Notification of a Public Teleconference; Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee; Air Monitoring and Methods Subcommittee, 54462-54463 [2011-22430]

Download as PDF 54462 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 170 / Thursday, September 1, 2011 / Notices Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: August 25, 2011. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–22377 Filed 8–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9458–6] Notification of a Public Teleconference; Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee; Air Monitoring and Methods Subcommittee Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the Air Monitoring and Methods Subcommittee (AMMS) of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) to provide advice on EPA’s draft NearRoad NO2 Monitoring Technical Assistance Document. DATES: A public teleconference call will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will be conducted by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing further information regarding this Notice and public teleconference may contact Mr. Edward Hanlon, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), SAB Staff Office, by telephone/voice mail at (202) 564–2134; by fax at (202) 565–2098 or via e-mail at hanlon.edward@epa.gov. General information concerning the EPA CASAC can be found at the EPA CASAC Web site at https://www.epa.gov/casac. Any inquiry regarding EPA’s draft Near-Road NO2 Monitoring Technical Assistance Document should be directed to Mr. Nealson Watkins, EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:16 Aug 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 (OAQPS) at watkins.nealson@epa.gov or 919–541–5522. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The CASAC was established pursuant to the under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1977, codified at 42 U.S.C. 7409D(d)(2), to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Administrator on the scientific and technical aspects of issues related to the criteria for air quality standards, research related to air quality, sources of air pollution, and the strategies to attain and maintain air quality standards and to prevent significant deterioration of air quality. The CASAC is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the AMMS will hold a public teleconference call to provide advice through the chartered CASAC on EPA’s draft Near-Road NO2 Monitoring Technical Assistance Document. In February 2010, EPA promulgated new minimum monitoring requirements for the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) monitoring network in support of a newly revised National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for 1-hour NO2 (75 FR 6474). In the new monitoring requirements, state and local air monitoring agencies are required to install near-road NO2 monitoring stations at locations where peak hourly NO2 concentrations are expected to occur within the near-road environment in larger urban areas. State and local air agencies are required to consider traffic volumes, fleet mix, roadway design, traffic congestion patterns, local terrain or topography, meteorology, population exposure and other factors in determining where a required near-road NO2 monitor should be placed. In August 2010, EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) requested that CASAC review the initial phase of EPA’s Near Road project, and CASAC issued a final report to the EPA Administrator in November 2010 entitled ‘‘Review of the ‘Near-road Guidance Document— Outline’ and ‘Near-road Monitoring Pilot Study Objectives and Approach’.’’ OAR considered those recommendations from CASAC and has developed a draft technical document entitled ‘‘Near-Road NO2 Monitoring Technical Assistance Document— DRAFT August 11, 2011’’ to provide state and local air monitoring agencies with recommendations and ideas on how to successfully implement nearroad NO2 monitors required by the 2010 revisions to the NO2 minimum monitoring requirements. Since the PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 establishment of near-road NO2 monitoring stations will create an infrastructure that will likely be capable of housing multi-pollutant ambient air monitoring equipment, OAR’s draft Technical Assistance Document also discusses other pollutants of interest that exist in the near-road environment, including definitions, basis of interest, and measurement methods. OAR requested CASAC advice on how to improve the near-road NO2 Monitoring draft Technical Assistance Document. Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and materials in support of these teleconference calls will be placed on the EPA CASAC Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/casac in advance of the teleconference call. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for consideration by EPA’s Federal advisory committees and panels has a different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a Federal advisory committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to EPA. Members of the public can submit comments for a Federal advisory committee to consider as it develops advice for EPA. Input from the public to the CASAC will have the most impact if it provides specific scientific or technical information or analysis for CASAC to consider or if it relates to the clarity or accuracy of the technical information. Members of the public wishing to provide comment on the Subcommittee membership and/or this advisory activity should contact the Designated Federal Officer for the relevant advisory committee directly. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at this public teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Interested parties should contact Mr. Edward Hanlon, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail), at the contact information noted above, by September 22, 2011 to be placed on the list of public speakers for the teleconference. Written Statements: Written statements should be received in the SAB Staff Office by September 22, 2011 so that the information may be made available to the Panel for their consideration. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO in electronic format via e-mail (acceptable file formats: Adobe Acrobat PDF, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM–PC/Windows E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 170 / Thursday, September 1, 2011 / Notices 98/2000/XP format). It is the SAB Staff Office general policy to post written comments on the Web page for the advisory meeting or teleconference. Submitters are requested to provide an unsigned version of each document because the SAB Staff Office does not publish documents with signatures on its Web sites. Members of the public should be aware that their personal contact information, if included in any written comments, may be posted to the CASAC Web site. Copyrighted material will not be posted without explicit permission of the copyright holder. Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Edward Hanlon 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 24, 2011. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 2011–22430 Filed 8–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9458–4] Notification of a Joint Public Teleconference of the Chartered Science Advisory Board and Board of Scientific Counselors Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a joint public teleconference of the Chartered SAB and Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) to discuss a draft report providing advice on Office of Research and Development’s (ORD’s) new strategic directions for research. DATES: The public teleconference will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will be conducted by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes further information concerning the teleconference may contact Dr. Angela Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:16 Aug 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 telephone/voice mail (202) 564–2218, fax (202) 565–2098; or e-mail at nugent.angela@epa.gov. General information concerning the SAB can be found on the EPA Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The SAB was established pursuant to the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act (ERDAA), codified at 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 BOSC was established by the EPA to provide advice, information, and recommendations regarding the ORD research program. The SAB and BOSC are Federal Advisory Committees chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the SAB and BOSC will hold a joint public teleconference to discuss a draft report providing advice on Office of Research and Development’s (ORD’s) new strategic directions for research. The SAB and BOSC will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. The Office of Research and Development is restructuring its research programs for FY 2012 to better understand environmental problems and inform sustainable solutions to meet EPA’s strategic goals. The SAB and BOSC held a public meeting on June 29–30, 2011 to receive briefings and discuss draft research frameworks for ORD’s six major research programs (76 FR 32198–32199). The SAB and BOSC will hold a public teleconference on September 19, 2011 to discuss their draft joint advisory report. Additional information about SAB and BOSC advice on new ORD strategic research directions can be found on the SAB Web site at https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/ sabproduct.nsf/fedrgstr_activites/ Strategic%20Research%20 Directions?OpenDocument. Availability of Meeting Materials: A meeting agenda and other materials for the meeting will be placed on the SAB Web site at https://epa.gov/sab. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral information for consideration on the topics included in this advisory activity. Oral Statements: To be placed on the public speaker list for the September 19, 2011 meeting, interested parties should notify Dr. Angela Nugent, DFO, by email no later than September 15, 2011. PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54463 Individuals making oral statements will be limited to five minutes per speaker. Written Statements: Written statements for the September 19, 2011 meeting should be received in the SAB Staff Office by September 15, 2011, so that the information may be made available to the SAB and BOSC for their consideration prior to this meeting. 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, MS Word, WordPerfect, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM– PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). Submitters are asked to provide electronic 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 Dr. Nugent 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 26, 2011. Vanessa T. Vu, Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 2011–22439 Filed 8–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9458–7] Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed consent decree; request for public comment. AGENCY: In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (‘‘CAA’’ or the ‘‘Act’’), 42 U.S.C. 7413(g), notice is hereby given of a proposed consent decree to address a lawsuit filed by WildEarth Guardians and Sierra Club in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California: WildEarth Guardians et al. v. 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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9458-6]


Notification of a Public Teleconference; Clean Air Scientific 
Advisory Committee; Air Monitoring and Methods Subcommittee

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 Air Monitoring and Methods Subcommittee (AMMS) of the Clean Air 
Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) to provide advice on EPA's draft 
Near-Road NO2 Monitoring Technical Assistance Document.

DATES: A public teleconference call will be held on Thursday, September 
29, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).

ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will be conducted by telephone 
only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information regarding this Notice and public teleconference may 
contact Mr. Edward Hanlon, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), SAB Staff 
Office, by telephone/voice mail at (202) 564-2134; by fax at (202) 565-
2098 or via e-mail at hanlon.edward@epa.gov. General information 
concerning the EPA CASAC can be found at the EPA CASAC Web site at 
https://www.epa.gov/casac. Any inquiry regarding EPA's draft Near-Road 
NO2 Monitoring Technical Assistance Document should be 
directed to Mr. Nealson Watkins, EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and 
Standards (OAQPS) at watkins.nealson@epa.gov or 919-541-5522.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The CASAC was established pursuant to the under the 
Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1977, codified at 42 U.S.C. 
7409D(d)(2), to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the 
Administrator on the scientific and technical aspects of issues related 
to the criteria for air quality standards, research related to air 
quality, sources of air pollution, and the strategies to attain and 
maintain air quality standards and to prevent significant deterioration 
of air quality. The CASAC is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered 
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. 
Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the AMMS 
will hold a public teleconference call to provide advice through the 
chartered CASAC on EPA's draft Near-Road NO2 Monitoring 
Technical Assistance Document.
    In February 2010, EPA promulgated new minimum monitoring 
requirements for the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) monitoring 
network in support of a newly revised National Ambient Air Quality 
Standard (NAAQS) for 1-hour NO2 (75 FR 6474). In the new 
monitoring requirements, state and local air monitoring agencies are 
required to install near-road NO2 monitoring stations at 
locations where peak hourly NO2 concentrations are expected 
to occur within the near-road environment in larger urban areas. State 
and local air agencies are required to consider traffic volumes, fleet 
mix, roadway design, traffic congestion patterns, local terrain or 
topography, meteorology, population exposure and other factors in 
determining where a required near-road NO2 monitor should be 
placed. In August 2010, EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) 
requested that CASAC review the initial phase of EPA's Near Road 
project, and CASAC issued a final report to the EPA Administrator in 
November 2010 entitled ``Review of the `Near-road Guidance Document--
Outline' and `Near-road Monitoring Pilot Study Objectives and 
Approach'.'' OAR considered those recommendations from CASAC and has 
developed a draft technical document entitled ``Near-Road 
NO2 Monitoring Technical Assistance Document--DRAFT August 
11, 2011'' to provide state and local air monitoring agencies with 
recommendations and ideas on how to successfully implement near-road 
NO2 monitors required by the 2010 revisions to the 
NO2 minimum monitoring requirements. Since the establishment 
of near-road NO2 monitoring stations will create an 
infrastructure that will likely be capable of housing multi-pollutant 
ambient air monitoring equipment, OAR's draft Technical Assistance 
Document also discusses other pollutants of interest that exist in the 
near-road environment, including definitions, basis of interest, and 
measurement methods. OAR requested CASAC advice on how to improve the 
near-road NO2 Monitoring draft Technical Assistance 
Document.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and materials in 
support of these teleconference calls will be placed on the EPA CASAC 
Web site at https://www.epa.gov/casac in advance of the teleconference 
call.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for 
consideration by EPA's Federal advisory committees and panels has a 
different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. 
Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a Federal advisory 
committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an 
EPA program office.
    Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific 
advisory committees, provide independent advice to EPA. Members of the 
public can submit comments for a Federal advisory committee to consider 
as it develops advice for EPA. Input from the public to the CASAC will 
have the most impact if it provides specific scientific or technical 
information or analysis for CASAC to consider or if it relates to the 
clarity or accuracy of the technical information. Members of the public 
wishing to provide comment on the Subcommittee membership and/or this 
advisory activity should contact the Designated Federal Officer for the 
relevant advisory committee directly.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an 
oral presentation at this public teleconference will be limited to 
three minutes per speaker. Interested parties should contact Mr. Edward 
Hanlon, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail), at the contact 
information noted above, by September 22, 2011 to be placed on the list 
of public speakers for the teleconference.
    Written Statements: Written statements should be received in the 
SAB Staff Office by September 22, 2011 so that the information may be 
made available to the Panel for their consideration. Written statements 
should be supplied to the DFO in electronic format via e-mail 
(acceptable file formats: Adobe Acrobat PDF, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS 
PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/Windows

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98/2000/XP format). It is the SAB Staff Office general policy to post 
written comments on the Web page for the advisory meeting or 
teleconference. Submitters are requested to provide an unsigned version 
of each document because the SAB Staff Office does not publish 
documents with signatures on its Web sites. Members of the public 
should be aware that their personal contact information, if included in 
any written comments, may be posted to the CASAC Web site. Copyrighted 
material will not be posted without explicit permission of the 
copyright holder.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Edward Hanlon 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 24, 2011.
Vanessa T. Vu,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 2011-22430 Filed 8-31-11; 8:45 am]
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