Notification of a Public Meeting of the Chartered Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and CASAC Secondary NAAQS Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur, 16093-16094 [2020-05918]

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[FR Doc. 2020–05882 Filed 3–19–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10006–67–OA] Notification of a Public Meeting of the Chartered Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and CASAC Secondary NAAQS Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur [FR Doc. 2020–05889 Filed 3–19–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–9049–9] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 (EIS) Filed March 9, 2020, 10 a.m. EST Through March 16, 2020, 10 a.m. EST Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:01 Mar 19, 2020 Jkt 250001 SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the Chartered Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and CASAC Secondary NAAQS Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur to discuss their Draft Report on EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate Matter—Ecological Criteria (Second External Review Draft—June 2018). DATES: The public meeting will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Location: The public meeting will be conducted by telephone only. PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16093 Any member of the public wishing to obtain information concerning these public meetings may contact Mr. Aaron Yeow, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at (202) 564–2050 or at yeow.aaron@ epa.gov. General information about the CASAC, as well as any updates concerning the meetings announced in this notice, may be found on the CASAC website at https://www.epa.gov/casac. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) was established under section 109(d)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) (42 U.S.C. 7409) as an independent scientific advisory committee. The CASAC provides advice, information and recommendations on the scientific and technical aspects of air quality criteria and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The CASAC shall also: Advise the EPA Administrator of areas in which additional knowledge is required to appraise the adequacy and basis of existing, new, or revised NAAQS; describe the research efforts necessary to provide the required information; advise the EPA Administrator on the relative contribution to air pollution concentrations of natural as well as anthropogenic activity; and advise the EPA Administrator of any adverse public health, welfare, social, economic, or energy effects which may result from various strategies for attainment and maintenance of such NAAQS. The CAA requires that the Agency, at five-year intervals, review and revise, as appropriate, the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six ‘‘criteria’’ air pollutants, including oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, and particulate matter. EPA is currently reviewing the secondary (welfare-based) NAAQS for oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, and particulate matter. The CASAC is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The Chartered CASAC and CASAC Secondary NAAQS Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the Chartered CASAC and CASAC Secondary NAAQS Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur will hold a public meeting to discuss their Draft Report on EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate Matter—Ecological Criteria E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 16094 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 55 / Friday, March 20, 2020 / Notices (Second External Review Draft—June 2018). Technical contacts: Any technical questions concerning EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate Matter—Ecological Criteria (Second External Review Draft—June 2018) should be directed to Dr. Tara Greaver (greaver.tara@epa.gov). Availability of meeting materials: Prior to the meeting, the review documents, agenda and other materials will be accessible through the calendar link on the blue navigation bar at https:// www.epa.gov/casac/. Procedures for providing public input: Public comment for consideration by EPA’s federal advisory committees and panels has a different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to EPA. Members of the public can submit relevant comments on the topic of this advisory activity, including the charge to the CASAC and the EPA review documents, and/or the group conducting the activity, for the CASAC to consider as it develops advice for EPA. Input from the public to the CASAC will have the most impact if it provides specific scientific or technical information or analysis for CASAC to consider or if it relates to the clarity or accuracy of the technical information. Members of the public wishing to provide comment should follow the instructions below to submit comments. Oral statements: Individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation during the public meeting will be limited to three minutes. Each person making an oral statement should consider providing written comments as well as their oral statement so that the points presented orally can be expanded upon in writing. Interested parties should contact Mr. Aaron Yeow, DFO, in writing (preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by April 20, 2020, to be placed on the list of public speakers. Written statements: Written statements will be accepted throughout the advisory process; however, for timely consideration by CASAC members, statements should be supplied to the DFO (preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by April 20, 2020. It is the SAB Staff Office general policy to post written comments on the web page for VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:01 Mar 19, 2020 Jkt 250001 the advisory meeting or teleconference. Submitters are requested to provide an unsigned version of each document because the SAB Staff Office does not publish documents with signatures on its websites. Members of the public should be aware that their personal contact information, if included in any written comments, may be posted to the CASAC website. Copyrighted material will not be posted without explicit permission of the copyright holder. Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Aaron Yeow at (202) 564–2050 or yeow.aaron@ epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Mr. Yeow preferably at least ten days prior to each meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. V. Khanna Johnston, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Staff Office. [FR Doc. 2020–05918 Filed 3–19–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2020–0135; FRL–10006– 50] TSCA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals; Request for Nominations Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites the public to nominate scientific experts from a diverse range of disciplines to be considered for appointment to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC). The purpose of the SACC is to provide independent advice and expert consultation, at the request of the EPA Administrator, with respect to the scientific and technical aspects of issues relating to implementation of TSCA. EPA anticipates appointing multiple SACC members over the next year. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may be utilized to solicit nominations and identify candidates. Nominations of candidates to be considered for appointment to the SACC must be received on or before April 20, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit your nominations, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2020–0135, by one of the following methods: DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Electronically (preferred): By email to knott.steven@epa.gov. • Mail: Steven M. Knott, MS, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Office of Science Coordination and Policy (7201M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven M. Knott, MS, DFO, telephone number: (202) 564–0103; email address: knott.steven@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those involved in the manufacture, processing, distribution, disposal of chemical substances and mixtures, and/or those interested in the assessment of risks involving chemical substances and mixtures. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information? The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2020–0135, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Regulatory Public Docket (OPPT Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. II. Background The SACC is a federal advisory committee, established in December 2016 pursuant to TSCA section 2625(o), and chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2. EPA established the SACC to provide independent advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the scientific basis for risk assessments, methodologies, and E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 55 (Friday, March 20, 2020)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05918]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10006-67-OA]


Notification of a Public Meeting of the Chartered Clean Air 
Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and CASAC Secondary NAAQS Review 
Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory 
Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the Chartered 
Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and CASAC Secondary 
NAAQS Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur to discuss their 
Draft Report on EPA's Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of 
Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate Matter--Ecological Criteria 
(Second External Review Draft--June 2018).

DATES: The public meeting will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020, from 
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).
    Location: The public meeting will be conducted by telephone only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to 
obtain information concerning these public meetings may contact Mr. 
Aaron Yeow, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at (202) 564-2050 or at 
[email protected]. General information about the CASAC, as well as any 
updates concerning the meetings announced in this notice, may be found 
on the CASAC website at https://www.epa.gov/casac.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) was 
established under section 109(d)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) 
(42 U.S.C. 7409) as an independent scientific advisory committee. The 
CASAC provides advice, information and recommendations on the 
scientific and technical aspects of air quality criteria and the 
National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The CASAC shall also: 
Advise the EPA Administrator of areas in which additional knowledge is 
required to appraise the adequacy and basis of existing, new, or 
revised NAAQS; describe the research efforts necessary to provide the 
required information; advise the EPA Administrator on the relative 
contribution to air pollution concentrations of natural as well as 
anthropogenic activity; and advise the EPA Administrator of any adverse 
public health, welfare, social, economic, or energy effects which may 
result from various strategies for attainment and maintenance of such 
NAAQS. The CAA requires that the Agency, at five-year intervals, review 
and revise, as appropriate, the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for 
the six ``criteria'' air pollutants, including oxides of nitrogen, 
oxides of sulfur, and particulate matter. EPA is currently reviewing 
the secondary (welfare-based) NAAQS for oxides of nitrogen, oxides of 
sulfur, and particulate matter.
    The CASAC is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The Chartered 
CASAC and CASAC Secondary NAAQS Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and 
Sulfur will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB 
Staff Office procedural policies. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, 
notice is hereby given that the Chartered CASAC and CASAC Secondary 
NAAQS Review Panel for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur will hold a public 
meeting to discuss their Draft Report on EPA's Integrated Science 
Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate 
Matter--Ecological Criteria

[[Page 16094]]

(Second External Review Draft--June 2018).
    Technical contacts: Any technical questions concerning EPA's 
Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, 
and Particulate Matter--Ecological Criteria (Second External Review 
Draft--June 2018) should be directed to Dr. Tara Greaver 
([email protected]).
    Availability of meeting materials: Prior to the meeting, the review 
documents, agenda and other materials will be accessible through the 
calendar link on the blue navigation bar at https://www.epa.gov/casac/.
    Procedures for providing public input: Public comment for 
consideration by EPA's federal advisory committees and panels has a 
different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. 
Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory 
committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an 
EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and panels, including 
scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to EPA. 
Members of the public can submit relevant comments on the topic of this 
advisory activity, including the charge to the CASAC and the EPA review 
documents, and/or the group conducting the activity, for the CASAC to 
consider as it develops advice for EPA. Input from the public to the 
CASAC will have the most impact if it provides specific scientific or 
technical information or analysis for CASAC to consider or if it 
relates to the clarity or accuracy of the technical information. 
Members of the public wishing to provide comment should follow the 
instructions below to submit comments.
    Oral statements: Individuals or groups requesting an oral 
presentation during the public meeting will be limited to three 
minutes. Each person making an oral statement should consider providing 
written comments as well as their oral statement so that the points 
presented orally can be expanded upon in writing. Interested parties 
should contact Mr. Aaron Yeow, DFO, in writing (preferably via email) 
at the contact information noted above by April 20, 2020, to be placed 
on the list of public speakers.
    Written statements: Written statements will be accepted throughout 
the advisory process; however, for timely consideration by CASAC 
members, statements should be supplied to the DFO (preferably via 
email) at the contact information noted above by April 20, 2020. It is 
the SAB Staff Office general policy to post written comments on the web 
page for the advisory meeting or teleconference. Submitters are 
requested to provide an unsigned version of each document because the 
SAB Staff Office does not publish documents with signatures on its 
websites. Members of the public should be aware that their personal 
contact information, if included in any written comments, may be posted 
to the CASAC website. Copyrighted material will not be posted without 
explicit permission of the copyright holder.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Aaron Yeow at (202) 
564-2050 or [email protected]. To request accommodation of a 
disability, please contact Mr. Yeow preferably at least ten days prior 
to each meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your 
request.

V. Khanna Johnston,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 2020-05918 Filed 3-19-20; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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