81 FR 57580 - Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Science and Information Subcommittee

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 163 (August 23, 2016)

Page Range57580-57580
FR Document2016-20153

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a public teleconference of the Science and Information Subcommittee (SIS) to the Great Lakes Advisory Board (Board). The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9951-31-Region 5]


Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Science and 
Information Subcommittee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a public 
teleconference of the Science and Information Subcommittee (SIS) to the 
Great Lakes Advisory Board (Board). The purpose of this meeting is to 
discuss the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).

DATES: The teleconference will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 
from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Eastern Time. An opportunity will be provided to the public to comment.

ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will be held by teleconference 
only. The teleconference number is: 1-877-226-9607; participant code: 
391 354 7398.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information regarding this teleconference may contact Rita 
Cestaric, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), by email at 
[email protected]. General information on the GLRI, the Board and 
SIS can be found at http://glri.us/public.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The SIS was established in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-
463. The SIS is composed of members from governmental, private sector, 
non-profit and academic organizations, appointed by the EPA 
Administrator in her capacity as Chair of the Interagency Task Force 
(IATF), who were selected based on their established records of 
distinguished service in their professional community and their 
knowledge of ecological protection and restoration issues. The SIS will 
assist the Board in providing ongoing advice on Great Lakes adaptive 
management and may provide other recommendations, as requested by the 
IATF.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and other materials 
in support of the meeting will be available at http://glri.us/advisory/index.html.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Federal advisory committees 
provide independent advice to federal agencies. Members of the public 
can submit relevant comments for consideration by the SIS. Input from 
the public to the SIS will have the most impact if it provides specific 
information for the SIS to consider. Members of the public wishing to 
provide comments should contact the DFO directly.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an 
oral presentation at this public meeting will be limited to three 
minutes per speaker, subject to the number of people wanting to 
comment. Interested parties should contact the DFO in writing 
(preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by 
September 9, 2016 to be placed on the list of public speakers for the 
meeting.
    Written Statements: Written statements must be received by 
September 7, 2016 so that the information may be made available to the 
SIS for consideration. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO 
in the following formats: One hard copy with original signature and one 
electronic copy via email. Commenters are requested to provide two 
versions of each document submitted: one each with and without 
signatures because only documents without signatures may be published 
on the GLRI Web page.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact the DFO at the phone 
number or email address noted above, preferably at least seven days 
prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process 
your request.

    Dated: August 9, 2016.
Cameron Davis,
Senior Advisor to the Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2016-20153 Filed 8-22-16; 8:45 am]
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DatesThe teleconference will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. An opportunity will be provided to the public to comment.
ContactAny member of the public wishing further information regarding this teleconference may contact Rita Cestaric, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), by email at [email protected] General information on the GLRI, the Board and SIS can be found at http://glri.us/public.html.
FR Citation81 FR 57580 

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