[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 74 (Monday, April 19, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20381-20382]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-8896]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation
Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG)
AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting (webinar conference call).
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SUMMARY: The Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program (AMP) was
implemented as a result of the Record of Decision on the Operation of
Glen Canyon Dam Final Environmental Impact Statement to comply with
consultation requirements of the Grand Canyon Protection Act (Pub. L.
102-575) of 1992. The AMP includes a Federal advisory committee (AMWG),
a technical work group (TWG), a monitoring and research center, and
independent review panels. The AMWG makes recommendations to the
Secretary of the Interior concerning Glen Canyon Dam operations and
other management actions to protect resources downstream of Glen Canyon
Dam consistent with the Grand Canyon Protection Act. The TWG is a
subcommittee of the AMWG and provides technical advice and
recommendations to the AMWG.
DATE AND TIME: The May 6, 2010, AMWG meeting will begin at 2 p.m.
(EDT), 12 p.m. (MDT), and 11 a.m. (PDT) and conclude three (3) hours
later in the respective time zones.
Conference Call Phone Number: The dial in number for the conference
call is 203-320-3258; the pass code is: 1421568. The toll free number
is: 888-790-7012; the pass code is: 1421568. There will be limited
ports available, so if you wish to participate, please contact Linda
Whetton at 801-524-3880 by April 30, 2010, to register.
Webex Webinar Information: In addition to the conference call line,
a WebEx webinar has been set up for this meeting. The WebEx webinar Web
site for the May 6, 2010 AMWG meeting is: https://usgs.webex.com/usgs/j.php?ED=135461657&UID=1123935522. The WebEx webinar does not have
audio functionality so if you plan to participate in the webinar, you
must dial into the telephone number listed above.
If you plan to participate in the meeting via WebEx, please ensure
your system is able to connect by going to http://www.webex.com/lp/jointest/. You can also ``take a tour'' at http://www.webex.com/go/quick_tour.
A one hour ``test run'' will be conducted on Wednesday, April 21,
2010, at 2 p.m. (EDT), 12 p.m. (MDT), and 11 a.m. (PDT) to ensure that
the connections work properly. The one hour test Web site is: https://usgs.webex.com/usgs/j.php?ED=135461697&UID=1123935637.
Note: If you have difficulties accessing the test or AMWG
meeting using the Web sites above, attendees can browse for the
WebEx meeting from the main USGS WebEx page: http://usgs.webex.com.
Enter ``Glen Canyon Dam'' in the search box at the top of the page,
and then click on the meeting in which you would like to
participate. Recognizing some computers may have difficulty
accessing the platform, you are encouraged to call the WebEx number
for technical assistance: 866-229-3239. If you cannot do the test
run, contact Mary Daugherty (928-556-7217) at the Grand Canyon
Monitoring and Research Center and arrange another time.
To view a copy of the agenda and documents related to the above
meeting, please visit Reclamation's Web site at: http://www.usbr.gov/uc/rm/amp/amwg/mtgs/10may06CC/index.html.
ADDRESSES: Time will be allowed for any individual or organization
wishing to make formal oral comments on the call. To allow for full
consideration of information by the AMWG members, written notice must
be provided to Dennis Kubly, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado
Regional Office, 125 South State Street, Room 6107, Salt Lake City,
Utah, 84138; telephone 801-524-3715; facsimile 801-524-3858; e-mail at
[email protected] at least five (5) days prior to the call. Any written
comments received will be provided to the AMWG members.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis Kubly, Bureau of Reclamation,
telephone 801-524-3715; facsimile 801-524-3858; e-mail at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the conference call will be
for the AMWG to review the AMP Proposed New Budget Process and Draft
Budget for Fiscal Years 2011-12.
Before including your name, address, phone number, e-mail address,
or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should
be aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
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Dated: April 13, 2010.
Dennis Kubly,
Chief, Adaptive Management Group, Environmental Resources Division,
Upper Colorado Regional Office, Salt Lake City, Utah.
[FR Doc. 2010-8896 Filed 4-16-10; 8:45 am]
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