Notification of a Partially Closed Consultation of the Science Advisory Board's Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC), 75173-75174 [E5-7505]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 242 / Monday, December 19, 2005 / Notices EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–RCRA–2005–0009, which is available for public viewing at the RCRA 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 Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the RCRA Docket is (202) 566–0270. An electronic version of the public docket is available at https:// www.regulations.gov. Use https:// www.regulations.gov to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the 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 docket ID number identified above. 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For further information about the electronic docket go to https://www.regulations.gov. Title: Used Oil Management Standards Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements (Renewal). Abstract: The Used Oil Management Standards, which include information collection requests, were developed in accordance with section 3014 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA), which directs EPA to ‘‘promulgate regulations * * * as may be necessary to protect public health and the environment from the hazards associated with recycled VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:59 Dec 16, 2005 Jkt 208001 oil’’ and, at the same time, to not discourage used oil recycling. In 1985 and 1992, EPA established mandatory regulations that govern the management of used oil (see 40 CFR part 279). 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The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and are identified on the form and/or instrument, if applicable. Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to range from 6 minutes to 23 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are Business or other for profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,640. Frequency of Response: Biennially. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 460,286. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75173 Estimated Total Annual Cost: $22,478,000, which includes $0 annualized startup/capital costs, $10,011,000 annual O&M costs and $12,467,000 annual labor costs. There is no change in the burden estimates for this ICR. Dated: December 12, 2005. Oscar Morales, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E5–7498 Filed 12–16–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8010–3] Notification of a Partially Closed Consultation of the Science Advisory Board’s Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a partially closed consultation of the HSAC. DATES: The consultation will take place on January 30–31, 2006. ADDRESSES: This consultation will take place at the EPA’s SAB Conference Center located at the Woodies Building, 1025 F Street, NW., Room 3705, Washington, DC 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who wish to obtain further information regarding this announcement may contact Ms. Vivian Turner, Designated Federal Officer, by telephone: (202) 343–9697 or by e-mail at: turner.vivian@epa.gov. The SAB Mailing address is: U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board (1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20460. General information about the SAB, as well as any updates concerning the consultation announced in this notice, may be found in the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EPA’s Office of Water (OW) and Office of Research and Development (ORD) have requested a consultation with the SAB’s Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) to obtain the individual advice of the HSAC members on the development of EPA’s WaterSentinel (WS) program and Standard Analytical Methods (SAM). The WS program is being developed by the EPA in partnership with drinking water utilities and other key stakeholders in response to Homeland Security Presidential E:\FR\FM\19DEN1.SGM 19DEN1 75174 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 242 / Monday, December 19, 2005 / Notices Directive 9. The initiative involves designing, deploying, and evaluating a model contamination warning system for drinking water security. Another essential component is the need for standardized analytical methods (SAM) to be used by all laboratories for responding to incidents that require rapid analysis. The EPA and other Federal parties, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Geological Survey, have evaluated the suitability of existing methodologies and selected a set of methods for use by EPA and contract laboratories to analyze environmental samples in times of national emergency. The methods are limited to chemical, biological, radiochemical, and biotoxin analytes in environmental media. The purpose of the consultation is to seek early advice from the individual members of the SAB HSAC regarding the proposed approach, design, adequacy and the future implementation for the WS program and the scientific soundness and adequacy of SAM. The SAB was established by 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent scientific and technical advice to the EPA Administrator. The SAB formed the HSAC as a subcommittee of the Chartered SAB to provide independent scientific and technical advice on matters pertaining to the environmental and health consequences of terrorism in response to an EPA request. Background on the HSAC and its charge was provided in a Federal Register Notice published on July 30, 2003 (68 FR 44761–44762). For this consultation, the HSAC will be augmented with experts from other SAB committees or individuals previously identified on the HSAC ‘‘Short List’’ (see, https:// www.epa.gov/sab/panels/ hsacadhoc.html). It is EPA’s policy to follow the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) for subcommittees of its chartered advisory committees. Accordingly, in accordance with FACA, EPA has determined that a portion of the SAB’s HSAC consultation on WS will be closed to the public pursuant to section 552b(c)(9)(B) of the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B)), which allows closure of a meeting if the ‘‘premature disclosure of [the information to be discussed] would * * * be likely to significantly frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action * * *.’’ This discussion will involve sensitive VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:59 Dec 16, 2005 Jkt 208001 national security information relating to specific water sector vulnerabilities and emergency response tactics, including sensitive information relating to intentional contamination events. Also, EPA will present detailed findings about the emergency response capabilities of public health agencies and water utilities. The disclosure of this sensitive national security information would significantly frustrate the Agency’s efforts to protect the nation’s drinking water systems. Therefore, pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 10(d), I have determined that the topics identified above will concern matters that, if prematurely disclosed, would significantly frustrate implementation of proposed agency actions. Accordingly, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B), this portion of the meeting will be closed to the public. Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and other meeting materials for this consultation will be available prior to the meeting date on the SAB Web site: https://www.epa.gov/sab. EPA’s technical documents on the WS program may be found at: https:// www.cfpub.epa.gov/safewater/ watersecurity/index.cfm. EPA’s technical documents on SAM may be found at: https://www.epa.gov/ordnhsrc/ pubs/reportSAM092905.pdf. Procedures for Providing Public Comment: The SAB Staff Office accepts written public comments of any length, and will accommodate oral public comments whenever possible. Oral Comments: Requests to provide oral comments must be in writing (email, fax or mail) and received by Ms. Turner no later than January 20, 2006 to reserve time on the January 30–31, 2006 meeting agenda. Opportunities for oral comments will be limited to five minutes per speaker. Written Comments: Written comments should be received in the SAB Staff Office by January 20, 2006 so that the comments may be made available to the members of the HSAC for their consideration. Comments should be supplied to Ms. Turner at the contact information provided above, in the following formats: One hard copy (original signature optional), or one electronic copy via e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, WordPerfect, Word, or Rich Text files (in IBM–PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format)). Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Ms. Turner at the phone number or e-mail noted above, preferably at least 10 days prior PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 to the consultation, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: December 13, 2005. Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator. [FR Doc. E5–7505 Filed 12–16–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Sunshine Act Meeting; Farm Credit Administration Board; Regular Meeting AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b(e)(3)), that the January 12, 2006 regular meeting of the Farm Credit Administration Board (Board) has been rescheduled. The regular meeting of the Board will be held Friday, January 6, 2006 starting at 9 a.m. An agenda for this meeting will be published at a later date. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeanette C. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 242 (Monday, December 19, 2005)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8010-3]


Notification of a Partially Closed Consultation of the Science 
Advisory Board's Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a 
partially closed consultation of the HSAC.

DATES: The consultation will take place on January 30-31, 2006.

ADDRESSES: This consultation will take place at the EPA's SAB 
Conference Center located at the Woodies Building, 1025 F Street, NW., 
Room 3705, Washington, DC 20004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who wish to 
obtain further information regarding this announcement may contact Ms. 
Vivian Turner, Designated Federal Officer, by telephone: (202) 343-9697 
or by e-mail at: turner.vivian@epa.gov. The SAB Mailing address is: 
U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board (1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20460. General 
information about the SAB, as well as any updates concerning the 
consultation announced in this notice, may be found in the SAB Web site 
at: https://www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EPA's Office of Water (OW) and Office of 
Research and Development (ORD) have requested a consultation with the 
SAB's Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) to obtain the 
individual advice of the HSAC members on the development of EPA's 
WaterSentinel (WS) program and Standard Analytical Methods (SAM). The 
WS program is being developed by the EPA in partnership with drinking 
water utilities and other key stakeholders in response to Homeland 
Security Presidential

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Directive 9. The initiative involves designing, deploying, and 
evaluating a model contamination warning system for drinking water 
security. Another essential component is the need for standardized 
analytical methods (SAM) to be used by all laboratories for responding 
to incidents that require rapid analysis. The EPA and other Federal 
parties, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 
Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Defense, the 
Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Geological Survey, have 
evaluated the suitability of existing methodologies and selected a set 
of methods for use by EPA and contract laboratories to analyze 
environmental samples in times of national emergency. The methods are 
limited to chemical, biological, radiochemical, and biotoxin analytes 
in environmental media. The purpose of the consultation is to seek 
early advice from the individual members of the SAB HSAC regarding the 
proposed approach, design, adequacy and the future implementation for 
the WS program and the scientific soundness and adequacy of SAM.
    The SAB was established by 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent 
scientific and technical advice to the EPA Administrator. The SAB 
formed the HSAC as a subcommittee of the Chartered SAB to provide 
independent scientific and technical advice on matters pertaining to 
the environmental and health consequences of terrorism in response to 
an EPA request. Background on the HSAC and its charge was provided in a 
Federal Register Notice published on July 30, 2003 (68 FR 44761-44762). 
For this consultation, the HSAC will be augmented with experts from 
other SAB committees or individuals previously identified on the HSAC 
``Short List'' (see, https://www.epa.gov/sab/panels/hsacadhoc.html).
    It is EPA's policy to follow the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) for subcommittees of its chartered advisory 
committees. Accordingly, in accordance with FACA, EPA has determined 
that a portion of the SAB's HSAC consultation on WS will be closed to 
the public pursuant to section 552b(c)(9)(B) of the Government in the 
Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B)), which allows closure of a 
meeting if the ``premature disclosure of [the information to be 
discussed] would * * * be likely to significantly frustrate 
implementation of a proposed agency action * * *.'' This discussion 
will involve sensitive national security information relating to 
specific water sector vulnerabilities and emergency response tactics, 
including sensitive information relating to intentional contamination 
events. Also, EPA will present detailed findings about the emergency 
response capabilities of public health agencies and water utilities. 
The disclosure of this sensitive national security information would 
significantly frustrate the Agency's efforts to protect the nation's 
drinking water systems. Therefore, pursuant to section 10(d) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 10(d), I 
have determined that the topics identified above will concern matters 
that, if prematurely disclosed, would significantly frustrate 
implementation of proposed agency actions. Accordingly, pursuant to 5 
U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B), this portion of the meeting will be closed to the 
public.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and other meeting 
materials for this consultation will be available prior to the meeting 
date on the SAB Web site: https://www.epa.gov/sab. EPA's technical 
documents on the WS program may be found at: https://www.cfpub.epa.gov/
safewater/watersecurity/index.cfm. EPA's technical documents on SAM may 
be found at: https://www.epa.gov/ordnhsrc/pubs/reportSAM092905.pdf.
    Procedures for Providing Public Comment: The SAB Staff Office 
accepts written public comments of any length, and will accommodate 
oral public comments whenever possible.
    Oral Comments: Requests to provide oral comments must be in writing 
(e-mail, fax or mail) and received by Ms. Turner no later than January 
20, 2006 to reserve time on the January 30-31, 2006 meeting agenda. 
Opportunities for oral comments will be limited to five minutes per 
speaker.
    Written Comments: Written comments should be received in the SAB 
Staff Office by January 20, 2006 so that the comments may be made 
available to the members of the HSAC for their consideration. Comments 
should be supplied to Ms. Turner at the contact information provided 
above, in the following formats: One hard copy (original signature 
optional), or one electronic copy via e-mail (acceptable file format: 
Adobe Acrobat PDF, WordPerfect, Word, or Rich Text files (in IBM-PC/
Windows 98/2000/XP format)).
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Ms. Turner at the phone 
number or e-mail noted above, preferably at least 10 days prior to the 
consultation, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your 
request.

    Dated: December 13, 2005.
Stephen L. Johnson,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. E5-7505 Filed 12-16-05; 8:45 am]
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