Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board; Notice of Charter Renewal, 44946-44947 [2013-17922]

Download as PDF 44946 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 143 / Thursday, July 25, 2013 / Notices Description: Unexecuted LGIA with Watson to be effective 8/1/2013. Filed Date: 7/18/13. Accession Number: 20130718–5099. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/8/13. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Docket Numbers: ES13–36–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Application of PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. under Section 204 of the Federal Power Act for an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Securities. Filed Date: 7/18/13. Accession Number: 20130718–5108. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/8/13. Filings Instituting Proceedings Take notice that the Commission received the following electric reliability filings: ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Docket Numbers: RR13–7–000. Applicants: North American Electric Reliability Corporation. Description: Petition of North American Electric Reliability Corporation for Approval of Amendments to the Delegation Agreement with Texas Reliability Entity, Inc. and Request for Expedited Action. Filed Date: 7/17/13. Accession Number: 20130717–5343. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/7/13. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: July 18, 2013. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–17898 Filed 7–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:49 Jul 24, 2013 Jkt 229001 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings Docket Numbers: RP13–1078–000. Applicants: Dauphin Island Gathering Partners. Description: 2013 Cash Out Refund Report for Dauphin Island Gathering Partners. Filed Date: 7/17/13. Accession Number: 20130717–5005. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/29/13. Docket Numbers: RP13–1079–000. Applicants: Energy West Development, Inc. Description: FT and IT rates to be effective 10/1/2013. Filed Date: 7/17/13. Accession Number: 20130717–5101. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/29/13. Docket Numbers: RP13–1081–000. Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America. Description: NJR Energy Negotiated Rate to be effective 7/17/2013. Filed Date: 7/17/13. Accession Number: 20130717–5193. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/29/13. Docket Numbers: RP13–1082–000. Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. Description: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP submits tariff filing per 154.203: Termination of Rate Schedules X–62 and X–121 to be effective 10/1/2013. Filed Date: 7/17/13. Accession Number: 20130717–5239. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/29/13. Docket Numbers: RP13–1083–000. Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America. Description: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC submits tariff filing per 154.204: Renaissance Trading Negotiated Rate to be effective 7/17/ 2013. Filed Date: 7/17/13. Accession Number: 20130717–5256. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/29/13. Docket Numbers: RP13–1084–000. Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America. Description: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC submits tariff filing per 154.204: Macquarie Negotiated Rate to be effective 7/17/ 2013. Filed Date: 7/17/13. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Accession Number: 20130717–5295. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/29/13. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: July 18, 2013. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–17900 Filed 7–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9838–9] Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board; Notice of Charter Renewal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) is a necessary committee, which is in the public interest. Accordingly, ELAB will be renewed for an additional two-year period. The purpose of the ELAB is to provide advice and recommendations to the Administrator of EPA on issues associated with enhancing EPA’s measurement programs and the systems and standards of environmental accreditation. Inquiries may be directed to Lara P. Phelps, Senior Advisor, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Science Advisor, 109 T W Alexander Drive (E243–05), Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 or by email: phelps.lara@epa.gov. E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 143 / Thursday, July 25, 2013 / Notices Dated: June 5, 2013. Glenn Paulson, Science Advisor. [FR Doc. 2013–17922 Filed 7–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9838–8] Request for Nominations for 2014 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Request for nominations for Clean Air Excellence Awards. AGENCY: This notice announces the competition for the 2014 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program. EPA established the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program in February 2000 to recognize outstanding and innovative efforts that support progress in achieving clean air. DATES: All submissions of entries for the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program must be postmarked by September 27, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information on this awards program, including the entry form, can be found on EPA’s Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Web site: https://www.epa.gov/oar/ cleanairawards/. Any member of the public who wants further information may contact Ms. Jeneva Craig, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA by telephone at (202) 564–1674 or by email at craig.jeneva@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Awards Program Notice: Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7403(a)(1) and (2) and sections 103(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), notice is hereby given that the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) announces the opening of competition for the 2014 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program (CAEAP). The intent of the program is to recognize and honor outstanding, innovative efforts that help to make progress in achieving cleaner air. The CAEAP is open to both public and private entities. Entries are limited to efforts related to air quality in the United States. There are five general award categories: (1) Clean Air Technology; (2) Community Action; (3) Education/Outreach; (4) Regulatory/ Policy Innovations; and (5) Transportation Efficiency Innovations. There are also two special awards categories: (1) Thomas W. Zosel Outstanding Individual Achievement ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:49 Jul 24, 2013 Jkt 229001 Award; and (2) Gregg Cooke Visionary Program Award. Awards are given periodically and are for recognition only. Entry Requirements: All applicants are asked to submit their entry on a CAEAP entry form, contained in the CAEAP Entry Package, which may be obtained from the CAAAC Web site at https://www.epa.gov/air/cleanairawards/ entry.html. Applicants can also contact Ms. Jeneva Craig, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA by telephone at (202) 564–1674 or by email at craig.jeneva@epa.gov. The entry form is a simple, three-part form asking for general information on the applicant; a narrative description of the project; and three (3) independent references for the proposed entry. Applicants should also submit additional supporting documentation as necessary. Specific directions and information on filing an entry form are included in the Entry Package. Judging and Award Criteria: EPA staff will use a screening process, with input from outside subject experts, as needed. Members of the CAAAC will provide advice to EPA on the entries. The EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation will make the final award decisions. Entries will be judged using both general criteria and criteria specific to each individual category. These criteria are listed in the 2014 Entry Package. Dated July 18, 2013. Jeneva Craig, Designated Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 2013–17923 Filed 7–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9838–5] Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Request for Nominations to the Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee. Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by December 2013. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may also be used to solicit nominees. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44947 The Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463. EPA established this Committee in 1997 to provide independent advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental issues affecting children’s health. Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for two year terms with a cap on service at six years. The Committee meets 2–3 times annually and the average workload is approximately 10 to 15 hours per month. EPA provides reimbursement for travel and other incidental expenses associated with official government business, but members must be able to cover expenses prior to reimbursement. The CHPAC is looking for representatives from the private sector, state and local government, academia (including a graduate level student representative), NGOs, public health practitioners, pediatricians, obstetrics, occupational medicine, community nurses, environmental groups, health groups, health research, epidemiology and toxicology. We are looking for experience in children’s environmental health policy, research, and in specific issues such as lead poisoning and asthma, prenatal environmental exposures, chemical exposures, public health information tracking, knowledge of EPA regulation development, risk assessment, exposure assessment, tribal children’s environmental health and children’s environmental health disparities. EPA encourages nominations from all racial and ethnic groups. The following criteria will be used to evaluate nominees: —The ability of candidate to effectively contribute to discussions and provide useful recommendations on the following issues: Risk assessment, exposure assessment and children’s health; Air quality, both indoor and outdoor, regulations, policies, outreach and communication; Water quality, regulations, policies, outreach and communication; Prenatal exposures and health outcomes; Chemical exposures, pesticide exposures, health outcomes, policy and regulation; Asthma disparities and other environmental health disparities; Data and information collection issues; Lead, mercury and other heavy metal concerns for children’s health; Exposures that affect children’s health in homes, schools, child care centers; Building capacity among health providers to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 143 (Thursday, July 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44946-44947]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17922]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9838-9]


Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board; Notice of Charter 
Renewal

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

    Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA) has determined that, in accordance with the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the 
Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) is a necessary 
committee, which is in the public interest. Accordingly, ELAB will be 
renewed for an additional two-year period. The purpose of the ELAB is 
to provide advice and recommendations to the Administrator of EPA on 
issues associated with enhancing EPA's measurement programs and the 
systems and standards of environmental accreditation. Inquiries may be 
directed to Lara P. Phelps, Senior Advisor, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Office of the Science Advisor, 109 T W Alexander 
Drive (E243-05), Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 or by email: 
phelps.lara@epa.gov.


[[Page 44947]]


    Dated: June 5, 2013.
Glenn Paulson,
Science Advisor.
[FR Doc. 2013-17922 Filed 7-24-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.