Notification of Two Public Teleconferences of the Science Advisory Board; Environmental Economics Advisory Committee, 45604-45605 [2012-18796]

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Committee to discuss its draft review of EPA’s White Paper ‘‘Retrospective Study of the Costs of EPA Regulations: An Interim Report’’ (March 2012 draft). DATES: The public teleconferences will be held on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) and Friday, November 2, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). ADDRESSES: The teleconferences will be conducted by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants further information concerning the meeting may contact Dr. Holly Stallworth, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail (202) 564–2073; fax (202) 565–2098; or email at stallworth.holly@epa.gov. General information concerning the SAB can be found on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App., notice is hereby given that the SAB Environmental Economics Advisory Committee (EEAC) will hold public teleconference to discuss its draft report reviewing the EPA report ‘‘Retrospective Study of the Costs of EPA Regulations: An Interim Report’’ (March 2012 draft). The SAB was established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. EPA’s white paper ‘‘Retrospective Study of the Costs of EPA Regulations: An Interim Report’’ (March 2012 draft) summarizes EPA’s initial findings from a small number of pilot case studies that attempt to evaluate the costs of EPA’s regulations after they were implemented (ex post). To improve future benefit-cost analyses, EPA is seeking to compare its predictions of costs (ex ante costs) with actual (ex post) costs and, if they differ substantially, to understand why. EPA has requested the SAB’s review of its approach to assessing ex post costs as detailed in its draft paper. Additional background on this SAB EEAC review and announcement of two previous teleconferences is provided in 77 FR 17475–17476. The most current SAB EEAC draft report will be posted on the SAB Web site prior to each teleconference. These draft reports, meeting agendas and any other meeting materials may be found at https:// yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/ fedrgstr_activites/Retrospective%20Cost %20Study?OpenDocument. Technical Contacts: Any questions concerning EPA’s White Paper should be directed to Dr. Nathalie Simon, NCEE at (202) 566–2347 or simon.nathalie@epa.gov. E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 148 / Wednesday, August 1, 2012 / Notices Availability of Meeting Materials: A meeting agenda, charge questions, and other materials for the teleconferences will be placed on the SAB Web site at www.epa.gov/sab. 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 relevant comments pertaining to the group conducting this advisory activity, EPA’s charge, or meeting materials. Input from the public to the SAB will have the most impact if it consists of comments that provide specific scientific or technical information or analysis for the SAB to consider. Members of the public wishing to provide comment should contact the Designated Federal Officer for the relevant advisory committee directly. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public teleconference will be limited to five minutes per speaker. To be placed on the public speaker list for the September 7, 2012 meeting, interested parties should notify Dr. Holly Stallworth, DFO, by email no later than August 31, 2012. To be placed on the public speaker list for the November 2, 2012 teleconference, interested parties should notify Dr. Holly Stallworth by October 26, 2012. Written Statements: Written statements for these teleconferences should be received in the SAB Staff Office by the same deadlines given above for requesting oral comments. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO via email (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, WordPerfect, 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. Stallworth at the phone number or email address noted above, preferably at least ten days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:53 Jul 31, 2012 Jkt 226001 45605 Dated: July 23, 2012. Thomas H. Brennan, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. Washington, DC 20460; telephone: (202) 564–3137; fax number (202) 564–5603; email address: anderson.steve@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2012–18796 Filed 7–31–12; 8:45 am] I. Additional Information About the Proposed Consent Decree The proposed consent decree would resolve a lawsuit filed by the Sierra Club seeking to compel the Administrator to take final action under sections 110(k)(2) and (3) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7410(k)(2) and (3), to approve or disapprove, in whole or in part, numerous SIP submittals in the States of Georgia and Alabama identified in the proposed consent decree. EPA has taken final action to approve several SIP submissions from the States of Georgia and Alabama. On December 29, 2011, the State of Georgia withdrew its previously submitted 1997 annual particulate matter (‘‘PM2.5’’) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (‘‘NAAQS’’) attainment demonstration, contingency measures, reasonably available control measures/reasonably available control technology (‘‘RACM/ RACT’’) and reasonable further progress (‘‘RFP’’) requirements for the Metro Atlanta area. The State of Georgia did not withdraw any portions of its previous submittal for the Metro Atlanta area that pertain to emissions inventories. On February 16, 2012 the State of Georgia withdrew its previously submitted 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS attainment demonstration and volatile organic compound (‘‘VOC’’) and nitrogen oxides (‘‘NOX’’) contingency measures for the Metro Atlanta area. The proposed consent decree provides various dates by which EPA shall sign one or more final rules to approve or disapprove, in whole or in part, pursuant to CAA section 110(k)(2) and (3), each SIP submission or portion thereof on which EPA has not yet taken final action. If any State withdraws any of the SIP submittals described in the proposed consent decree, then EPA’s obligation to take the corresponding action on such SIP submittal is automatically terminated. The proposed consent decree requires that, following signature of each final rule described in the proposed consent decree, EPA shall promptly deliver the notice to the Office of the Federal Register for review and publication in the Federal Register. After EPA fulfills its obligations under the proposed consent decree, the consent decree shall be terminated and the case dismissed with prejudice. For a period of thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will accept written comments relating to the proposed BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL 9709–3] 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 Sierra Club in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia: Sierra Club v. Jackson, No. 1:11-cv-2000 (RMC) (D. DC). On January 16, 2012, Plaintiff filed a First Amended complaint alleging that EPA failed to take action on certain state implementation plan (‘‘SIP’’) submissions for the States of Georgia and Alabama by the statutory deadline established by CAA section 110(k)(2), 42 U.S.C. 7410(k)(2). The proposed consent decree establishes deadlines for EPA to take action on the SIP submittals. DATES: Written comments on the proposed consent decree must be received by August 31, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID number EPA– HQ–OGC–2012–0597, online at www.regulations.gov (EPA’s preferred method); by email to oei.docket@epa.gov; by mail to EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; or by hand delivery or courier to EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Comments on a disk or CD– ROM should be formatted in Word or ASCII file, avoiding the use of special characters and any form of encryption, and may be mailed to the mailing address above. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 1, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45604-45605]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-18796]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9707-9]


Notification of Two Public Teleconferences of the Science 
Advisory Board; Environmental Economics Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory 
Board (SAB) Staff Office announces two public teleconferences of the 
SAB Environmental Economics Advisory Committee to discuss its draft 
review of EPA's White Paper ``Retrospective Study of the Costs of EPA 
Regulations: An Interim Report'' (March 2012 draft).

DATES: The public teleconferences will be held on Friday, September 7, 
2012 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) and Friday, 
November 2, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

ADDRESSES: The teleconferences will be conducted by telephone only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants 
further information concerning the meeting may contact Dr. Holly 
Stallworth, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory 
Board (1400R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1300 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail (202) 564-
2073; fax (202) 565-2098; or email at stallworth.holly@epa.gov. General 
information concerning the SAB can be found on the SAB Web site at 
https://www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 
as amended, 5 U.S.C., App., notice is hereby given that the SAB 
Environmental Economics Advisory Committee (EEAC) will hold public 
teleconference to discuss its draft report reviewing the EPA report 
``Retrospective Study of the Costs of EPA Regulations: An Interim 
Report'' (March 2012 draft). 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.
    EPA's white paper ``Retrospective Study of the Costs of EPA 
Regulations: An Interim Report'' (March 2012 draft) summarizes EPA's 
initial findings from a small number of pilot case studies that attempt 
to evaluate the costs of EPA's regulations after they were implemented 
(ex post). To improve future benefit-cost analyses, EPA is seeking to 
compare its predictions of costs (ex ante costs) with actual (ex post) 
costs and, if they differ substantially, to understand why. EPA has 
requested the SAB's review of its approach to assessing ex post costs 
as detailed in its draft paper. Additional background on this SAB EEAC 
review and announcement of two previous teleconferences is provided in 
77 FR 17475-17476. The most current SAB EEAC draft report will be 
posted on the SAB Web site prior to each teleconference. These draft 
reports, meeting agendas and any other meeting materials may be found 
at https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/fedrgstr_activites/Retrospective%20Cost%20Study?OpenDocument.
    Technical Contacts: Any questions concerning EPA's White Paper 
should be directed to Dr. Nathalie Simon, NCEE at (202) 566-2347 or 
simon.nathalie@epa.gov.

[[Page 45605]]

    Availability of Meeting Materials: A meeting agenda, charge 
questions, and other materials for the teleconferences will be placed 
on the SAB Web site at www.epa.gov/sab.
    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 relevant comments pertaining to the 
group conducting this advisory activity, EPA's charge, or meeting 
materials. Input from the public to the SAB will have the most impact 
if it consists of comments that provide specific scientific or 
technical information or analysis for the SAB to consider. Members of 
the public wishing to provide comment should contact the Designated 
Federal Officer for the relevant advisory committee directly.
    Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an 
oral presentation at a public teleconference will be limited to five 
minutes per speaker. To be placed on the public speaker list for the 
September 7, 2012 meeting, interested parties should notify Dr. Holly 
Stallworth, DFO, by email no later than August 31, 2012. To be placed 
on the public speaker list for the November 2, 2012 teleconference, 
interested parties should notify Dr. Holly Stallworth by October 26, 
2012.
    Written Statements: Written statements for these teleconferences 
should be received in the SAB Staff Office by the same deadlines given 
above for requesting oral comments. Written statements should be 
supplied to the DFO via email (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat 
PDF, MS Word, WordPerfect, 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. Stallworth at the 
phone number or email 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: July 23, 2012.
Thomas H. Brennan,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 2012-18796 Filed 7-31-12; 8:45 am]
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