[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 17, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58605-58606]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-23717]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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EPA Science Advisory Board, Executive Committee; Addendum to 
Notification of Public Advisory Committee Meeting

    Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, 
as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the agenda for 
the meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of the U.S. EPA Science 
Advisory Board (SAB) to be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2002 and 
Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at the Hotel Washington (Federal Room), 515 
15th Street, NW., Washington, DC has been expanded to include a review 
of the report from the SAB Metals Assessment Panel which met September 
10-12, 2002. The EC meeting will begin by 9 a.m. on October 1 and 
adjourn no later than 3 p.m. on October 2, 2002 Eastern Time. The 
meeting is open to the public, however, seating is limited and 
available on a first come basis.
    Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting of the SAB Executive Committee 
is one in a series of periodic meetings in which the EC takes action on 
reports generated by SAB Committees, meets with Agency leadership, and 
addresses a variety of issues germane to the operation of the Board. 
The agenda for the meeting will be posted on the SAB Web site 
(www.epa.gov/sab) approximately two weeks before the meeting.
    Due to critical mission and schedule requirements, there is 
insufficient time to provide the full 15 calendar days notice for this 
addendum in the Federal Register prior to this meeting of the SAB 
Executive Committee, pursuant to the final rule on Federal Advisory 
Committee Management codified at 41 CFR 102-3.150.
    Availability of Review Materials: Draft SAB reports or other 
relevant materials will be posted on the SAB Web site (www.epa.gov/sab) 
approximately two weeks before the date of the meeting.
    Background on Metals Assessment Panel: The EPA SAB announced in 67 
FR 38957-38959, June 6, 2002, that it had been asked to undertake a 
review of EPA's draft Action Plan for the ``Framework for Metals 
Assessment and Cross-Agency Guidance for Assessing Metals-Related 
Hazard and Risk.'' The background, charge, and description of the 
review documents appear in the above referenced Federal Register notice 
and are also available at the SAB Web site (www.epa.gov/sab). The 
charge for this review was published in 67 FR 38957-38959, June 6, 
2002. The review

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documents and their availability were published in 67 FR 46505-46506, 
July 15, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION COINTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information concerning this meeting or wishing to submit brief 
oral comments (5 minutes or less) must contact Mr. A. Robert Flaak, 
Designated Federal Officer, EPA Science Advisory Board (1400A), U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone (202) 564-4546; FAX (202) 501-0582; or 
via e-mail at [email protected]. Requests for oral comments must be 
in writing (e-mail, fax or mail) and received by Mr. Flaak no later 
than noon Eastern Time on September 24, 2002. Logistical information 
concerning this meeting is available from Ms. Diana Pozun, Program 
Specialist, EPA Science Advisory Board (1400A), U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; 
telephone (202) 564-4544; FAX (202) 501-0323; or via e-mail at 
[email protected]

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 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 Mr. Flaak 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 EPA 
Science Advisory Board, its structure, function, and composition, may 
be found on the SAB Website (http://www.epa.gov/sab) and in The FY2001 
Annual Report of the Staff Director which is available from the SAB 
Publications Staff at (202) 564-4533 or via fax at (202) 501-0323.
    Meeting Access: Individuals requiring special accommodation at this 
meeting, including wheelchair access to the conference room, should 
contact Mr. Flaak at least five business days prior to the meeting so 
that appropriate arrangements can be made.

    Dated: September 12, 2002.
Vanessa Vu,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 02-23717 Filed 9-16-02; 8:45 am]
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