Board of Scientific Counselors Homeland Security Subcommittee; Notification of Public Teleconference Meeting and Public Comment, 57608-57609 [2015-24307]

Download as PDF 57608 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 185 / Thursday, September 24, 2015 / Notices Updates to Public Reading Room access are available on the Web site (https:// www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm). The Agency’s position paper(s), charge/ questions to the HSRB, and the meeting agenda will be available by early October 2015. In addition, the Agency may provide additional background documents as the materials become available. You may obtain electronic copies of these documents, and other related documents that are available electronically, from the regulations.gov Web site and the EPA HSRB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/hsrb/. For questions on document availability, or if you do not have access to the Internet, consult Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES C. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for the EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data that you used to support your views. 4. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. 5. To ensure proper receipt by the EPA, be sure to identify the Docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal Register citation. D. How may I participate in this meeting? You may participate in these meetings by following the instructions in this section. To ensure proper receipt by the EPA, it is imperative that you identify Docket ID number EPA–HQ–ORD– 2015–0588 in the subject line on the first page of your request. 1. Oral comments. Requests to present oral comments during either conference call will be accepted up to Noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, for the October 19–20 meeting and up to Noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, for the December 7, 2015 conference call. To the extent that time permits, interested persons who have not pre-registered may be permitted by the Chair of the HSRB to present oral comments during either call. Individuals or groups wishing to make brief oral comments to the HSRB on October 19 or 20, 2015, are strongly advised to submit their request (preferably via email) to Jim Downing, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Sep 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION no later than noon, Eastern Time, Wednesday, October 14, 2015, in order to be included on the meeting agenda and to provide sufficient time for the HSRB Chair and HSRB Designated Federal Official to review the meeting agenda to provide an appropriate public comment period. Individuals or groups wishing to make brief oral comments to the HSRB during the December 7, 2015 teleconference should submit their request by Noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. The request should identify the name of the individual making the presentation and the organization (if any) the individual will represent. Oral comments before the HSRB are generally limited to five minutes per individual or organization. Please note that this includes all individuals appearing either as part of, or on behalf of, an organization. While it is our intent to hear a full range of oral comments on the science and ethics issues under discussion, it is not our intent to permit organizations to expand the time limitations by having numerous individuals sign up separately to speak on their behalf. If additional time is available, further public comments may be possible. 2. Written comments. Submit your written comments prior to the meetings. For the Board to have the best opportunity to review and consider your comments as it deliberates, you should submit your comments by Noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, for the October 19–20 meeting, and by noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, for the December 7, 2015 teleconference. If you submit comments after these dates, those comments will be provided to the HSRB members, but you should recognize that the HSRB members may not have adequate time to consider your comments prior to their discussion. You should submit your comments using the instructions in Section I., under subsection C., ‘‘What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for the EPA?’’ In addition, the agency also requests that persons submitting comments directly to the docket also provide a copy of their comments to Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. There is no limit on the length of written comments for consideration by the HSRB. recommendations to the EPA on issues related to scientific and ethical aspects of human subjects research. The major objectives of the HSRB are to provide advice and recommendations on: (1) Research proposals and protocols; (2) reports of completed research with human subjects; and (3) how to strengthen EPA’s programs for protection of human subjects of research. The HSRB reports to the EPA Administrator through the Agency’s Science Advisor. 1. Topics for discussion. On Monday, October 19, 2015, EPA’s Human Studies Review Board will consider scientific and ethical issues surrounding: A completed study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Describing Laboratory Evaluation of Bite Protection from Repellent-Impregnated Clothing for the United States Military. At the continuation of the October meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, EPA’s Human Studies Review Board will consider scientific and ethical issues surrounding: Protocol for Testing of S.C. Johnson Personal Tick Repellent Products to Support Use of EPA Repellency Awareness Graphic. 2. Then on Monday, December 7, 2015 the HSRB will finalize its Final Report for the October 19–20, 2015 meeting. 2. Meeting minutes and reports. Minutes of these meetings, summarizing the matters discussed and recommendations, if any, made by the advisory committee regarding such matters, will be released within 90 calendar days of the meeting. Such minutes will be available at https:// www.epa.gov/osa/hsrb/ and https:// www.regulations.gov. In addition, information regarding the HSRB’s final meeting report, will be found at https://www.epa.gov/osa/hsrb/ or from the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. E. Background The HSRB is a Federal advisory committee operating in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act 5 U.S.C. App.2 § 9. The HSRB provides advice, information, and Board of Scientific Counselors Homeland Security Subcommittee; Notification of Public Teleconference Meeting and Public Comment CONTACT PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: September 17, 2015. Thomas A. Burke, EPA Science Advisor. [FR Doc. 2015–24342 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–ORD–2015–0528; FRL–9934–64– ORD] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 185 / Thursday, September 24, 2015 / Notices Notification of public teleconference meeting and public comment. ACTION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hereby provides notice that the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Homeland Security Subcommittee will host a public teleconference meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary discussion will focus on the draft report summarizing recommendations from the August 25–27, 2015 meeting. There will be a public comment period from 2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments relevant to the topics of the meeting. For additional information about registering to attend the meeting or to provide public comment, please see the REGISTRATION and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION sections below. Due to a limited number of telephone lines, attendance will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. Pre-registration is required. Registration for the teleconference meeting closes at noon Eastern Time, Tuesday, September 29, 2015. The deadline to sign up to speak during the public comment period, or to submit written public comments, is also noon, Tuesday, September 29, 2015. DATES: The BOSC Homeland Security Subcommittee teleconference meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2015, will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Registration: In order to participate on the teleconference you must register at the following site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epabosc-homeland-security-subcommitteeconference-call-registration18471366354. Once you have completed the online registration you will be contacted and provided with call-in instructions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions or correspondence concerning the teleconference meeting should be directed to Tom Tracy, Designated Federal Officer, Environmental Protection Agency, by mail at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., (MC 8104 R), Washington, DC 20460; by telephone at 202–564–6518; or via email at tracy.tom@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Charter of the BOSC states that the advisory committee shall provide independent advice to the Administrator on technical and management aspects of the Office of Research and Development’s research tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Sep 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 program. Additional information about the BOSC is available at: https:// www2.epa.gov/bosc. Oral Statements: Members of the public who wish to provide oral comment during the Thursday, October 1, 2015, public teleconference meeting must pre-register by noon, Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epabosc-homeland-security-subcommitteeconference-call-registration18471366354. Individuals or groups making remarks during the public comment period will be limited to five (5) minutes. To accommodate the number of people who want to address the BOSC Homeland Security Subcommittee, only one representative of a particular community, organization, or group will be allowed to speak. Written Statements: Written comments for the public meeting must be received by noon, Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, and will be included in the materials distributed to the BOSC Homeland Security Subcommittee prior to the teleconference. Written comments should be sent to Tom Tracy, Environmental Protection Agency, via email at tracy.tom@epa.gov or by mail to 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., (MC 8104 R), Washington, DC 20460 or submitted through regulations.gov, Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD–2015– 0528. Information about Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information about access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Tom Tracy, at 202–564–6518 or via email at tracy.tom@epa.gov. To request special accommodations for a disability, please contact Tom Tracy no later than September 28, 2015 to give EPA sufficient time to process your request. All requests should be sent to the address, email, or phone number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. Dated: September 17, 2015. Fred S. Hauchman, Director, Office of Science Policy. [FR Doc. 2015–24307 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57609 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9934–58–Region 3] Delegation of Authority to the State of West Virginia To Implement and Enforce Additional or Revised National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants and New Source Performance Standards Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of delegation of authority. AGENCY: On June 24, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent the State of West Virginia (West Virginia) a letter acknowledging that West Virginia’s delegation of authority to implement and enforce National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) had been updated, as provided for under previously approved delegation mechanisms. To inform regulated facilities and the public of West Virginia’s updated delegation of authority to implement and enforce NESHAP and NSPS, EPA is making available a copy of EPA’s letter to West Virginia through this notice. DATES: On June 24, 2015, EPA sent West Virginia a letter acknowledging that West Virginia’s delegation of authority to implement and enforce NESHAP and NSPS had been updated. ADDRESSES: Copies of documents pertaining to this action are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Air Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103– 2029. Copies of West Virginia’s submittal are also available at the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, 601 57th Street SE., Charleston, West Virginia 25304. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ray Chalmers, (215) 814–2061, or by email at chalmers.ray@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 8, 2015, West Virginia notified EPA that West Virginia had updated its incorporation by reference of federal NESHAP and NSPS to include many such standards, as found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), parts 60, 61, and 63, as of June 1, 2014. On June 24, 2015, EPA sent West Virginia a letter acknowledging that West Virginia now has the authority to implement and enforce the NESHAP and NSPS as specified by West Virginia in its notice SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 185 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57608-57609]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24307]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Board of Scientific Counselors Homeland Security Subcommittee; 
Notification of Public Teleconference Meeting and Public Comment

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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ACTION: Notification of public teleconference meeting and public 
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-
463, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hereby provides notice 
that the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Homeland Security 
Subcommittee will host a public teleconference meeting on Thursday, 
October 1, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary 
discussion will focus on the draft report summarizing recommendations 
from the August 25-27, 2015 meeting. There will be a public comment 
period from 2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Members of the public 
are encouraged to provide comments relevant to the topics of the 
meeting.
    For additional information about registering to attend the meeting 
or to provide public comment, please see the REGISTRATION and 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION sections below. Due to a limited number of 
telephone lines, attendance will be on a first-come, first-served 
basis. Pre-registration is required. Registration for the 
teleconference meeting closes at noon Eastern Time, Tuesday, September 
29, 2015. The deadline to sign up to speak during the public comment 
period, or to submit written public comments, is also noon, Tuesday, 
September 29, 2015.

DATES: The BOSC Homeland Security Subcommittee teleconference meeting 
on Thursday, October 1, 2015, will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. Eastern 
Time. Registration: In order to participate on the teleconference you 
must register at the following site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epa-bosc-homeland-security-subcommittee-conference-call-registration-18471366354. Once you have completed the online registration you will 
be contacted and provided with call-in instructions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions or correspondence concerning 
the teleconference meeting should be directed to Tom Tracy, Designated 
Federal Officer, Environmental Protection Agency, by mail at 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., (MC 8104 R), Washington, DC 20460; by 
telephone at 202-564-6518; or via email at tracy.tom@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Charter of the BOSC states that the 
advisory committee shall provide independent advice to the 
Administrator on technical and management aspects of the Office of 
Research and Development's research program. Additional information 
about the BOSC is available at: https://www2.epa.gov/bosc.
    Oral Statements: Members of the public who wish to provide oral 
comment during the Thursday, October 1, 2015, public teleconference 
meeting must pre-register by noon, Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 
29, 2015 at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epa-bosc-homeland-security-subcommittee-conference-call-registration-18471366354. 
Individuals or groups making remarks during the public comment period 
will be limited to five (5) minutes. To accommodate the number of 
people who want to address the BOSC Homeland Security Subcommittee, 
only one representative of a particular community, organization, or 
group will be allowed to speak.
    Written Statements: Written comments for the public meeting must be 
received by noon, Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, and will 
be included in the materials distributed to the BOSC Homeland Security 
Subcommittee prior to the teleconference. Written comments should be 
sent to Tom Tracy, Environmental Protection Agency, via email at 
tracy.tom@epa.gov or by mail to 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., (MC 8104 
R), Washington, DC 20460 or submitted through regulations.gov, Docket 
ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0528.
    Information about Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For 
information about access or services for individuals with disabilities, 
please contact Tom Tracy, at 202-564-6518 or via email at 
tracy.tom@epa.gov. To request special accommodations for a disability, 
please contact Tom Tracy no later than September 28, 2015 to give EPA 
sufficient time to process your request. All requests should be sent to 
the address, email, or phone number listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section above.

    Dated: September 17, 2015.
Fred S. Hauchman,
Director, Office of Science Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-24307 Filed 9-23-15; 8:45 am]
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