Request for Nominations to the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC), 19200 [E7-7272]

Download as PDF 19200 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 73 / Tuesday, April 17, 2007 / Notices established in paragraphs (a)(ii) and (b) of Decision IX/6. III. How is the U.S. implementing the critical use exemption? A. When will the exemption become available to U.S. users of methyl bromide? Under the provisions of both the CAA and the Montreal Protocol, the critical use exemption became available to April 17, 2007 ....................... July 10, 2007 ........................ Fall 2007 .............................. January 24, 2008 ................. Early 2008 ............................ Mid 2008 .............................. November 2008 .................... Early-Mid 2009 ..................... Mid 2009 .............................. Late 2009 ............................. January 1, 2010 ................... Dated: April 9, 2007. Brian J. McLean, Director, Office of Atmospheric Programs. [FR Doc. E7–7279 Filed 4–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8300–2] Request for Nominations to the Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of request for nominations. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites nominations to fill vacancies on its Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC). The Agency seeks qualified senior-level decisionmakers from diverse sectors throughout the United States to be considered for appointments. EPA encourages interested applicants to send their resumes and qualifications as soon as possible. Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. ADDRESSES: Submit nominations via email or fax to Carolyn Hubbard, Designated Federal Officer, Hubbard.carolyn@epa.gov, 202–564– sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: 19:39 Apr 16, 2007 preshipment exemption, please refer to 68 FR 238 (January 2, 2003). B. What is the projected timeline for the critical use exemption application process? There is both a domestic and international component to the critical use exemption process. The following outline projects a timeline for the process for the next three years. Solicit applications for the methyl bromide critical use exemption for 2009 and 2010. Deadline for submitting critical use exemption applications to EPA. U.S. government (EPA, Department of State, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other interested federal agencies) create U.S. Critical Use Nomination package. Deadline for U.S. government to submit U.S. nomination package to the Protocol Parties. Review of the nomination packages for critical use exemptions by the Technical and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee (MBTOC). Parties consider TEAP/MBTOC recommendations. Parties authorize critical use exemptions for methyl bromide for production and consumption in 2009 (supplemental request) and 2010. EPA publishes proposal and final rule for 2009 supplemental request, if applicable. EPA publishes proposed rule for allocating critical use exemptions in the U.S. for 2010. EPA publishes final rule allocating critical use exemptions in the U.S. for the 2010 control period. Critical use exemption permits the limited production and import of methyl bromide beyond the phaseout date for specific uses for the 2010 control period. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7414, 7601, 7671– 7671q. VerDate Aug<31>2005 approved users on January 1, 2005. Until that date, all production and import of methyl bromide (except for those quantities that qualify for the quarantine and preshipment exemption) was required to conform to the phaseout schedule listed above (see Supplementary Information Section II A). Allowances for subsequent years are authorized through regulations. For more information on the quarantine and Jkt 211001 2733 (fax), Office of Children’s Health Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1107A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Background: The CHPAC is a Federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 92463. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established the CHPAC in 1998 to provide independent advice to the EPA Administrator on regulations, research, and communications issues relevant to children’s environmental health. CHPAC consists of representatives from industry, private foundations, pediatricians, nurses, scientists, environmental organizations, citizens organizations/networks, Federal Government, environmental justice community, State/local/tribal governments, outreach groups, user/ processors (i.e., foods), and economists. Members are appointed by the Administrator of EPA for two year terms with the possibility of reappointment for up to 6 years. The Committee usually meets 3–4 times annually (with additional teleconference meetings as needed) and the average workload for the members is approximately 10 to 15 hours per month. Members serve on the Committee in a voluntary capacity; however, EPA provides reimbursement for travel expenses associated with official government business. Potential candidates should possess the following qualifications: Occupy a senior position within their organization; Broad experience outside PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of their current position; Experience dealing with public policy issues affecting children; Membership in broad-based networks; Recognized expert in matters affecting children’s health to be addressed by the CHPAC. EPA is seeking nominees for representation from all sectors, in particular Federal, State, local and tribal agencies, academia, healthcare, public health, industry, environmental justice, and non-governmental organizations. Nominations for membership must include a resume and short biography describing the educational and professional qualifications of the nominee and the nominee’s current business address and daytime telephone number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Hubbard, Office of Children’s Health Protection, USEPA, MC 1107A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 564–2189, Hubbard.carolyn@epa.gov. Dated: April 11, 2007. Carolyn Hubbard, Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. E7–7272 Filed 4–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 73 (Tuesday, April 17, 2007)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8300-2]


Request for Nominations to the Children's Health Protection 
Advisory Committee (CHPAC)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites nominations 
to fill vacancies on its Children's Health Protection Advisory 
Committee (CHPAC). The Agency seeks qualified senior-level 
decisionmakers from diverse sectors throughout the United States to be 
considered for appointments. EPA encourages interested applicants to 
send their resumes and qualifications as soon as possible. Additional 
avenues and resources may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations via e-mail or fax to Carolyn Hubbard, 
Designated Federal Officer, Hubbard.carolyn@epa.gov, 202-564-2733 
(fax), Office of Children's Health Protection, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency (1107A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20460.
    Background: The CHPAC is a Federal advisory committee under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 92463. The U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency established the CHPAC in 1998 to provide independent 
advice to the EPA Administrator on regulations, research, and 
communications issues relevant to children's environmental health. 
CHPAC consists of representatives from industry, private foundations, 
pediatricians, nurses, scientists, environmental organizations, 
citizens organizations/networks, Federal Government, environmental 
justice community, State/local/tribal governments, outreach groups, 
user/processors (i.e., foods), and economists.
    Members are appointed by the Administrator of EPA for two year 
terms with the possibility of reappointment for up to 6 years. The 
Committee usually meets 3-4 times annually (with additional 
teleconference meetings as needed) and the average workload for the 
members is approximately 10 to 15 hours per month. Members serve on the 
Committee in a voluntary capacity; however, EPA provides reimbursement 
for travel expenses associated with official government business.
    Potential candidates should possess the following qualifications: 
Occupy a senior position within their organization; Broad experience 
outside of their current position; Experience dealing with public 
policy issues affecting children; Membership in broad-based networks; 
Recognized expert in matters affecting children's health to be 
addressed by the CHPAC.
    EPA is seeking nominees for representation from all sectors, in 
particular Federal, State, local and tribal agencies, academia, 
healthcare, public health, industry, environmental justice, and non-
governmental organizations.
    Nominations for membership must include a resume and short 
biography describing the educational and professional qualifications of 
the nominee and the nominee's current business address and daytime 
telephone number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Hubbard, Office of Children's 
Health Protection, USEPA, MC 1107A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460, (202) 564-2189, Hubbard.carolyn@epa.gov.

    Dated: April 11, 2007.
Carolyn Hubbard,
Designated Federal Official.
[FR Doc. E7-7272 Filed 4-16-07; 8:45 am]
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