Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Science Advisory Board; Integrated Nitrogen Committee, 6623-6624 [E9-2798]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 10, 2009 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FRL–8772–2] [Docket Nos. ER06–615–000; ER07–1257– 000; ER08–1113–000] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Science Advisory Board; Integrated Nitrogen Committee California Independent System Operator Corporation; Notice of FERC Staff Attendance February 3, 2009. erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that on the following dates members of its staff will participate in teleconferences and meetings to be conducted by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). The agenda and other documents for the teleconferences and meetings are available on the CAISO’s Web site, https://www.caiso.com. February 10, 2009 Teleconference on MRTU Parallel Operations Teleconference on Systems Interface Users Board of Governors Meeting February 11, 2009 Teleconference on Settlements February 17, 2009 Teleconference on MRTU Parallel Operations Teleconference on Systems Interface Users February 18, 2009 Teleconference on Settlements MRTU Implementation Workshop February 19, 2009 MRTU Quality of Solution Meeting Sponsored by the CAISO, the teleconferences and meetings are open to all market participants, and Commission staff’s attendance is part of the Commission’s ongoing outreach efforts. The teleconferences and meetings may discuss matters at issue in the above captioned dockets. For further information, contact Saeed Farrokhpay at saeed.farrokhpay@ ferc.gov; (916) 294–0233 or Maury Kruth at maury.kruth@ferc.gov, (916) 294– 0275. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–2690 Filed 2–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:17 Feb 09, 2009 Jkt 217001 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the SAB Integrated Nitrogen Committee (INC) to discuss the committee’s draft report. DATES: The SAB INC will conduct a public teleconference on March 4, 2009. The call will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to obtain general information concerning the public teleconference may contact Dr. Angela Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), via telephone at: (202) 343–9981 or e-mail at nugent.angela@epa.gov. General information concerning the EPA Science Advisory Board can be found on the EPA Web Site at https://www.epa.gov/ sab. 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. The SAB is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Background: The SAB INC is studying the need for integrated research and strategies to reduce reactive nitrogen in the environment. At the global scale, reactive nitrogen from human activities now exceeds that produced by natural terrestrial ecosystems. Reactive nitrogen both benefits and impacts the health and welfare of people and ecosystems. Scientific information suggests that reactive nitrogen is accumulating in the environment and that nitrogen cycling through biogeochemical pathways has a variety of consequences. Information on the committee’s previous meetings was published on January 17, 2007 (72 FR 1989), March 22, 2007 (72 FR 3492), August 14, 2007 (72 FR 4542), November 20, 2007 (72 FR 65340), March 19, 2008 (73 FR 4802), PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6623 and September 23, 2008 (73 FR 54803– 54804). The information is also available on the SAB Web site at https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct. nsf/fedrgstr_activites/Nitrogen%20 Project. The purpose of the teleconference is for the SAB INC to discuss the committee’s draft report addressing the environmental problems presented by reactive nitrogen and providing recommendations related to an integrated nitrogen management strategy. This report relates to the committee’s charge to: (1) Identify and analyze, from a scientific perspective, the problems nitrogen presents in the environment and the links among them; (2) evaluate the contribution an integrated nitrogen management strategy could make to environmental protection; (3) identify additional risk management options for EPA’s consideration; and (4) make recommendations to EPA concerning improvements in nitrogen research to support risk reduction. Availability of Meeting Materials: Agendas and materials in support of the teleconferences will be placed on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ sab/ in advance of each teleconference. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral information for the SAB to consider during the public teleconference. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public SAB teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker, with no more than a total of one-half hour for all speakers. To be placed on the public speaker list, interested parties should contact Dr. Angela Nugent, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail) five business days in advance of each teleconference. Written Statements: Written statements should be received in the SAB Staff Office five business days in advance of each teleconference above so that the information may be made available to the SAB for their consideration prior to each teleconference. 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 PDF, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). Submitters are asked to provide versions of each document submitted with and without signatures, because the SAB Staff Office does not publish documents with signatures on its Web sites. E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1 6624 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 10, 2009 / Notices Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Angela Nugent at (202) 343–9981 or nugent.angela@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Dr. Nugent preferably at least ten days prior to the teleconferences to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: February 2, 2009. Anthony Maciorowski, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 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Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before April 13, 2009. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submit all PRA comments by e-mail or VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:17 Feb 09, 2009 Jkt 217001 U.S. mail. To submit your comments by e-mail, send them to PRA@fcc.gov. To submit your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to the attention of Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1–C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact Cathy Williams at 202–418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0568. Title: Sections 76.970, 76.971 and 76.975, Commercial Leased Access Rates, Terms and Conditions. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 4,030 respondents; 11,940 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 2 minutes–10 hours. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 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OMB Control Number: 3060–0716. Title: Sections 73.88, 73.318, 73.685 and 73.1630, Blanketing Interference. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; Not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 21,000 respondents/21,000 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1 to 2 hours. Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in Section 154(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 41,000 hours. Total Annual Costs: None. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s). 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 10, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6623-6624]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2798]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8772-2]


Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public 
Teleconference of the Science Advisory Board; Integrated Nitrogen 
Committee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a 
public teleconference of the SAB Integrated Nitrogen Committee (INC) to 
discuss the committee's draft report.

DATES: The SAB INC will conduct a public teleconference on March 4, 
2009. The call will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to 
obtain general information concerning the public teleconference may 
contact Dr. Angela Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), via 
telephone at: (202) 343-9981 or e-mail at nugent.angela@epa.gov. 
General information concerning the EPA Science Advisory Board can be 
found on the EPA Web Site at https://www.epa.gov/sab.

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. The SAB is a Federal Advisory 
Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as 
amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA 
and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies.
    Background: The SAB INC is studying the need for integrated 
research and strategies to reduce reactive nitrogen in the environment. 
At the global scale, reactive nitrogen from human activities now 
exceeds that produced by natural terrestrial ecosystems. Reactive 
nitrogen both benefits and impacts the health and welfare of people and 
ecosystems. Scientific information suggests that reactive nitrogen is 
accumulating in the environment and that nitrogen cycling through 
biogeochemical pathways has a variety of consequences.
    Information on the committee's previous meetings was published on 
January 17, 2007 (72 FR 1989), March 22, 2007 (72 FR 3492), August 14, 
2007 (72 FR 4542), November 20, 2007 (72 FR 65340), March 19, 2008 (73 
FR 4802), and September 23, 2008 (73 FR 54803-54804). The information 
is also available on the SAB Web site at https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/
sabproduct.nsf/fedrgstr_activites/Nitrogen%20Project.
    The purpose of the teleconference is for the SAB INC to discuss the 
committee's draft report addressing the environmental problems 
presented by reactive nitrogen and providing recommendations related to 
an integrated nitrogen management strategy. This report relates to the 
committee's charge to: (1) Identify and analyze, from a scientific 
perspective, the problems nitrogen presents in the environment and the 
links among them; (2) evaluate the contribution an integrated nitrogen 
management strategy could make to environmental protection; (3) 
identify additional risk management options for EPA's consideration; 
and (4) make recommendations to EPA concerning improvements in nitrogen 
research to support risk reduction.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: Agendas and materials in support 
of the teleconferences will be placed on the SAB Web site at https://
www.epa.gov/sab/ in advance of each teleconference.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the 
public may submit relevant written or oral information for the SAB to 
consider during the public teleconference. Oral Statements: In general, 
individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public SAB 
teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker, with no 
more than a total of one-half hour for all speakers. To be placed on 
the public speaker list, interested parties should contact Dr. Angela 
Nugent, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail) five business days in 
advance of each teleconference. Written Statements: Written statements 
should be received in the SAB Staff Office five business days in 
advance of each teleconference above so that the information may be 
made available to the SAB for their consideration prior to each 
teleconference. 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 PDF, 
WordPerfect, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/
Windows 98/2000/XP format). Submitters are asked to provide versions of 
each document submitted with and without signatures, because the SAB 
Staff Office does not publish documents with signatures on its Web 
sites.

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    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Angela Nugent at 
(202) 343-9981 or nugent.angela@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a 
disability, please contact Dr. Nugent preferably at least ten days 
prior to the teleconferences to give EPA as much time as possible to 
process your request.

    Dated: February 2, 2009.
Anthony Maciorowski,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. E9-2798 Filed 2-9-09; 8:45 am]
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