Clean Air Act Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting, 20395-20396 [2012-8099]

Download as PDF emcdonald on DSK29S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 65 / Wednesday, April 4, 2012 / Notices stratified, random statistical survey design. Sampling within these watersheds began in 2004 and is ongoing in selected watersheds. There are an additional 25 sites where monitoring began in 2010 to refine the approach for identifying vulnerable watersheds. EPA is evaluating the results of the atrazine monitoring program, also in part, to identify the characteristics of those watersheds that resulted in atrazine exposures exceeding the Agency’s LOC and to extrapolate those results to other non-monitored locations to determine where atrazine concentrations may exceed the LOC. In December 2007, EPA presented to the SAP the use of the Comprehensive Aquatic Systems Model (CASM) as a tool to determine an LOC that relates time variable monitoring data to effects identified in a series of microcosm and mesocosm studies. The SAP recommended that EPA: 1. Work with the CASM–Atrazine model to make the population time series more realistic; 2. Provide a better validation of this model, and 3. Conduct a more comprehensive sensitivity analysis. In May 2009, EPA presented a simpler alternative to the CASM-based approach to relate surface water monitoring data to the microcosm and mesocosm data, called the PATI. Other issues presented at this meeting included a revised assessment of the microcosm and mesocosm exposure profiles, an update on the ecological monitoring program results, interpretation of the monitoring results with PATI, identification of the watershed factors driving atrazine runoff, and extrapolation of those results to the entire atrazine use area to identify other areas where atrazine exposures may exceed the LOC. The 2009 Panel suggested that both the CASM–Atrazine model (presented by Syngenta) and PATI were suitable assessment tools for atrazine. The PATI model was recommended by the SAP as a generic assessment tool for developing an LOC, while CASM was recommended by the SAP as a sitespecific assessment tool because of the need for extensive site-specific data. The Panel noted that a limitation in the CASM model is the lack of understanding of the sensitivity of model predictions with correlations among model parameters. The SAP recommended that EPA re-evaluate the meso/microcosm data set for study quality and concentration-specific effects, and provided additional citations for meso/microcosm studies to consider including in the assessment. They also recommended using a VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:28 Apr 03, 2012 Jkt 226001 probabilistic approach to determine the LOC. The SAP concurred with EPA’s incorporation of depth to impervious layer and slope to identify vulnerable watersheds for atrazine runoff as part of the atrazine vulnerability index. They also cautioned EPA that several watershed factors such as atrazine use intensity and rainfall are temporally dependent and, therefore, should not be considered minimum criteria in the vulnerability index. C. FIFRA SAP Documents and Meeting Minutes EPA’s background paper, related supporting materials, charge/questions to FIFRA SAP, FIFRA SAP composition (i.e., members and ad hoc members for this meeting), and the meeting agenda will be available at least 15 days prior to the meeting. In addition, the Agency may provide additional background documents as the materials become available. You may obtain electronic copies of these documents, and certain other related documents that might be available electronically, at https:// www.regulations.gov and the FIFRA SAP homepage at https://www.epa.gov/ scipoly/sap. FIFRA SAP will prepare meeting minutes summarizing its recommendations to the Agency approximately 90 days after the meeting. The meeting minutes will be posted on the FIFRA SAP Web site or may be obtained from the OPP Regulatory Public Docket at https:// www.regulations.gov. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: March 27, 2012. Frank Sanders, Director, Office of Science Coordination and Policy. [FR Doc. 2012–8085 Filed 4–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9655–8] Clean Air Act Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) on November 19, 1990, to provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20395 associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The Committee advises on economic, environmental, technical, scientific and enforcement policy issues. Dates & Addresses: Open meeting notice; Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2 Section 10(a)(2), notice is hereby given that the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee will hold its next open meeting on April 25, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Old Town Alexandria located at 625 1st Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. The Permits, New Source Review and Toxics Subcommittee and the Tailoring Rule Permit Streamlining Workgroup will meet at the same location on April 24, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The agenda for the CAAAC full committee meeting on April 25, 2012 will be posted on the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee Web site at https://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/. Inspection of Committee Documents: The Committee agenda and any documents prepared for the meeting will be publicly available at the meeting. Thereafter, these documents, together with CAAAC meeting minutes, will be available by contacting the Office of Air and Radiation Docket and requesting information under docket EPA–HQ–OAR–2004–0075. The Docket office can be reached by email at: a-andr-Docket@epa.gov or Fax: 202–566– 9744. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the CAAAC, please contact Pat Childers, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA (202) 564–1082, Fax (202) 564–1352 or by mail at U.S. EPA, Office of Air and Radiation (Mail code 6102 A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004. For information on the Permits, New Source Review and Toxics subcommittee, please contact Liz Naess at (919) 541–1892. For information on the Tailoring Rule Permit Streamlining Workgroup, please contact Juan Santiago at (919) 541–1084. Additional Information on these meetings, CAAAC, and its Subcommittees can be found on the CAAAC Web site: https:// www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Pat Childers at (202) 564– 1082 or childers.pat@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Mr. Childers, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1 20396 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 65 / Wednesday, April 4, 2012 / Notices Dated March 29, 2012. Pat Childers, Designated Federal Official, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 2012–8099 Filed 4–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0003; FRL–9343–8] SFIREG POM Working Committee; Notice of Public Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO)/ State FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG), Pesticides Operations and Management (POM) Working Committee will hold a 2-day meeting, beginning on May 30, 2012 and ending May 31, 2012. This notice announces the location and times for the meeting and sets forth the tentative agenda topics. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, May 30, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday May 31, 2012. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at EPA Region Five Metcalf Office Building, 12th Floor, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Kendall, Field External Affairs Division (7506P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 305–5561; fax number: (703) 305– 1850; email address: kendall.ron@epa.gov. or Grier Stayton, SFIREG Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 466, Milford DE 19963; telephone number (302) 422–8152; fax (302) 422– 2435; email address: Grier Stayton at aapco-sfireg@comcast.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: emcdonald on DSK29S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are interested in pesticide regulation issues affecting States and any discussion between EPA VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:28 Apr 03, 2012 Jkt 226001 and SFIREG on FIFRA field implementation issues related to human health, environmental exposure to pesticides, and insight into EPA’s decision-making process. You are invited and encouraged to attend the meetings and participate as appropriate. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: Those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FFDCA), or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and those who sell, distribute or use pesticides, as well as any Non Government Organization. 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. 7. Distributor label enforcement initiative coordination. 8. Classification of methomyl containing products as Restricted Use Pesticides. 9. State Pesticide Residency Program—Registration Division. 10. Cooperative Agreement Grant Template. 11. Section 18 Training Tool. 12. Agency’s Revised Rodenticide Risk Mitigation Decision for Professional Use Rodenticides. III. How can I request to participate in this meeting? This meeting is open for the public to attend. You may attend the meeting without further notification. List of Subjects Environmental protection. Dated: March 26, 2012. Robert C. McNally, Director, Field External Affairs Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2012–8084 Filed 4–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9656–1] B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information? Request for Nominations of Candidates to the EPA’s Clean Air EPA has established a docket for this Scientific Advisory Committee action under docket ID number EPA– HQ–OPP–2012–0003. Publicly available (CASAC) and EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at https:// AGENCY: Environmental Protection www.regulations.gov, or, if only Agency. available in hard copy, at the Office of ACTION: Notice. Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Public Docket in Rm. S–4400, One Protection Agency (EPA) invites Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of nominations of scientific experts from a diverse range of disciplinary areas to be operation of this Docket Facility are considered for appointment to the Clean from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday Air Scientific Advisory Committee through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone (CASAC), the Science Advisory Board (SAB) and four SAB Committees number is (703) 305–5805. described in this notice. Appointments II. Tentative Agenda Topics are anticipated to be filled by the start 1. EPA expectations of State Lead of Fiscal Year 2013. Agencies and Regions in pesticide DATES: Nominations should be cooperative agreement negotiations. submitted in time to arrive no later than 2. Pyrethroid Label Issues. May 4, 2012. 3. Phase 2 Fumigant Label Changes. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 4. Non cropland label language— Nominators unable to submit evaluate existing position, propose nominations electronically as described remedies. below may submit a paper copy by the 5. Development of recommendations Designated Federal Officers for the on the ‘‘hot compost’’ issue—how to committees, as identified below. deal with downstream effects of General inquiries regarding the work of pesticide application that applicator the CASAC and SAB or SAB committees can’t control. may also be directed to them. Background: Established by statute, 6. Impact of United States Department the CASAC (42 U.S.C. 7409) and SAB of Agriculture record keeping cuts. PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 4, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20395-20396]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-8099]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Clean Air Act Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the 
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) on November 19, 1990, to 
provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues 
associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The 
Committee advises on economic, environmental, technical, scientific and 
enforcement policy issues.
    Dates & Addresses: Open meeting notice; Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2 
Section 10(a)(2), notice is hereby given that the Clean Air Act 
Advisory Committee will hold its next open meeting on April 25, 2012 
from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Old Town Alexandria 
located at 625 1st Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Seating will be 
available on a first come, first served basis. The Permits, New Source 
Review and Toxics Subcommittee and the Tailoring Rule Permit 
Streamlining Workgroup will meet at the same location on April 24, 2012 
from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The agenda for the CAAAC full committee 
meeting on April 25, 2012 will be posted on the Clean Air Act Advisory 
Committee Web site at https://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/.
    Inspection of Committee Documents: The Committee agenda and any 
documents prepared for the meeting will be publicly available at the 
meeting. Thereafter, these documents, together with CAAAC meeting 
minutes, will be available by contacting the Office of Air and 
Radiation Docket and requesting information under docket EPA-HQ-OAR-
2004-0075. The Docket office can be reached by email at: a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov or Fax: 202-566-9744.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the CAAAC, please contact 
Pat Childers, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA (202) 564-1082, Fax 
(202) 564-1352 or by mail at U.S. EPA, Office of Air and Radiation 
(Mail code 6102 A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004. 
For information on the Permits, New Source Review and Toxics 
subcommittee, please contact Liz Naess at (919) 541-1892. For 
information on the Tailoring Rule Permit Streamlining Workgroup, please 
contact Juan Santiago at (919) 541-1084. Additional Information on 
these meetings, CAAAC, and its Subcommittees can be found on the CAAAC 
Web site: https://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/.
    For information on access or services for individuals with 
disabilities, please contact Mr. Pat Childers at (202) 564-1082 or 
childers.pat@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please 
contact Mr. Childers, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, 
to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.


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    Dated March 29, 2012.
Pat Childers,
Designated Federal Official, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Office 
of Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2012-8099 Filed 4-3-12; 8:45 am]
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