[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 27, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 70941]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-28527]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9903-55-Region-5]
Notification of a Public Teleconference 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
teleconference of the Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB). The purpose of
the teleconference is to conclude discussions that will inform the
development of a draft Great Lakes Restoration Initiative FY 2015-2019
Action Plan.
DATES: The public teleconference will be held on Wednesday, December
11, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Eastern Time. The teleconference number is: (877) 744-6030; Participant
code: 11645588.
ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will take place by telephone only.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Any member of the public wishing further
information regarding this teleconference may contact Taylor Fiscus,
Acting Designated Federal Officer (DFO), GLAB, by telephone at 312-353-
6059 or email at mailto:[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:
Background: The GLAB is a federal advisory committee chartered
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. EPA
established the GLAB in 2013 to provide independent advice to the EPA
Administrator in her capacity as Chair of the federal Great Lakes
Interagency Task Force. The GLAB conducts business in accordance with
FACA and related regulations.
The GLAB consists of 18 members 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.
The GLAB held a teleconference and meeting on May 21-22, 2013 (as
noticed in 78 FR 26636-26637) and on November 13, 2013 (as noted in 78
FR 66356) to discuss the development of a draft FY 2015-2019 GLRI
Action Plan.
The teleconference will provide opportunity for members of the
public to submit oral comments in response to the draft of the Great
Lakes Restoration Initiative FY 2015-2019 Action Plan.
Availability of Teleconference Materials: The agenda and other
materials in support of the teleconference will be available on the
GLRI Web site at http://www.glri.us in advance of the teleconference.
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 GLAB. Input from
the public to the GLAB will have the most impact if it provides
specific information for the GLAB to consider. Members of the public
wishing to provide comments should contact the Acting DFO directly.
Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an
oral presentation at this public teleconference will be limited to
three minutes per speaker, subject to the number of people wanting to
comment. Interested parties should contact the Acting DFO in writing
(preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by
December 9, 2013 to be placed on the list of public speakers for the
teleconference.
Written Statements: Written statements must be received by December
9, 2013 so that the information may be made available to the GLAB for
consideration. Written statements should be supplied to the Acting 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 Acting DFO at the
phone number or email address noted above, preferably at least 10 days
prior to the teleconference, to give EPA as much time as possible to
process your request.
Dated: November 20, 2013.
Cameron Davis,
Senior Advisor to the Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-28527 Filed 11-26-13; 8:45 am]
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