Good Neighbor Environmental Board, 52876-52877 [07-4590]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 52876 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 179 / Monday, September 17, 2007 / Notices comments must be in writing (via email, fax or ground mail) and received no later than one week prior to the meeting. Space is limited, and reservations will be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis. Please send a copy of your presentation by October 15 to Foellmer.Joanna@epa.gov or express mail to Joanna Foellmer, Charles Glover Building, 808 17th Street, NW., 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20006. Regular mail should be addressed to: Joanna Foellmer, Mail Code 8601D, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Agenda: This notice announces a meeting of the ACSERAC (Adaptation for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources Advisory Committee) in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. The proposed agenda for the face-to-face meeting includes, but is not limited to, presentations by the SAP 4.4 report’s Lead authors and the chapter Lead Authors on adaptation options for selected climate-sensitive ecosystems and resources. In addition, there will be extensive discussion by the ACSERAC with respect to their individual and collective assessment of the SAP 4.4 report. Finally, the ACSERAC will evaluate the external comments received during the public comment period. The meeting is open to the public. Information on services for the disabled may be obtained by contacting Joanna Foellmer at 202–564–3208. Similarly, a draft agenda may be obtained by an email request to Joanna Foellmer at Foellmer.Joanna@epa.gov or fax to Joanna Foellmer at 202–565–0061. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACSERAC supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its participation in the interagency U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP), specifically in implementation of Goal 4 of the Strategic Plan for the CCSP. Goal 4 is to understand ‘‘the sensitivity and adaptability of different natural and managed ecosystems and human systems to climate and related global changes.’’ EPA also helps the CCSP satisfy their requirement to conduct periodic assessments of climate change and variability, as set forth in the Global Change Research Act of 1990. The ACSERAC supports EPA in performing its duties and responsibilities. The primary responsibility of the ACSERAC is to conduct an expert peer review of the external review draft report entitled: ‘‘Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.4: Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:00 Sep 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources,’’ (SAP 4.4). The ACSERAC will provide advice to the EPA Administrator on the conduct of this study, and within the context of the basic study plan, the ACSERAC will advise on: (1) The specific issues to be addressed; (2) appropriate technical approaches; (3) the usefulness of information provided to decision makers; (4) the quality of the content of the final report; (5) compliance with the Information Quality Act; and (6) other matters important to the successful achievement of the objectives of the study. Additionally, once the Agency completes all responses to comments received from the ACSERAC and the public, the ACSERAC will review the Agency’s responses. EPA has already released the external draft SAP 4.4 report for public review. The Federal Register notice (FR72 46610) announcing a forty-five day public comment period was posted on the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Web site (https:// www.climatescience.gov) on August 21, 2007. This report is accessible at https://www.epa.gov/ncea under Recent Additions and is linked to the CCSP Web site. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding information, registration, and logistics for the ACSERAC should be directed to Joanna Foellmer, telephone: 202–564–3208, email: Foellmer.Joanna@epa.gov, or mailed to: Joanna Foellmer, Mail Code 8601D, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Express mail should be sent to: Joanna Foellmer, Charles Glover Building, 808 17th Street, NW., 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20006. Dated: September 11, 2007. Peter W. Preuss, Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development. [FR Doc. E7–18261 Filed 9–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8468–7] Good Neighbor Environmental Board Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, EPA gives notice of a meeting of the Good PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Neighbor Environmental Board. The Board meets three times each calendar year at different locations along the U.S.-Mexico border and in Washington, DC. It was created by the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1992. An Executive Order delegates implementing authority to the Administrator of EPA. The Board is responsible for providing advice to the President on environmental and infrastructure issues and needs within the States contiguous to Mexico. The statute calls for the Board to have representatives from U.S. Government agencies; the States of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas; tribal representation; and a variety of non-governmental officials. One purpose of this meeting is hear presentations on local environmental issues as well as the theme selected for the Board’s Eleventh Report, natural disasters and the environment. The meeting also will include a public comment session and a business meeting on the second day. A copy of the meeting agenda will be posted at www.epa.gov/ocem/gneb. DATES: The Good Neighbor Environmental Board will hold an open meeting on Wednesday, October 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, October 4, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. It will be preceded by a Board field trip on October 2 to learn about ranching and grazing environmental issues. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Guadelupe/Soledad conference room of the Hotel Encanto De Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88011. Telephone: (505) 522–4300. It is open to the public, with limited seating on a first-come, firstserved basis. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine Koerner, Designated Federal Officer, koerner.elaine@epa.gov, 202– 564–2586, U.S. EPA, Office of Cooperative Environmental Management (1601M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to make brief oral comments or provide written statements to the Board should be sent to Elaine Koerner, Designated Federal Officer, at the contact information above. Meeting Access: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Elaine Koerner at the contact information above. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Elaine Koerner, preferable at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. E:\FR\FM\17SEN1.SGM 17SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 179 / Monday, September 17, 2007 / Notices Dated: August 31, 2007. Elaine Koerner, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 07–4590 Filed 9–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–M ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8469–2] Human Impacts of Climate Change Advisory Committee (HICCAC) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). ACTION: Meeting of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Human Impacts of Climate Change Advisory Committee (HICCAC) on October 15 and 16, 2007, in Alexandria, Virginia. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C., App. 2) notification is hereby given that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), will hold a public meeting of the Human Impacts of Climate Change Federal Advisory Committee. DATES: The meeting will be held on October 15 and 16, 2007. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on October 15 and 16, and adjourn on October 16 at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The hotel is accessible on the Blue and Yellow lines at the King Street Metro Station. Public Participation: Members of the public may attend the meeting as observers, and there will be a limited time for comments from the public in the afternoon. Please contact Joanna Foellmer, Designated Federal Official, HICCAC, no later than October 5 if you wish to make oral comments during the meeting. Requests to make oral comments must be in writing (e-mail, fax or mail) and received no later than one week prior to the meeting. Space is limited, and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please send a copy of your presentation by October 9 to Foellmer.Joanna@epa.gov or express mail to Joanna Foellmer, Charles Glover Building, 808 17th Street, NW., 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20006. Regular mail should be addressed to: Joanna Foellmer, Mail Code 8601D, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:00 Sep 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 Agenda: The notice announces a meeting of the HICCAC (Human Impacts of Climate Change Advisory Committee) in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The proposed agenda for the faceto-face meeting includes, but is not limited to, presentations by the convening lead author and by the lead authors on the impacts and adaptation of global change on human dimensions, on human health, on human settlements, and human welfare. In addition, there will be extensive discussion by the HICCAC panel with respect to their individual and collective assessment of the SAP 4.6 report. Finally, the panel will evaluate the external comments received during the public comment period. The meeting is open to the public. Information on services for the disabled may be obtained by contacting Joanna Foellmer at 202–564–3208. Similarly, a draft agenda may be obtained by an e-mail request to Joanna Foellmer at Foellmer.Joanna@epa.gov or fax to 202– 565–0061. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The HICCAC supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its participation in the interagency U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP), specifically in implementation of Goal 4 of the Strategic Plan for the CCSP. Goal 4 is to understand ‘‘the sensitivity and adaptability of different natural and managed ecosystems and human systems to climate and related global changes.’’ EPA also helps the CCSP satisfy their requirement to conduct periodic assessments of climate change and variability, as set forth in the Global Change Research Act of 1990. The HICCAC is in the public interest and supports EPA in performing its duties and responsibilities. The primary responsibility of the HICCAC is to conduct an expert peer review of the external review draft report entitled: ‘‘Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.6: Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems,’’ (SAP 4.6). The HICCAC will provide advice to the EPA Administrator on the conduct of this study, and within the context of the basic study plan, the HICCAC will advise on: (1) The specific issues to be addressed; (2) appropriate technical approaches; (3) the usefulness of information provided to decision makers; (4) the quality of the content of the final report; (5) compliance with the Information Quality Act; and (6) other matters important to the successful achievement of the objectives of the study. Additionally, once the Agency PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52877 completes all responses to comments received from the HICCAC and the public, the HICCAC will review the Agency’s responses. EPA has already released the external draft SAP 4.6 report for public review. The Federal Register notice (FR72 39798) announcing a forty-five day public comment period was posted on the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Web site (https:// www.climatescience.gov) on July 20, 2007. This report is accessible at https://www.epa.gov/ncea under Recent Additions and is linked to the CCSP Web site. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding information, registration, and logistics for the HICCAC should be directed to Joanna Foellmer, telephone: 202–564–3208, e-mail: Foellmer.Joanna@epa.gov, or mailed to: Joanna Foellmer, Mail Code 8601D, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Express mail should be sent to: Joanna Foellmer, Charles Glover Building, 808 17th Street, NW., 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20006. Dated: September 11, 2007. Peter W. Preuss, Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development. [FR Doc. E7–18262 Filed 9–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Docket# EPA–RO4–SFUND–2007–0930; FRL–8468–8] Constitution Road Drum Site Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia; Notice of Settlement Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Settlement. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a settlement for reimbursement of past response costs concerning the Constitution Road Drum Superfund Site located in Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia. DATES: The Agency will consider public comments on the settlement until October 17, 2007. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received E:\FR\FM\17SEN1.SGM 17SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 179 (Monday, September 17, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52876-52877]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4590]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8468-7]


Good Neighbor Environmental Board

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, 
EPA gives notice of a meeting of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board. 
The Board meets three times each calendar year at different locations 
along the U.S.-Mexico border and in Washington, DC. It was created by 
the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1992. An Executive 
Order delegates implementing authority to the Administrator of EPA. The 
Board is responsible for providing advice to the President on 
environmental and infrastructure issues and needs within the States 
contiguous to Mexico. The statute calls for the Board to have 
representatives from U.S. Government agencies; the States of Arizona, 
California, New Mexico and Texas; tribal representation; and a variety 
of non-governmental officials. One purpose of this meeting is hear 
presentations on local environmental issues as well as the theme 
selected for the Board's Eleventh Report, natural disasters and the 
environment. The meeting also will include a public comment session and 
a business meeting on the second day. A copy of the meeting agenda will 
be posted at www.epa.gov/ocem/gneb.

DATES: The Good Neighbor Environmental Board will hold an open meeting 
on Wednesday, October 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 
October 4, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. It will be preceded by a Board field 
trip on October 2 to learn about ranching and grazing environmental 
issues.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Guadelupe/Soledad conference 
room of the Hotel Encanto De Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor Blvd., Las 
Cruces, NM 88011. Telephone: (505) 522-4300. It is open to the public, 
with limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine Koerner, Designated Federal 
Officer, koerner.elaine@epa.gov, 202-564-2586, U.S. EPA, Office of 
Cooperative Environmental Management (1601M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to make brief oral comments or 
provide written statements to the Board should be sent to Elaine 
Koerner, Designated Federal Officer, at the contact information above.
    Meeting Access: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Elaine Koerner at the 
contact information above. To request accommodation of a disability, 
please contact Elaine Koerner, preferable at least 10 days prior to the 
meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.


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    Dated: August 31, 2007.
Elaine Koerner,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 07-4590 Filed 9-14-07; 8:45 am]
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