[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 3, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25745-25746]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-11042]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[WO-200-00-1020-00]


Science Advisory Board

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces a public meeting 
of the Science Advisory Board to examine the use of science for 
improving the management of the Nation's public lands and resources. 
Topics of discussion will include the proposed BLM strategic science 
plan, continuity of culture across borders, use of GIS in managing 
paleontologic resources, and implications for science on national 
monument designations.

DATES: BLM will hold the public meeting on Wednesday, May 31, 2000, 
from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time.

ADDRESSES: BLM will hold the public meeting in Room 6071 at the Main 
Interior Building, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC, 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lee Barkow, Bureau of Land Management 
Denver Federal Center, Building 50, P.O. Box 25047, Denver, CO 80225-
0047, (303) 236-6454.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published in accordance with 
Section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (Pub. L. 
92-463).

I. The Agenda for the Public Meeting Is as Follows

9:00--9:30  Opening Remarks Committee Membership and Chair
9:30--10:00 Report from BLM Assistant Director
10:00--12:00  Proposed BLM Strategic Science Plan
12:00  Lunch
1:00--2:00  Continuity of Culture Across Borders
2:00--3:00  Use of GIS in Managing Paleontologic Resources
3:00--4:00  Implications for Science on National Monument Designations
4:00--4:30  Public Comments
4:30  Adjourn

II. Public Comment Procedures

    Participation in the public meeting is not a prerequisite for 
submittal of written comments from all interested parties. Your written 
comments should be specific and explain the reason for any 
recommendation. The BLM appreciates any and all comments, but those 
most useful and likely to influence decisions on BLM's use of

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science are those that are either supported by quantitative information 
or studies, or those that include citations to and analysis of 
applicable laws and regulations. Except for comments provided in 
electronic format, commenters should submit two copies of their written 
comments, where practicable. The BLM will not necessarily consider 
comments received after the time indicated under the DATES section or 
at locations other than that listed in the ADDRESSES section.
    In the event there is a request under the Freedom of Information 
Act (FOIA) for a copy of your comments, we intend to make them 
available in their entirety, including your name and address (or your 
e-mail address if you file electronically). However, if you do not want 
us to release your name and address (or e-mail address) in response to 
a FOIA request, you must state this prominently at the beginning of 
your comment. We will honor your wish to the extent allowed by the law. 
All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals 
identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations 
or businesses, will be in their entirety, including names and addresses 
(or e-mail addresses).
    Electronic Access and Filing Address: Commenters may transmit 
comments electronically via the Internet to [email protected]. Please 
include the identifier ``Science4'' in the subject of your message and 
your name and address in the body of your message.

III. Accessibility

    The meeting sites are accessible to individuals with disabilities. 
An individual with a disability who will need an auxiliary aid or 
service to participate in the hearing, such as interpreting service, 
assistive listening device, or materials in an alternate format, must 
notify the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT two 
weeks before the scheduled hearing date. Although BLM will attempt to 
meet a request received after that date, the requested auxiliary aid or 
service may not be available because of insufficient time to arrange 
it.

Lee Barkow,
Director, National Applied Resource Sciences Center.
[FR Doc. 00-11042 Filed 5-2-00; 8:45 am]
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