The National Drinking Water Advisory Council: Request for Nominations, 19280-19281 [2018-09204]

Download as PDF 19280 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 85 / Wednesday, May 2, 2018 / Notices United States to Canada. The proposed project is known as the Saskatchewan Pipeline Project (Project) and is located at the Canadian border in Burke County, North Dakota. Additionally, Steel Reef requested a Presidential Permit for the Project’s facilities. On November 20, 2017, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Project. This instant notice identifies the FERC staff’s planned schedule for the completion of the EA for the Project. Schedule for Environmental Review Issuance of EA—June 8, 2018 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline—September 6, 2018 If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project’s progress. Project Description Steel Reef’s proposed Project includes border crossing facilities consisting of a 250-foot-long, 10.75-inch-diameter pipeline, a meter station, and associated appurtenant aboveground facilities. The Project would transport up to 30 million standard cubic feet per day of sour natural gas gathered from existing oil wells owned and operated by Petro Harvester Oil & Gas, LLC in Burke County, North Dakota. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Background On January 11, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the proposed Saskatchewan Pipeline Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues (NOI). The NOI was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers.1 In response to the NOI, the Commission received comments from the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding tribal consultation, and the North Dakota State 1 Through an administrative error, the NOI was not mailed to interested Indian Tribes. On April 9, 2018, we subsequently sent the NOI to the Three Affiliated Tribes. VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:14 May 01, 2018 Jkt 244001 Water Commission regarding waterbody/wetland crossing permits. Additional Information In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/esubscription.asp. Additional information about the Project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs at (866) 208–FERC or on the FERC website (www.ferc.gov). Using the eLibrary link, select General Search from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and Docket Number excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP18–24), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at (866) 208–3676, TTY (202) 502–8659, or at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. The eLibrary link on the FERC website also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. Dated: April 26, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–09247 Filed 5–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9977–36–OW] The National Drinking Water Advisory Council: Request for Nominations Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Request for nominations. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for a three-year appointment to the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or Council). The 15member Council was established by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to provide practical and independent advice, consultation, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the activities, functions, policies, and regulations required by the SDWA. This notice solicits nominations to fill four SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 vacancies from August 2018 through December 2020 and five vacancies from December 2018 through December 2021. To maintain the representation required by statute, nominees will be selected to represent state and local agencies concerned with water hygiene and public water supply (two vacancies); private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field of water hygiene and public water supply (two vacancies)—of which one such member shall be associated with small, rural public water systems; and the general public (five vacancies). DATES: Nominations should be submitted on or before May 31, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to Tracey M. Ward, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), The National Drinking Water Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Mail Code 4601–M, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20460. You may also email nominations, with the subject line: ‘‘NDWAC Resume 2018,’’ to ward.tracey@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Email your questions to Tracey Ward at ward.tracey@epa.gov, or call (202) 564– 3796. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: National Drinking Water Advisory Council: The Council was created by Congress on December 16, 1974, as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, Public Law 93–523, 42 U.S.C. 300j–5, and is operated in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The Council consists of 15 members, including the chairperson, all of whom are appointed by the EPA Administrator. Five members represent appropriate state and local agencies concerned with water hygiene and public water supply; five members represent private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field of water hygiene and public water supply—of which two such members shall be associated with small, rural public water systems; and five members represent the general public. The current list of members is available on the EPA’s NDWAC website at https:// www.epa.gov/ndwac, under ‘‘NDWAC Roster.’’ The Council will meet in person once each year and may hold a second meeting, either in person or by video/ teleconference, during the year. These meetings generally occur in the spring and fall. Additionally, members may be asked to participate in ad hoc workgroups to develop policy E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 85 / Wednesday, May 2, 2018 / Notices recommendations, advice letters, and reports to address specific program issues. Member 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 required by the SDWA for the upcoming vacancies: State and local agencies concerned with water hygiene and public water supply (two vacancies); private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field of water hygiene and public water supply (two vacancies)—of which one such member shall be associated with small, rural public water systems; and the general public (five vacancies). Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include: • Demonstrated experience with drinking water issues at the national, state, or local level; • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and consensusbuilding skills; • Willingness to commit time to the Council and demonstrated ability to work constructively on committees; • Absence of financial conflicts of interest; • Absence of appearance of a lack of impartiality; and • Background and experience that would help members contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the Council, e.g., geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational backgrounds, professional affiliations, and other considerations. Nominations must include a resume, which provides the nominee’s background, experience, and educational qualifications, as well as a brief statement (one page or less) describing the nominee’s interest in serving on the Council and addressing the other criteria previously described. Nominees are encouraged to provide any additional information that they think would be useful for consideration, such as: Availability to participate as a member of the Council; how the nominee’s background, skills, and experience would contribute to the diversity of the Council; and any concerns the nominee has regarding membership. Nominees should be identified by name, occupation, position, current business address, email, and telephone number. Interested VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:14 May 01, 2018 Jkt 244001 candidates may self-nominate. The DFO will acknowledge receipt of nominations. Persons selected for membership will receive compensation for travel and a nominal, daily compensation (if appropriate) while attending meetings. Additionally, all selected candidates will be designated as Special Government Employees (SGEs) and will be required to submit the ‘‘Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Environmental Protection Agency Special Government Employees’’ (EPA Form 3110–48). This confidential form provides information to the EPA’s ethics officials, to determine whether there is a conflict between the SGE’ s public duties and their private interests, including an appearance of a loss of impartiality as defined by federal laws and regulations. The form may be viewed and downloaded through the ‘‘Ethics Requirements’’ link on the EPA’s NDWAC website at https:// www.epa.gov/ndwac. 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: April 24, 2018. Jennifer McLain, Acting Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. [FR Doc. 2018–09204 Filed 5–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 19281 WQS while other comments challenged EPA’s authority to issue a permit for this activity. Additional comments questioned the meaning of some permit requirements. A Response to Comments document was prepared to address the comments received and explains any changes made to the draft to produce the final permit. DATES: The final CWA § 401 Certification from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is dated April 11, 2018. The GP will be effective May 2, 2018. ADDRESSES: Copies of the general permit, Fact Sheet and Response to Comments are available upon request. Written requests may be submitted to EPA, Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 155, OWW–191, Seattle, WA 98101. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The above documents may be found on the EPA Region 10 website at https:// www.epa.gov/npdes-permits/npdesgeneral-permit-small-suction-dredgeplacer-miners-idaho. Requests may also be made to Cindi Godsey at (206) 553– 1676. Requests may also be electronically mailed to: godsey.cindi@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866: This action is not a significant regulatory action and was therefore not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review. Dated: April 25, 2018. Daniel D. Opalski, Director, Office of Water & Watersheds, Region 10. [FR Doc. 2018–09317 Filed 5–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P [FRL–9977–57—Region 10] Re-issuance of a General NPDES Permit (GP) for Small Suction Dredges in Idaho Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10. ACTION: Final reissuance of a general permit. AGENCY: The EPA is reissuing a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit (IDG370000) for small suction dredge operations in Idaho (intake nozzle size of 5 inches in diameter or a diametric equivalent or less and with equipment rated at 15 horsepower or less). EPA provided a public comment period from December 13, 2017, through January 29, 2018. EPA received many comments suggesting that the requirements of the GP are not stringent enough to meet the State of Idaho’s SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OW–2015–0665; FRL–9977–38– OW] RIN 2040–ZA25 Final 2016 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Final 2016 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan (Final 2016 Plan). Section 304(m) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires the EPA to biennially publish a plan for new and revised effluent limitations guidelines, after public review and comment. The Final 2016 Plan identifies any new or SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 2, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19280-19281]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09204]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9977-36-OW]


The National Drinking Water Advisory Council: Request for 
Nominations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations 
of qualified candidates to be considered for a three-year appointment 
to the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or Council). The 
15-member Council was established by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 
to provide practical and independent advice, consultation, and 
recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the activities, functions, 
policies, and regulations required by the SDWA. This notice solicits 
nominations to fill four vacancies from August 2018 through December 
2020 and five vacancies from December 2018 through December 2021. To 
maintain the representation required by statute, nominees will be 
selected to represent state and local agencies concerned with water 
hygiene and public water supply (two vacancies); private organizations 
or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field of water 
hygiene and public water supply (two vacancies)--of which one such 
member shall be associated with small, rural public water systems; and 
the general public (five vacancies).

DATES: Nominations should be submitted on or before May 31, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to Tracey M. Ward, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), The National Drinking Water Advisory Council, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking 
Water, Mail Code 4601-M, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 
20460. You may also email nominations, with the subject line: ``NDWAC 
Resume 2018,'' to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Email your questions to Tracey Ward at 
[email protected], or call (202) 564-3796.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    National Drinking Water Advisory Council: The Council was created 
by Congress on December 16, 1974, as part of the Safe Drinking Water 
Act of 1974, Public Law 93-523, 42 U.S.C. 300j-5, and is operated in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The Council consists of 15 members, including 
the chairperson, all of whom are appointed by the EPA Administrator. 
Five members represent appropriate state and local agencies concerned 
with water hygiene and public water supply; five members represent 
private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the 
field of water hygiene and public water supply--of which two such 
members shall be associated with small, rural public water systems; and 
five members represent the general public. The current list of members 
is available on the EPA's NDWAC website at https://www.epa.gov/ndwac, 
under ``NDWAC Roster.''
    The Council will meet in person once each year and may hold a 
second meeting, either in person or by video/teleconference, during the 
year. These meetings generally occur in the spring and fall. 
Additionally, members may be asked to participate in ad hoc workgroups 
to develop policy

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recommendations, advice letters, and reports to address specific 
program issues.
    Member 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 required by the SDWA for the 
upcoming vacancies: State and local agencies concerned with water 
hygiene and public water supply (two vacancies); private organizations 
or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field of water 
hygiene and public water supply (two vacancies)--of which one such 
member shall be associated with small, rural public water systems; and 
the general public (five vacancies). Other criteria used to evaluate 
nominees will include:
     Demonstrated experience with drinking water issues at the 
national, state, or local level;
     Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication 
and consensus-building skills;
     Willingness to commit time to the Council and demonstrated 
ability to work constructively on committees;
     Absence of financial conflicts of interest;
     Absence of appearance of a lack of impartiality; and
     Background and experience that would help members 
contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the Council, e.g., 
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational backgrounds, 
professional affiliations, and other considerations.
    Nominations must include a resume, which provides the nominee's 
background, experience, and educational qualifications, as well as a 
brief statement (one page or less) describing the nominee's interest in 
serving on the Council and addressing the other criteria previously 
described. Nominees are encouraged to provide any additional 
information that they think would be useful for consideration, such as: 
Availability to participate as a member of the Council; how the 
nominee's background, skills, and experience would contribute to the 
diversity of the Council; and any concerns the nominee has regarding 
membership. Nominees should be identified by name, occupation, 
position, current business address, email, and telephone number. 
Interested candidates may self-nominate. The DFO will acknowledge 
receipt of nominations.
    Persons selected for membership will receive compensation for 
travel and a nominal, daily compensation (if appropriate) while 
attending meetings. Additionally, all selected candidates will be 
designated as Special Government Employees (SGEs) and will be required 
to submit the ``Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for 
Environmental Protection Agency Special Government Employees'' (EPA 
Form 3110-48). This confidential form provides information to the EPA's 
ethics officials, to determine whether there is a conflict between the 
SGE' s public duties and their private interests, including an 
appearance of a loss of impartiality as defined by federal laws and 
regulations. The form may be viewed and downloaded through the ``Ethics 
Requirements'' link on the EPA's NDWAC website at https://www.epa.gov/ndwac.
    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: April 24, 2018.
Jennifer McLain,
Acting Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 2018-09204 Filed 5-1-18; 8:45 am]
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