Human Studies Review Board; Notification of Public Meetings, 17658-17659 [2017-07134]

Download as PDF 17658 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 69 / Wednesday, April 12, 2017 / Notices Notice of cancellation of Environmental Impact Statement. ACTION: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is issuing this notice to advise the public that it is cancelling the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on an interconnection request by NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (NextEra). DATES: This cancellation is effective on April 12, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information on the cancellation of this EIS process, contact Mark Wieringa, NEPA Document Manager, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 281213, Lakewood, CO 80228–8213, email wieringa@wapa.gov, telephone (720) 962–7448. For general information on DOE’s NEPA review process, contact Brian Costner, Acting Director of NEPA Policy and Compliance, GC–54, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0119, telephone (202) 586–4600 or (800) 472–2756, facsimile (202) 586–7031. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NextEra, through its subsidiary Wilton Wind IV, LLC proposed to design, construct, operate, and maintain an up to 99megawatt Wilton IV Wind Energy Center (Project) in Burleigh County, North Dakota, and interconnect that Project with WAPA’s transmission system. NextEra’s interconnection request caused WAPA to initiate a NEPA review of its Federal action to allow the interconnection. WAPA published a Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS in the Federal Register on July 20, 2011 (76 FR 43324), and started the EIS process. A public scoping meeting was held in Wilton, North Dakota, on July 26, 2011, and a Draft EIS was approved by WAPA’s acting Administrator for public review and comment on March 5, 2013. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Notice of Availability for the Draft EIS was published in the Federal Register on March 22, 2013 (78 FR 17662). A public hearing on the Draft EIS was held on April 10, 2013, in Wilton, North Dakota. Subsequent to the issuance of the Draft EIS, NextEra proposed major changes to its proposed Project, including expanding the boundaries of the Project beyond those analyzed in the Draft EIS. Although WAPA’s Federal action did not change, WAPA determined that the Project changes mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Apr 11, 2017 Jkt 241001 proposed by NextEra were substantial changes relevant to environmental concerns. In response to these Project changes, WAPA determined that preparation of a Supplemental Draft EIS was appropriate, and published a Notice of Intent to prepare this NEPA document in the Federal Register on November 20, 2013 (78 FR 69664). A public scoping meeting was held in Wilton, North Dakota, on December 11, 2013, to present Project changes and solicit public input on the modified proposed Project. Work on the preparation of the Supplemental Draft EIS has continued since that date, during which additional Project changes were proposed, including identification of necessary upgrades to WAPA’s Bismarck-Hilken 115-kilovolt transmission line. NextEra has since decided to suspend further action on its proposed Project, and verbally notified WAPA of its decision to withdraw its interconnection request on January 12, 2017. A letter dated February 22, 2017, formally terminated the interconnection agreement. NextEra’s decision removes the need for Federal action, and WAPA is now formally terminating the NEPA review process on its interconnection decision and NextEra’s proposed Project. No Supplemental Draft EIS, Final EIS, or Record of Decision will be issued for the Wilton IV Wind Energy Center. NextEra could decide to reinitiate the proposed Project or a similar project at some future date. In that event WAPA would initiate a new NEPA process with the issuance of a new Notice of Intent. On November 16, 2011, the DOE General Counsel re-delegated all EIS authorities to WAPA’s Administrator. Under the authority granted by that memorandum, I hereby terminate the EIS process for NextEra’s proposed Wilton IV Wind Energy Center with the publication of this notice. Dated: March 28, 2017. Mark A. Gabriel, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2017–07386 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9960–98–ORD] Human Studies Review Board; Notification of Public Meetings Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of the Science Advisor announces two separate public meetings of the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) to advise the Agency on the ethical and scientific review of research involving human subjects. DATES: A virtual public meeting will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A separate, subsequent teleconference meeting is planned for Friday, June 9, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time for the HSRB to finalize its Final Report of the April 27, 2017 meeting and review other possible topics. ADDRESSES: Both of these meetings will be conducted entirely by telephone and on the Internet using Adobe Connect. For detailed access information visit the HSRB Web site: https://www2.epa.gov/ osa/human-studies-review-board. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to receive further information should contact the HSRB Designated Federal Official (DFO), Jim Downing on telephone number (202) 564–2468; fax number: (202) 564–2070; email address: downing.jim@epa.gov; or mailing address: Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Science Advisor, Mail code 8105R, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting access: These meetings are open to the public. The full Agenda and meeting materials are available at the HSRB Web site: https://www2.epa.gov/ osa/human-studies-review-board. For questions on document availability, or if you do not have access to the Internet, consult with the DFO, Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Special accommodations. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request accommodation of a disability, please contact the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. SUMMARY: How may I participate in this meeting? The HSRB encourages the public’s input. You may participate in these meetings by following the instructions in this section. 1. Oral comments. Requests to present oral comments during either meeting will be accepted up to Noon Eastern Time on Thursday, April 20, 2017, for the April 27, 2017 meeting and up to Noon Eastern Time on Friday, June 2, 2017 for the June 9, 2017 teleconference. E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 69 / Wednesday, April 12, 2017 / Notices mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES To the extent that time permits, interested persons who have not preregistered may be permitted by the HSRB Chair to present oral comments during either meeting at the designated time on the agenda. Oral comments before the HSRB are generally limited to five minutes per individual or organization. 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 Thursday, April 20, 2016, for the April 27, 2017 meeting, and by noon Eastern Time on Friday, June 2, 2017 for the June 9, 2017 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 to the DFO, Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. There is no limit on the length of written comments for consideration by the HSRB. 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 recommendations on issues related to scientific and ethical aspects of thirdparty human subjects research that are submitted to the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) to be used for regulatory purposes. Topic for discussion. On Thursday, April 27, 2017, EPA’s Human Studies Review Board will consider a couple of questions from OPP about mosquito repellency testing. The Agenda and meeting materials for this topic will be available in advance of the meeting at https://www2.epa.gov/ osa/human-studies-review-board. On June 9, 2017, the Human Studies Review Board will review and finalize their draft Final Report from the April 27, 2017 meeting, in addition to other topics that may come before the Board. The HSRB may also discuss planning for future HSRB meetings. The agenda and the draft report will be available prior to the teleconference at https:// www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studiesreview-board. Meeting minutes and final reports. Minutes of these meetings, summarizing the matters discussed and VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Apr 11, 2017 Jkt 241001 recommendations made by the HSRB, will be released within 90 calendar days of the meeting. These minutes will be available at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/ human-studies-review-board. In addition, information regarding the HSRB’s Final Report, will be found at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/humanstudies-review-board or from Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. 17659 Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; main telephone number: (703) 305– 7090; email address: RDFRNotices@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? Robert J. Kavlock, Acting EPA Science Advisor. You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural [FR Doc. 2017–07134 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am] producer, food manufacturer, or BILLING CODE 6560–50–P pesticide manufacturer. 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Do not submit this hereby providing notice of receipt and information to EPA through opportunity to comment on these regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark applications. the part or all of the information that DATES: Comments must be received on you claim to be CBI. For CBI or before May 12, 2017. information in a disk or CD–ROM that ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the identified by the docket identification disk or CD–ROM as CBI and then (ID) number of interest as shown in the identify electronically within the disk or body of this document, by one of the CD–ROM the specific information that following methods: is claimed as CBI. In addition to one • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// complete version of the comment that www.regulations.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 12, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17658-17659]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9960-98-ORD]


Human Studies Review Board; Notification of Public Meetings

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of the 
Science Advisor announces two separate public meetings of the Human 
Studies Review Board (HSRB) to advise the Agency on the ethical and 
scientific review of research involving human subjects.

DATES: A virtual public meeting will be held on Thursday, April 27, 
2017, from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A 
separate, subsequent teleconference meeting is planned for Friday, June 
9, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time for the 
HSRB to finalize its Final Report of the April 27, 2017 meeting and 
review other possible topics.

ADDRESSES: Both of these meetings will be conducted entirely by 
telephone and on the Internet using Adobe Connect. For detailed access 
information visit the HSRB Web site: https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to 
receive further information should contact the HSRB Designated Federal 
Official (DFO), Jim Downing on telephone number (202) 564-2468; fax 
number: (202) 564-2070; email address: downing.jim@epa.gov; or mailing 
address: Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Science 
Advisor, Mail code 8105R, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Meeting access: These meetings are open to the public. The full 
Agenda and meeting materials are available at the HSRB Web site: https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board. For questions on document 
availability, or if you do not have access to the Internet, consult 
with the DFO, Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    Special accommodations. For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, or to request accommodation of a 
disability, please contact the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time 
as possible to process your request.

How may I participate in this meeting?

    The HSRB encourages the public's input. You may participate in 
these meetings by following the instructions in this section.
    1. Oral comments. Requests to present oral comments during either 
meeting will be accepted up to Noon Eastern Time on Thursday, April 20, 
2017, for the April 27, 2017 meeting and up to Noon Eastern Time on 
Friday, June 2, 2017 for the June 9, 2017 teleconference.

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To the extent that time permits, interested persons who have not pre-
registered may be permitted by the HSRB Chair to present oral comments 
during either meeting at the designated time on the agenda. Oral 
comments before the HSRB are generally limited to five minutes per 
individual or organization. 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 Thursday, April 20, 2016, for the 
April 27, 2017 meeting, and by noon Eastern Time on Friday, June 2, 
2017 for the June 9, 2017 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 to the DFO, Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT. There is no limit on the length of written 
comments for consideration by the HSRB.

Background

    The HSRB is a Federal advisory committee operating in accordance 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act 5 U.S.C. App. 2 Sec.  9. The 
HSRB provides advice, information, and recommendations on issues 
related to scientific and ethical aspects of third-party human subjects 
research that are submitted to the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) 
to be used for regulatory purposes.
    Topic for discussion. On Thursday, April 27, 2017, EPA's Human 
Studies Review Board will consider a couple of questions from OPP about 
mosquito repellency testing.
    The Agenda and meeting materials for this topic will be available 
in advance of the meeting at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board.
    On June 9, 2017, the Human Studies Review Board will review and 
finalize their draft Final Report from the April 27, 2017 meeting, in 
addition to other topics that may come before the Board. The HSRB may 
also discuss planning for future HSRB meetings. The agenda and the 
draft report will be available prior to the teleconference at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board.
    Meeting minutes and final reports. Minutes of these meetings, 
summarizing the matters discussed and recommendations made by the HSRB, 
will be released within 90 calendar days of the meeting. These minutes 
will be available at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board. In addition, information regarding the HSRB's Final Report, will 
be found at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board or from 
Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

Robert J. Kavlock,
Acting EPA Science Advisor.
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