2017-14864. Sunshine Act Meeting

Time and Date:

July 26, 2017, 1:00 p.m. EDT.

Place:

U.S. Chemical Safety Board, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 910, Washington, DC 20006.

Status:

Open to the public.

Matters to be Considered:

The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) will convene a public meeting on July 26, 2017, starting at 1:00 p.m. EDT in Washington, DC, at the CSB offices located at 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 910. The Board Members will discuss open investigations, the status of audits from the Office of the Inspector General, financial and organizational updates, and a review of the agency's action plan. The Board will also discuss the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge investigation. An opportunity for public comment will be provided.

Additional Information

The meeting is free and open to the public. If you require a translator or interpreter, please notify the individual listed below as the Contact Person for Further Information, at least three business days prior to the meeting.

A conference call line will be provided for those who cannot attend in person. Please use the following dial-in number to join the conference: [phone] Confirmation Number 8812164#.

The CSB is an independent, non-regulatory federal agency charged with investigating accidents and hazards that result, or may result, in the catastrophic release of extremely hazardous substances. The agency's Board Members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. CSB investigations look into all aspects of chemical incidents and hazards, including physical causes such as equipment failure as well as inadequacies in regulations, industry standards, and safety management systems.

Public Comment

The time provided for public statements will depend upon the number of people who wish to speak. Speakers should assume that their presentations will be limited to three minutes or less, but commenters may submit written statements for the record.

Contact Person for Further Information:

Hillary Cohen, Communications Manager, at [e-mail] or [phone]. Further information about this public meeting can be found on the CSB Web site at: www.csb.gov.

Dated: July 10, 2017.

Kara A. Wenzel,

Acting General Counsel, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.