Board of Scientific Counselors Sustainable and Healthy Communities Subcommittee; Notification of Public Teleconference Meeting, 63553-63554 [2015-26597]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 202 / Tuesday, October 20, 2015 / Notices recommended aquatic life water quality criteria provide technical information for states and authorized tribes to consider when adopting water quality standards under the Clean Water Act to protect aquatic life. EPA is reopening the public comment period for the Draft Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criterion for Selenium—Freshwater 2015 (EPA–822– P–15–001). The original 60-day comment period deadline was September 25, 2015. On September 24, 2015, EPA announced in the Federal Register a 15-day extension to October 10, 2015 (80 FR 57605). This action reopens the comment period, in response to stakeholder request for additional time to consider material that was added to the docket on October 6, 2015. Written scientific views must be received by October 30, 2015. Following closure of the public comment period, EPA will consider the public comments and revise the document as necessary. EPA will then publish a Federal Register notice announcing the availability of the final updated selenium criterion. Dated: October 14, 2015. Robert K. Wood, Acting Director, Office of Science and Technology. [FR Doc. 2015–26595 Filed 10–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT [EPA–HQ–ORD–2015–0611; FRL–9935–93– ORD] Board of Scientific Counselors Sustainable and Healthy Communities Subcommittee; Notification of Public Teleconference Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of public teleconference meeting and public comment. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), hereby provides notice that the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Sustainable and Healthy Communities (SHC) Subcommittee will host a public teleconference meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Deliberations will focus on a draft report summarizing the SHC Subcommittee findings and recommendations from its September 2015 meeting. Documents from the September meeting are available for viewing and downloading at https:// mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Oct 19, 2015 Jkt 238001 www2.epa.gov/bosc/sustainable-andhealthy-communities-subcommitteemeeting-documents. There will be a public comment period from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments. For additional information about registering to attend the meeting or to provide public comment, please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Due to a limited number of telephone lines, attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Preregistration is required. DATES: The BOSC SHC Subcommittee teleconference meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. The conference call may adjourn early if all business is finished or may adjourn late if additional time is needed. Preregistration for the teleconference meeting closes at noon, Monday, November 2, 2015. The deadline to sign up to speak during the public comment period, or to submit written public comment, is also noon, Monday, November 2, 2015. All times noted are Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: Participation in the conference call will be by teleconference only; meeting rooms will not be used. Members of the public may obtain the call-in number and access ´ code for the call from Jace Cuje, the Designated Federal Officer (DFO), via any of the contact methods listed in the section below. Submitting Comments: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD–2015–0611, by one of the following methods: • www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Email: Send comments by electronic mail (email) to: ORD.Docket@ epa.gov, Attention Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–ORD–2015–0611. • Fax: Fax comments to: (202) 566– 0224, Attention Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–ORD–2015–0611. • Mail: Send comments by mail to: Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Sustainable and Healthy Communities Subcommittee Docket, Mail Code: 2822T, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20004, Attention Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD–2015– 0611. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver comments to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/ DC), Room 3334, William Jefferson Clinton West Building, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– ORD–2015–0611. Note: this is not a PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63553 mailing address. Deliveries are only accepted during the docket’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD–2015– 0611. The EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or email. The www.regulations.gov Web site is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means the EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to the EPA without going through www.regulations.gov, your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, the EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment. If the EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, the EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about the EPA’s public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at https://www.epa.gov/ dockets/. Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically at www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Sustainable and Healthy Communities Subcommittee Docket, EPA/DC, William Jefferson Clinton West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1 63554 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 202 / Tuesday, October 20, 2015 / Notices number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the ORD Docket is (202) 566–1752. Dated: October 15, 2015. Fred S. Hauchman, Director, Office of Science Policy. The Designated Federal Officer (DFO) via ´ mail at: Jace Cuje, Mail Code 8104R, Office of Science Policy, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; via phone/voice mail at: (202) 564–1795; or via email at: cuje.jace@epa.gov. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Charter of the BOSC states that the advisory committee shall provide advice and recommendations on all aspects (technical and management) of the ORD’s research program. The BOSC is federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. Additional information about the BOSC is available at: https://www2.epa.gov/ bosc. This meeting is open to the public. Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft agenda, joining the teleconference, or making a presentation during the teleconference may contact ´ Jace Cuje, DFO, via any of the contact methods listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. Proposed agenda items for the meeting include, but are not limited to, the following: presentation and discussion of the subcommittee’s draft responses to the charge questions and approval of the final draft letter report prior to its submission to the BOSC Executive Committee. Written Statements: Written comments for the public teleconference must be received by noon Monday, November 2, 2015, Eastern Time, so they can be distributed to the BOSC SHC Subcommittee prior to the teleconference. Written comments ´ should be sent to Jace Cuje at the address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section or through regulations.gov, Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–ORD–2015–0611. Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please ´ contact Jace Cuje at (202) 564–1795 or cuje.jace@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please ´ contact Jace Cuje, preferably at least ten days prior to the meeting, to give the EPA as much time as possible to process your request. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Oct 19, 2015 Jkt 238001 [FR Doc. 2015–26597 Filed 10–19–15; 8:45 am] FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE Labor-Management Relations Information Collection Requests Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. ACTION: Submission for OMB Review: Request for Comments. AGENCY: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13). The information collection request is the Notice to Mediation Agencies (Agency Form F–7), OMB control number 3076–0004. No comments were received pursuant to FMCS’s prior 60-day notice in the Federal Register on August 5, 2015. This information collection request was previously approved by OMB. OMB is interested in comments on specific aspects of the collection. The OMB is particularly interested in comments that: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluates the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden of the proposed collection information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic collection technologies or other forms of information technology. Burden: FMCS receives approximately 14,400 responses to the form Notice to Mediation Agencies (OMB No. 3076–004). Affected Entities: Private sector employers and labor unions involved in interstate commerce that file notices for mediation services to the FMCS and state, local and territorial agencies. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 19, 2015. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Submit written comments to: Email: oira_submissions@ omb.eop.gov. Please include the FMCS form number, the information collection title, and the OMB control number in the subject line of the message. Comments may also be sent to fax number 202.395.5806 to the attention of Desk Officer for FMCS. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information, see the related 60-day notice published in the Federal Register at 88 FR 46581 on August 5, 2015. ADDRESSES: Dated: October 14, 2015. Jeannette Walters-Marquez, Attorney Advisor. [FR Doc. 2015–26513 Filed 10–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6732–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS–3325–N] Medicare Program; Request for Nominations for Members for the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the request for nominations for membership on the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC). Among other duties, the MEDCAC provides advice and guidance to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning the adequacy of scientific evidence available to CMS in making coverage determinations under the Medicare program. The MEDCAC reviews and evaluates medical literature and technology assessments, and hears public testimony on the evidence available to address the impact of medical items and services on health outcomes of Medicare beneficiaries. SUMMARY: Nominations must be received by Monday, December 7, 2015. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 202 (Tuesday, October 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63553-63554]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-26597]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0611; FRL-9935-93-ORD]


Board of Scientific Counselors Sustainable and Healthy 
Communities Subcommittee; Notification of Public Teleconference Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of public teleconference meeting and public comment.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research 
and Development (ORD), hereby provides notice that the Board of 
Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Sustainable and Healthy Communities (SHC) 
Subcommittee will host a public teleconference meeting on Wednesday, 
November 4, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time. 
Deliberations will focus on a draft report summarizing the SHC 
Subcommittee findings and recommendations from its September 2015 
meeting. Documents from the September meeting are available for viewing 
and downloading at https://www2.epa.gov/bosc/sustainable-and-healthy-communities-subcommittee-meeting-documents.
    There will be a public comment period from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
Eastern Time. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments. 
For additional information about registering to attend the meeting or 
to provide public comment, please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section below. Due to a limited number of telephone lines, attendance 
will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is 
required.

DATES: The BOSC SHC Subcommittee teleconference meeting on Wednesday, 
November 4, 2015, will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. The conference call 
may adjourn early if all business is finished or may adjourn late if 
additional time is needed. Preregistration for the teleconference 
meeting closes at noon, Monday, November 2, 2015. The deadline to sign 
up to speak during the public comment period, or to submit written 
public comment, is also noon, Monday, November 2, 2015. All times noted 
are Eastern Time.

ADDRESSES: Participation in the conference call will be by 
teleconference only; meeting rooms will not be used. Members of the 
public may obtain the call-in number and access code for the call from 
Jace Cuj[eacute], the Designated Federal Officer (DFO), via any of the 
contact methods listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section 
below.
    Submitting Comments: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID 
No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0611, by one of the following methods:
     www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
     Email: Send comments by electronic mail (email) to: 
ORD.Docket@epa.gov, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0611.
     Fax: Fax comments to: (202) 566-0224, Attention Docket ID 
No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0611.
     Mail: Send comments by mail to: Board of Scientific 
Counselors (BOSC) Sustainable and Healthy Communities Subcommittee 
Docket, Mail Code: 2822T, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 
20004, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0611.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver comments to: EPA Docket 
Center (EPA/DC), Room 3334, William Jefferson Clinton West Building, 
1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket ID No. 
EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0611. Note: this is not a mailing address. Deliveries 
are only accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation, and 
special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed 
information.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-
2015-0611. The EPA's policy is that all comments received will be 
included in the public docket without change and may be made available 
online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be 
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you 
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov 
or email. The www.regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous access'' 
system, which means the EPA will not know your identity or contact 
information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you 
send an email comment directly to the EPA without going through 
www.regulations.gov, your email address will be automatically captured 
and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket 
and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic 
comment, the EPA recommends that you include your name and other 
contact information in the body of your comment. If the EPA cannot read 
your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for 
clarification, the EPA may not be able to consider your comment. 
Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form 
of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional 
information about the EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center 
homepage at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the 
www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some 
information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information 
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such 
as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. 
Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically 
at www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Board of Scientific 
Counselors (BOSC) Sustainable and Healthy Communities Subcommittee 
Docket, EPA/DC, William Jefferson Clinton West Building, Room 3334, 
1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is 
open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding 
legal holidays. The telephone

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number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone 
number for the ORD Docket is (202) 566-1752.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Designated Federal Officer (DFO) 
via mail at: Jace Cuj[eacute], Mail Code 8104R, Office of Science 
Policy, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; 
via phone/voice mail at: (202) 564-1795; or via email at: 
cuje.jace@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Charter of the BOSC states that the 
advisory committee shall provide advice and recommendations on all 
aspects (technical and management) of the ORD's research program. The 
BOSC is federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. Additional information about 
the BOSC is available at: https://www2.epa.gov/bosc.
    This meeting is open to the public. Any member of the public 
interested in receiving a draft agenda, joining the teleconference, or 
making a presentation during the teleconference may contact Jace 
Cuj[eacute], DFO, via any of the contact methods listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. Proposed agenda items for 
the meeting include, but are not limited to, the following: 
presentation and discussion of the subcommittee's draft responses to 
the charge questions and approval of the final draft letter report 
prior to its submission to the BOSC Executive Committee.
    Written Statements: Written comments for the public teleconference 
must be received by noon Monday, November 2, 2015, Eastern Time, so 
they can be distributed to the BOSC SHC Subcommittee prior to the 
teleconference. Written comments should be sent to Jace Cuj[eacute] at 
the address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section or 
through regulations.gov, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2015-0611.
    Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For 
information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, 
please contact Jace Cuj[eacute] at (202) 564-1795 or cuje.jace@epa.gov. 
To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Jace 
Cuj[eacute], preferably at least ten days prior to the meeting, to give 
the EPA as much time as possible to process your request.

    Dated: October 15, 2015.
Fred S. Hauchman,
Director, Office of Science Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-26597 Filed 10-19-15; 8:45 am]
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