[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 6, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 9080]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-3090]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-6942-1]


Notice of Open Meeting--The Environmental Financial Advisory 
Board Cost-Effective Environmental Management Workgroup

    The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Environmental Financial 
Advisory Board, Cost Effective Environmental Management Workgroup (CEM) 
will hold an open meeting in Washington, DC on March 5, 2001. The 
meeting will be held at the National Press Club, 13th Floor in the 
Zenger Room, 14th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC. The meeting will 
begin at 9:00 am and end at approximately 4:00 pm.
    Over the past decade, public utilities have accepted the challenge 
to become more efficient and cost effective. This meeting will address 
industry-wide programs that have been initiated as well as specific 
programs of individual utilities. The meeting will consist of a group 
of respected panelists who will share their perspectives on new and 
innovative public sector initiatives helping to lower the life cycle 
cost of environmental protection. Self-assessment, peer review, 
benchmarking, consultant evaluations, mock completion, and 
certification and accreditation will be described as tools that can be 
used to improve competitiveness. The meeting will provide an overview 
for the Environmental Financial Advisory Board as to the status of the 
industry and possible areas where policy recommendations to the EPA may 
be appropriate.
    The meeting is open to the public, but seating is limited. To 
confirm your participation or get additional information, please 
contact Vanessa Bowie, U.S. EPA on 202 564-5186.

    Dated: January 26, 2001.
Joseph Dillon,
Acting Comptroller.
[FR Doc. 01-3090 Filed 2-5-01; 8:45 am]
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