[Federal Register: April 16, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 73)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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Science Advisory Board; Notification of Public Advisory Committee
Meeting
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463,
notice is hereby given that the Research Strategies Advisory Committee
(RSAC) of the US EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB), will meet on Tuesday
and Wednesday, May 1 and 2, 2001 at EPA headquarters in room 6013 of
the Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20005. The meeting will begin by 8:30 a.m. and adjourn no later than
5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time on both days. The meeting is open to
the public, however, seating is limited and available on a first come
basis.
Purpose of the Meeting
The Science Advisory Board (SAB) has been asked to review and
comment on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 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: (a) Reflects priorities
identified in the EPA and ORD strategic plans; (b) supports a
reasonable balance in terms of attention to core
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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: (a) 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 (b) 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. The Committee may
also discuss the status of its review of the implementation of the peer
review program at EPA.
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), USEPA Science Advisory Board (1400A), Room 6450, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone/voice mail at
(202) 564-4547; fax at (202) 501-0582; 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) 564-4539 or by
FAX at (202) 501-0582 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
Ms. Amy Battaglia Office of Research and Development. Mr. Feldman can
be reached on (202) 564-6951 or by e-mail at feldman.mike@epa.gov> and
Ms. Battaglia can be reached on (202) 564-6685 or via e-mail on
battaglia.amy@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, April 26, 2001 in order to be included on the Agenda. 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. Written comments
will be accepted until close of business May 4, 2001. See below for
more information on providing written or oral comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information concerning this meeting or wishing to submit brief
oral comments (10 minutes or less) must contact Dr. John ``Jack'' R.
Fowle III, Designated Federal Officer, Science Advisory Board (1400A),
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone (202) 564-4547; FAX (202) 501-0323; or
via e-mail at fowle.jack@epa.gov. Requests for oral comments must be in
writing (e-mail, fax or mail) and received by Dr. Fowle no later than
noon Eastern Standard Time on April 26, 2001.
Providing Oral or Written Comments at SAB Meetings
It is the policy of the Science Advisory Board to accept written
public comments of any length, and to accommodate oral public comments
whenever possible. The Science Advisory Board expects that public
statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of
previously submitted oral or written statements. Oral Comments: In
general, each individual or group requesting an oral presentation at a
face-to-face meeting will be limited to a total time of ten minutes.
For teleconference meetings, opportunities for oral comment will
usually be limited to no more than three minutes per speaker and no
more than fifteen minutes total. Deadlines for getting on the public
speaker list for a meeting are given above. Speakers should bring at
least 35 copies of their comments and presentation slides for
distribution to the reviewers and public at the meeting. Written
Comments: Although the SAB accepts written comments until the date of
the meeting (unless otherwise stated), written comments should be
received in the SAB Staff Office at least one week prior to the meeting
date so that the comments may be made available to the committee for
their consideration. Comments should be supplied to the appropriate DFO
at the address/contact information noted above in the following
formats: one hard copy with original signature, and one electronic copy
via e-mail (acceptable file format: WordPerfect, Word, or Rich Text
files (in IBM-PC/Windows 95/98 format). Those providing written
comments and who attend the meeting are also asked to bring 25 copies
of their comments for public distribution.
General Information
Additional information concerning the Science Advisory Board, its
structure, function, and composition, may be found on the SAB Website
(http://www.epa.gov/sab) and in The FY1999 Annual Report of the Staff
Director which is available from the SAB Publications Staff at (202)
564-4533 or via fax at (202) 501-0256. Committee rosters, draft Agendas
and meeting calendars are also located on our website.
Meeting Access
Individuals requiring special accommodation at this meeting,
including wheelchair access to the conference room, should contact Dr.
Fowle at least five business days prior to the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made.
Dated: April 3, 2001.
Donald G. Barnes,
Staff Director, Science Advisory Board.
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