Rules and Regulations. Notice of public meeting
/register/2024/03/20/2024-05840·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Action: Notice of public meeting
Citation: FR Doc. 2024-05840 · EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0765; FRL-11824-01-ORD
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of a virtual meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Executive Committee (EC) to review and finalize the report from the Climate Change (CC) and the Social and Community Science (SCS) Subcommittees. The report responds to three charge questions posed to the Subcommittees at the BOSC informational meetings held in June 2023, which pertain to ORD's progress in the areas of social science research, climate science, and interdisciplinary place-based, community-engaged research.
Dates
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All times noted are Eastern Time and approximate. The meeting may adjourn early if all business is finished. Attendees should register by Monday, April 22, 2024, at . Requests for making oral presentations at the meeting will be accepted through April 22, 2024. Comments may be submitted through April 22, 2024.
Supplementary Information
General Information: The meeting is open to the public. Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft agenda, attending the meeting, or making a presentation at the meeting may contact Tom Tracy, the Designated Federal Officer (DFO), via any of the contact methods listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. Individuals making an oral presentation will be limited to a total of three minutes. Proposed agenda items for the meeting include but are not limited to the following: Review of charge questions about the progress ORD has made in three areas: (A) social science research and social scientists; (B) climate science in ORD with a focus on the new Integrated Climate Science Division (ICSD); and (C) the development of interdisciplinary place-based, community-engaged research to address pressing issues (such as climate change, environmental justice, and cumulative impacts). Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Tom Tracy (202) 564-6518 or . To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Tom Tracy, preferably at least ten days prior to the meeting, to give the EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Mary Ross, Director, Office of Science Advisor, Policy, and Engagement. [FR Doc. 2024-05840 Filed 3-19-24; 8:45 am]