[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 73 (Tuesday, April 16, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18614-18615]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-9218]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7172-1]


US EPA 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 Executive Committee (EC) of the US EPA 
Science Advisory Board (SAB) will meet on Wednesday, May 8, 2002 in a 
publicly accessible conference call convened in the SAB Conference Room 
(Room 6013, USEPA, Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20004). The meeting will begin at 11:00 am and adjourn 
no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time. The purpose of the meeting 
is to take action on an estimated six reports from its Committees and 
Subcommittees. This meeting is open to the public; however, seating is 
limited and available on a first come basis. Information on how to 
access the meeting via conference call is available from Ms. Diana 
Pozun (see contact information below). The draft SAB reports will be 
available on the SAB Web site (www.epa.gov/sab) one week prior to the 
meeting. Documents that are the subject of SAB reviews are normally 
available from the originating EPA office (see Program Contacts below), 
not from the SAB Office.
    Purpose of the Meeting--The Executive Committee will take action on 
reports from its Committees and Subcommittees, most likely including 
the following:
    a. ``A Framework for Reporting on Ecological Conditions: An SAB 
Report, prepared by the Ecological Processes and Effects Committee 
(EPEC). [This report is a self-initiated activity and, hence, there is 
no background material beyond the report itself.]
    b. ``USEPA's Surface Impoundment Study: An SAB report'', prepared 
by the Environmental Engineering Committee (EEC), for the Office of 
Solid Waste and Emergency Response. [Program contact: Becky 
Cuthbertson, Phone 703-308-8447 or e-mail [email protected]]
    c. ``USEPA's LTESWTR/Stage II DBP Rule Proposal; An SAB report'', 
prepared by the Drinking Water Committee (DWC), for the Office of 
Water. [Program contact: Mr. James Taft (Phone: 202-564-4655) or e-mail 
[email protected]]
    d. ``USEPA's Particulate Matter (PM) Research Centers: An SAB 
Report'', prepared by the PM Research Centers Interim Review Panel, an 
ad hoc Subcommittee of the EC, for the Office of Research and 
Development. [Program contacts: Ms. Stacey Katz (Phone: 202-564-8201, 
or e-mail [email protected]) or Ms. Gail Robarge (Phone: 202-564-
8301, or e-mail [email protected])]
    e. ``Progress in Improving the SAB's Panel Formation Process: An 
SAB Commentary'', prepared by the Policies and Procedures Subcommittee, 
a standing Subcommittee of the EC. [This report is a self-initiated 
activity and, hence, there is no background material beyond the report 
itself.]
    f. ``Southeastern Ecological Framework: An SAB Report'', prepared 
by the Ecological Processes and Effects Committee (EPEC). [Review 
materials describing the Southeastern Ecological Framework are 
available from Dr. Cory Berish, Chief of the Planning and Analysis 
Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, Atlanta Federal 
Center, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, GA 30303-8960, telephone (404) 
562-8276, or e-mail at [email protected].]
    Availability of Review Materials: The SAB reports to be reviewed by 
the EC will be available on the SAB Web site (www.epa.gov/sab) at least 
one week prior to the conference call. Any background Agency documents 
that were the subject of the SAB reviews are available from the program 
offices contacts listed above, not from the SAB.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The agenda for the meeting will be posted on 
the SAB Web site (www.epa.gov/sab) no later than one week prior to the 
meeting. Members of the public wishing a written agenda or roster of 
the EC may obtain these from the SAB Web site, or from Ms. Diana Pozun, 
Program Specialist, EPA Science Advisory Board (1400A), Suite 6450, 
U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; 
telephone/voice mail at (202) 564-4533; fax at (202) 501-0323; or via 
e-mail at [email protected]. Any member of the public wishing further 
information concerning this meeting or wishing to submit brief oral 
comments (three minutes or less) must contact Dr. Donald Barnes, 
Designated Federal Officer, EPA Science Advisory Board (1400A), U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone (202) 564-4533; 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. Barnes no later than 
noon Eastern Time on May 1, 2002.

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 
(unless otherwise indicated). 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

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SAB Staff Office at least one week prior to the meeting date so that 
the comments may be made available to the review panel 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: Adobe Acrobat, WordPerfect, Word, or Rich 
Text files (in IBM-PC/Windows 95/98 format). Those providing written 
comments at the meeting are also asked to bring 35 copies of their 
comments for public distribution.
    Meeting Access--Individuals requiring special accommodation at this 
meeting, including wheelchair access to the conference room, should 
contact Dr. Barnes at least five business days prior to the meeting so 
that appropriate arrangements can be made.
    General Information--Additional information concerning the Science 
Advisory Board, its structure, function, and composition, may be found 
on the SAB Web site (http://www.epa.gov/sab) and in the Science 
Advisory Board FY2001 Annual Staff Report which is available from the 
SAB Publications Staff at (202) 564-4533 or via fax at (202) 501-0256.

    Dated: April 9, 2002.
Donald G. Barnes,
Staff Director, EPA Science Advisory Board.
[FR Doc. 02-9218 Filed 4-15-02; 8:45 am]
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