99-3994. Science Advisory Board; Notification of Public Advisory Committee Meeting  

  • [Federal Register Volume 64, Number 32 (Thursday, February 18, 1999)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 8086-8087]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 99-3994]
    
    
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    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    
    [FRL-6304-1]
    
    
    Science Advisory Board; Notification of Public Advisory Committee 
    Meeting
    
        The Research Strategies Advisory Committee (RSAC) of the Science 
    Advisory Board (SAB), will meet on Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at the 
    Madison Hotel, 15th & M Streets, NW, Washington, DC and Thursday, March 
    4, 1999 in the Science Advisory Board Conference Room (Room M3709), US 
    EPA, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460. The hotel telephone number 
    is (202) 862-1600. The meeting will begin at 8:30 am and end no later 
    than 5:00 pm on both days.
    
    Charge to the Committee
    
        The Science Advisory Board (SAB) has been asked to review and 
    comment on the FY2000 Presidential Budget proposed for EPA's Office of 
    Research and Development (ORD) and the overall Science and Technology 
    (S&T) budget proposed for the EPA. The RSAC will consider how well the 
    budget request:
    
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    (a) Reflects priorities identified in the EPA and ORD strategic plans; 
    (b) supports a reasonable balance in terms of attention to core 
    research on multimedia capabilities and issues and to media-specific 
    problem-driven topics; and (c) balances attention to near-term and to 
    long-term research issues. In addition, the Committee will offer its 
    advice on: (d) whether the objectives of the research and development 
    program in ORD and the broader science and technology programs in EPA 
    can be achieved at the resource levels requested; and (e) how can EPA 
    use or improve upon the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) 
    structure to communicate research plans, priorities, research 
    requirements, and planned outcomes. A portion of the meeting will be 
    devoted to development of the Committee's report.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public desiring 
    additional information about the meeting should contact Dr. Jack Fowle, 
    Designated Federal Officer, Research Strategies Advisory Committee 
    (RSAC), Science Advisory Board (1400), Room 3702F, U.S. EPA, 401 M 
    Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone/voice mail at (202) 260-
    8325; fax at (202) 260-7118; or via e-mail at fowle.jack@epa.gov>. For 
    a copy of the draft meeting agenda, please contact Ms. Wanda Fields, 
    Management Assistant at (202) 260-4126 or by FAX at (202) 260-7118 or 
    via e-mail at fields.wanda@epa.gov>.
        Materials that are the subject of this review are available from 
    Mr. Mike Feldman of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer or from 
    Mr. Lek Kadeli Office of Research and Development. Mr. Feldman can be 
    reached on (202) 260-1179 or by e-mail at feldman.mike@epa.gov> and 
    Mr. Kadeli can be reached on (202) 564-6696 or via e-mail on 
    kadeli.lek@epa.gov>.
    
    Providing Oral or Written Comments
    
        Members of the public who wish to make a brief oral presentation to 
    the Committee must contact Dr. Fowle in writing (by letter or by fax--
    see previously stated information) no later than 12 noon Eastern Time, 
    Thursday, February 25, 1999 in order to be included on the Agenda. 
    Public comments will be limited to five minutes per speaker or 
    organization. The request should identify the name of the individual 
    who will make the presentation, the organization (if any) they will 
    represent, any requirements for audio visual equipment (e.g., overhead 
    projector, 35mm projector, chalkboard, etc), and at least 35 copies of 
    an outline of the issues to be addressed or the presentation itself. 
    The Science Advisory Board expects that public statements presented at 
    its meetings will not repeat previously submitted oral or written 
    statements. In general, each individual or group making an oral 
    presentation will be limited to a total time of ten minutes. Written 
    comments of any length may be submitted to the Committee up until the 
    meeting.
    
    The Science Advisory Board
    
        Information concerning the Science Advisory Board, its structure, 
    function, and composition, may be found in The FY1998 Annual Report of 
    the Staff Director which is available from the SAB Committee Evaluation 
    and Support Staff (CESS) by contacting US EPA, Science Advisory Board 
    (1400), Attention: CESS, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460 or via 
    fax (202) 260-1889. Additional information concerning the SAB can be 
    found on the SAB Home Page at: http://www.epa.gov/sab.
    
    Meeting Access
    
        Individuals requiring special accommodation at this meeting, 
    including wheelchair access, should contact Dr. Fowle at least five 
    business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can 
    be made.
    
        Dated: February 9, 1999.
    Donald G. Barnes,
    Staff Director, Science Advisory Board.
    [FR Doc. 99-3994 Filed 2-17-99; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
02/18/1999
Department:
Environmental Protection Agency
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
99-3994
Pages:
8086-8087 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
FRL-6304-1
PDF File:
99-3994.pdf