[Federal Register: July 30, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 146)] [Notices] [Page 41420] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr30jy99-76] [[Page 41420]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-6410-9] Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board; Notice of Charter Renewal AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Charter for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) will be renewed for an additional two-year period, as a necessary committee which is in the public interest, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2 section 9(c). The purpose of ELAB is to provide advice and recommendations to the Administrator of EPA on issues associated with the systems and standards of accreditation for environmental laboratories. It is determined that ELAB is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Agency by law. Inquiries may be directed to Elizabeth Dutrow, Designated Federal Officer, ELAB, U.S. EPA, 401 M Street, SW., (8724R), Washington, DC 20460. Dated: July 13, 1999. Henry L. Longest II, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Research and Development. [FR Doc. 99-19586 Filed 7-29-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P