[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 112 (Friday, June 9, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36691-36692]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-14636]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-6712-3]


Science Advisory Board; Notification of Public Advisory Committee 
Meeting

    Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, 
notice is hereby given that the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee 
(CASAC) will meet on Monday, June 26, 2000 from 11 am to 12 pm Eastern 
Daylight Time to review a report developed by its Technical 
Subcommittee on Fine Particle Monitoring. The meeting will be 
coordinated through a conference call connection in Room 6013 in the 
USEPA, Ariel Rios Building North, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting in 
the conference room noted above. However, the public may also attend 
through a telephonic link, to the extent that lines are available 
(phone lines will be very limited). Additional instructions about how 
to participate in the meeting can be obtained by calling Ms. Diana 
Pozun prior to the meeting at (202) 564-4544, or via e-mail at 
[email protected]>.

Background

    The CASAC Technical Subcommittee on Fine Particle Monitoring (the 
Subcommittee) was established in 1996 to provide advice and comment to 
EPA (through CASAC) on appropriate

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methods and network strategies for monitoring fine particles in the 
context of implementing the revised national ambient air quality 
standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. The Subcommittee provided 
such advice on the Federal Reference Method (FRM) and mass-based fine 
particle network in July 1996, and has recently examined (at a public 
meeting on April 18-19, 2000) EPA's plans and guidance for several 
components of the fine particle monitoring network and how these 
components are linked to research priorities for particulate matter 
(see 65 Federal Register 16916, March 30, 2000 for more details). As a 
result of that meeting, the Subcommittee prepared a draft report 
advising the Agency on the PM2.5 Monitoring Network.

Purpose of the Meeting

    At this meeting, the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, 
chartered under 42 U.S.C. 7409, will review a report (Clean Air 
Scientific Advisory Committee Advisory on the PM2.5 
Monitoring Network) developed by its Technical Subcommittee on Fine 
Particle Monitoring.

Availability of Review Materials

    Single copies of the review document (Clean Air Scientific Advisory 
Committee Advisory on the PM2.5 Monitoring Network, draft 
dated May 31, 2000) are available from Ms. Diana Pozun, Clean Air 
Scientific Advisory Committee, Science Advisory Board (1400A), U.S. 
EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460. Ms. Pozun can 
also be reached by telephone at (202) 564-4544, fax at (202) 501-0582, 
or e-mail: [email protected]>. The draft report is also available on 
the SAB Website (www.epa.gov/sab) under the Reports heading, and Draft 
Reports subheading.

For Further Information

    Members of the public desiring additional information about the 
meeting should contact Mr. Robert Flaak, Designated Federal Officer, 
Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, Science Advisory Board 
(1400A), Suite 6450, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone/voice mail at (202) 564-4546; fax at 
(202) 501-0582; or via e-mail at [email protected]>. A copy of the 
draft agenda is available from Ms. Diana Pozun at (202) 564-4544 or by 
FAX at (202) 501-0582 or via e-mail at [email protected]>.
    Members of the public who wish to make a brief oral presentation to 
the Subcommittee (in Room 6013 only) must contact Mr. Flaak in writing 
(by letter or by fax--see previously stated information) no later than 
12 noon Eastern Daylight Savings Time, Monday, June 19, 2000 in order 
to be included on the Agenda. Public comments will be limited to five 
minutes per speaker or organization; 15 minutes total. The request 
should identify the name of the individual making the presentation, and 
the organization (if any) they will represent. Please note: If we 
receive more requests than we can accommodate, time of receipt in the 
CASAC office will determine priority, with the first three requests 
granted time. All others will have to provide written comments. Written 
comments of any length may be submitted to Mr. Flaak at any time until 
the date of the meeting. Please provide at least 25 copies. The Science 
Advisory Board expects that public statements presented at its meetings 
will not be repetitive of previously submitted oral or written 
statements.
    Individuals requiring special accommodation at this meeting, 
including wheelchair access to the conference room, should contact Mr. 
Flaak at least five business days prior to the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made.

    Dated: June 1, 2000.
John R. Fowle III,
Deputy Staff Director, Science Advisory Board.
[FR Doc. 00-14636 Filed 6-8-00; 8:45 am]
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