Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee; Notice of Public Meeting, 68771-68772 [2012-27975]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 222 / Friday, November 16, 2012 / Notices government in place of procedures available under existing programspecific authorization regulations. An application submitted under the subpart D procedures must show that the state, tribal or local government has sufficient legal authority to implement the electronic reporting components of the programs covered by the application and will use electronic document receiving systems that meet the applicable subpart D requirements. On December 5, 2011, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VT DEC) submitted an application titled ‘‘Online Report Submittal System Electronic Document Receiving System’’ for revisions/ modifications of its EPA-authorized programs under title 40 CFR. EPA reviewed VT DEC’s request to revise/ modify its EPA-authorized programs and, based on this review, EPA determined that the application met the standards for approval of authorized program revisions/modifications set out in 40 CFR part 3, subpart D. In accordance with 40 CFR 3.1000(d), this notice of EPA’s decision to approve Vermont’s request to revise/modify its following EPA-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting under 40 CFR parts 51, 60–63, 70, 141, 144–148, 262– 265, 266, 268, 270–271, and 403 is being published in the Federal Register: Part 52—Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Part 61—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Part 62—Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Part 63—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories; Part 70—State Operating Permit Programs; Part 142—National Primary Drinking Water Regulations Implementation; Part 147—State Underground Injection Control Programs; Part 272—Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Programs; and Part 403—General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution. VT DEC was notified of EPA’s determination to approve its application with respect to the authorized program listed above. Also, in today’s notice, EPA is informing interested persons that they may request a public hearing on EPA’s action to approve the State of Vermont’s request to revise its authorized public water system program under 40 CFR part 142, in accordance with 40 CFR 3.1000(f). Requests for a hearing must be VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:43 Nov 15, 2012 Jkt 229001 submitted to EPA within 30 days of publication of today’s Federal Register notice. Such requests should include the following information: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the individual, organization or other entity requesting a hearing; (2) A brief statement of the requesting person’s interest in EPA’s determination, a brief explanation as to why EPA should hold a hearing, and any other information that the requesting person wants EPA to consider when determining whether to grant the request; and (3) The signature of the individual making the request, or, if the request is made on behalf of an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible official of the organization or other entity. In the event a hearing is requested and granted, EPA will provide notice of the hearing in the Federal Register not less than 15 days prior to the scheduled hearing date. Frivolous or insubstantial requests for hearing may be denied by EPA. Following such a public hearing, EPA will review the record of the hearing and issue an order either affirming today’s determination or rescinding such determination. If no timely request for a hearing is received and granted, EPA’s approval of the State of Vermont’s request to revise its Part 142—National Primary Drinking Water Regulations Implementation program to allow electronic reporting will become effective 30 days after today’s notice is published, pursuant to CROMERR section 3.1000(f)(4). Dated: November 6, 2012. Andrew Battin, Director, Office of Information Collection. [FR Doc. 2012–27972 Filed 11–15–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–7146 or https://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 11/05/2012 Through 11/09/2012 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. Notice Dated: November 13, 2012. Cliff Rader, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 2012–27979 Filed 11–15–12; 8:45 am] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0873; FRL–9369–6] Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee; Notice of Public Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Office of Pesticide Programs is SUMMARY: Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Frm 00041 Federal agencies. EPA’s comment letters on EISs are available at: https:// www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/ eisdata.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As of October 1, 2012, EPA will not accept paper copies or CDs of EISs for filing purposes; all submissions on or after October 1, 2012 must be made through e-NEPA. While this system eliminates the need to submit paper or CD copies to EPA to meet filing requirements, electronic submission does not change requirements for distribution of EISs for public review and comment. To begin using e-NEPA, you must first register with EPA’s electronic reporting site— https://cdx.epa.gov/epa_home.asp EIS No. 20120361, Final EIS, BR, UT, Narrows Project, Development of a Supplemental Water Supply for Agricultural and Municipal Water Use, Sanpete County, UT, Review Period Ends: 12/17/2012, Contact: Peter Crookston 801–379–1152. EIS No. 20120362, Draft EIS, BLM, CA, Casa Diablo IV Geothermal Development Project, Mono County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 01/15/ 2013, Contact: Collin Reinhardt 760– 872–5024. EIS No. 20120364, Draft EIS, BLM, WY, Gas Hills In-Situ Recovery Uranium Project, Fremont and Natrona Counties, WY, Comment Period Ends: 12/31/2012, Contact: Kristin Yannone 307–332–8400. EIS No. 20120365, Final EIS, USACE, CA, Pier S Marine Terminal Development and Back Channel Improvements, Los Angeles County, CA, Review Period Ends: 12/17/2012, Contact: John W. Markham 805–585– 2150. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P [ER–FRL–9006–1] PO 00000 Fmt 4703 68771 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1 68772 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 222 / Friday, November 16, 2012 / Notices giving notice that a public meeting of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) is scheduled for November 29–30, 2012. A draft agenda is under development and will be posted by November 16, 2012. Three PPDC workgroup meetings are scheduled to meet on November 28, 2012, as follows: PPDC Work Group on Integrated Pest Management; PPDC Work Group on Comparative Safety Statements; and PPDC Work Group on Pollinator Protection. The PPDC Work Group on 21st Century Toxicology/ Integrated Testing Strategies will meet on November 29, 2012. All meetings are free, open to the public, and no advance registration is required. The PPDC meeting will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, November 30, 2012, from 9 a.m. to noon. On Wednesday, November 28, 2012, PPDC work group meetings are scheduled as follows: Integrated Pest Management from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Comparative Safety Statements from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and Pollinator Protection from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Thursday, November 29, 2012, the PPDC Work Group on 21st Century Toxicology/Integrated Testing Strategies will meet from noon to 1:15 p.m. in N–4850–70 Potomac Yards North. Information regarding PPDC Work Groups is available on EPA’s Web site at https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ ppdc/. 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. DATES: The PPDC and Work Group meetings will be held at EPA’s location at 1 Potomac Yard South, 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. The PPDC meeting will be held in the lobby-level Conference Center. The PPDC Work Group on Pollinator Protection will meet on November 28, 2012, in the lobby-level Conference Center. The PPDC Work Group on Integrated Pest Management will meet on November 28, 2012, in room S–4850–70 Potomac Yards South. The PPDC Work Group on Comparative Safety Statements will meet on November 28, 2012, in S–4370– 80 Potomac Yards South. On November 29, 2012, the PPDC Work Group on 21st Century Toxicology/Integrated Testing Strategies will meet in N–4850–70 Potomac Yards North. EPA’s Potomac Yard South building is approximately one mile from the Crystal City Metro Station. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:43 Nov 15, 2012 Jkt 229001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margie Fehrenbach, Office of Pesticide Programs (7501P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 308–4775; fax number: (703) 308–4776; email address: fehrenbach.margie@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of particular interest to persons who work in agricultural settings or persons who are concerned about implementation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA); and the amendments to both of these major pesticide laws by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996; and the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: Agricultural workers and farmers; pesticide industry and trade associations; environmental, consumer, and farm worker groups; pesticide users and growers; animal rights groups; pest consultants; State, local, and tribal governments; academia; public health organizations; and the public. If you have 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? The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0873, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPP Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. II. Background The Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is entrusted with the responsibility to help ensure the safety of the American food supply, the PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 education and protection from unreasonable risk of those who apply or are exposed to pesticides occupationally or through use of products, and general protection of the environment and special ecosystems from potential risks posed by pesticides. The Charter for EPA’s PPDC was established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92– 463, in September 1995, and has been renewed every 2 years since that time. PPDC’s Charter was renewed October 28, 2011, for another 2-year period. The purpose of PPDC is to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on issues associated with pesticide regulatory development and reform initiatives, evolving public policy and program implementation issues, and science issues associated with evaluating and reducing risks from use of pesticides. It is determined that PPDC is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Agency by law. The following sectors are represented on the current PPDC: Environmental/public interest and animal rights groups; farm worker organizations; pesticide industry and trade associations; pesticide user, grower, and commodity groups; Federal and State/local/tribal governments; the general public; academia; and public health organizations. Copies of the PPDC Charter are filed with appropriate committees of Congress and the Library of Congress and are available upon request. III. How can I request to participate in this meeting? PPDC meetings are open to the public and seating is available on a first-come basis. Persons interested in attending do not need to register in advance of the meeting. Comments may be made during the public comment session of each meeting or in writing to the address listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural workers, Agriculture, Chemicals, Endangered species, Foods, Integrated pest management, Pesticide labels, Pesticides and pests, Public health, Spray drift, 21st Century toxicology. Dated: November 9, 2012. Steven Bradbury, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2012–27975 Filed 11–15–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 222 (Friday, November 16, 2012)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0873; FRL-9369-6]


Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee; Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Office of Pesticide Programs 
is

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giving notice that a public meeting of the Pesticide Program Dialogue 
Committee (PPDC) is scheduled for November 29-30, 2012. A draft agenda 
is under development and will be posted by November 16, 2012. Three 
PPDC workgroup meetings are scheduled to meet on November 28, 2012, as 
follows: PPDC Work Group on Integrated Pest Management; PPDC Work Group 
on Comparative Safety Statements; and PPDC Work Group on Pollinator 
Protection. The PPDC Work Group on 21st Century Toxicology/Integrated 
Testing Strategies will meet on November 29, 2012. All meetings are 
free, open to the public, and no advance registration is required.

DATES: The PPDC meeting will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2012, 
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, November 30, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 
noon. On Wednesday, November 28, 2012, PPDC work group meetings are 
scheduled as follows: Integrated Pest Management from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; 
Comparative Safety Statements from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and Pollinator 
Protection from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Thursday, November 29, 2012, 
the PPDC Work Group on 21st Century Toxicology/Integrated Testing 
Strategies will meet from noon to 1:15 p.m. in N-4850-70 Potomac Yards 
North. Information regarding PPDC Work Groups is available on EPA's Web 
site at https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ppdc/.
    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 PPDC and Work Group meetings will be held at EPA's 
location at 1 Potomac Yard South, 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. 
The PPDC meeting will be held in the lobby-level Conference Center. The 
PPDC Work Group on Pollinator Protection will meet on November 28, 
2012, in the lobby-level Conference Center. The PPDC Work Group on 
Integrated Pest Management will meet on November 28, 2012, in room S-
4850-70 Potomac Yards South. The PPDC Work Group on Comparative Safety 
Statements will meet on November 28, 2012, in S-4370-80 Potomac Yards 
South. On November 29, 2012, the PPDC Work Group on 21st Century 
Toxicology/Integrated Testing Strategies will meet in N-4850-70 Potomac 
Yards North. EPA's Potomac Yard South building is approximately one 
mile from the Crystal City Metro Station.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margie Fehrenbach, Office of Pesticide 
Programs (7501P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-4775; 
fax number: (703) 308-4776; email address: fehrenbach.margie@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of 
particular interest to persons who work in agricultural settings or 
persons who are concerned about implementation of the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA); and the amendments to both of these 
major pesticide laws by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996; 
and the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. Potentially affected 
entities may include, but are not limited to: Agricultural workers and 
farmers; pesticide industry and trade associations; environmental, 
consumer, and farm worker groups; pesticide users and growers; animal 
rights groups; pest consultants; State, local, and tribal governments; 
academia; public health organizations; and the public. If you have 
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?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0873, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory 
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency 
Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public Reading Room is open 
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPP Docket is (703) 305-
5805. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information 
about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Background

    The Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is entrusted with the 
responsibility to help ensure the safety of the American food supply, 
the education and protection from unreasonable risk of those who apply 
or are exposed to pesticides occupationally or through use of products, 
and general protection of the environment and special ecosystems from 
potential risks posed by pesticides.
    The Charter for EPA's PPDC was established under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, in September 1995, 
and has been renewed every 2 years since that time. PPDC's Charter was 
renewed October 28, 2011, for another 2-year period. The purpose of 
PPDC is to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator 
on issues associated with pesticide regulatory development and reform 
initiatives, evolving public policy and program implementation issues, 
and science issues associated with evaluating and reducing risks from 
use of pesticides. It is determined that PPDC is in the public interest 
in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Agency by 
law. The following sectors are represented on the current PPDC: 
Environmental/public interest and animal rights groups; farm worker 
organizations; pesticide industry and trade associations; pesticide 
user, grower, and commodity groups; Federal and State/local/tribal 
governments; the general public; academia; and public health 
organizations.
    Copies of the PPDC Charter are filed with appropriate committees of 
Congress and the Library of Congress and are available upon request.

III. How can I request to participate in this meeting?

    PPDC meetings are open to the public and seating is available on a 
first-come basis. Persons interested in attending do not need to 
register in advance of the meeting. Comments may be made during the 
public comment session of each meeting or in writing to the address 
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Agricultural workers, Agriculture, 
Chemicals, Endangered species, Foods, Integrated pest management, 
Pesticide labels, Pesticides and pests, Public health, Spray drift, 
21st Century toxicology.

    Dated: November 9, 2012.
Steven Bradbury,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2012-27975 Filed 11-15-12; 8:45 am]
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