[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 2, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 103-104]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-32125]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[WO-200-1020-00]


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 discuss DOI science goals, update 
recent BLM science initiatives, receive a briefing on the President's 
Energy Plan, and to discuss science and management of the National 
Landscape Conservation System units.

DATES: BLM will hold the public meeting on Friday, February 8, 2002, 
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time.

ADDRESSES: BLM will hold the public meeting at the Four Points 
Sheraton, Cottonwood Room, 10220 North Metro Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lee Barkow, Bureau of Land Management, 
Denver Federal Center, Building 50, PO 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 a.m.  Introduction and Opening Remarks
9:30 a.m.  DOI Science Goals
10:30 a.m.  Update on Recent BLM Science Initiatives

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1 p.m.  Briefing on the President's Energy Plan
2:45 p.m.  The National Landscape Conservation System--A Discussion on 
Science and Management of the Units
4 p.m.  Open Discussion by the Board and Drafting of Recommendations to 
the Director

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 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 on 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 business 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 listedunder 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,
National Science and Technology Center.
[FR Doc. 01-32125 Filed 12-31-01; 8:45 am]
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