UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
sciiNCE ADVISORY BOARO
September 15, 1992
EPA-SAB-EPEC-CGN-92-006
Honorable William K. Reilly
Administrator
ILS. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C, 20460
Subject: Science Advisory Board Notification of a Consultation on
Plans for the Habitat Cluster.
Bear Mr. Reilly:
On June 20, 1992, the Ecological Processes and Effects Committee (EPEC)
of the Science Advisory Board (SAB) met with Agency staff from various offices
that were associated with the Habitat Cluster and conducted a consultation on
EPA's Plans for Research and Regulatory activities related to habitats. The SAB
has developed the consultation as a mechanism to advise the Agency on technical
issues that should be considered in the development of regulations, guidelines, or
technical guidance before the Agency has taken a position. A consultation is
conducted under the normal requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
which include advance notice of the public meeting in the Federal Register.
We believe that the consultation achieved its goal by discussing a number of
important issues that EPA can consider in developing its plans. As is our
customary practice there will be no formal report from the SAB as result of this
consultation, nor do we expect any formal response from the Agency. We look
forward to advising the Agency in the future by consultations as well as through
more formal scientific reviews.
Sincerely,
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lond C. Loetaffuhair Kenneth L, Dickson, Chair
Executive Committee Ecological Processes and
Effects Committee
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