[Federal Register: August 5, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 150)]
[Notices]               
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[WO-200-09-1020-00]

 
Science Advisory Board; Public Meeting

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces a public meeting 
of the Science Advisory Board to examine the use of science for 
improving the management of the Nation's public lands and resources. 
Topics of discussion will include the BLM's National Applied Resources 
Science Center, and research associated with population management of 
wild horses and burros.


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DATES: BLM will hold the public meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 1999, 
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time.

ADDRESSES: BLM will hold the public meeting in Room 7000 B of the Main 
Interior Building, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Jauhola, Bureau of Land 
Management, 1849 C Street, N.W., LSB-204, Washington, D.C. 20240, (202) 
452-7761.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published in accordance with 
Section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (Pub. L. 
92-463).

I. The Agenda for the Public Meeting Is as Follows

9:00 a.m.
    Welcome, introductions
    Review Minutes of Previous Meeting
    Report from Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals 
Management
    Report from the Bureau of Land Management
9:45 a.m. USGS Review of Fertility Control for Wild Horse and Burro 
Program
11:30 a.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Executive Order on Weeds
2:30 p.m. National Applied Resources Science Center
3:30 p.m. Public Comments
3:45 p.m. Next Meeting and Other Items
4:00 p.m. Adjourn

II. Public Comment Procedures

    Participation in the public meeting is not a prerequisite for 
submittal of written comments from all interested parties. Your written 
comments should be specific and explain the reason for any 
recommendation. The BLM appreciates any and all comments, but those 
most useful and likely to influence decisions on BLM's use of science 
are those that are either supported by quantitative information or 
studies, or those that include citations to and analysis of applicable 
laws and regulations. Except for comments provided in electronic 
format, commenters should submit two copies of their written comments, 
where practicable. The BLM will not necessarily consider comments 
received after the time indicated under the DATES section or at 
locations other than that listed in the ADDRESSES section.
    In the event there is a request under the Freedom of Information 
Act (FOIA) for a copy of your comments, we intend to make them 
available in their entirety, including your name and address (or your 
e-mail address if you file electronically). However, if you do not want 
us to release your name and address (or e-mail address) in response to 
a FOIA request, you must state this prominently at the beginning of 
your comment. We will honor your wish to the extent allowed by the law. 
All submissions from organizations or business, and from individuals 
identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations 
or businesses, will be in their entirety, including names and addresses 
(or e-mail addresses).
    Electronic Access and Filing Address: Commenters may transmit 
comments electronically via the Internet to: Chris__Jauhola@blm.gov. 
Please include the identifier ``Science4'' in the subject of your 
message and your name and address in the body of your message.

III. Accessibility

    The meeting sites are accessible to individuals with disabilities. 
An individual with a disability who will need an auxiliary aid or 
service to participate in the hearing, such as interpreting service, 
assistive listening device, or materials in an alternate format, must 
notify the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT two 
weeks before the scheduled hearing date. Although BLM will attempt to 
meet a request received after that date, the requested auxiliary aid or 
service may not be available because of insufficient time to arrange 
it.

    Dated: July 30, 1999.
Peggy Olwell,
Acting Group Manager, Fish, Wildlife, and Forest Group.
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