Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee; Request for Nominations, 61129-61130 [05-21076]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 202 / Thursday, October 20, 2005 / Notices redesignation request and maintenance plan for future conformity determinations. These budgets are effective November 4, 2005. The finding and the response to comments will be available at EPA’s conformity Web site: https://www.epa.gov/otaq/transp.htm, (once there, click on the ‘‘Conformity’’ button, then look for ‘‘Adequacy Review of SIP Submissions for Conformity’’). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen D’Agostino, Environmental Engineer, Criteria Pollutant Section (AR–18J), Air Programs Branch, Air and Radiation Division, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886–1767, dagostino.kathleen@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, whenever ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, we mean EPA. Background: Today’s notice is simply an announcement of a finding that we have already made. EPA Region 5 sent a letter to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management on September 29, 2005, stating that the motor vehicle emissions budgets for the year 2015, submitted in the Greene County, Indiana 8-hour ozone redesignation request and maintenance plan, are adequate. This finding has been announced on EPA’s conformity Web site: https://www.epa.gov/otaq/ transp.htm, (once there, click on the ‘‘Conformity’’ button, then look for ‘‘Adequacy Review of SIP Submissions for Conformity’’). Transportation conformity is required by section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act. EPA’s conformity rule requires that transportation plans, programs, and projects conform to state air quality implementation plans and establishes the criteria and procedures for determining whether or not they do. Conformity to a SIP means that transportation activities will not produce new air quality violations, worsen existing violations, or delay timely attainment of the national ambient air quality standards. The criteria by which we determine whether a SIP’s motor vehicle emission budgets are adequate for conformity purposes are outlined in 40 CFR 93.118(e)(4). Please note that an adequacy review is separate from EPA’s completeness review, and it also should not be used to prejudge EPA’s ultimate approval of the SIP. Even if we find a budget adequate, the SIP could later be disapproved. We’ve described our process for determining the adequacy of submitted SIP budgets in guidance (May 14, 1999 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:14 Oct 19, 2005 Jkt 208001 memo titled ‘‘Conformity Guidance on Implementation of March 2, 1999 Conformity Court Decision’’). We followed this guidance in making our adequacy determination. Dated: October 11, 2005. Richard C. Karl, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 05–20979 Filed 10–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP–2005–0101; FRL–7743–3] Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee; Request for Nominations Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs is inviting nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC). EPA’s current Charter for the PPDC will expire in November 2005. EPA intends to seek renewal of the PPDC Charter for another 2–year term, November 2005 to November 2007, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. DATES: Nominations must be e-mailed or postmarked no later than November 7, 2005. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be emailed or submitted in writing to Margie Fehrenbach at the address listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margie Fehrenbach, Office of Pesticide Programs (7501C), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (703) 308– 4775; fax number: (703) 308–4776; email address:fehrenbach.margie@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of particular interest to persons who work in agricultural settings or persons who are concerned about implementation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA); and the amendments to both of these major pesticide laws by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. Potentially affected entities may PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61129 include, but are not limited to: Agricultural workers and farmers; pesticide industry and trade associations; environmental, consumer, and farmworker groups; pesticide users and growers; pest consultants; State, local and Tribal governments; academia; public health organizations; food processors; and the public. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number OPP–2005–0101. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The docket telephone number is (703) 305–5805. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the‘‘Federal Register’’ listings athttps://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA’s electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to view public comments, to access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in the appropriate docket ID number. II. Background The Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is entrusted with responsibility to help ensure the safety of the American food supply, the education and protection from unreasonable risk of E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1 61130 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 202 / Thursday, October 20, 2005 / Notices those who apply or are exposed to pesticides occupationally or through use of products, and general protection of the environment and special ecosystems from potential risks posed by pesticides. PPDC was established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463, in September 1995, for a 2–year term and has been renewed every 2 years since that time. PPDC provides advice and recommendations to OPP on a broad range of pesticide regulatory, policy, and program implementation issues that are associated with evaluating and reducing risks from use of pesticides. EPA is seeking to renew the current PPDC Charter, which expires in November 2005, for another 2–year term. EPA intends to appoint members to 1– or 2–year terms. An important consideration in EPA’s selection of members will be to maintain balance and diversity of experience and expertise. EPA also intends to seek broad geographic representation from the following sectors: Pesticide user, grower and commodity groups; pesticide industry and trade associations; environmental/public interest and consumer groups; farm worker organizations; Federal and State/ local/Tribal governments; the general public; academia; and public health organizations. Potential candidates should submit the following information: Name, occupation, organization, position, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and a brief resume containing their background, experience, qualifications and other relevant information as part of the consideration process. Any interested person and/or organization may submit the name(s) of qualified persons. Please submit your information by e-mail or in writing to Margie Fehrenbach at the address listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Copies of the PPDC Charter are filed with appropriate committees of Congress and the Library of Congress and are available upon request. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural workers, Agriculture, Chemicals, Farmworker safety, Foods, Pesticides and pests, Public health, Registration. Dated: October 17, 2005. James Jones, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 05–21076 Filed 10–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:14 Oct 19, 2005 Jkt 208001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPPT–2003–0004; FRL–7743–7] Access to Confidential Business Information by Avanti Corporation Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its contractor Avanti Corporation, of Annandale, Virginia, and its subcontractor, Geologics Corporation of Alexandria, Virginia, access to information which has been submitted to EPA under sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business Information (CBI). DATES: Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than October 27, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 554–1404; e-mail address:TSCA–Hotline@.epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Notice Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under TSCA. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Documents? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number OPPT–2003–0004. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is (202) 566–1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is (202) 566–0280. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA’s electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in the appropriate docket ID number. II. What Action is the Agency Taking? Under Contract Number GS–10F– 0308P, Avanti Corporation of 3808 Linda Lane, Annandale, Virginia; and Geologics Corporation of 5285 Shawnee Road, Suite 300, Alexandria, Virginia, will assist EPA in providing technical and administrative support for meetings related to investigation of chemicals and biotechnology products for possible regulatory or other control actions. They will also provide computer data base support related to providing information on chemical regulatory actions and related policy decisions. In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under Contract Number GS–10F–0308P, Avanti and Geologics, will require access to CBI submitted to EPA under sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of TSCA, to perform successfully the duties specified under the contract. Avanti and Geologics personnel will be given information submitted to EPA under sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of TSCA. Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be CBI. EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information under sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of TSCA, that the Agency may provide Avanti and Geologics access to these CBI materials on a need-to-know basis only. All access E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 202 (Thursday, October 20, 2005)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2005-0101; FRL-7743-3]


Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee; Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs is inviting nominations of 
qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Pesticide 
Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC). EPA's current Charter for the PPDC 
will expire in November 2005. EPA intends to seek renewal of the PPDC 
Charter for another 2-year term, November 2005 to November 2007, in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

DATES: Nominations must be e-mailed or postmarked no later than 
November 7, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be e-mailed or submitted in writing to 
Margie Fehrenbach at the address listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margie Fehrenbach, Office of Pesticide 
Programs (7501C), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-4775; 
fax number: (703) 308-4776; e-mail address:fehrenbach.margie@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of 
particular interest to persons who work in agricultural settings or 
persons who are concerned about implementation of the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA); and the amendments to both of these 
major pesticide laws by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. 
Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: 
Agricultural workers and farmers; pesticide industry and trade 
associations; environmental, consumer, and farmworker groups; pesticide 
users and growers; pest consultants; State, local and Tribal 
governments; academia; public health organizations; food processors; 
and the public. If you have questions regarding the applicability of 
this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this 
action under docket identification (ID) number OPP-2005-0101. The 
official public docket consists of the documents specifically 
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other 
information related to this action. Although a part of the official 
docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business 
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted 
by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials 
that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and 
Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2, 
1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8:30 
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The 
docket telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document 
electronically through the EPA Internet under the``Federal Register'' 
listings athttps://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
    An electronic version of the public docket is available through 
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may 
use EPA Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to view public comments, 
to access the index listing of the contents of the official public 
docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are 
available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be 
available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly 
available docket materials through the docket facility identified in 
Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the 
appropriate docket ID number.

II. Background

    The Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is entrusted with 
responsibility to help ensure the safety of the American food supply, 
the education and protection from unreasonable risk of

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those who apply or are exposed to pesticides occupationally or through 
use of products, and general protection of the environment and special 
ecosystems from potential risks posed by pesticides.
    PPDC was established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), Public Law 92-463, in September 1995, for a 2-year term and has 
been renewed every 2 years since that time. PPDC provides advice and 
recommendations to OPP on a broad range of pesticide regulatory, 
policy, and program implementation issues that are associated with 
evaluating and reducing risks from use of pesticides.
    EPA is seeking to renew the current PPDC Charter, which expires in 
November 2005, for another 2-year term. EPA intends to appoint members 
to 1- or 2-year terms. An important consideration in EPA's selection of 
members will be to maintain balance and diversity of experience and 
expertise. EPA also intends to seek broad geographic representation 
from the following sectors: Pesticide user, grower and commodity 
groups; pesticide industry and trade associations; environmental/public 
interest and consumer groups; farm worker organizations; Federal and 
State/local/Tribal governments; the general public; academia; and 
public health organizations.
    Potential candidates should submit the following information: Name, 
occupation, organization, position, address, telephone number, e-mail 
address, and a brief resume containing their background, experience, 
qualifications and other relevant information as part of the 
consideration process. Any interested person and/or organization may 
submit the name(s) of qualified persons. Please submit your information 
by e-mail or in writing to Margie Fehrenbach at the address listed 
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    Copies of the PPDC Charter are filed with appropriate committees of 
Congress and the Library of Congress and are available upon request.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Agricultural workers, Agriculture, 
Chemicals, Farmworker safety, Foods, Pesticides and pests, Public 
health, Registration.

    Dated: October 17, 2005.
James Jones,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 05-21076 Filed 10-19-05; 8:45 am]
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