Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee, 44947-44948 [2013-17924]

Download as PDF 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 44948 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 143 / Thursday, July 25, 2013 / Notices prevent, diagnose and treat environmental health conditions in children. —The background and experience that would contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g., geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational, and other considerations). —Ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 2–3 times a year in Washington, DC, participate in teleconference meetings, develop recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and advice letters. Nominations must include a short statement of interest, resume and a short biography describing the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, attestation that nominee is not a lobbyist, a statement about the perspective and diversity the nominee brings to the committee, as well as the nominee’s current business address, email address, and daytime telephone number. Candidates may self-nominate. Submit nominations by September 20, 2013 by email to berger.martha@epa.gov or mail to: Martha Berger, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Children’s Health Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 1107T, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martha Berger, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564– 2191 or berger.martha@epa.gov. Dated: July 17, 2013. Martha Berger, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–17924 Filed 7–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. [EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0480; FRL–9392–2] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments To Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of request for amendments by registrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. FIFRA provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be amended to delete one or more uses. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any request in the Federal Register. DATES: The deletions in Table 1 are effective August 26, 2013, because the registrants requested a waiver of the 180-day comment period, unless the Agency receives a written withdrawal request on or before August 26, 2013. The Agency will consider a withdrawal request postmarked no later than August 26, 2013. Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sites being deleted should contact the applicable registrant in Table 1 before August 26, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit your withdrawal request, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPP–2013–0480, by one of the following methods: • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/ DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the instructions at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.htm. Additional instructions on visiting the docket, along with more information SUMMARY: Christopher Green, Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 347–0367; email address: green.christopher@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general. Although this action may be of particular interest to persons who produce or use pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information? The docket for this action, identified by docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP– 2013–0480, is available either electronically through https:// www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the OPP Docket in the Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/ DC), located in EPA West, 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. What action is the Agency taking? This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applications from registrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. These registrations are listed in Table 1 of this unit by registration number, product name, active ingredient, and specific uses deleted. TABLE 1—REQUESTS FOR AMENDMENTS TO DELETE USES IN CERTAIN PESTICIDE REGISTRATIONS ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES EPA registration No. Product name Active ingredient 100–864 .............. Cyproconazole .................................................... Directions for Use on Roses. 100–1132 ............ Cyproconazole Technical. Envoke Herbicide ......... Use on Almonds, as well as all references made to application in the State of California. 100–1225 ............ 100–1226 ............ Quadris Xtra Fungicide Alto 100SL Fungicide ... 2-Pyridinesulfonamide, N-[[(4,6-dimethoxy-2pyrimidinyl)amino]carbonyl]-3-(2,2,2trifluoroethoxy)-, monosodium salt, monohydrate. Cyproconazole & Azoxystrobin .......................... Cyproconazole .................................................... 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 143 (Thursday, July 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44947-44948]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17924]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9838-5]


Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Request for Nominations to the Children's Health Protection 
Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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

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prevent, diagnose and treat environmental health conditions in 
children.
--The background and experience that would contribute to the diversity 
of perspectives on the committee (e.g., geographic, economic, social, 
cultural, educational, and other considerations).
--Ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 2-3 times a year in 
Washington, DC, participate in teleconference meetings, develop 
recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and advice 
letters.

    Nominations must include a short statement of interest, resume and 
a short biography describing the professional and educational 
qualifications of the nominee, attestation that nominee is not a 
lobbyist, a statement about the perspective and diversity the nominee 
brings to the committee, as well as the nominee's current business 
address, email address, and daytime telephone number. Candidates may 
self-nominate.
    Submit nominations by September 20, 2013 by email to 
berger.martha@epa.gov or mail to: Martha Berger, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Children's Health Protection, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Mail Code 1107T, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20460.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martha Berger, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564-2191 or berger.martha@epa.gov.

    Dated: July 17, 2013.
Martha Berger,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-17924 Filed 7-24-13; 8:45 am]
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