Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee; Request for Nominations, 40853-40854 [E7-14332]

Download as PDF rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 25, 2007 / Notices through EPA Dockets (EDOCKET) at https://www.epa.gov/edocket. Use EDOCKET to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in the docket ID number identified above. Any comments related to this ICR should be submitted to EPA within 60 days of this notice. EPA’s policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EDOCKET as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EDOCKET. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Although identified as an item in the official docket, information claimed as CBI or whose disclosure is otherwise restricted by statute is not included in the official public docket, and will not be available for public viewing in EDOCKET. For further information about the electronic docket, see EPA’s Federal Register notice describing the electronic docket at 67 FR 38102 (May 31, 2002), or go to https://www.epa.gov/ edocket. Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are those facilities that own and operate underground storage tanks (USTs) and those states that implement the UST programs. Title: ‘‘Underground Storage Tanks: Technical and Financial Requirements, and State Program Approval Procedures.’’ Abstract: Subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended, requires that EPA develop standards for UST systems, as may be necessary, to protect human health and the environment, and procedures for approving state programs in lieu of the federal program. EPA promulgated technical and financial requirements for owners and operators of USTs at 40 CFR part 280, and state program approval procedures at 40 CFR part 281. This ICR is a comprehensive presentation of all information collection requirements contained at 40 CFR parts 280 and 281. The data collected for new and existing UST system operations and financial requirements are used by VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:31 Jul 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 owners and operators and/or EPA or the implementing agency to monitor results of testing, inspections, and operation of UST systems, as well as to demonstrate compliance with regulations. EPA believes strongly that if the minimum requirements specified under the regulations are not met, neither the facilities nor EPA can ensure that UST systems are being managed in a manner protective of human health and the environment. EPA uses state program applications to determine whether to approve a state program. Before granting approval, EPA must determine that programs will be no less stringent than the federal program and contain adequate enforcement mechanisms. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9. The EPA would like to solicit comments to: (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Burden Statement: EPA estimates the total annual respondent burden for all activities covered in this proposed ICR to be 6,132,237 hours. The total annual respondent cost burden is estimated to be $674,448,929 ($330,941,882 in labor costs; $263,256,390 in operation and maintenance costs; and $80,250,656 in capital/startup costs). The Agency estimates the average total annual number of respondents will be 254,668 (i.e., 254,612 UST facilities and 56 states) and the frequency of their response will depend upon the individual reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Based on this analysis, the public reporting burden for UST facilities is estimated to average 12 hours per PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40853 respondent per year. This estimate includes time for preparing and submitting notices, preparing and submitting demonstrations and applications, reporting releases, gathering information, and preparing and submitting reports. The recordkeeping burden for UST facilities is estimated to average 12 hours per respondent per year. This estimate includes time for gathering information and for developing and maintaining records. For states applying for program approval, the reporting burden is estimated to average 13 hours per respondent per year. This estimate includes time for preparing and submitting an application and associated information. The recordkeeping burden is estimated to average 15 hours per respondent per year. This estimate includes time for maintaining application files. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. Dated: July 13, 2007. Cliff Rothenstein, Director, Office of Underground Storage Tanks. [FR Doc. E7–14376 Filed 7–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0612; FRL–8141–9] 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). E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1 40854 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 25, 2007 / Notices EPA’s current Charter for the PPDC will expire in November 2007. EPA intends to seek renewal of the PPDC Charter for another 2–year term, November 2007 to November 2009, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. DATES: Nominations must be e-mailed or postmarked no later than August 17, 2007. 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 (7501P), 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 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders, and especially to persons who work in agricultural settings or urban settings and who are concerned about implementation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); the 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 interested entities may include but are not limited to: Environmental, consumer and farmworker groups; agricultural workers and farmers; pesticide industry and trade associations; pesticide users and growers, pest consultants, public health organizations; food processors; State, local and Tribal governments; academia; and the public. Since others also may 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 persons listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPP–2007–0612. Publicly accessible docket materials are available either in VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:31 Jul 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 the electronic docket at https:// www.regulations.gov, or, available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are 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 at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr. Dated: July 13, 2007. Debra Edwards, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7–14332 Filed 7–24–07; 8:45 am] II. Background SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 92463, EPA gives notice of a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT). NACEPT provides advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental policy, technology, and management issues. The Council is a panel of individuals who represent diverse interests from academia, industry, non-governmental organizations, and local, state, and tribal governments. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the NACEPT agenda, including sustainable water infrastructure, environmental stewardship, cooperative conservation, energy and the environment, and environmental indicators. A copy of the agenda for the meeting will be posted at https://www.epa.gov/ocem/nacept/calnacept.htm. DATES: NACEPT will hold a two day open meeting on Thursday, August 9, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday, August 10, 2007 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating on a firstcome, first-served basis. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sonia Altieri, Designated Federal Officer, altieri.sonia@epa.gov, (202) 564–0243, U.S. EPA, Office of Cooperative Environmental Management (1601M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 24060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to make oral comments or to provide written comments to the Council should be sent to Sonia Altieri, Designated Federal Officer, at the contact information above. The public is welcome to attend all portions of the meeting. The Office of Pesticide Programs is entrusted with the responsibility to help ensure the safety of the American food supply, protection and education of those who apply or are exposed to pesticides occupationally or through use of products, and the 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 2007, for another 2–year term. EPA intends to appoint members to 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 industry and trade associations; environmental/ public interest and consumer groups; farm worker organizations; pesticide user, grower, and commodity groups; Federal/State/local and Tribal governments; academia; and public health organizations; individuals who work on urban pest management issues; and the general public. Copies of the PPDC charter are filed with appropriate committees of Congress, the Library of Congress, and are available upon request. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology [FRL–8445–5] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Meeting. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 25, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40853-40854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-14332]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0612; FRL-8141-9]


Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee; Request for Nominations

AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:  Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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).

[[Page 40854]]

EPA's current Charter for the PPDC will expire in November 2007. EPA 
intends to seek renewal of the PPDC Charter for another 2-year term, 
November 2007 to November 2009, in accordance with the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act.

DATES: Nominations must be e-mailed or postmarked no later than August 
17, 2007.

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 (7501P), 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 
interest to a wide range of stakeholders, and especially to persons who 
work in agricultural settings or urban settings and who are concerned 
about implementation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); the 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 interested 
entities may include but are not limited to: Environmental, consumer 
and farmworker groups; agricultural workers and farmers; pesticide 
industry and trade associations; pesticide users and growers, pest 
consultants, public health organizations; food processors; State, local 
and Tribal governments; academia; and the public. Since others also may 
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 persons listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT.

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

    1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under 
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0612. Publicly 
accessible docket materials are available either in the electronic 
docket at https://www.regulations.gov, or, available in hard copy, at 
the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. 
S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive 
Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are 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 at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr.

II. Background

    The Office of Pesticide Programs is entrusted with the 
responsibility to help ensure the safety of the American food supply, 
protection and education of those who apply or are exposed to 
pesticides occupationally or through use of products, and the 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 2007, for another 2-year term. EPA intends to appoint members 
to 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 industry and trade associations; 
environmental/public interest and consumer groups; farm worker 
organizations; pesticide user, grower, and commodity groups; Federal/
State/local and Tribal governments; academia; and public health 
organizations; individuals who work on urban pest management issues; 
and the general public.
    Copies of the PPDC charter are filed with appropriate committees of 
Congress, the Library of Congress, and are available upon request.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.


    Dated: July 13, 2007.
Debra Edwards,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E7-14332 Filed 7-24-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-S
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.