[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 138 (Thursday, July 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 42944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17292]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9835-1]


Notification of a Public Meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory 
Board

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a public 
meeting and teleconference of the Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB). 
The meeting will be held on July 23, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.

DATES: The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Central Daylight Time). Due to budgetary 
uncertainties, EPA is announcing this meeting with less than 15 
calendar days public notice.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the EPA Region 5 Offices, Lake 
Superior Room, in the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 W. Jackson 
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60604. The teleconference number is (877) 
744-6030.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information regarding this meeting may contact Rita Cestaric, 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Great Lakes Advisory Board by 
telephone at (312) 886-6815 or email at [email protected]. General 
information on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and the 
GLAB can be found on the GLRI Web site at http://www.glri.us.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The GLAB is a federal advisory committee 
chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 
92-463. EPA established the GLAB in 2012 to provide independent, 
consensus advice on Great Lakes restoration to the EPA Administrator in 
his or her capacity as Chair of the Interagency Task Force. The GLAB 
conducts business in accordance with FACA and related regulations.
    The GLAB consists of 18 members, including a chairperson, appointed 
by EPA's Administrator. Members serve as representatives of state, 
local and tribal government, environmental groups, agriculture, 
business, transportation, foundations, educational institutions and as 
technical experts.
    Background: EPA is leading an interagency Great Lakes Restoration 
Initiative (GLRI) to protect and restore the Great Lakes. To guide the 
efforts of the GLRI, EPA and its federal partners developed a 
comprehensive action plan for fiscal years 2010 through 2014. The GLAB 
held a meeting on May 21 and 22, 2013 and a teleconference on June 12, 
2013, to discuss refinements to the existing GLRI Action Plan that will 
inform the development of a draft FY 2015-2019 Action Plan. The purpose 
of the July 23, 2013 meeting is for the GLAB to discuss its 
recommendations.
    Also, periodic opportunities for the public to provide input to the 
GLAB for consideration will be provided after the July 23, 2013 public 
meeting.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and other materials 
in support of the meeting will be available on the GLRI Web site at 
http://www.glri.us.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Federal advisory committee 
members provide independent advice to federal agencies. Members of the 
public can submit relevant comments for consideration by the GLAB. 
Input from the public will have the most impact if it provides specific 
information for the GLAB to consider. Members of the public wishing to 
provide public comment should contact the DFO directly.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting to 
make an oral presentation at this public meeting will be limited to 
three minutes per speaker, subject to the number of people wanting to 
comment. Interested parties should contact Rita Cestaric in writing 
(preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by July 
19, 2013 to be placed on the list of public speakers for the meeting.
    Written Statements: Written statements must be received by July 19, 
2013 so that the information may be made available to the GLAB for 
consideration. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO in the 
following formats: One hard copy with original signature and one 
electronic copy via email. Commenters are requested to provide two 
versions of each document submitted: One each with and without 
signatures because only documents without signatures may be published 
on the GLRI Web page.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Rita Cestaric at the 
phone number or email address above, preferably at least seven days 
before the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to publish 
your request.

    Dated: July 10, 2013.
Susan Hedman,
Great Lakes National Program Manager.
[FR Doc. 2013-17292 Filed 7-17-13; 8:45 am]
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