Sunshine Act; Meeting, 28030 [06-4581]

Download as PDF 28030 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 93 / Monday, May 15, 2006 / Notices jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Facilitate Existing Flexibilities I. EPA will collect and publicize examples of flexibility available through existing guidance and regulations and, in coordination with permitting authorities and state performance-based program contacts, encourage performance-based program facilities to utilize them where appropriate. [Ongoing] Some examples include: • The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency developed a Stationary Source Synthetic Minor permit for IBM: Under this permit, in return for meeting lower emissions limits for specified HAPs than otherwise required, IBM is eligible for simpler emissions calculations and recordkeeping. The IBM permit reduces the frequency of calculating and recording emissions from monthly (12month rolling averages) to annually (total calendar year calculations). • Permitting approach for Steele County, MN, indirect dischargers: Under the CWA pretreatment program, the POTW serves as the permitting authority for its indirect dischargers. In the Steele County project, in return for meeting a 20% effluent reduction goal for specified metals, participating indirect dischargers are eligible for reduced frequency of monitoring. J. EPA will document examples of Performance Track facilities that have reached agreement with state permitting authorities to reduce their NPDES effluent monitoring frequencies, consistent with existing EPA policy, while maintaining a high degree of confidence in their monitoring data. EPA will publicize and share these facilities’ experiences with Performance Track and state performance-based environmental program members so that other facilities may consider these approaches in consultation with their permitting authorities. [February–June 2006] 3. Improve State/EPA Coordination of Strategic Marketing and Education of Performance-Based Programs. To improve marketing, outreach, and recruitment coordination, ECOS and EPA will take the following steps: A. EPA and states will share program branding strategies to increase information sharing, idea generation, and learning from other programs. [Ongoing] B. Interested states and EPA’s Performance Track staff will sponsor a one-day workshop to focus specifically on marketing, outreach, and recruitment. The workshop will highlight the importance of these functions and how to improve coordination. [May 11, 2006] VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 May 12, 2006 Jkt 208001 C. EPA and states will explore the possibility of developing a brochure, fact sheet, and/or slide presentation materials that states can customize for outreach purposes. In addition, EPA will produce standard language about Performance Track and state performance-based programs that interested states may use in their publications. [Ongoing] D. EPA and states will develop an online catalog identifying those sectors that may be of greatest interest for recruitment each year by EPA and states. Sample criteria for selection of sector candidates include a strong economic presence or high profile, significant progress in improving environmental performance, or opportunities for engaging facilities in efforts to address priority environmental problems. [Ongoing] PLACE: 4. Continue Work of ECOS/EPA Performance-Based Environmental Program Workgroup FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM ECOS and EPA workgroup members will continue to work collaboratively to implement the recommendations for Performance Track and state performance-based environmental programs. The workgroup will be led by the chair of the ECOS Cross-media Committee and EPA’s Director of the National Center for Environmental Innovation, with members drawn from State and EPA program offices, Performance Track, and state performance-based environmental programs. The workgroup will meet on a regular basis to sustain focus and energy, and will report periodically to the ECOS President, EPA Administrator, and EPA’s Innovation Action Network (IAN), comprised of the Agency’s Deputy Assistant and Associate Administrators, Deputy Regional Administrators, and the Co-chairs of the ECOS Cross-media Committee. In addition, workgroup reports will be shared with state performance program staff and through regular EPA/state monthly calls. Dated: May 10, 2006. Robert S. Benson, Acting Director, Office of Business and Community Innovation. [FR Doc. E6–7333 Filed 5–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Sunshine Act; Meeting DATE & TIME: Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 10 a.m. PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 999 E Street, NW., Washington, DC (Ninth Floor). STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public. Correction and approval of minutes. Advisory Opinion 2006–15: TransCanada Corporation by counsel, Jonathan D. Simon. Routine Administrative Matters. ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Biersack, Press Officer, Telephone: (202) 694–1220. Mary W. Dove, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 06–4581 Filed 5–11–06; 2:34 pm] BILLING CODE 6715–01–M Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. SUMMARY: Bckground. Notice is hereby given of the final approval of proposed information collections by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public). Board–approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the OMB 83–Is and supporting statements and approved collection of information instrument(s) are placed into OMB’s public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. AGENCY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Federal Reserve Board Clearance Officer––Michelle Long––Division of Research and Statistics, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551 (202– 452–3829); OMB Desk Officer––Mark Menchik––Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or e-mail to mmenchik@omb.eop.gov E:\FR\FM\15MYN1.SGM 15MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 93 (Monday, May 15, 2006)]
[Notices]
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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION


Sunshine Act; Meeting

Date & Time: Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 10 a.m.

Place: 999 E Street, NW., Washington, DC (Ninth Floor).

Status: This meeting will be open to the public.

Items to be discussed: Correction and approval of minutes.
    Advisory Opinion 2006-15: TransCanada Corporation by counsel, 
Jonathan D. Simon. Routine Administrative Matters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Biersack, Press Officer, 
Telephone: (202) 694-1220.

Mary W. Dove,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 06-4581 Filed 5-11-06; 2:34 pm]
BILLING CODE 6715-01-M
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