Federal Interagency Steering Committee on Multimedia Environmental Modeling, 48989-48990 [2010-19910]

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[FR Doc. 2010–19864 Filed 8–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U.S. Geological Survey Federal Interagency Steering Committee on Multimedia Environmental Modeling U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of Interior (DOI). AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: 48989 Notice of open meeting. The annual public meeting of the Federal Interagency Steering Committee on Multimedia Environmental Modeling (ISCMEM) will convene to discuss some of the latest developments in environmental modeling applications, tools and frameworks, as well as new operational initiatives for FY 2011 among the participating agencies. The meeting this year will emphasize ecosystem modeling and monitoring. Dates of Meeting: September 13–16, 2010. Place: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180. Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquiries and notice of intent to attend the meeting may be e-mailed to: Pierre D. Glynn, ISCMEM Chair, U.S. Geological Survey, National Research Program, Branch of Regional Research, Eastern Region, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop 432, Reston, VA 20192. TEL 703–648–5823. pglynn@usgs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Nine Federal agencies have been cooperating under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the research and development of multimedia environmental models. The MOU, which was revised in 2006, continues an effort that began in 2001. It establishes a framework for facilitating cooperation and coordination among the following agencies (the specific research organization within the agency is in parentheses): National Science Foundation; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Engineer Research and Development Center); U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service); U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Biological and Environmental Research); U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. Geological Survey; U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmosphere Administration; U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research); and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. These agencies are cooperating and coordinating in the research and development (R&D) of multimedia environmental models, software and related databases, including development, enhancements, applications and assessments of site specific, generic, and process-oriented multimedia environmental models as they pertain to human and environmental health risk assessment. Multimedia model development and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1 48990 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 155 / Thursday, August 12, 2010 / Notices jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES simulation supports interagency interests in risk assessment, uncertainty analyses, water supply issues and contaminant transport. Purpose of the Public Meeting: The annual public meeting and workshop provides an opportunity for the scientific community, other Federal and State agencies, and the public to be briefed on ISCMEM activities and their initiatives for the upcoming year, and to discuss technological advancements in multimedia environmental modeling. Proposed Agenda: The ISCMEM Chair will open the meeting with a brief overview of the goals of the MOU and an update on current activities of ISCMEM. This introduction will be followed by a series of invited presentations starting on Tuesday morning, Sept. 14, and ending on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 16. ISCMEM members, presenters and active participants are also invited to visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ERDC facility on the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 13. A detailed agenda with presentation titles and speakers will be posted on the MOU public Web site: https://www.environmentalmodeling.org. The topics covered this year focus on (1) ecosystem modeling frameworks, (2) ecosystem monitoring and modeling, (3) ecosystem variability, reference states and modeling, and (4) incorporating climate change into ecosystem models. Other topics also include modeling frameworks, databases and cyberinfrastructure, community modeling efforts, parameter estimation, uncertainty and sensitivity analyses, optimization modeling, reactive transport modeling, and watershed and distributed water quality modeling. Meeting Access: To obtain access to the ISCMEM September 13–16 meeting and workshop, all interested attendees will need to pre-register by e-mailing Marilyn Butler (Marilyn.L.Butler@usace.army.mil) and La Tisa Osbourne (losbourne@usgs.gov), indicating their intent to attend the meeting and providing their full contact information and affiliation. Attendees will also need to present a valid photoidentification card in order to enter the ERDC facility. Pierre D. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 155 (Thursday, August 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48989-48990]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-19910]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. Geological Survey


Federal Interagency Steering Committee on Multimedia 
Environmental Modeling

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of Interior (DOI).

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The annual public meeting of the Federal Interagency Steering 
Committee on Multimedia Environmental Modeling (ISCMEM) will convene to 
discuss some of the latest developments in environmental modeling 
applications, tools and frameworks, as well as new operational 
initiatives for FY 2011 among the participating agencies. The meeting 
this year will emphasize ecosystem modeling and monitoring.
    Dates of Meeting: September 13-16, 2010.
    Place: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, 3909 
Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180.
    Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquiries and notice of intent to 
attend the meeting may be e-mailed to: Pierre D. Glynn, ISCMEM Chair, 
U.S. Geological Survey, National Research Program, Branch of Regional 
Research, Eastern Region, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop 432, 
Reston, VA 20192. TEL 703-648-5823. pglynn@usgs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Nine Federal agencies have been 
cooperating under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the research 
and development of multimedia environmental models. The MOU, which was 
revised in 2006, continues an effort that began in 2001. It establishes 
a framework for facilitating cooperation and coordination among the 
following agencies (the specific research organization within the 
agency is in parentheses): National Science Foundation; U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers (Engineer Research and Development Center); U.S. 
Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service); 
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Biological and Environmental 
Research); U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. Geological 
Survey; U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmosphere Administration; U.S. 
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research); 
and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. These agencies are cooperating and 
coordinating in the research and development (R&D) of multimedia 
environmental models, software and related databases, including 
development, enhancements, applications and assessments of site 
specific, generic, and process-oriented multimedia environmental models 
as they pertain to human and environmental health risk assessment. 
Multimedia model development and

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simulation supports interagency interests in risk assessment, 
uncertainty analyses, water supply issues and contaminant transport.
    Purpose of the Public Meeting: The annual public meeting and 
workshop provides an opportunity for the scientific community, other 
Federal and State agencies, and the public to be briefed on ISCMEM 
activities and their initiatives for the upcoming year, and to discuss 
technological advancements in multimedia environmental modeling.
    Proposed Agenda: The ISCMEM Chair will open the meeting with a 
brief overview of the goals of the MOU and an update on current 
activities of ISCMEM. This introduction will be followed by a series of 
invited presentations starting on Tuesday morning, Sept. 14, and ending 
on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 16. ISCMEM members, presenters and active 
participants are also invited to visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
ERDC facility on the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 13. A detailed agenda 
with presentation titles and speakers will be posted on the MOU public 
Web site: https://www.environmental-modeling.org. The topics covered 
this year focus on (1) ecosystem modeling frameworks, (2) ecosystem 
monitoring and modeling, (3) ecosystem variability, reference states 
and modeling, and (4) incorporating climate change into ecosystem 
models. Other topics also include modeling frameworks, databases and 
cyberinfrastructure, community modeling efforts, parameter estimation, 
uncertainty and sensitivity analyses, optimization modeling, reactive 
transport modeling, and watershed and distributed water quality 
modeling.
    Meeting Access: To obtain access to the ISCMEM September 13-16 
meeting and workshop, all interested attendees will need to pre-
register by e-mailing Marilyn Butler (Marilyn.L.Butler@usace.army.mil) 
and La Tisa Osbourne (losbourne@usgs.gov), indicating their intent to 
attend the meeting and providing their full contact information and 
affiliation. Attendees will also need to present a valid photo-
identification card in order to enter the ERDC facility.

Pierre D. Glynn,
Chair, Federal Interagency Steering Committee on Multimedia 
Environmental Modeling.
[FR Doc. 2010-19910 Filed 8-11-10; 8:45 am]
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