Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Science Advisory Board Panel for the Review of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan, 51364-51365 [2011-21100]

Download as PDF 51364 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 160 / Thursday, August 18, 2011 / Notices submissions covered by such a claim will be treated in accordance with procedures at 40 CFR part 2 and established Agency procedures. Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average less than one hour per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. A document entitled ‘‘Proposed Supporting Statement—Part A: Recordkeepking and Reporting Related to Fuel Quality Regulations for Diesel Fuel Sold in 2001 & Later Years; for Tax-Exempt (Dyed) Highway Diesel Fuel; and Non-Road Locomotive & Marine Diesel Fuel: Renewal’’ has been placed in Docket No. EPA–HQ–OAR– 2007–1121. This draft document provides a more detailed explanation of the Agency’s estimate, which is only briefly summarized here: Estimated total number of potential respondents: 6,806. Frequency of response: Annual, quarterly and/or on occasion. Estimated total number of responses: 265,406. Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 39. Estimated total annual burden hours: 18,950. Estimated total annual costs: $2,044,300. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval? There is a decrease in the total estimated respondent burden and cost compared to the currently approved ICR. Most of the decrease is because motor vehicle diesel reporting requirements are no longer applicable and because virtually all laboratory qualifications for test methods have already been submitted to, and acted upon by, EPA. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:04 Aug 17, 2011 Jkt 223001 What is the next step in the process for this ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Dated: August 12, 2011. Lori Stewart, Acting Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 2011–21102 Filed 8–17–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9452–7] Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Science Advisory Board Panel for the Review of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the SAB Panel to discuss its draft advisory report on the interagency Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan FY 2010–2014. DATES: The teleconference will be held on September 16, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will be conducted by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing further information regarding this teleconference meeting may contact Mr. Thomas Carpenter, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), SAB Staff Office, by telephone/voice mail at (202) 564–4885; by fax at (202) 565–2098 or via e-mail carpenter.thomas@epa.gov. General information concerning the EPA Science Advisory Board can be found at the EPA SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ sab. SUMMARY: The SAB was established pursuant to the Environmental Research, Development, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and Demonstration Authorization Act (ERDAA), codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent scientific and technical advice to the 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), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that an ad hoc SAB Panel will hold a public teleconference to discuss its draft advisory report on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan. The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Background: EPA is leading an interagency Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to protect and restore the chemical, biological, and physical integrity of the Great Lakes. The GLRI Action Plan is designed to target the most significant environmental problems in the region, as documented in extensive scientific studies, conferences and workshops. To guide the efforts of the GLRI, EPA and its Federal partners, through the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, developed a comprehensive multi-year Action Plan. The GLRI Action Plan identifies outcome-oriented performance goals, objectives, measurable ecological targets, and specific actions for five major focus areas: toxic substances and areas of concern; invasive species; near-shore health and nonpoint source pollution; habitat and wildlife protection and restoration; and accountability, education, monitoring, evaluation, communication, and partnerships. EPA is seeking SAB review and comment regarding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative’s Action Plan. Additional information describing the scientific background and basis for the Action Plan can be found at https:// yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/ fedrgstr_activites/ Review%20of%20GLRI%2 0Action%20Plan?OpenDocument. The panel held a public meeting on July 12 and 13, 2011 (76 FR 115, 34977– 34978 and 76 FR 131 40355) to discuss their comments on the Action Plan. The purpose of the September 16, 2011 teleconference is for the Panel to discuss their draft advisory report. Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and the draft Advisory Report on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan will be available on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab in advance of the meeting. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for consideration by EPA’s federal advisory committees and E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 160 / Thursday, August 18, 2011 / Notices panels has a different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to EPA. Members of the public can submit comments for a Federal advisory committee to consider as it develops advice for EPA. Input from the public to the SAB will have the most impact if it consists of comments that provide specific scientific or technical information or analysis for SAB panels to consider or if it relates to the clarity or accuracy of the technical information included. Members of the public wishing to provide comment should contact the Designated Federal Officer for the relevant advisory committee directly. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at this public teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Interested parties should contact Mr. Thomas Carpenter, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail), at the contact information noted above, by September 12, 2011 to be placed on the list of public speakers for the meeting. Written Statements: Written statements should be received in the SAB Staff Office by September 12, 2011 so that the information may be made available to the SAB Oil Spill Research Review 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 PDF, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM– PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). Submitters are requested to provide two versions of each document submitted: One each with and without signatures, because the SAB Staff Office does not publish documents with signatures on its Web sites. It is the SAB Staff Office general policy to post written comments on the Web page for the advisory meeting or teleconference. Members of the public should be aware that their contact information, if included in any written comments, will appear on the web. Furthermore, special care should be taken not to include copy-righted material. Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Thomas Carpenter at the phone number or email address noted above, preferably at VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:04 Aug 17, 2011 Jkt 223001 least ten days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: August 10, 2011. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 2011–21100 Filed 8–17–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9452–8] Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Lead Review Panel Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the CASAC Lead Review Panel to discuss its draft letter reviewing EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Lead (First External Review Draft—May 2011). DATES: The CASAC Lead Review Panel teleconference will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will take place by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to obtain general information concerning the public teleconference may contact Mr. Aaron Yeow, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), via telephone at (202) 564–2050 or e-mail at yeow.aaron@epa.gov. General information concerning the EPA CASAC can be found on the EPA Web site at https://www.epa.gov/casac. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CASAC was established pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1977, codified at 42 U.S.C. 7409D(d)(2), to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Administrator on the scientific and technical aspects of issues related to the criteria for air quality standards, research related to air quality, sources of air pollution, and the strategies to attain and maintain air quality standards and to prevent significant deterioration of air quality. The CASAC is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The CASAC Lead Review Panel and the CASAC will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51365 Section 109(d)(1) of the CAA requires that the Agency periodically review and revise, as appropriate, the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six ‘‘criteria’’ air pollutants, including lead. EPA is currently reviewing the primary (health-based) and secondary (welfarebased) NAAQS for lead. The Lead Review Panel held a face-to-face meeting on July 20–21, 2011 (as noticed in 76 FR 36120–36121) to provide a peer review of EPA’s draft Integrated Science Assessment for Lead (First External Review Draft—May 2011) and to provide consultative advice on EPA’s Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead: Risk and Exposure Assessment Planning Document. Information about this review activity may be found on the CASAC Web site at https://www.epa.gov/casac/. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the CASAC Lead Review Panel will hold a follow-up public teleconference to discuss the NAAQS review process and its draft letter reviewing EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Lead (First External Review Draft—May 2011). Availability of Meeting Materials: Agendas and materials in support of the meeting will be placed on the CASAC Web site at https://www.epa.gov/casac in advance of the meeting. For technical questions and information concerning EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Lead (First External Review Draft), please contact Dr. Ellen Kirrane of EPA’s Office of Research and Development at (919) 541–1340, or kirrane.ellen@epa.gov. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for consideration by EPA’s federal advisory committees and panels has a different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to EPA. Members of the public can submit comments for a federal advisory committee to consider as it develops advice for EPA. Input from the public to the CASAC will have the most impact if it provides specific scientific or technical information or analysis for CASAC panels to consider or if it relates to the clarity or accuracy of the technical information. Members of the public wishing to provide comment should contact the Designated Federal Officer directly. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9452-7]


Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Science Advisory 
Board Panel for the Review of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 
Action Plan

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science 
Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of 
the SAB Panel to discuss its draft advisory report on the interagency 
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan FY 2010-2014.

DATES: The teleconference will be held on September 16, 2011 from 1 
p.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will be conducted by telephone 
only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information regarding this teleconference meeting may contact 
Mr. Thomas Carpenter, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), SAB Staff 
Office, by telephone/voice mail at (202) 564-4885; by fax at (202) 565-
2098 or via e-mail carpenter.thomas@epa.gov. General information 
concerning the EPA Science Advisory Board can be found at the EPA SAB 
Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SAB was established pursuant to the 
Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization 
Act (ERDAA), codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent 
scientific and technical advice to the 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), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is 
hereby given that an ad hoc SAB Panel will hold a public teleconference 
to discuss its draft advisory report on the Great Lakes Restoration 
Initiative Action Plan. The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA 
and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies.
    Background: EPA is leading an interagency Great Lakes Restoration 
Initiative (GLRI) to protect and restore the chemical, biological, and 
physical integrity of the Great Lakes. The GLRI Action Plan is designed 
to target the most significant environmental problems in the region, as 
documented in extensive scientific studies, conferences and workshops. 
To guide the efforts of the GLRI, EPA and its Federal partners, through 
the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, developed a comprehensive 
multi-year Action Plan. The GLRI Action Plan identifies outcome-
oriented performance goals, objectives, measurable ecological targets, 
and specific actions for five major focus areas: toxic substances and 
areas of concern; invasive species; near-shore health and nonpoint 
source pollution; habitat and wildlife protection and restoration; and 
accountability, education, monitoring, evaluation, communication, and 
partnerships. EPA is seeking SAB review and comment regarding the Great 
Lakes Restoration Initiative's Action Plan. Additional information 
describing the scientific background and basis for the Action Plan can 
be found at https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/fedrgstr_activites/Review%20of%20GLRI%20Action%20Plan?OpenDocument.
    The panel held a public meeting on July 12 and 13, 2011 (76 FR 115, 
34977-34978 and 76 FR 131 40355) to discuss their comments on the 
Action Plan. The purpose of the September 16, 2011 teleconference is 
for the Panel to discuss their draft advisory report.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and the draft 
Advisory Report on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan 
will be available on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab in 
advance of the meeting.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for 
consideration by EPA's federal advisory committees and

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panels has a different purpose from public comment provided to EPA 
program offices. Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a 
federal advisory committee is different from the process used to submit 
comments to an EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and 
panels, including scientific advisory committees, provide independent 
advice to EPA. Members of the public can submit comments for a Federal 
advisory committee to consider as it develops advice for EPA. Input 
from the public to the SAB will have the most impact if it consists of 
comments that provide specific scientific or technical information or 
analysis for SAB panels to consider or if it relates to the clarity or 
accuracy of the technical information included. Members of the public 
wishing to provide comment should contact the Designated Federal 
Officer for the relevant advisory committee directly.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an 
oral presentation at this public teleconference will be limited to 
three minutes per speaker. Interested parties should contact Mr. Thomas 
Carpenter, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail), at the contact 
information noted above, by September 12, 2011 to be placed on the list 
of public speakers for the meeting.
    Written Statements: Written statements should be received in the 
SAB Staff Office by September 12, 2011 so that the information may be 
made available to the SAB Oil Spill Research Review 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 PDF, 
WordPerfect, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/
Windows 98/2000/XP format). Submitters are requested to provide two 
versions of each document submitted: One each with and without 
signatures, because the SAB Staff Office does not publish documents 
with signatures on its Web sites. It is the SAB Staff Office general 
policy to post written comments on the Web page for the advisory 
meeting or teleconference. Members of the public should be aware that 
their contact information, if included in any written comments, will 
appear on the web. Furthermore, special care should be taken not to 
include copy-righted material.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Thomas Carpenter at 
the phone number or e-mail address noted above, preferably at least ten 
days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to 
process your request.

    Dated: August 10, 2011.
Vanessa T. Vu,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 2011-21100 Filed 8-17-11; 8:45 am]
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