[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 78 (Friday, April 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 23700]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09452]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9945-51-Region 5]
Notification of a Public Teleconference 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
teleconference of the Science and Information Subcommittee (SIS) to the
Great Lakes Advisory Board (Board). The purpose of this meeting is to
discuss the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) covering FY15-19
and other relevant matters.
DATES: The teleconference will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central Time, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Time. An opportunity will be provided to the public to comment.
ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will be held by teleconference
only. The teleconference number is: 1-877-226-9607; participant code:
605 016 6037.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information regarding this teleconference may contact Rita
Cestaric, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), by email at
[email protected]. General information on the GLRI, the Board and
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 the SIS 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 May 9,
2016 to be placed on the list of public speakers for the meeting.
Written Statements: Written statements must be received by May 5,
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: April 4, 2016.
Cameron Davis,
Senior Advisor to the Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2016-09452 Filed 4-21-16; 8:45 am]
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