[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 158 (Friday, August 15, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 48141]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-19418]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY


Notification of a Public Meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory 
Board; FRL-9915-15-Region-5

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a public 
meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory Board (Board). The purpose of this 
meeting is to discuss advice to strengthen the effectiveness of the 
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).

DATES: The public meeting will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern 
Time. An opportunity will be provided to the public to comment.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the EPA Region 5 Offices, 
Lake Huron Room, twelfth floor, in the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal 
Building, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60604. The 
teleconference number is (877) 744-6030, participant code 81805990.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Board is a federal advisory committee chartered 
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. EPA 
established the Board in 2013 to provide independent advice to the EPA 
Administrator in her capacity as Chair of the federal Great Lakes 
Interagency Task Force (IATF). The Board conducts business in 
accordance with FACA and related regulations.
    The Board consists of 18 members appointed by EPA's Administrator 
in her capacity as IATF Chair. Members serve as representatives of 
state, local and tribal government, environmental groups, agriculture, 
business, transportation, foundations, educational institutions, and as 
technical experts.
    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 in advance of the meeting.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Federal advisory committees 
provide independent advice to federal agencies. Members of the public 
can submit relevant comments for consideration by the Board. Input from 
the public to the Board will have the most impact if it provides 
specific information for the Board to consider. Members of the public 
wishing to provide comments should contact the DFO directly.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting 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 the DFO in writing 
(preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by August 
25, 2014 to be placed on the list of public speakers for the meeting.
    Written Statements: Written statements must be received by August 
25, 2014 so that the information may be made available to the Board 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 the DFO at the phone 
number or email address noted above, preferably at least seven days 
prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process 
requests.

    Dated: July 28, 2014.
Cameron Davis,
Senior Advisor to the Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2014-19418 Filed 8-14-14; 8:45 am]
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