Members of 
the public may obtain the call-in number and access code for the 
teleconference from Janet Gamble, whose contact information is listed 
under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.

Document Availability

    A draft agenda for the meeting will be available from Janet Gamble, 
whose contact information is listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section of this notice. The draft agenda also can be viewed 
through EDOCKET, as provided in Unit I.A. of the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section.
    Any member of the public interested in making an oral presentation 
at the conference call may contact Janet Gamble, whose contact 
information is listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section 
of this notice. In general, each individual making an oral presentation 
will be limited to a total of three minutes.

Submitting Comments

    Written comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or 
through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as 
provided in Unit I.B. of this section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Gamble, Designated Federal 
Officer, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and 
Development, Mail Code 8601N, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, 
DC, 20460; telephone and voice mail (202) 564-3387; fax (202) 564-2018; 
e-mail gamble.janet@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

    This notice announces a meeting of the BOSC Global Change 
Subcommittee. The purpose of the meeting is to finalize a consensus 
review draft document reflecting the BOSC Global Change Subcommittee's 
review of ORD's Global Change Research Program. The conference call is 
open to the public.
    Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For 
information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, 
please contact Janet Gamble at (202) 564-3387 or gamble.janet@epa.gov. 
To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Janet Gamble, 
preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much 
time as possible to process your request.

A. How Can I Get Copies Of Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this 
action under Docket ID No. ORD-2005-0023. The official public docket 
consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any 
public comments received, and other information related to this action. 
Documents in the official public docket are listed in the index in 
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EDOCKET. Documents 
are available either electronically or in hard copy. Electronic 
documents may be viewed through EDOCKET. Hard copies of the draft 
agendas may be viewed at the Board of Scientific Counselors, Global 
Change Meetings Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, 
Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket 
Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the 
Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the 
ORD Docket is (202) 566-1752.
    2. Electronic Access. You may access this Federal Register document 
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' 
listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. An electronic version of the 
public docket is available through EDOCKET. You may use EDOCKET at 
https://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access 
the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to 
access those documents in the public docket that are available 
electronically. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the 
appropriate docket identification number (ORD-2005-0023).
    For those wishing to make public comments, it is important to note 
that EPA's policy is that comments, whether submitted electronically or 
on paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic 
public docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the 
comment contains copyrighted material, confidential business 
information (CBI), or other information whose disclosure is restricted 
by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted 
material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version 
of the comment that is placed in EPA's electronic public docket. The 
entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be 
available in the public docket.
    Public comments submitted on computer disks mailed or delivered to 
the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public docket. 
Written public comments mailed or delivered to the Docket will be 
scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket.

B. How and To Whom Do I Submit Comments?

    You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand 
delivery/courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the 
appropriate docket identification number (ORD-2005-0023) in the subject 
line on the first page of your comment. Please ensure that your 
comments are submitted within the specified comment period.
    1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as 
prescribed below, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing 
address, and an e-mail address or other contact information in the body 
of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside 
of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying 
the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the 
submitter of the

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comment, and it allows EPA to contact you if further information on the 
substance of the comment is needed or if your comment cannot be read 
due to technical difficulties. EPA's policy is that EPA will not edit 
your comment, and any identifying or contact information provided in 
the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment placed in 
the official public docket and made available in EPA's electronic 
public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical 
difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be 
able to consider your comment.
    i. EDOCKET. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to submit 
comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving 
comments. Go directly to EDOCKET at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/, and 
follow the online instructions for submitting comments. To access EPA's 
electronic public docket from the EPA Internet Home Page, https://
www.epa.gov, select ``Information Sources,'' ``Dockets,'' and 
``EDOCKET.'' Once in the system, select ``search,'' and then key in 
Docket ID No. ORD-2005-0023. The system is an anonymous access system, 
which means EPA will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other 
contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment.
    ii. E-mail. Comments may be sent by electronic mail (e-mail) to 
ORD.Docket@epa.gov, Attention Docket ID No. ORD-2005-0023. In contrast 
to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail system is not an 
anonymous access system. If you send an e-mail comment directly to the 
docket without going through EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-
mail system automatically captures your e-mail address. E-mail 
addresses that are automatically captured by EPA's e-mail system are 
included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public 
docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket.
    iii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM 
mailed to the mailing address identified in Unit I.B.2. These 
electronic submissions will be accepted in Word, WordPerfect or rich 
text files. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of 
encryption.
    2. By Mail. Send your comments to: U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, ORD Docket, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20460, Attention Docket ID No. 
ORD-2005-0023.
    3. By Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: EPA 
Docket Center (EPA/DC), Room B102, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket ID No. ORD-2005-0023 
(note: this is not a mailing address). Such deliveries are only 
accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation as identified in 
Unit I.A.1.

    Dated: November 3, 2005.
Kevin Y. Teichman,
Director, Office of Science Policy.
[FR Doc. 05-22376 Filed 11-9-05; 8:45 am]
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