Chief of Engineers Environmental Advisory Board; Meeting

AGENCY:

Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.

ACTION:

Notice of open meeting.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), announcement is made of the forthcoming meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

Name of the Committee: Chief of Engineers Environmental Advisory Board (EAB).

Date: November 19, 2004.

Location: Adam's Mark Buffalo/Niagera Hotel, 120 Church Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 (716) 845-5100.

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mr. Norman Edwards, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, DC 20314-1000; Ph: 202-761-1934.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Board advises the Chief of Engineers on environmental policy, identification and resolution of environmental issues and missions, and addressing challenges, problems and opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. The EAB will visit the Buffalo area prior to the meeting to gain a better perspective of the water resources issues and challenges in the region. The public meeting will, however, focus on general issues of national significance rather than on individual project or region related topics. The intent of this meeting is to present an opportunity for the Chief of Engineers to receive the views of his EAB. Time will be provided for public comment. Each speaker will be limited to no more than three minutes in order to accommodate as many people as possible within the limited time available.