[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 239 (Thursday, December 13, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 64126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-27050]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9987-88-Region 5]


Re-Establishment of the Great Lakes Advisory Board

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of re-establishment of Great Lakes Advisory Board.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the 
re-establishment of the Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edlynzia Barnes, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), Great Lakes National Program Office, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 77 W Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL; telephone 
number: 312-886-6249; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The GLAB is being re-established in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act FACA) of 1972 (5 
U.S.C., Appendix 2, as amended) and 41 CFR 102-3.50(d). The Advisory 
Board will provide advice and recommendations on matters related to the 
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The Advisory Board will also advise 
on domestic matters related to implementation of the Great Lakes Water 
Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada.
    The major objectives will be to provide advice and recommendations 
on:
    a. Great Lakes protection and restoration activities.
    b. Long term goals, objectives, and priorities for Great Lakes 
protection and restoration.
    c. Other issues identified by the Great Lakes Interagency Task 
Force/Regional Working Group.
    EPA has determined that this federal advisory committee is in the 
public interest and will assist the EPA in performing its duties and 
responsibilities. Copies of the GLAB's charter will be filed with the 
appropriate congressional committees and the Library of Congress.
    The GLAB expects to meet in person or by electronic means (e.g., 
telephone, videoconference, webcast, etc.) approximately two (2) times 
per year, or as needed and approved by the Designated Federal Officer 
(DFO). Meetings will be held in the Great Lakes region.
    Membership: The GLAB will be composed of approximately fifteen (15) 
members who will generally serve as representative members of non-
federal interests. Nominations for membership will be solicited through 
the Federal Register and other sources. In selecting members, EPA will 
consider candidates representing a broad range of interests relating to 
the Great Lakes, including, but not limited to, environmental groups, 
industry, business groups, agricultural groups, citizen groups, 
environmental justice groups, foundations, academia and state, local 
and tribal governments. In selecting members, EPA will consider the 
differing perspectives and breadth of collective experience needed to 
address the EPA's charge.

    Dated: December 3, 2018.
Cathy Stepp,
Regional Administrator, Great Lakes National Program Manager.
[FR Doc. 2018-27050 Filed 12-12-18; 8:45 am]
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