Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nominations of Candidates for EPA's Advisory Council on Clean Air Compliance Analysis (Council) EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB), 22790-22792 [2010-10135]

Download as PDF 22790 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 83 / Friday, April 30, 2010 / Notices TABLE— REGISTRATION REVIEW PROPOSED FINAL DECISIONS—Continued wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 Capsaicin (case number 4018) The registration review docket for a pesticide includes earlier documents related to the registration review of the case. For example, the review opened with the posting of a Summary Document, containing a Preliminary Work Plan, for public comment. A Final Work Plan was posted to the docket following public comment on the initial docket. The documents in the dockets describe EPA’s rationales for conducting additional risk assessments for the registration review of the pesticides included in the table in Unit II.A., as well as the Agency’s subsequent risk findings. These proposed registration review decisions are supported by the rationales included in those documents.. Following public comment, the Agency will issue final registration review decisions for products containing the pesticides listed in the table in Unit II.A. The registration review program is being conducted under Congressionally mandated time frames, and EPA recognizes the need both to make timely decisions and to involve the public. Section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, required EPA to establish, by regulation, procedures for reviewing pesticide registrations, originally with a goal of reviewing each pesticide’s registration every 15 years to ensure that a pesticide continues to meet the FIFRA standard for registration. The Agency’s final rule to implement this program was issued in August 2006 and became effective in October 2006, and appears at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C. The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003 (PRIA) was amended and extended in September 2007. FIFRA, as amended by PRIA in 2007, requires EPA to complete registration review decisions by October 1, 2022, for all pesticides registered as of October 1, 2007. The registration review final rule at 40 CFR 155.58(a) provides for a minimum 60–day public comment period on all proposed registration review decisions. This comment period is intended to provide an opportunity for public input and a mechanism for initiating any necessary amendments to the proposed decision. All comments should be VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:41 Apr 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 Pesticide Docket ID Number Regulatory Action Leader,Telephone Number, E-mail Address EPA–HQ–OPP–2009– 0121 Registration Review Case Name and Number Chris Pfeifer, (703) 308–0031, pfeifer.chris@epa.gov submitted using the methods in and must be received by EPA on or before the closing date. These comments will become part of the docket for the pesticides included in the table in Unit II.A. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked ‘‘late.’’ EPA is not required to consider these late comments. The Agency will carefully consider all comments received by the closing date and will provide a ‘‘Response to Comments Memorandum’’ in the docket. The final registration review decision will explain the effects that any comments had on the decision and provide the Agency’s response to significant comments. Background on the registration review program is provided at: https:// www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/ registration_review. Links to earlier documents related to the registration review of these pesticides are provided at: https://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/ registration_review/ reg_review_status.htm. ADDRESSES, B. What is the Agency’s Authority for Taking this Action? Section 3(g) of FIFRA and 40 CFR part 155, subpart C, provide authority for this action. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Pesticides and pests, Garlic oil and Capsaicin. Dated: April 22, 2010. W. Michael McDavit, Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2010–9985 Filed 4–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9144–2] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nominations of Candidates for EPA’s Advisory Council on Clean Air Compliance Analysis (Council) EPA’s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is soliciting nominations for consideration of membership on EPA’s Advisory Council on Clean Air Compliance Analysis (Council), EPA’s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC), and EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB). DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than June 1, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nominators unable to submit nominations electronically as described below, may submit a paper copy by contacting Ms. Wanda Bright, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office (Mail Code 1400F), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460 (UPS/FedEx/ Courier address: US EPA SAB, Suite 3600, 1025 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20004), (202) 343–9986 (telephone), (202) 233–0643 (fax), or via e-mail at bright.wanda@epa.gov. General inquiries regarding the work of the Council, CASAC and SAB may be directed to Dr. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Deputy Director, US EPA SAB Staff Office, (202) 343–9983 (telephone), or via e-mail at maciorowski.anthony@epa.gov. Background: Established by statute, the Council (42 U.S.C. 7612), the CASAC (42 U.S.C. 7409) and SAB (42 U.S.C. 4365) are EPA’s chartered Federal Advisory Committees that provide independent scientific and technical peer review, consultation, advice and recommendations directly to the EPA Administrator on a wide variety of EPA science activities. As Federal Advisory Committees, the E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 83 / Friday, April 30, 2010 / Notices Council, CASAC, and SAB conduct business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related regulations. Generally, Council, CASAC and SAB meetings are announced in the Federal Register, conducted in public view, and provide opportunities for public input during deliberations. Additional information about these Federal Advisory Committees may be found at https://www.epa.gov/advisorycouncilcaa, https://www.epa.gov/casac and https:// www.epa.gov/sab, respectively. Members of the Council, CASAC, and the SAB, constitute a distinguished body of non-EPA scientists, engineers, economists, and social scientists that are nationally and internationally recognized experts in their respective fields. Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for a period of three years, with the possibility of reappointment to a second three-year term. This notice specifically requests nominations for the chartered Council, the chartered CASAC, and the chartered SAB. Expertise Sought: The Council was established in 1990 pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1990 to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on technical and economic aspects of the impacts of the Clean Air Act (CAA) on the public health, economy, and environment of the United States. The SAB Staff office is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Council with demonstrated expertise in air pollution issues. A nominee’s expertise may include the following disciplines: Environmental economics; economic modeling; air quality modeling; atmospheric science and engineering; ecology and ecological risk assessment; epidemiology; environmental health sciences; statistics; and human health risk assessment. Established in 1977 under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments, the chartered CASAC reviews and offers scientific advice to the EPA Administrator on technical aspects of national ambient air quality standards for criteria pollutants. As required under the CAA section 109(d), CASAC will be composed of seven members, with at least one member of the National Academy of Sciences, one physician, and one person representing state air pollution control agencies. The SAB Staff Office is seeking nominations of experts to serve on the CASAC with demonstrated experience in the evaluation of effects of air pollution on human health and ecosystems. A nominee’s expertise may include the VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:41 Apr 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 following disciplines: Air quality modeling and monitoring; public health; environmental medicine; environmental health sciences; ecological sciences, and risk assessment. We also request nominations of candidates from state pollution control agencies. The chartered SAB was established in 1978 by the Environmental Research, Development and Demonstration Act to provide independent advice to the Administrator on general scientific and technical matters underlying the Agency’s policies and actions. All the work of the SAB is under the direction of the chartered Board. The chartered Board provides strategic advice to the EPA Administrator on a variety of EPA science and research programs and reviews and approves all SAB subcommittee and panel reports. The chartered Board consists of about forty members. The SAB Staff Office is seeking nominations of experts to serve on the chartered Board in the following disciplines: Behavioral and decision sciences; ecological sciences and risk assessment; environmental modeling; industrial ecology; environmental engineering; environmental medicine; pediatrics; public health; and human health risk assessment. How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to these chartered advisory committees and SAB subcommittees. Individuals may selfnominate. Qualified nominees will demonstrate appropriate scientific education, training, and experience to evaluate basic and applied science issues addressed by these advisory committees. Successful nominees will have distinguished themselves professionally and be available to invest the time and effort in providing advice and recommendations on the development and application of science at EPA. Nominations should be submitted in electronic format (preferred) following the instructions for ‘‘Nominating Experts to a Chartered Advisory Committee’’ provided on the SAB Web site. The form can be accessed through the ‘‘Nomination of Experts’’ link on the blue navigational bar on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ sab. To be considered, all nominations should include the information requested. EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. Nominators are asked to identify the specific committee(s) for which nominees would like to be considered. The nominating form requests contact PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22791 information about: The person making the nomination; contact information about the nominee; the disciplinary and specific areas of expertise of the nominee; the nominee’s curriculum vita; and a biographical sketch of the nominee indicating current position, educational background; research activities; and recent service on other national advisory committees or national professional organizations. Persons having questions about the nomination procedures, or who are unable to submit nominations through the SAB Web site, should contact Ms. Wanda Bright as indicated above in this notice. Non-electronic submissions must follow the same format and contain the same information as the electronic form. The SAB Staff Office will acknowledge receipt of nominations. Candidates invited to serve will be asked to submit the ‘‘Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’’ (EPA Form 3110–48). This confidential form allows EPA to determine whether there is a statutory conflict between that person’s public responsibilities as a Special Government Employee and private interests and activities, or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded through the ‘‘Ethics Requirements for Advisors’’ link on the blue navigational bar on the SAB Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/sab. This form should not be submitted as part of a nomination. The SAB Staff Office seeks candidates who possess the necessary domains of knowledge, and relevant scientific perspectives (which, among other factors, can be influenced by work history and affiliation) to adequately address scientific issues facing the Agency. The primary criteria to be used in evaluating potential nominees will be scientific and/or technical expertise, knowledge, and experience. Additional criteria that will be used to evaluate technically qualified nominees will include: The absence of financial conflicts of interest; scientific credibility and impartiality; availability and willingness to serve; and the ability to work constructively and effectively on committees. The selection of new members for each of the chartered committees will also include consideration of the collective breadth and depth of scientific expertise; a balance of scientific perspectives; continuity of knowledge and understanding of EPA missions and environmental programs; and diversity E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 22792 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 83 / Friday, April 30, 2010 / Notices factors (e.g., geographical areas and professional affiliations). Dated: April 22, 2010. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 2010–10135 Filed 4–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [AU Docket No. 10–31; DA 10–524] Closed Auction of Broadcast Construction Permits Scheduled for July 20, 2010; Notice and Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments, and Other Procedures for Auction 88 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday in the FCC Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. The Auction 88 Procedures Public Notice and related Commission documents may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 202– 488–5300, facsimile 202–488–5563, or Web site: https://www.BCPIWEB.com, using document number DA 10–524 for the Auction 88 Procedures Public Notice. The Auction 88 Procedures Public Notice and related documents are also available on the Internet at the Commission’s Web site: https:// wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/88/. I. General Information A. Introduction 1. The Wireless Telecommunications SUMMARY: This document announces the Bureau and the Media Bureau (collectively, the Bureaus) announce the procedures and minimum opening bids procedures and minimum opening bid for the upcoming auction of identified Broadcast construction permits (Auction amounts for the upcoming closed auction of certain broadcast AM, FM, 88). This document is intended to familiarize prospective bidders with the and FM Translator construction permits. This auction, which is designated as procedures and minimum opening bids Auction 88, is scheduled to commence for the auction. on July 20, 2010. Auction 88 is a closed DATES: Applications to participate in Auction 88 must be filed prior to 6 p.m. auction; only those entities listed in Attachment A of the Auction 88 Eastern Time (ET) on May 13, 2010. Procedures Public Notice will be eligible Bidding for construction permits in Auction 88 is scheduled to begin on July to participate in this auction. On February 4, 2010, the Bureaus released 20, 2010. a public notice seeking comment on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: competitive bidding procedures to be Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, used in Auction 88. Interested parties Auctions and Spectrum Access Division: submitted six comments and one reply For legal questions: Lynne Milne or comment in response to the Auction 88 Howard Davenport at (202) 418–0660. Comment Public Notice, 75 FR 8070, For general auction questions: Jeff Feb. 23, 2010. Crooks at (202) 418–0660 or Linda Sanderson at (717) 338–2868. Media B. Construction Permits in Auction 88 Bureau, Audio Division: For licensing 2. Auction 88 will offer construction information and service rule questions: permits for 13 commercial full-power Lisa Scanlan or Tom Nessinger at (202) FM stations, one commercial FM 418–2700. To request materials in translator station, and one commercial accessible formats (Braille, large print, AM station as listed in Attachment A of electronic files or audio format) for the Auction 88 Procedures Public people with disabilities, send an e-mail Notice. The Bureaus explained that, due to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer to a database error, the channel for the and Governmental Affairs Bureau at Rosendale, New York, FM allotment (202) 418–0530 or (202) 418–0432 (construction permit MM–FM750– (TTY). 273A) was listed in Attachment A to the Auction 88 Comment Public Notice as SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a Channel 273A, when in fact the correct summary of the Auction 88 Procedures channel (as reflected in Attachment A of Public Notice, which was released on the Auction 88 Procedures Public March 31, 2010. The complete text of Notice) is Channel 255A at Rosendale. the Auction 88 Procedures Public Accordingly, the winning bidder for the Notice, including attachments, as well Rosendale permit will be required to as related Commission documents, are amend its application to specify available for public inspection and operation on Channel 255. In Auction copying from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:41 Apr 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 88, the construction permit will be referred to as MM–FM750–255A. Despite commenter suggestions that the Commission should postpone conducting any auction for a permit for the FM Channel 251A allotment at Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, on the basis of uncertainties concerning technical issues that may pose difficulties in implementing broadcast operations on this channel, the Bureaus will offer this permit in Auction 88. 3. Attachment A of the Auction 88 Procedures Public Notice identifies the closed groups of mutually exclusive applications for each construction permit in this auction. Four applicants notified the Bureaus that changes to the applicant’s name occurred after the original construction permit application had been filed. Notwithstanding notification of such a change through paper-filed application amendments, the Commission databases were never updated to reflect the new applicant name. Consequently, these applicants were listed under the original applicant name in the Auction 88 Comment Public Notice. Attachment A of the Auction 88 Procedures Public Notice reflects the name changes for the following four applicants: (i) BBK Broadcasting, Inc. to Radio Plus, Inc., (ii) Directel Inc. to SCHC Lubbock Application, Inc., (iii) Music Express Broadcasting, Inc. to Music Express Broadcasting Corp., and (iv) Rosen Broadcasting, Inc. to CHET–5 Broadcasting, L.P. 4. An applicant listed in Attachment A of the Auction 88 Procedures Public Notice may become qualified to bid only if it meets the filing, qualification and payment requirements. Each qualified bidder will be eligible to bid on only those construction permits specified for that qualified bidder in Attachment A of the Auction 88 Procedures Public Notice. All applicants within these groups of mutually exclusive applications (MX groups) are directly mutually exclusive with one another; therefore no more than one construction permit will be awarded for each MX group. i. Dismissal of Applications for Failure To Submit FRN 5. The Auction 88 Comment Public Notice established a deadline for the submission to the Commission of an FCC Registration Number (FRN) by each applicant, and warned of disqualification from participation in the auction and dismissal of any application where the applicant failed to provide its FRN by the deadline on March 12, 2010. Attachment B of the Auction 88 Procedures Public Notice E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nominations of 
Candidates for EPA's Advisory Council on Clean Air Compliance Analysis 
(Council) EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and 
EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Science 
Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is soliciting nominations for 
consideration of membership on EPA's Advisory Council on Clean Air 
Compliance Analysis (Council), EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory 
Committee (CASAC), and EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB).

DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than 
June 1, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nominators unable to submit 
nominations electronically as described below, may submit a paper copy 
by contacting Ms. Wanda Bright, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office (Mail Code 
1400F), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460 (UPS/FedEx/
Courier address: US EPA SAB, Suite 3600, 1025 F Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20004), (202) 343-9986 (telephone), (202) 233-0643 
(fax), or via e-mail at bright.wanda@epa.gov. General inquiries 
regarding the work of the Council, CASAC and SAB may be directed to Dr. 
Anthony F. Maciorowski, Deputy Director, US EPA SAB Staff Office, (202) 
343-9983 (telephone), or via e-mail at maciorowski.anthony@epa.gov.
    Background: Established by statute, the Council (42 U.S.C. 7612), 
the CASAC (42 U.S.C. 7409) and SAB (42 U.S.C. 4365) are EPA's chartered 
Federal Advisory Committees that provide independent scientific and 
technical peer review, consultation, advice and recommendations 
directly to the EPA Administrator on a wide variety of EPA science 
activities. As Federal Advisory Committees, the

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Council, CASAC, and SAB conduct business in accordance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related 
regulations. Generally, Council, CASAC and SAB meetings are announced 
in the Federal Register, conducted in public view, and provide 
opportunities for public input during deliberations. Additional 
information about these Federal Advisory Committees may be found at 
https://www.epa.gov/advisorycouncilcaa, https://www.epa.gov/casac and 
https://www.epa.gov/sab, respectively.
    Members of the Council, CASAC, and the SAB, constitute a 
distinguished body of non-EPA scientists, engineers, economists, and 
social scientists that are nationally and internationally recognized 
experts in their respective fields. Members are appointed by the EPA 
Administrator for a period of three years, with the possibility of re-
appointment to a second three-year term. This notice specifically 
requests nominations for the chartered Council, the chartered CASAC, 
and the chartered SAB.
    Expertise Sought: The Council was established in 1990 pursuant to 
the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1990 to provide advice and 
recommendations to the EPA Administrator on technical and economic 
aspects of the impacts of the Clean Air Act (CAA) on the public health, 
economy, and environment of the United States. The SAB Staff office is 
seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Council with 
demonstrated expertise in air pollution issues. A nominee's expertise 
may include the following disciplines: Environmental economics; 
economic modeling; air quality modeling; atmospheric science and 
engineering; ecology and ecological risk assessment; epidemiology; 
environmental health sciences; statistics; and human health risk 
assessment.
    Established in 1977 under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments, the 
chartered CASAC reviews and offers scientific advice to the EPA 
Administrator on technical aspects of national ambient air quality 
standards for criteria pollutants. As required under the CAA section 
109(d), CASAC will be composed of seven members, with at least one 
member of the National Academy of Sciences, one physician, and one 
person representing state air pollution control agencies. The SAB Staff 
Office is seeking nominations of experts to serve on the CASAC with 
demonstrated experience in the evaluation of effects of air pollution 
on human health and ecosystems. A nominee's expertise may include the 
following disciplines: Air quality modeling and monitoring; public 
health; environmental medicine; environmental health sciences; 
ecological sciences, and risk assessment. We also request nominations 
of candidates from state pollution control agencies.
    The chartered SAB was established in 1978 by the Environmental 
Research, Development and Demonstration Act to provide independent 
advice to the Administrator on general scientific and technical matters 
underlying the Agency's policies and actions. All the work of the SAB 
is under the direction of the chartered Board. The chartered Board 
provides strategic advice to the EPA Administrator on a variety of EPA 
science and research programs and reviews and approves all SAB 
subcommittee and panel reports. The chartered Board consists of about 
forty members. The SAB Staff Office is seeking nominations of experts 
to serve on the chartered Board in the following disciplines: 
Behavioral and decision sciences; ecological sciences and risk 
assessment; environmental modeling; industrial ecology; environmental 
engineering; environmental medicine; pediatrics; public health; and 
human health risk assessment.
    How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization 
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to 
these chartered advisory committees and SAB subcommittees. Individuals 
may self-nominate. Qualified nominees will demonstrate appropriate 
scientific education, training, and experience to evaluate basic and 
applied science issues addressed by these advisory committees. 
Successful nominees will have distinguished themselves professionally 
and be available to invest the time and effort in providing advice and 
recommendations on the development and application of science at EPA. 
Nominations should be submitted in electronic format (preferred) 
following the instructions for ``Nominating Experts to a Chartered 
Advisory Committee'' provided on the SAB Web site. The form can be 
accessed through the ``Nomination of Experts'' link on the blue 
navigational bar on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab. To be 
considered, all nominations should include the information requested. 
EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations 
of diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of 
all racial and ethnic groups.
    Nominators are asked to identify the specific committee(s) for 
which nominees would like to be considered. The nominating form 
requests contact information about: The person making the nomination; 
contact information about the nominee; the disciplinary and specific 
areas of expertise of the nominee; the nominee's curriculum vita; and a 
biographical sketch of the nominee indicating current position, 
educational background; research activities; and recent service on 
other national advisory committees or national professional 
organizations. Persons having questions about the nomination 
procedures, or who are unable to submit nominations through the SAB Web 
site, should contact Ms. Wanda Bright as indicated above in this 
notice. Non-electronic submissions must follow the same format and 
contain the same information as the electronic form. The SAB Staff 
Office will acknowledge receipt of nominations.
    Candidates invited to serve will be asked to submit the 
``Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government 
Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency'' (EPA Form 3110-48). This confidential 
form allows EPA to determine whether there is a statutory conflict 
between that person's public responsibilities as a Special Government 
Employee and private interests and activities, or the appearance of a 
lack of impartiality, as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be 
viewed and downloaded through the ``Ethics Requirements for Advisors'' 
link on the blue navigational bar on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab. This form should not be submitted as part of a 
nomination.
    The SAB Staff Office seeks candidates who possess the necessary 
domains of knowledge, and relevant scientific perspectives (which, 
among other factors, can be influenced by work history and affiliation) 
to adequately address scientific issues facing the Agency. The primary 
criteria to be used in evaluating potential nominees will be scientific 
and/or technical expertise, knowledge, and experience. Additional 
criteria that will be used to evaluate technically qualified nominees 
will include: The absence of financial conflicts of interest; 
scientific credibility and impartiality; availability and willingness 
to serve; and the ability to work constructively and effectively on 
committees. The selection of new members for each of the chartered 
committees will also include consideration of the collective breadth 
and depth of scientific expertise; a balance of scientific 
perspectives; continuity of knowledge and understanding of EPA missions 
and environmental programs; and diversity

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factors (e.g., geographical areas and professional affiliations).

    Dated: April 22, 2010.
Vanessa T. Vu,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 2010-10135 Filed 4-29-10; 8:45 am]
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