[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 73 (Monday, April 16, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19481-19482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-9361]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL 6966-7]


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 Research Strategies Advisory Committee 
(RSAC) of the US EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB), will meet on Tuesday 
and Wednesday, May 1 and 2, 2001 at EPA headquarters in room 6013 of 
the Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20005. The meeting will begin by 8:30 a.m. and adjourn no later than 
5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time on both days. The meeting is open to 
the public, however, seating is limited and available on a first come 
basis.

Purpose of the Meeting

    The Science Advisory Board (SAB) has been asked to review and 
comment on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 Presidential Budget proposed for 
EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) and the overall Science 
and Technology (S&T) budget proposed for the EPA. The RSAC will 
consider how well the budget request: (a) Reflects priorities 
identified in the EPA and ORD strategic plans; (b) supports a 
reasonable balance in terms of attention to core

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research on multimedia capabilities and issues and to media-specific 
problem-driven topics; and (c) balances attention to near-term and to 
long-term research issues. In addition, the Committee will offer its 
advice on: (a) Whether the objectives of the research and development 
program in ORD and the broader science and technology programs in EPA 
can be achieved at the resource levels requested; and (b) how can EPA 
use or improve upon the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) 
structure to communicate research plans, priorities, research 
requirements, and planned outcomes. A portion of the meeting will be 
devoted to development of the Committee's report. The Committee may 
also discuss the status of its review of the implementation of the peer 
review program at EPA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public desiring 
additional information about the meeting should contact Dr. Jack Fowle, 
Designated Federal Officer, Research Strategies Advisory Committee 
(RSAC), USEPA Science Advisory Board (1400A), Room 6450, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone/voice mail at 
(202) 564-4547; fax at (202) 501-0582; or via e-mail at 
[email protected]>. For a copy of the draft meeting agenda, please 
contact Ms. Wanda Fields, Management Assistant at (202) 564-4539 or by 
FAX at (202) 501-0582 or via e-mail at [email protected]>.
    Materials that are the subject of this review are available from 
Mr. Mike Feldman of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer or from 
Ms. Amy Battaglia Office of Research and Development. Mr. Feldman can 
be reached on (202) 564-6951 or by e-mail at [email protected]> and 
Ms. Battaglia can be reached on (202) 564-6685 or via e-mail on 
[email protected]>.

Providing Oral or Written Comments

    Members of the public who wish to make a brief oral presentation to 
the Committee must contact Dr. Fowle in writing (by letter or by fax--
see previously stated information) no later than 12 noon Eastern Time, 
Thursday, April 26, 2001 in order to be included on the Agenda. The 
request should identify the name of the individual who will make the 
presentation, the organization (if any) they will represent, any 
requirements for audio visual equipment (e.g., overhead projector, 35mm 
projector, chalkboard, etc), and at least 35 copies of an outline of 
the issues to be addressed or the presentation itself. Written comments 
will be accepted until close of business May 4, 2001. See below for 
more information on providing written or oral comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information concerning this meeting or wishing to submit brief 
oral comments (10 minutes or less) must contact Dr. John ``Jack'' R. 
Fowle III, Designated Federal Officer, Science Advisory Board (1400A), 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone (202) 564-4547; FAX (202) 501-0323; or 
via e-mail at [email protected]. Requests for oral comments must be in 
writing (e-mail, fax or mail) and received by Dr. Fowle no later than 
noon Eastern Standard Time on April 26, 2001.

Providing Oral or Written Comments at SAB Meetings

    It is the policy of the Science Advisory Board to accept written 
public comments of any length, and to accommodate oral public comments 
whenever possible. The Science Advisory Board expects that public 
statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of 
previously submitted oral or written statements. Oral Comments: In 
general, each individual or group requesting an oral presentation at a 
face-to-face meeting will be limited to a total time of ten minutes. 
For teleconference meetings, opportunities for oral comment will 
usually be limited to no more than three minutes per speaker and no 
more than fifteen minutes total. Deadlines for getting on the public 
speaker list for a meeting are given above. Speakers should bring at 
least 35 copies of their comments and presentation slides for 
distribution to the reviewers and public at the meeting. Written 
Comments: Although the SAB accepts written comments until the date of 
the meeting (unless otherwise stated), written comments should be 
received in the SAB Staff Office at least one week prior to the meeting 
date so that the comments may be made available to the committee for 
their consideration. Comments should be supplied to the appropriate DFO 
at the address/contact information noted above in the following 
formats: one hard copy with original signature, and one electronic copy 
via e-mail (acceptable file format: WordPerfect, Word, or Rich Text 
files (in IBM-PC/Windows 95/98 format). Those providing written 
comments and who attend the meeting are also asked to bring 25 copies 
of their comments for public distribution.

General Information

    Additional information concerning the Science Advisory Board, its 
structure, function, and composition, may be found on the SAB Website 
(http://www.epa.gov/sab) and in The FY1999 Annual Report of the Staff 
Director which is available from the SAB Publications Staff at (202) 
564-4533 or via fax at (202) 501-0256. Committee rosters, draft Agendas 
and meeting calendars are also located on our website.

Meeting Access

    Individuals requiring special accommodation at this meeting, 
including wheelchair access to the conference room, should contact Dr. 
Fowle at least five business days prior to the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made.

    Dated: April 3, 2001.
Donald G. Barnes,
Staff Director, Science Advisory Board.
[FR Doc. 01-9361 Filed 4-13-01; 8:45 am]
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