Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Science Advisory Board Panel for the Review of EPA's 2007 Report on the Environment, 56342-56343 [E7-19511]

Download as PDF 56342 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 191 / Wednesday, October 3, 2007 / Notices 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); 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 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. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 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–2007–0986. 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. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at https://www.regulations.gov, or, if only 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 Facility 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. A draft agenda has been developed and is posted on EPA’s web site at:https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ppdc/. II. Background The Office of Pesticide Programs is entrusted with the responsibility to help ensure the safety of the American food supply, the education and protection from unreasonable risk of those who apply or are exposed to pesticides VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:31 Oct 02, 2007 Jkt 211001 occupationally or through use of products, and general protection of the environment and special ecosystems from potential risks posed by pesticides. The Charter for EPA’s Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) was established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463, in September 1995, and has been renewed every 2 years since that time. PPDC’s Charter was renewed November 5, 2005, for another 2–year period. Currently, EPA is in the process of renewing the PPDC Charter for another 2–year term until November 2009. The purpose of PPDC is to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on issues associated with pesticide regulatory development and reform initiatives, evolving public policy and program implementation issues, and science issues associated with evaluating and reducing risks from use of pesticides. It is determined that PPDC is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Agency by law. The following sectors are represented on the PPDC: Pesticide industry and trade associations; environmental/public interest, consumer, and animal rights groups; farm worker organizations; pesticide user, grower, and commodity groups; Federal and State/local/Tribal governments; the general public; academia; and public health organizations. Copies of the PPDC Charter are filed with appropriate committees of Congress and the Library of Congress and are available upon request. III. How Can I Request to Participate in this Meeting? PPDC meetings are open to the public and seating is available on a first-come basis. Persons interested in attending do not need to register in advance of the meeting. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural workers, Agriculture, Chemicals, Foods, Pesticides and pests, Public health. Dated: September 26, 2007. Debra Edwards, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7–19523 Filed 10–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [[FRL–8476–7] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Science Advisory Board Panel for the Review of EPA’s 2007 Report on the Environment Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the SAB Panel for the Review of EPA’s 2007 Report on the Environment. The teleconference is being held to discuss the Panel’s draft advisory report. DATES: The teleconference will be held on October 24, 2007 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing further information regarding the public teleconference may contact. Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Dr. Armitage may be contacted at the EPA Science Advisory Board (1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; or via telephone/voice mail: (202) 343–9995; fax (202) 233–0643; or e-mail at: armitage.thomas@epa.gov. General information about the EPA SAB, as well as any updates concerning the teleconference announced in this notice, may be found in the SAB Web Site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, notice is hereby given that the SAB Panel for the Review of EPA’s 2007 Report on the Environment will hold a public teleconference to discuss a draft advisory report on EPA’s Report on the Environment 2007: Science Report. The SAB was established by 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent scientific and technical advice to the Administrator on the technical basis for Agency positions and regulations. The SAB is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Background: In 2003, EPA issued a draft Report on the Environment describing the status of and trends in the environment and human health. The draft 2003 Report on the Environment E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 191 / Wednesday, October 3, 2007 / Notices was reviewed by the SAB (see https:// www.epa.gov/sab/pdf/sab_05_004.pdf). EPA used advice received from the SAB and comments from stakeholders to develop an improved and updated draft Report on the Environment 2007. The Report on the Environment 2007 consists of: a Science Report (ROE 2007 Science Report) containing detailed scientific and technical information, a Highlights Document written for concerned citizens, and an electronic document facilitating access to material in the reports. The ROE 2007 Science Report asks key questions about the current status of, and trends in, the condition of the environment and human health. These questions are intended to be relevant to EPA’s current regulatory and programmatic activities and mission, and they have been answered using a suite of environmental and human health indicators. EPA’s Office of Research and Development requested that the SAB review the ROE 2007 Science Report. In response to EPA’s request, the SAB Staff office formed the Panel for the Review of EPA’s 2007 Report on the Environment. Background information on the Panel formation process was provided in a Federal Register noticepublished on May 25, 2006 (71 FR 30138). The Panel has previously held a teleconference and a face-to-face meeting (72 FR 29498). Information about the SAB Panel for the Review of EPA’s 2007 Report on the Environment is available on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab. Availability of Meeting Materials: The draft Report on the Environment 2007: Science Report reviewed by the SAB Panel is available on the following EPA Office of Research and Development Web Site: https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/ cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=140917. The agenda and other material for the upcoming public teleconference will be posted on the SAB Web Site at: https:// www.epa.gov/sab/ in advance of the teleconference. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral information for the SAB Panel to consider during the advisory process. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker, with no more than a total of 30 minutes for all speakers. Interested parties should contact Dr. Armitage, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail) at the contact information noted above, no later than October 17, 2007 to be placed on a list of public speakers for the teleconference. Written Statements: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:31 Oct 02, 2007 Jkt 211001 Written statements should be received in the SAB Staff Office by October 17, 2007 so that the information may be made available to the SAB Panel members for their consideration. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO in the following formats: One hard copy with original signature, and one electronic copy via e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM– PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Armitage at the phone number or e-mail address noted above, preferably at least ten days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: September 26, 2007. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. E7–19511 Filed 10–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0947; FRL–8149–6] Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0947 and the pesticide petition number (PP), by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56343 normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305–5805. Instructions: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0947. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or email. The regulations.gov website is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, select ‘‘Advanced Search,’’ then ‘‘Docket Search.’’ Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the ‘‘Submit’’ button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at https:// www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 3, 2007)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public 
Teleconference of the Science Advisory Board Panel for the Review of 
EPA's 2007 Report on the Environment

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science 
Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of 
the SAB Panel for the Review of EPA's 2007 Report on the Environment. 
The teleconference is being held to discuss the Panel's draft advisory 
report.

DATES: The teleconference will be held on October 24, 2007 from 1 p.m. 
to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information regarding the public teleconference may contact. 
Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Dr. Armitage may 
be contacted at the EPA Science Advisory Board (1400F), U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; or via telephone/voice mail: (202) 343-9995; fax 
(202) 233-0643; or e-mail at: armitage.thomas@epa.gov. General 
information about the EPA SAB, as well as any updates concerning the 
teleconference announced in this notice, may be found in the SAB Web 
Site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given that the SAB Panel for 
the Review of EPA's 2007 Report on the Environment will hold a public 
teleconference to discuss a draft advisory report on EPA's Report on 
the Environment 2007: Science Report. The SAB was established by 42 
U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent scientific and technical advice to 
the Administrator on the technical basis for Agency positions and 
regulations. The SAB is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. 
The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB 
Staff Office procedural policies.
    Background: In 2003, EPA issued a draft Report on the Environment 
describing the status of and trends in the environment and human 
health. The draft 2003 Report on the Environment

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was reviewed by the SAB (see https://www.epa.gov/sab/pdf/sab_05_
004.pdf). EPA used advice received from the SAB and comments from 
stakeholders to develop an improved and updated draft Report on the 
Environment 2007. The Report on the Environment 2007 consists of: a 
Science Report (ROE 2007 Science Report) containing detailed scientific 
and technical information, a Highlights Document written for concerned 
citizens, and an electronic document facilitating access to material in 
the reports. The ROE 2007 Science Report asks key questions about the 
current status of, and trends in, the condition of the environment and 
human health. These questions are intended to be relevant to EPA's 
current regulatory and programmatic activities and mission, and they 
have been answered using a suite of environmental and human health 
indicators.
    EPA's Office of Research and Development requested that the SAB 
review the ROE 2007 Science Report. In response to EPA's request, the 
SAB Staff office formed the Panel for the Review of EPA's 2007 Report 
on the Environment. Background information on the Panel formation 
process was provided in a Federal Register noticepublished on May 25, 
2006 (71 FR 30138). The Panel has previously held a teleconference and 
a face-to-face meeting (72 FR 29498). Information about the SAB Panel 
for the Review of EPA's 2007 Report on the Environment is available on 
the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: The draft Report on the 
Environment 2007: Science Report reviewed by the SAB Panel is available 
on the following EPA Office of Research and Development Web Site: 
https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=140917. The agenda 
and other material for the upcoming public teleconference will be 
posted on the SAB Web Site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab/ in advance of 
the teleconference.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the 
public may submit relevant written or oral information for the SAB 
Panel to consider during the advisory process. Oral Statements: In 
general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a 
public teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker, 
with no more than a total of 30 minutes for all speakers. Interested 
parties should contact Dr. Armitage, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-
mail) at the contact information noted above, no later than October 17, 
2007 to be placed on a list of public speakers for the teleconference. 
Written Statements: Written statements should be received in the SAB 
Staff Office by October 17, 2007 so that the information may be made 
available to the SAB Panel members for their consideration. Written 
statements should be supplied to the DFO in the following formats: One 
hard copy with original signature, and one electronic copy via e-mail 
(acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS 
PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format).
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Armitage at the phone 
number or e-mail address noted above, preferably at least ten days 
prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process 
your request.

    Dated: September 26, 2007.
Anthony F. Maciorowski,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
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