[Federal Register: February 18, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 32)] [Notices] [Page 8086-8087] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr18fe99-65] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: [[Page 8087]] (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 . 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 . 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 and Mr. Kadeli can be reached on (202) 564-6696 or via e-mail on . 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] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P