[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 2 (Thursday, January 3, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 323]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-107]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7125-2]


Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, Subcommittee on Particle 
Monitoring; Notification of Public Advisory Committee Meeting

    Summary--Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 
92-463, notice is hereby given that the Clean Air Scientific Advisory 
Committee (CASAC) Subcommittee on Particle Monitoring will meet on 
Monday, January 28, 2002 from 8:30 am to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The 
meeting will be held in Classroom 1 (ground floor near the visitor 
entrance) of the US EPA Environmental Research Center, Route 54 and 
T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC. The meeting is open 
to the public, however, due to limited space, seating will be on a 
first-come basis.
    Background--The CASAC Subcommittee on Particle Monitoring (formerly 
the CASAC Technical Subcommittee for Fine Particle Monitoring) was 
established in 1996 to provide advice and comment to EPA (through 
CASAC) on appropriate methods and network strategies for monitoring 
fine particles in the context of implementing the revised national 
ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter.
    Purpose of the Meeting--During this meeting, the Subcommittee will 
develop advice on implementation of EPA's continuous PM monitoring 
program. The discussion will be based on the draft document Continuous 
Monitoring Implementation Plan prepared by EPA's Office of Air Quality 
Planning and Standards (OAQPS). EPA will provide an overview briefing 
of that document to the subcommittee during the meeting to clarify 
areas of confusion, stimulate further discussion and receive verbal 
input from subcommittee members. Following the meeting, the 
Subcommittee will develop a report advising EPA on the implementation 
plan addressing: (a) program strengths; (b) areas of concern; and (c) 
any recommendations that might optimize implementation of the PM 
continuous mass program. Once completed by the Subcommittee, the report 
will be reviewed by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee during 
a public teleconference to be announced in a subsequent Federal 
Register notice.
    Availability of Review Materials--A copy of the review document, 
and referenced enclosures, are available from EPA on their website (see 
www.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/pmcont.html).
    For Further Information--Members of the public wishing an Agenda or 
a roster of the Subcommittee should contact Ms. Rhonda Fortson, 
Management Assistant, Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, EPA 
Science Advisory Board (1400A), Suite 6450, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone/voice mail at (202) 564-
4563; fax at (202) 501-0582; or via e-mail at [email protected]. 
Those desiring additional information about the meeting, should contact 
Mr. Robert Flaak, Designated Federal Officer, Clean Air Scientific 
Advisory Committee, EPA 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 will be 
posted on the SAB Website (www.epa.gov/sab) (under the AGENDAS 
subheading) approximately 2 weeks before the meeting. The Agenda may 
also be obtained from Ms. Fortson at the same time.
    Members of the public who wish to make a brief oral presentation 
must contact Mr. Flaak in writing (by letter or by fax--see previously 
stated information) no later than 12 noon Eastern Time, Wednesday, 
January 23, 2002 in order to be included on the Agenda. Public comments 
will be limited to ten minutes per speaker or organization, with a 
total time of ninety minutes overall for all speakers. Written comments 
must be received no later than the day prior to the meeting, preferably 
in electronic format (see below for details).

Providing Oral or Written Comments at SAB Meetings

    It is the policy of the EPA Science Advisory Board to accept 
written public comments of any length, and to accommodate oral public 
comments whenever possible. The EPA 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 conference call meetings, opportunities for 
oral comment will usually be limited to no more than three minutes per 
speaker and no more than fifteen minutes total, unless otherwise 
stated. 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 
two days following the date of the meeting (unless otherwise stated 
above), 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 
formats: 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 EPA 
Science Advisory Board, its structure, function, and composition, may 
be found on our Website (http://www.epa.gov/sab) and in The FY2000 
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 Mr. Flaak or Ms. Fortson at least five business days prior to 
the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

    Dated: December 21, 2001.
John R. Fowle, III,
Acting Staff Director, EPA Science Advisory Board.
[FR Doc. 02-107 Filed 1-2-02; 8:45 am]
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