
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 6, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44019-44020]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-16020]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9948-74-Region 5]


Public Meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory Board and Science and 
Information Subcommittee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a public 
meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory Board (Board) and its Science and 
Information Subcommittee (SIS). The purpose of this meeting is to 
discuss the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) covering FY15-19 
and other relevant matters.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 8:30 
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. 
An opportunity will be provided to the public to comment.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Blue Harbor Resort, Salons E 
and F, 725 Blue Harbor Dr., Sheboygan, Wisconsin. For those unable to 
attend in person, this meeting will also be available telephonically. 
The teleconference number is 877-226-9607 and the teleconference code 
is 421 858 2837.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information regarding this meeting may contact Rita Cestaric, 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO), by email at Cestaric.Rita@epa.gov. 
General information about the Board and the SIS can be found at http://glri.us/advisory/index.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Board is a federal advisory committee chartered 
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. EPA 
established the Board in 2013 to provide independent advice to the EPA 
Administrator in her capacity as Chair of the federal Great Lakes 
Interagency Task Force (IATF). The SIS was established as a 
subcommittee to the Board to assist the Board by providing technical 
advice. The Board and SIS comply with the provisions of FACA.
    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 Board and the 
SIS. Input from the public to the committees will have the most impact 
if it provides specific information for consideration. 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 July 
18, 2016 to be placed on the list of public speakers for the meeting.
    Written Statements: Written statements must be received by July 14, 
2016 so that the information may be made available to the committees 
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

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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: June 27, 2016.
 Cameron Davis, Sr.,
Advisor to the Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2016-16020 Filed 7-5-16; 8:45 am]
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