[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 37 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 9465]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04086]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9942-92-Region 5]
Notification of a Public Meeting of the Science and Information
Subcommittee
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a public
meeting of the Science and Information Subcommittee (SIS) of the Great
Lakes Advisory Board. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) covering FY16-19 and other
relevant matters.
DATES: The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Central Time, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. An opportunity
will be provided to the public to comment.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 77 W. Jackson, 19th Floor,
Chicago, Illinois. For those unable to attend in person, this meeting
will also be available telephonically. The teleconference number is
877-226-9607 and the conference ID number is 4218582837.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information regarding this meeting may contact Rita Cestaric,
Designated Federal Officer (DFO), by email at [email protected].
General information on the GLRI and the SIS can be found at http://glri.us/public.html.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The SIS was established in accordance with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-
463. The SIS is composed of members from governmental, private sector,
non-profit and academic organizations, appointed by the EPA
Administrator in her capacity as Chair of the Interagency Task Force
(IATF), who were selected based on their established records of
distinguished service in their professional community and their
knowledge of ecological protection and restoration issues. The SIS will
assist the Board in providing ongoing advice on Great Lakes adaptive
management and may provide other recommendations, as requested by the
IATF.
Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and other materials
in support of the meeting will be available at http://glri.us/advisory/index.html.
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 SIS. Input from
the public to the SIS will have the most impact if it provides specific
information for consideration. 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 March
4, 2016 to be placed on the list of public speakers for the meeting.
Written Statements: Written statements must be received by March 4,
2016 so that the information may be made available to the SIS 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
your request.
Dated: February 10, 2016.
Cameron Davis,
Senior Advisor to the Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2016-04086 Filed 2-24-16; 8:45 am]
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