Science Advisory Board Staff Office Notification of Two Public Teleconferences and a Meeting of the Science Advisory Board Environmental Engineering Committee, 24674-24675 [E6-6254]

Download as PDF 24674 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 26, 2006 / Notices reporting, the electronic IUR software, and submission of IUR data through the Internet. During the workshop, persons in attendance will be able to ask questions regarding the material being presented. The purpose of this workshop is to provide training to persons who must report in 2006 under the IUR regulation. III. How Can I Request to Participate in this Workshop? You may register to participate in this workshop on the IUR Web site located at https://www.epa.gov/oppt/iur. There is a workshop registration link on this Web site that will allow you to provide all necessary information for participation. There is no charge for attending this public workshop. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Chemicals, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: April 19, 2006. Charles M. Auer, Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. E6–6308 Filed 4–25–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8162–1] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Environmental Economics Advisory Committee; Notification of a Public Advisory Committee Meeting (Teleconference) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency), Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference for the SAB Environmental Economics Advisory Committee (EEAC) to discuss its advisory activities. DATES: The teleconference will take place on May 19, 2006 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (eastern time). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to obtain the teleconference call-in number and access code; would like to submit written or brief (less than five minutes) oral statements; or wants further information concerning this teleconference, must contact Dr. Holly Stallworth, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Apr 25, 2006 Jkt 208001 Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail: (202) 343–9867; fax: (202) 233–0643; or e-mail at: stallworth.holly@epa.gov. request accommodation of a disability please contact the DFO, preferably at least ten business days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: April 20, 2006. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Associate Director for Science, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. E6–6255 Filed 4–25–06; 8:45 am] Background: The EEAC, a committee of the EPA Science Advisory Board, is a Federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The EEAC is charged with providing advice, information and recommendations through the chartered SAB to the Agency on the economic issues associated with various EPA programs. The EEAC teleconference will provide an opportunity for members to discuss forthcoming advisory activities. The meeting agenda will cover two topics: (a) EEAC’s advisory activities for EPA’s National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE)’s work on valuing the reduction of mortality risk and other projects; and (b) the possibility of EEAC providing unsolicited advice to EPA concerning the impact of the TRI Burden Reduction rule (see 70 FR 57871, October 4, 2005 and 70 FR 57822, October 4, 2005) on the data needs of the scientific community. The meeting agenda will be posted on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/ sab prior to the meeting. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral information for the SAB Panel to consider during the advisory process. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker with no more than a total of fifteen minutes for all speakers. Interested parties should contact the DFO, contact information provided above, in writing via e-mail at least seven days before the teleconference in order to be placed on the public speaker list. Written Statements: Written statements should be received in the SAB Staff Office at least seven days before the meeting so that the information may be made available to the Panel for their consideration. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO in the following formats: one hard copy with original signature and one electronic copy via e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat, 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 the DFO, contact information provided above. To PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8162–5] Science Advisory Board Staff Office Notification of Two Public Teleconferences and a Meeting of the Science Advisory Board Environmental Engineering Committee Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces two public teleconferences and a face-to-face meeting of the SAB Environmental Engineering Committee to provide advice on the Sustainability Research Strategy and the associated multi-year research plan, Science and Technology for Sustainability. Agendas and documents will be posted on the SAB Web site at: https:// www.epa.gov/sab prior to the teleconferences and face-to-face meeting. DATES: Public teleconferences of the SAB Environmental Engineering Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, from noon to 4 p.m. eastern time and Tuesday August 1, 2006 from 1 to 4 eastern time. The faceto-face public meeting will be held June 13–15, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. eastern standard time on the first two days, ending at 3 p.m. on the final day. ADDRESSES: The public teleconferences will take place via telephone only. The public face-to-face meeting will be held at the SAB Conference Center, 1025 F Street, NW., Suite 3700, Washington, DC 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General information concerning the SAB can be found on the SAB Web Site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab. Members of the public who wish to obtain the callin number and access code for the teleconferences, or further information concerning the public face-to-face meeting may contact Ms. Kathleen White, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), by mail at EPA SAB Staff Office E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1 wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 26, 2006 / Notices (1400F), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; by telephone at (202) 343–9878; by fax at (202) 233–0643; or by e-mail at white.kathleen@epa.gov. Technical Contacts: For questions and information concerning the Sustainability Research Strategy, please contact Dr. Diana Bauer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, by telephone (202) 343–9759; or by email bauer.diana@epa.gov. For questions and information concerning the multi-year research plan, Science and Technology for Sustainability, please contact Dr. Gordon Evans, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, by telephone at (513) 569–7684; or by email at evans.gordon@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SAB was established by 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent scientific and technical advice, consultation, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the technical basis for Agency positions and regulations. EPA’s Office of Research and Development has requested the SAB to provide advice on EPA’s Draft Sustainability Research Strategy its multi-year research plan. The Sustainability Research Strategy proposes a scientific framework for a more systematic and holistic approach to environmental protection that takes into consideration the complex nature of environmental issues and the welfare of future generations. The multi-year research plan describes ORD’s research to meet the short-term and long-term goals of the Research Strategy. The SAB Environmental Engineering Committee will provide this advice, augmented by other SAB members. Biosketches for the SAB participants will be posted at the SAB Web site. The Committee will comply with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and all appropriate SAB procedural policies. The purpose of the May 17, 2006 teleconference is to prepare the Committee for the face-to-face meeting through briefings, a discussion of the charge, an opportunity to ask preliminary questions, and the identification of areas where additional information would be valuable. The purpose of the June 13–15, 2006, faceto-face meeting is for the Committee to reach consensus on the content of their response to the charge questions, to capture that consensus in writing, to brief the Agency on the major findings and conclusions, and to respond to Agency questions. As time allows, the Committee may also hear briefings, engage in planning for future activities, and engage in other committee business. The purpose of the August 1, 2006, VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Apr 25, 2006 Jkt 208001 teleconference is to provide the Committee with an opportunity to discuss the draft report and agree to final language or to additional changes needed. Subsequently, the Committee’s report will be considered by the Board and transmitted to the Administrator. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Members of the public may submit relevant written or oral information for the Environmental Engineering Committee to consider during the advisory process. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker with no more than a total of thirty minutes for all speakers. In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a face-to-face meeting will be limited to five to ten minutes with no more than two hours for all speakers. Those interested should contact Ms. White (preferably via e-mail) no later than May 10 for the May 17 teleconference, June 6 for the June 13–15 face-to-face meeting, and July 25 for the August 1 teleconference to be placed on the public speaker list. Written Statements: Written statements should be received in the SAB Staff Office at least seven days before the meeting so that the comments may be made available to the Committee for timely consideration. Comments should be supplied to the DFO in the following formats: one hard copy with original signature by mail, and one electronic copy by e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, WordPerfect, MSWord, MSPowerPoint or Rich Text files in IBM–PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). Accessibility: For information on access or services for people with disabilities, please contact Ms. Kathleen White at (202) 343–9878 or white.kathleen@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Ms. White, preferably at least ten business days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: April 21, 2006. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Associate Director for Science, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 26, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24674-24675]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6254]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8162-5]


Science Advisory Board Staff Office Notification of Two Public 
Teleconferences and a Meeting of the Science Advisory Board 
Environmental Engineering Committee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces 
two public teleconferences and a face-to-face meeting of the SAB 
Environmental Engineering Committee to provide advice on the 
Sustainability Research Strategy and the associated multi-year research 
plan, Science and Technology for Sustainability.
    Agendas and documents will be posted on the SAB Web site at: http:/
/www.epa.gov/sab prior to the teleconferences and face-to-face meeting.

DATES: Public teleconferences of the SAB Environmental Engineering 
Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, from noon to 4 p.m. 
eastern time and Tuesday August 1, 2006 from 1 to 4 eastern time. The 
face-to-face public meeting will be held June 13-15, 2006, from 9 a.m. 
to 5:30 p.m. eastern standard time on the first two days, ending at 3 
p.m. on the final day.

ADDRESSES: The public teleconferences will take place via telephone 
only. The public face-to-face meeting will be held at the SAB 
Conference Center, 1025 F Street, NW., Suite 3700, Washington, DC 
20004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General information concerning the SAB 
can be found on the SAB Web Site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab. Members of 
the public who wish to obtain the call-in number and access code for 
the teleconferences, or further information concerning the public face-
to-face meeting may contact Ms. Kathleen White, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), by mail at EPA SAB Staff Office

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(1400F), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; 
by telephone at (202) 343-9878; by fax at (202) 233-0643; or by e-mail 
at white.kathleen@epa.gov. Technical Contacts: For questions and 
information concerning the Sustainability Research Strategy, please 
contact Dr. Diana Bauer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, by 
telephone (202) 343-9759; or by e-mail bauer.diana@epa.gov. For 
questions and information concerning the multi-year research plan, 
Science and Technology for Sustainability, please contact Dr. Gordon 
Evans, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, by telephone at (513) 569-
7684; or by e-mail at evans.gordon@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SAB was established by 42 U.S.C. 4365 to 
provide independent scientific and technical advice, consultation, and 
recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the technical basis for 
Agency positions and regulations. EPA's Office of Research and 
Development has requested the SAB to provide advice on EPA's Draft 
Sustainability Research Strategy its multi-year research plan. The 
Sustainability Research Strategy proposes a scientific framework for a 
more systematic and holistic approach to environmental protection that 
takes into consideration the complex nature of environmental issues and 
the welfare of future generations. The multi-year research plan 
describes ORD's research to meet the short-term and long-term goals of 
the Research Strategy.
    The SAB Environmental Engineering Committee will provide this 
advice, augmented by other SAB members. Biosketches for the SAB 
participants will be posted at the SAB Web site. The Committee will 
comply with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 
and all appropriate SAB procedural policies.
    The purpose of the May 17, 2006 teleconference is to prepare the 
Committee for the face-to-face meeting through briefings, a discussion 
of the charge, an opportunity to ask preliminary questions, and the 
identification of areas where additional information would be valuable. 
The purpose of the June 13-15, 2006, face-to-face meeting is for the 
Committee to reach consensus on the content of their response to the 
charge questions, to capture that consensus in writing, to brief the 
Agency on the major findings and conclusions, and to respond to Agency 
questions. As time allows, the Committee may also hear briefings, 
engage in planning for future activities, and engage in other committee 
business. The purpose of the August 1, 2006, teleconference is to 
provide the Committee with an opportunity to discuss the draft report 
and agree to final language or to additional changes needed. 
Subsequently, the Committee's report will be considered by the Board 
and transmitted to the Administrator.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Members of the public may 
submit relevant written or oral information for the Environmental 
Engineering Committee to consider during the advisory process. Oral 
Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral 
presentation at a public teleconference will be limited to three 
minutes per speaker with no more than a total of thirty minutes for all 
speakers. In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral 
presentation at a face-to-face meeting will be limited to five to ten 
minutes with no more than two hours for all speakers. Those interested 
should contact Ms. White (preferably via e-mail) no later than May 10 
for the May 17 teleconference, June 6 for the June 13-15 face-to-face 
meeting, and July 25 for the August 1 teleconference to be placed on 
the public speaker list. Written Statements: Written statements should 
be received in the SAB Staff Office at least seven days before the 
meeting so that the comments may be made available to the Committee for 
timely consideration. Comments should be supplied to the DFO in the 
following formats: one hard copy with original signature by mail, and 
one electronic copy by e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat 
PDF, WordPerfect, MSWord, MSPowerPoint or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/
Windows 98/2000/XP format).
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for people 
with disabilities, please contact Ms. Kathleen White at (202) 343-9878 
or white.kathleen@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, 
please contact Ms. White, preferably at least ten business days prior 
to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your 
request.

    Dated: April 21, 2006.
Anthony F. Maciorowski,
Associate Director for Science, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff 
Office.
[FR Doc. E6-6254 Filed 4-25-06; 8:45 am]
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