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National Environmental Justice
Advisory Council
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Request for Nominations to the
National Environmental Justice
Advisory Council (NEJAC).
AGENCY:
The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations from a diverse range of
qualified candidates to be considered
for appointment to its National
Environmental Justice Advisory Council
(NEJAC). The NEJAC was chartered to
provide advice regarding broad,
crosscutting issues related to
environmental justice. This notice
solicits nominations to fill
approximately eight (8) vacancies for
terms through June 15, 2017. To
maintain the representation outlined by
the charter, nominees will be selected to
represent: Academia (1 vacancies);
grassroots community-based
organizations (1 vacancy); nongovernmental/environmental
organizations (2 vacancies); State
government agencies (1 vacancy);
business and industry (1 vacancy) and
indigenous community-based
organizations (2 vacancies). Vacancies
are anticipated to be filled by May 2015.
Sources in addition to this Federal
Register Notice also may be utilized in
the solicitation of nominees.
DATES: Nominations should be
submitted in time to arrive no later than
October 25, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations
electronically with the subject line
NEJAC Membership 2014 to
parris.scott@epa.gov. You also may
submit nominations by mail to: Scott
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Parris, NEJAC Membership Outreach
Coordinator, Office of Environmental
Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW., (MC 2201A), Washington, DC
20460. Non-electronic submissions must
follow the same format and contain the
same information. The Office of
Environmental Justice will acknowledge
receipt of nominations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sherri P. White, Designated Federal
Officer, NEJAC, U.S. EPA; telephone
(202) 564–2462; fax: (202) 564–1624.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
NEJAC is a federal advisory committee
chartered under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–
463. EPA established the NEJAC in 1993
to provide independent consensus
advice to the EPA Administrator about
a broad range of environmental issues
related to environmental justice. The
NEJAC conducts business in accordance
with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and
related regulations.
The Council consists of 26 members
(including a Chairperson) appointed by
EPA’s Administrator. Members serve as
non-federal stakeholders representing:
four (4) from academia, three (3) from
business and industry; six (6) from
community based organizations; six (6)
from non-governmental/environmental
organizations; four (4) from state and
local governments; and three (3) from
tribal governments and indigenous
organizations, of which one member
serves as a liaison to the National Tribal
Caucus. Members are appointed for
three (3)-year terms with the possibility
of reappointment to a second term.
The NEJAC usually meets face-to-face
twice a year, generally in the Spring and
the Fall. Additionally, members may be
asked to participate in teleconference
meetings or serve on Work Groups to
develop recommendations, advice
letters, and reports to address specific
policy issues. The average workload for
members is approximately 5 to 8 hours
per month. EPA provides
reimbursement for travel and other
incidental expenses associated with
official government business.
Nominations: Any interested person
and/or organization may nominate
qualified individuals for membership.
The EPA values and welcomes
diversity. In an effort to obtain
nominations of diverse candidates, the
agency encourages nominations of
women and men of all racial and ethnic
groups. All nominations will be fully
considered, but applicants need to be
aware of the specific representation
sought as outlined in the Summary
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above. In addition, EPA is seeking
nominees with knowledge in
community sustainability, public health
and health disparities, climate change
adaptation, land use and equitable
development, environmental sociology
and social science, and environmental
financing.
Other criteria used to evaluate
nominees will include:
• The background and experience that
would help members contribute to the
diversity of perspectives on the
committee (e.g., geographic,
economic, social, cultural,
educational background, professional
affiliations, and other considerations
• Demonstrated experience with
environmental justice and community
sustainability issues at the national,
state, or local level;
• Excellent interpersonal and
consensus-building skills
• Ability to volunteer time to attend
meetings 2–3 times a year, participate
in teleconference meetings, attend
listening sessions with the
Administrator or other senior-level
officials, develop policy
recommendations to the
Administrator, and prepare reports
and advice letters
• Willingness to commit time to the
committee and demonstrated ability
to work constructively and effectively
on committees
How to Submit Nominations: Any
interested person or organization may
nominate qualified persons to be
considered for appointment to this
advisory committee. Individuals are
encouraged to self-nominate.
Nominations can be submitted in
electronic format (preferred) following
the template available at https://epa.gov/
environmentaljustice/nejac/
index.html#Membership. To be
considered, all nominations should
include:
• Current contact information for the
nominee, including the nominee’s
name, organization (and position
within that organization), current
business address, email address, and
daytime telephone number.
• Brief Statement describing the
nominees interest in serving on the
NEJAC
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• Resume and a short biography (no
more than 2 paragraphs) describing
the professional and educational
qualifications of the nominee,
including a list of relevant activities,
and any current or previous service
on advisory committees
• Letter[s] of recommendation from a
third party supporting the
nomination. Letter[s] should describe
how the nominee’s experience and
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Department of Commerce, National
Telecommunications and Information
Administration, 1401 Constitution Ave.
NW., Washington, DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janet Young at (202) 418–0837 or
janet.young@fcc.gov, Broadband
Division, Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau, FCC, or Gary Patrick, Office of
Spectrum Management, NTIA, at (202)
482–3650 or gpatrick@ntia.doc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a
summary of a public notice of the
coordination procedures in the 1695–
1710 MHz and 1755–1780 MHz Bands,
jointly by the Federal Communications
Commission and the United States
Department of Commerce, National
Telecommunications and Information
Administration, GN Docket No. 13–185,
DA 14–1023, released on July 18, 2014.
[GN Docket No. 13–185; DA 14–1023]
Synopsis
knowledge will bring value to the
work of the NEJAC.
Other sources, in addition to this
Federal Register notice, may also be
utilized in the solicitation of nominees.
To help the EPA in evaluating the
effectiveness of its outreach efforts,
please tell us how you learned of this
opportunity.
Dated: September 3, 2014.
Sherri P White,
Designated Federal Officer, Office of
Environmental Justice, U.S. EPA.
[FR Doc. 2014–21817 Filed 9–11–14; 8:45 am]
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The Federal Communications
Commission and National
Telecommunications and Information
Administration: Coordination
Procedures in the 1695–1710 MHz and
1755–1780 MHz Bands
Federal Communications
Commission and National
Telecommunications and Information
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Federal Communications
Commission’s (FCC) Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and
the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA)
issue this joint public notice to provide
information about Federal/non-Federal
coordination in the AWS–3 bands in
which Federal incumbents have
spectrum assignments. We jointly refine
certain AWS–3 Protection Zones,
reducing them from nationwide scope to
more specific geographic areas. We
provide information and guidance on
the overall coordination process, as
contemplated by the AWS–3 R&O,
including informal pre-coordination
discussions and the formal process of
submitting coordination requests and
receiving results from relevant agencies.
Also, we provide refined Protection
Zones for AWS–3 licenses for which
proximity to certain Federal satellite
uplink stations could potentially cause
harmful interference into AWS–3
licensee base stations along with a
streamlined option for satisfying this
coordination requirement.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th St. SW.,
Washington, DC 20554 and U.S.
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I. Introduction
1. In March 2014, the Federal
Communications Commission
(Commission or FCC) adopted new rules
that will make available significantly
more spectrum for Advanced Wireless
Services (AWS). See Report and Order,
GN Docket No. 13–185, 29 FCC Rcd
4610 (2014) (recon. pending), 79 FR
32366 (June 4, 2014) (AWS–3 R&O). The
rules are a milestone in providing
commercial access to new spectrum
bands through a spectrum-sharing
arrangement with incumbent federal
users. As part of that arrangement, the
Commission’s AWS–3 rules require
successful coordination with Federal
incumbents prior to operation in
Protection Zones (also referred to here
as coordination zones). By this public
notice the Commission, through its
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau,
and the National Telecommunications
and Information Administration (NTIA)
provide (i) information for potential
bidders in the AWS–3 auction and (ii)
guidance to the ultimate AWS–3
licensees and the affected Federal
incumbents regarding coordination
between Federal and non-Federal for
shared use of the 1695–1710 MHz and
1755–1780 MHz bands. The joint nature
of this public notice reflects intersecting
jurisdictions of the Commission
(commercial users) and NTIA (Federal
users) in these bands. In the AWS–3
R&O, the Commission authorized and
directed its Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau to work
with NTIA staff, in collaboration with
affected Federal agencies or Commerce
Spectrum Management Advisory
Committee (CSMAC) members, to
develop this joint FCC and NTIA public
notice with information on coordination
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procedures in the 1695–1710 MHz and
1755–1780 MHz bands. AWS–3 R&O at,
29 FCC Rcd at 4693 para. 221.
2. The public notice proceeds as
follows. In section II, we provide
general background information about
Federal/non-Federal coordination in the
AWS–3 bands in which Federal
incumbents have spectrum assignments.
In section III, we jointly refine certain
AWS–3 Protection Zones, reducing
them from nationwide scope to more
specific geographic areas. Section IV
provides information and guidance on
the overall coordination process, as
contemplated by the AWS–3 R&O,
including informal pre-coordination
discussions and the formal process of
submitting coordination requests and
receiving results from relevant agencies.
Section V provides refined Protection
Zones for AWS–3 licenses for which
proximity to certain Federal satellite
uplink stations could potentially cause
harmful interference into AWS–3
licensee base stations along with a
streamlined option for satisfying this
coordination requirement. The
Appendices to this public notice are
formatted tables, images, and a sample
coordination agreement that are
available online at: www.ntia.doc.gov/
category/aws-3-transition and https://
apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/
DA-14-1023A1.pdf.
II. Background
3. AWS–3 R&O. On March 31, 2014,
the Commission adopted rules
governing commercial use of spectrum
in the 1695–1710 MHz, 1755–1780
MHz, and 2155–2180 MHz bands
making 65 megahertz of spectrum
available for flexible use wireless
services, including mobile broadband.
The Commission’s action was another
step in implementing the Congressional
directive in Title VI of the Middle Class
Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
(Spectrum Act) to make more spectrum
available for flexible uses. It was also
the culmination of years of effort to
facilitate commercial access to some of
these bands through spectrum-sharing
arrangements with incumbent Federal
users. In particular, 40 megahertz in the
band is being made available for
commercial use pursuant to
collaboration among the wireless
industry and Federal agencies facilitated
in part by NTIA, which chartered the
Commerce Spectrum Management
Advisory Committee (CSMAC) to advise
it on these matters.
4. Information on Incumbent Federal
operations. Information about
incumbent Federal operations is
generally available through the affected
agencies’ Transition Plans. The publicly
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9916-53-OECA]
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Request for Nominations to the National Environmental Justice
Advisory Council (NEJAC).
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be
considered for appointment to its National Environmental Justice
Advisory Council (NEJAC). The NEJAC was chartered to provide advice
regarding broad, crosscutting issues related to environmental justice.
This notice solicits nominations to fill approximately eight (8)
vacancies for terms through June 15, 2017. To maintain the
representation outlined by the charter, nominees will be selected to
represent: Academia (1 vacancies); grassroots community-based
organizations (1 vacancy); non-governmental/environmental organizations
(2 vacancies); State government agencies (1 vacancy); business and
industry (1 vacancy) and indigenous community-based organizations (2
vacancies). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by May 2015. Sources
in addition to this Federal Register Notice also may be utilized in the
solicitation of nominees.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than
October 25, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line
NEJAC Membership 2014 to parris.scott@epa.gov. You also may submit
nominations by mail to: Scott Parris, NEJAC Membership Outreach
Coordinator, Office of Environmental Justice, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., (MC 2201A),
Washington, DC 20460. Non-electronic submissions must follow the same
format and contain the same information. The Office of Environmental
Justice will acknowledge receipt of nominations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherri P. White, Designated Federal
Officer, NEJAC, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564-2462; fax: (202) 564-
1624.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NEJAC is a federal advisory committee
chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law
92-463. EPA established the NEJAC in 1993 to provide independent
consensus advice to the EPA Administrator about a broad range of
environmental issues related to environmental justice. The NEJAC
conducts business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related regulations.
The Council consists of 26 members (including a Chairperson)
appointed by EPA's Administrator. Members serve as non-federal
stakeholders representing: four (4) from academia, three (3) from
business and industry; six (6) from community based organizations; six
(6) from non-governmental/environmental organizations; four (4) from
state and local governments; and three (3) from tribal governments and
indigenous organizations, of which one member serves as a liaison to
the National Tribal Caucus. Members are appointed for three (3)-year
terms with the possibility of reappointment to a second term.
The NEJAC usually meets face-to-face twice a year, generally in the
Spring and the Fall. Additionally, members may be asked to participate
in teleconference meetings or serve on Work Groups to develop
recommendations, advice letters, and reports to address specific policy
issues. The average workload for members is approximately 5 to 8 hours
per month. EPA provides reimbursement for travel and other incidental
expenses associated with official government business.
Nominations: Any interested person and/or organization may nominate
qualified individuals for membership. The EPA values and welcomes
diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates,
the agency encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and
ethnic groups. All nominations will be fully considered, but applicants
need to be aware of the specific representation sought as outlined in
the Summary above. In addition, EPA is seeking nominees with knowledge
in community sustainability, public health and health disparities,
climate change adaptation, land use and equitable development,
environmental sociology and social science, and environmental
financing.
Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:
The background and experience that would help members
contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g.,
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational background,
professional affiliations, and other considerations
Demonstrated experience with environmental justice and
community sustainability issues at the national, state, or local level;
Excellent interpersonal and consensus-building skills
Ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 2-3 times a year,
participate in teleconference meetings, attend listening sessions with
the Administrator or other senior-level officials, develop policy
recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and advice
letters
Willingness to commit time to the committee and demonstrated
ability to work constructively and effectively on committees
How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to this
advisory committee. Individuals are encouraged to self-nominate.
Nominations can be submitted in electronic format (preferred) following
the template available at https://epa.gov/environmentaljustice/nejac/#Membership. To be considered, all nominations should
include:
Current contact information for the nominee, including the
nominee's name, organization (and position within that organization),
current business address, email address, and daytime telephone number.
Brief Statement describing the nominees interest in serving on
the NEJAC
R[eacute]sum[eacute] and a short biography (no more than 2
paragraphs) describing the professional and educational qualifications
of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities, and any
current or previous service on advisory committees
Letter[s] of recommendation from a third party supporting the
nomination. Letter[s] should describe how the nominee's experience and
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knowledge will bring value to the work of the NEJAC.
Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may
also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. To help the EPA in
evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us
how you learned of this opportunity.
Dated: September 3, 2014.
Sherri P White,
Designated Federal Officer, Office of Environmental Justice, U.S. EPA.
[FR Doc. 2014-21817 Filed 9-11-14; 8:45 am]
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