Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC) Notice of Membership Solicitation, 60395-60396 [2019-24348]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2019 / Notices Dated: October 20, 2019. Wayne E. Cascio, Director, Center for Public Health & Environmental Assessment. I. Background [FR Doc. 2019–24350 Filed 11–7–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10001–84–OA] Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC) Notice of Membership Solicitation Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Request for nominations. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting nominations for membership on the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC). The purpose of the FRRCC is to provide policy advice, information, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on a range of environmental issues and policies that are of importance to agriculture and rural communities. DATES: Nominations should be submitted no later than December 31, 2019. SUMMARY: Submit nominations electronically (preferred) with the subject line ‘‘FRRCC Membership 2020’’ to FRRCC@epa.gov. You may also submit nominations by hardcopy, but they must be received by the office by December 31, 2019 to be considered. Via regular mail: Hema Subramanian, Designated Federal Officer for the FRRCC, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 1101A, Washington, DC 20460. Via courier: Hema Subramanian, Designated Federal Officer for the FRRCC, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, William Clinton Jefferson North Building—Room 2415, Washington, DC 20460. Questions may be directed to Hema Subramanian at FRRCC@epa.gov or 202–564–7719. General information regarding the FRRCC can be found on the EPA website at: www.epa.gov/faca/frrcc. General information about Federal advisory committees at EPA is available at: www.epa.gov/faca. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hema Subramanian, Designated Federal Officer for the FRRCC, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 1101A, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–7719; email address: FRRCC@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Nov 07, 2019 Jkt 250001 EPA established the FRRCC in 2008 pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, in order to help EPA build a more positive and proactive relationship with the agricultural industry in furtherance of EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment. The FRRCC serves as part of EPA’s efforts to expand cooperative working relationships with the agriculture community and others who are interested in agricultural issues and achieving greater progress in environmental protection. The FRRCC provides advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on environmental issues and programs that impact, or are of concern to, farms, ranches and rural communities. Topics addressed may include food loss and waste, water or air quality issues, pesticides, toxics, emergency response, enforcement and compliance, technology and innovation, and other topics of environmental importance pertaining to agriculture and rural communities. The previous Charter for the FRRCC was scheduled to expire and therefore was renewed in 2018; however, the committee currently has no members. EPA is currently seeking 20–30 members for the committee, who will be appointed for 2–3 year terms. The membership of this committee will include a balanced representation of interested persons with relevant experience to contribute to the functions of the committee, and will be drawn from relevant sectors, including; but not limited to academia, agricultural industry, nongovernmental organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments. The Committee expects to meet approximately twice a year, or as needed and approved by the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Meetings will be held in Washington, DC and the EPA regions. Members serve on the Committee in a voluntary capacity. However, EPA may provide reimbursement for travel expenses associated with official government business. II. Eligibility Because of the nature of the issues to be discussed, it is the intent of the Agency for the majority of Committee members to be actively engaged in farming or ranching. The membership of this committee will include a balanced representation of interested persons with relevant experience to contribute to the functions of the committee and will be drawn from a variety of relevant sectors. Members may represent PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60395 farmers, ranchers, and rural communities (can include large, small, crop, livestock, commodity, and specialty producers from various regions)—and their allied industries (farm groups, rural suppliers, marketers, processors, etc.); as well as the academic/research community who research environmental issues impacting agriculture, tribal agriculture groups, state, local, and tribal government, and environmental/ conservation and other nongovernmental organizations. Individuals are generally appointed to serve on the FRRCC as ‘‘Representative’’ members and are thus expected to represent the points of view of a particular group (e.g., an industry sector), rather than provide independent judgment and expertise. Other Federal agencies and other sectors as appropriate may be invited to attend or provide presentations at committee meetings as non-members. EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. Per an October 31, 2017 EPA Directive, ‘‘Strengthening and Improving Membership on EPA Federal Advisory Committees,’’ members of EPA Federal advisory committees cannot concurrently receive EPA grants, either as principal investigator or coinvestigator, or be in a position that otherwise would reap substantial direct benefit from an EPA grant. This principal does not apply to state, tribal, or local government agency recipients of EPA grants. In selecting committee members, EPA will consider each candidate’s qualifications including, but not limited to, on whether the candidate is: • Is actively engaged in farming. • Occupies a senior position within their organization. • Holds leadership positions in agrelated organizations, businesses and/or workgroups. • Has broad agricultural experience regardless of their current position. • Has experience working on issues where building consensus is necessary. • Has membership in professional societies, broad-based networks or the equivalent. • Has extensive experience in the environmental field dealing with agricultural issues. • Provides services to producers. • Is involved in processing, retailing, manufacturing and distribution of agricultural products. E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 60396 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2019 / Notices • Possesses a professional knowledge of agricultural issues and environmental policy. • Possesses a demonstrated ability to examine and analyze complicated environmental issues with objectivity and integrity. • Possesses excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills. • Possesses an ability and willingness to participate in a deliberative and collaborative process. In addition, well-qualified applicants must be prepared to process a substantial amount of complex and technical information and have the ability to volunteer several hours per month to the Committee’s activities, including participation in teleconference meetings and preparation of text for Committee reports. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES III. Nominations Any interested person or organization may submit the names of qualified persons, including themselves. To be considered, all nominations should include the information requested below: • Current contact information for the nominee, including the nominee’s name, organization (and position within that organization), business address, email address, and daytime telephone number(s). • A brief statement describing the nominee’s interest and availability in serving on the FRRCC. Please also include the following information, as available: (1) The nominee’s ability to serve as a ‘‘Representative’’ member and represent the point of view of a group (e.g., an industry sector) rather than provide independent judgment and expertise; (2) if the nominee currently receives funding from an EPA grant; (3) if the nominee has any prior/current service on Federal advisory committees, and the number of years. • Re´sume´ or curriculum vitae detailing the nominee’s background, experience and qualifications and other relevant information. Letters of support and recommendation will be accepted but are not mandatory. To help the agency evaluate the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please indicate how you learned of this nomination opportunity. Dated: October 25, 2019. Elizabeth (Tate) Bennett, Agriculture Advisor to the Administrator, Associate Administrator, Office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education. [FR Doc. 2019–24348 Filed 11–7–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Nov 07, 2019 Jkt 250001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–9047–8] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–5632 or https://www.epa.gov/ nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 10/28/2019 10 a.m. ET Through 11/04/2019 10 a.m. ET Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. Notice: Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA’s comment letters on EISs are available at: https:// cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-public/ action/eis/search. EIS No. 20190268, Final Supplement, CHSRA, CA, Fresno to Bakersfield Section: Locally Generated Alternative Combined Supplemental Record of Decision and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, Contact: Dan McKell 916– 330–5668 Pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 139(n)(2), CHSRA has issued a combined FEIS and ROD. Therefore, the 30-day wait/review period under NEPA does not apply to this action. EIS No. 20190269, Final, USFS, BLM, ID, Proposed Dairy Syncline Mine and Reclamation Plan, Review Period Ends: 12/09/2019, Contact: Bill Stout 208–478–6367 Dated: November 4, 2019. Robert Tomiak, Director, Office of Federal Activities. 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The exercise of this authority must be in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and instructions from the Office of Government Ethics, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and HHS. 2 This delegation supersedes the Delegation of Authority Concerning Patents and Inventions dated November 14, 2012, from the Director, CDC. This delegation became effective on October 23, 2019. In addition, the Director, CDC, hereby adopts any actions taken that involve the exercise of the authorities delegated herein prior to the effective date of the delegation. Dated: November 5, 2019. Robert K. McGowan, Chief of Staff, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60395-60396]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-24348]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10001-84-OA]


Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC) Notice of 
Membership Solicitation

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting 
nominations for membership on the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities 
Advisory Committee (FRRCC). The purpose of the FRRCC is to provide 
policy advice, information, and recommendations to the EPA 
Administrator on a range of environmental issues and policies that are 
of importance to agriculture and rural communities.

DATES: Nominations should be submitted no later than December 31, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically (preferred) with the 
subject line ``FRRCC Membership 2020'' to [email protected]. You may also 
submit nominations by hardcopy, but they must be received by the office 
by December 31, 2019 to be considered. Via regular mail: Hema 
Subramanian, Designated Federal Officer for the FRRCC, U.S. EPA, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 1101A, Washington, DC 20460. Via 
courier: Hema Subramanian, Designated Federal Officer for the FRRCC, 
U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, William Clinton Jefferson North 
Building--Room 2415, Washington, DC 20460. Questions may be directed to 
Hema Subramanian at [email protected] or 202-564-7719. General information 
regarding the FRRCC can be found on the EPA website at: www.epa.gov/faca/frrcc. General information about Federal advisory committees at 
EPA is available at: www.epa.gov/faca.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hema Subramanian, Designated Federal 
Officer for the FRRCC, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 
1101A, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-7719; email 
address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    EPA established the FRRCC in 2008 pursuant to the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, in order to help EPA build a more 
positive and proactive relationship with the agricultural industry in 
furtherance of EPA's mission to protect human health and the 
environment. The FRRCC serves as part of EPA's efforts to expand 
cooperative working relationships with the agriculture community and 
others who are interested in agricultural issues and achieving greater 
progress in environmental protection. The FRRCC provides advice and 
recommendations to the EPA Administrator on environmental issues and 
programs that impact, or are of concern to, farms, ranches and rural 
communities. Topics addressed may include food loss and waste, water or 
air quality issues, pesticides, toxics, emergency response, enforcement 
and compliance, technology and innovation, and other topics of 
environmental importance pertaining to agriculture and rural 
communities. The previous Charter for the FRRCC was scheduled to expire 
and therefore was renewed in 2018; however, the committee currently has 
no members. EPA is currently seeking 20-30 members for the committee, 
who will be appointed for 2-3 year terms. The membership of this 
committee will include a balanced representation of interested persons 
with relevant experience to contribute to the functions of the 
committee, and will be drawn from relevant sectors, including; but not 
limited to academia, agricultural industry, nongovernmental 
organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments.
    The Committee expects to meet approximately twice a year, or as 
needed and approved by the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Meetings 
will be held in Washington, DC and the EPA regions. Members serve on 
the Committee in a voluntary capacity. However, EPA may provide 
reimbursement for travel expenses associated with official government 
business.

II. Eligibility

    Because of the nature of the issues to be discussed, it is the 
intent of the Agency for the majority of Committee members to be 
actively engaged in farming or ranching. The membership of this 
committee will include a balanced representation of interested persons 
with relevant experience to contribute to the functions of the 
committee and will be drawn from a variety of relevant sectors. Members 
may represent farmers, ranchers, and rural communities (can include 
large, small, crop, livestock, commodity, and specialty producers from 
various regions)--and their allied industries (farm groups, rural 
suppliers, marketers, processors, etc.); as well as the academic/
research community who research environmental issues impacting 
agriculture, tribal agriculture groups, state, local, and tribal 
government, and environmental/conservation and other nongovernmental 
organizations. Individuals are generally appointed to serve on the 
FRRCC as ``Representative'' members and are thus expected to represent 
the points of view of a particular group (e.g., an industry sector), 
rather than provide independent judgment and expertise. Other Federal 
agencies and other sectors as appropriate may be invited to attend or 
provide presentations at committee meetings as non-members. EPA values 
and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse 
candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all racial 
and ethnic groups.
    Per an October 31, 2017 EPA Directive, ``Strengthening and 
Improving Membership on EPA Federal Advisory Committees,'' members of 
EPA Federal advisory committees cannot concurrently receive EPA grants, 
either as principal investigator or co-investigator, or be in a 
position that otherwise would reap substantial direct benefit from an 
EPA grant. This principal does not apply to state, tribal, or local 
government agency recipients of EPA grants.
    In selecting committee members, EPA will consider each candidate's 
qualifications including, but not limited to, on whether the candidate 
is:
     Is actively engaged in farming.
     Occupies a senior position within their organization.
     Holds leadership positions in ag-related organizations, 
businesses and/or workgroups.
     Has broad agricultural experience regardless of their 
current position.
     Has experience working on issues where building consensus 
is necessary.
     Has membership in professional societies, broad-based 
networks or the equivalent.
     Has extensive experience in the environmental field 
dealing with agricultural issues.
     Provides services to producers.
     Is involved in processing, retailing, manufacturing and 
distribution of agricultural products.

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     Possesses a professional knowledge of agricultural issues 
and environmental policy.
     Possesses a demonstrated ability to examine and analyze 
complicated environmental issues with objectivity and integrity.
     Possesses excellent interpersonal as well as oral and 
written communication skills.
     Possesses an ability and willingness to participate in a 
deliberative and collaborative process.
    In addition, well-qualified applicants must be prepared to process 
a substantial amount of complex and technical information and have the 
ability to volunteer several hours per month to the Committee's 
activities, including participation in teleconference meetings and 
preparation of text for Committee reports.

III. Nominations

    Any interested person or organization may submit the names of 
qualified persons, including themselves. To be considered, all 
nominations should include the information requested below:
     Current contact information for the nominee, including the 
nominee's name, organization (and position within that organization), 
business address, email address, and daytime telephone number(s).
     A brief statement describing the nominee's interest and 
availability in serving on the FRRCC. Please also include the following 
information, as available: (1) The nominee's ability to serve as a 
``Representative'' member and represent the point of view of a group 
(e.g., an industry sector) rather than provide independent judgment and 
expertise; (2) if the nominee currently receives funding from an EPA 
grant; (3) if the nominee has any prior/current service on Federal 
advisory committees, and the number of years.
     R[eacute]sum[eacute] or curriculum vitae detailing the 
nominee's background, experience and qualifications and other relevant 
information.
    Letters of support and recommendation will be accepted but are not 
mandatory. To help the agency evaluate the effectiveness of its 
outreach efforts, please indicate how you learned of this nomination 
opportunity.

    Dated: October 25, 2019.
Elizabeth (Tate) Bennett,
Agriculture Advisor to the Administrator, Associate Administrator, 
Office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education.
[FR Doc. 2019-24348 Filed 11-7-19; 8:45 am]
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