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Download as PDF 43696 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 165 / Thursday, August 27, 2009 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP09–809–000] Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.; Notice of Technical Conference August 20, 2009. Take notice that Commission Staff will convene a technical conference in the above-referenced proceeding on Friday, September 11, 2009, at 10 a.m. (EST), in a room to be designated at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. On July 1, 2009, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. (Maritimes) filed revised tariff sheets to, among other things, reflect out-of-cycle changes in Maritimes’ Fuel Retainage Quantity. On July 30, 2009, the Commission accepted and suspended Maritimes proposed tariff sheets revising Maritimes’ fuel rate methodology and increasing its fuel charges, to become effective January 1, 2010, subject to refund and the outcome of a technical conference. During the technical conference, Commission Staff and interested persons will have the opportunity to discuss all of the issues raised by Maritimes’ out-of-cycle fuel filing. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free (866) 208–3372 (voice) or (202) 502– 8659 (TTY), or send a fax to (202) 208– 2106 with the required accommodations. All interested persons are permitted to attend. For further information please contact Anna Fernandez at (202) 502– 6682 or e-mail AnnaFernandez@ferc.gov. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 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The program is authorized only in the States of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and North Carolina. The EUP is effective from August 12, 2009 to August 31, 2010. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136c. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Experimental use permits. Dated: August 20, 2009. Sheryl K. Reilly, Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E9–20716 Filed 8–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8950–3] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of an Upcoming Teleconference of the Science Advisory Board Committee on Science Integration for Decision Making AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the SAB Committee on Science Integration for Decision Making. DATES: The teleconference date is Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who wish to obtain further information about this teleconference must contact Mr. Thomas Miller, Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Mr. Miller 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) 343–9982; fax (202) 233–0643; or e-mail at miller.tom@epa.gov. General information about the EPA SAB, as well as any updates concerning the teleconference announced in this notice, E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 165 / Thursday, August 27, 2009 / Notices may be found on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App. 2 (FACA), notice is hereby given that the SAB Committee on Science Integration for Decision Making will hold a public teleconference to complete its work plan for an evaluative study of EPA scientific assessment practices for decision making. The SAB was established pursuant to 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 FACA. The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Background: The Committee for Science Integration for Decision Making met on June 9–10, 2009 in Washington, DC to begin its work on this study (see 74 FR 23187). Additional information on the study and the meeting may be found on the SAB Web site at https:// yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/ fedrgstr_activites/ Science%20Integration?OpenDocument. EPA uses many kinds of scientific assessments for policy analysis and decision making. In a study published in 2000, the SAB found that an integrated approach to scientific assessment and decision making was needed to effectively address new and complex environmental problems (see the SAB’s report, Toward Integrated Environmental Decision-Making on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ sab). Previous studies by the National Research Council (NRC) also recommended improvements to EPA scientific assessment practices. In its 2008 report, Science and Decisions: Advancing Risk Assessment (National Academies Press, Washington, DC), the NRC recommended improvements in EPA’s risk assessment processes to address the complexities of current problems and improve the utility of assessments in decision making. The SAB is undertaking a new study at the request of the EPA Administrator to evaluate the extent to which scientific assessment practices are integrated into and for EPA’s environmental decisionmaking processes. The study will build upon the findings of the previous SAB and NRC studies, and recommend actions that EPA could take to improve the integration of scientific assessments for decision making. The purpose of this teleconference is to complete the Committee’s study plan. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:19 Aug 26, 2009 Jkt 217001 Availability of Meeting Materials: The teleconference agenda and other material in support of this teleconference are posted on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral information on the topic of this advisory activity, and/or the group conducting the activity, for the SAB 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 one hour for all speakers. Interested parties should contact Mr. Miller, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail) at the contact information noted above, by September 14, 2009 be placed on a list of public speakers for the meeting. Written Statements: Written statements should be received in the SAB Staff Office by September 14, 2009 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). Submitters are requested to provide two versions of each document submitted with and without signatures, because the SAB Staff Office does not publish documents with signatures on its Web sites. Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Miller 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: August 20, 2009. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. E9–20738 Filed 8–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0162; FRL–8430–7] Pesticide Product Registration Approval AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43697 SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of an application to register the pesticide product NEXY containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(5) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeannine Kausch, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 347–8920; e-mail address: kausch.jeannine@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. 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 Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPP–2008–0162. 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 Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 165 (Thursday, August 27, 2009)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of an Upcoming 
Teleconference of the Science Advisory Board Committee on Science 
Integration for Decision Making

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 Committee on Science Integration for Decision Making.

DATES: The teleconference date is Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 1 
p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted by telephone only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who wish to 
obtain further information about this teleconference must contact Mr. 
Thomas Miller, Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Mr. Miller 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) 343-9982; fax (202) 233-0643; or e-
mail at miller.tom@epa.gov. General information about the EPA SAB, as 
well as any updates concerning the teleconference announced in this 
notice,

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may be found on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, 5 U.S.C., App. 2 (FACA), notice is hereby given that the SAB 
Committee on Science Integration for Decision Making will hold a public 
teleconference to complete its work plan for an evaluative study of EPA 
scientific assessment practices for decision making. The SAB was 
established pursuant to 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 FACA. The SAB will comply with the 
provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural 
policies.
    Background: The Committee for Science Integration for Decision 
Making met on June 9-10, 2009 in Washington, DC to begin its work on 
this study (see 74 FR 23187). Additional information on the study and 
the meeting may be found on the SAB Web site at https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/fedrgstr_activites/Science%20Integration?OpenDocument. EPA uses many kinds of scientific 
assessments for policy analysis and decision making. In a study 
published in 2000, the SAB found that an integrated approach to 
scientific assessment and decision making was needed to effectively 
address new and complex environmental problems (see the SAB's report, 
Toward Integrated Environmental Decision-Making on the SAB Web site at 
https://www.epa.gov/sab). Previous studies by the National Research 
Council (NRC) also recommended improvements to EPA scientific 
assessment practices. In its 2008 report, Science and Decisions: 
Advancing Risk Assessment (National Academies Press, Washington, DC), 
the NRC recommended improvements in EPA's risk assessment processes to 
address the complexities of current problems and improve the utility of 
assessments in decision making. The SAB is undertaking a new study at 
the request of the EPA Administrator to evaluate the extent to which 
scientific assessment practices are integrated into and for EPA's 
environmental decision-making processes. The study will build upon the 
findings of the previous SAB and NRC studies, and recommend actions 
that EPA could take to improve the integration of scientific 
assessments for decision making. The purpose of this teleconference is 
to complete the Committee's study plan.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: The teleconference agenda and 
other material in support of this teleconference are posted on the SAB 
Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the 
public may submit relevant written or oral information on the topic of 
this advisory activity, and/or the group conducting the activity, for 
the SAB 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 one hour for all 
speakers. Interested parties should contact Mr. Miller, DFO, in writing 
(preferably via e-mail) at the contact information noted above, by 
September 14, 2009 be placed on a list of public speakers for the 
meeting. Written Statements: Written statements should be received in 
the SAB Staff Office by September 14, 2009 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). Submitters are requested to provide two versions of each 
document submitted with and without signatures, because the SAB Staff 
Office does not publish documents with signatures on its Web sites.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Miller 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: August 20, 2009.
Anthony F. Maciorowski,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. E9-20738 Filed 8-26-09; 8:45 am]
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