[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 76 (Thursday, April 21, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 20750]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-8023]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7902-4]


Good Neighbor Environmental Board Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The next meeting of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board, a 
Federal advisory committee that reports to the President and Congress 
on environmental and infrastructure projects along the U.S. border with 
Mexico, will take place in Washington, DC, on May 10, 2005. It is open 
to the public.

DATES: On May 10th, the meeting will begin at 9 a.m. (registration at 
8:30 a.m.) and end at 5:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting site is the Radisson Hotel, Phillips Ballroom 
Conference Room, 2121 P Street, Washington, DC (two blocks from Dupont 
Circle metro). Telephone: (202) 293-3100.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Koerner, Designated Federal 
Officer for the Good Neighbor Environmental Board, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. 
Tel: (202) 233-0069. E-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Agenda: The meeting begins at 9 a.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.). 
The Board will host an Expert Seminar from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on management 
of water resources along the U.S.-Mexico border, using its latest 
report to the President and Congress as a springboard for discussion. 
Invited panelists will make brief remarks, followed by general 
discussion including questions and answers. From 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 
there will be a public comment session. Following an onsite working 
lunch and business meeting from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the afternoon 
session will begin. From 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., speakers will address the 
Board on the two topics it has selected for its next report: air 
quality and transportation; and natural and cultural resources. The 
meeting will conclude at 5:30 p.m.
    Public Attendance: The public is welcome to attend all portions of 
the meeting. Members of the public who plan to file written statements 
and/or make brief (suggested 5-minute limit) oral statements at the 
public comment session are encouraged to contact the Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO) for the Board prior to the meeting.
    Meeting Access: Individuals requiring special accommodation at this 
meeting, including wheelchair access to the conference room, should 
contact the DFO at least five business days prior to the meeting so 
that appropriate arrangements can be made.
    Background: The Good Neighbor Environmental Board meets three times 
each calendar year at different locations along the U.S.-Mexico border 
and in Washington, DC. It was created by the Enterprise for the 
Americas Initiative Act of 1992. An Executive Order delegates 
implementing authority to the Administrator of EPA. The Board is 
responsible for providing advice to the President and the Congress on 
environmental and infrastructure issues and needs within the States 
contiguous to Mexico in order to improve the quality of life of persons 
residing on the United States side of the border. The statute calls for 
the Board to have representatives from U.S. Government agencies; the 
governments of the States of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas; 
and private organizations with expertise on environmental and 
infrastructure problems along the southwest border. The U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency gives notice of this meeting of the 
Good Neighbor Environmental Board pursuant to the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463).

    Dated: April 13, 2005.
Elaine Koerner,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-8023 Filed 4-20-05; 8:45 am]
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