Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Request for Nominations, 12683-12684 [2021-04462]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 41 / Thursday, March 4, 2021 / Notices Representative test analyzers have been tested in accordance with the applicable test procedures specified in 40 CFR part 53, as amended on October 26, 2015. After reviewing the results of those tests and other information submitted by the applicants, EPA has determined, in accordance with 40 CFR part 53, that these methods should be designated as a reference or equivalent method. As a designated reference or equivalent method, these methods are acceptable for use by states and other air monitoring agencies under the requirements of 40 CFR part 58, Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. 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Consistent or repeated noncompliance with any of these conditions should be reported to: Director, Air Methods and Characterization Division (MD–D205– 03), Center for Environmental Measurements and Modeling, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Designation of these reference and equivalent methods is intended to assist the States in establishing and operating their air quality surveillance systems under 40 CFR part 58. Questions concerning the commercial availability or technical aspects of the methods should be directed to the applicants. Timothy Watkins, Director, Center for Environmental Measurements and Modeling. [FR Doc. 2021–04497 Filed 3–3–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:27 Mar 03, 2021 Jkt 253001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2021–0178; FRL–10021–15– OAR] Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Request for Nominations Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Request for Nominations to the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC). AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by August 2021 and applications are due by April 30, 2021. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. DATES: Applications are due by April 30, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit nominations in writing to: Shanika Whitehurst, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460. For further information or to email nominations, include in the subject line CAAAC Membership 2021 and send to caaac@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shanika Whitehurst, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460, 202–564–8235, whitehurst.shanika@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Clean Air Act Advisory Committee provides advice, information and recommendations on policy and technical issues associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act (CAA) as requested by EPA. These issues include the development, implementation, and enforcement of programs required by the Act. The CAAAC will provide advice and recommendations on approaches for new and expanded programs including those using innovative technologies and policy mechanisms to achieve environmental improvements; the potential health, environmental and economic effects of CAA programs on the public, the regulated community, State and local governments, and other Federal agencies; the policy and technical contents of proposed major EPA rulemaking and guidance required SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12683 by the Act in order to help effectively incorporate appropriate outside advice and information; and the integration of existing policies, regulations, standards, guidelines, and procedures into programs for implementing requirements of the Act. The programs falling under the purview of the committee include, but are not limited to, those for meeting National Ambient Air Quality Standards, reducing emissions from vehicles and vehicle fuels, reducing air toxic emissions, permitting, carrying out compliance authorities, and CAArelated voluntary activities. Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for two-year terms with the possibility of reappointment to additional term(s). The CAAAC usually meets approximately 2 times annually and the average workload for the members is approximately 5 to 10 hours per month. Although EPA is unable to offer compensation or an honorarium for CAAAC members, they may receive travel and per diem allowances, according to applicable federal travel regulations. EPA is seeking nominations from academia, industry, nongovernmental/environmental organizations, community organizations, state and local government agencies, tribal governments, unions, trade associations, utilities, and lawyers/consultants. 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. Evaluation Criteria The following criteria will be used to evaluate nominees: • The background and experiences that would help members contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g., geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational, and other considerations) • Experience serving as an elected official; • Experience serving as an appointed official for a state, county, city or tribe; • Experience working on national level or on local government issues; • Demonstrated experience with air quality policy issues; • Executive management level experience with membership in broadbased networks; • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and consensusbuilding skills. • Ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 2–3 times a year, participate in teleconference meetings, attend listening sessions with the E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1 12684 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 41 / Thursday, March 4, 2021 / Notices Administrator or other senior-level officials; • Ability to work with others with varying perspectives to develop policy recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and advice letters. Nominations must include a resume and a short biography describing the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, as well as the nominee’s current business/home address, email address, and daytime telephone number. Interested candidates may self-nominate. All application items are due by April 30, 2021. Please note that EPA’s policy is that, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, members generally are appointed to two-year terms. To help the Agency in evaluating the effectiveness of our outreach efforts, please also tell us how you learned of this opportunity. its U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 6th Congressional District of the late Representative Ron Wright. There are two possible elections, but only one may be necessary. Under Texas law, all qualified candidates, regardless of party affiliation, will appear on the ballot. The majority winner of the special election is declared elected. Should no candidate achieve a majority vote, the Governor will then set the date for a Special Runoff Election that will include only the top two vote-getters. Committees participating in the Texas special election are required to file pre- and post-election reports. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Elizabeth S. Kurland, Information Division, 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20463; Telephone: (202) 694–1100; Toll Free (800) 424– 9530. Dated: February 26, 2021. Shanika T. Whitehurst, Designated Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Office of Air and Radiation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Principal Campaign Committees All principal campaign committees of candidates who participate in the Texas Special General Election shall file a 12day Pre-General Report on April 19, 2021. If there is a majority winner, committees must also file a Post-General Report on May 31, 2021. (See charts below for the closing date for each report.) Note that these reports are in addition to the campaign committee’s regular quarterly filings. (See charts below for the closing date for each report). [FR Doc. 2021–04462 Filed 3–3–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION [Notice 2021–04] Filing Dates for the Texas Special Election in the 6th Congressional District Special Election Federal Election Commission. Notice of filing dates for special election. AGENCY: ACTION: Unauthorized Committees (PACs and Party Committees) Texas has scheduled a Special General Election on May 1, 2021, to fill Political committees not filing monthly in 2021 are subject to special election reporting if they make SUMMARY: previously undisclosed contributions or expenditures in connection with the Texas Special General by the close of books for the applicable report(s). (See charts below for the closing date for each report.) Committees filing monthly that make contributions or expenditures in connection with the Texas Special General will continue to file according to the monthly reporting schedule. Additional disclosure information for the Texas special elections may be found on the FEC website at https:// www.fec.gov/help-candidates-andcommittees/dates-and-deadlines/. Possible Special Runoff Election In the event that no candidate receives a majority of the votes in the Special General Election, a Special Runoff Election will be held. The Commission will publish a future notice giving the filing dates for that election if it becomes necessary. Disclosure of Lobbyist Bundling Activity Principal campaign committees, party committees and leadership PACs that are otherwise required to file reports in connection with the special election must simultaneously file FEC Form 3L if they receive two or more bundled contributions from lobbyists/registrants or lobbyist/registrant PACs that aggregate in excess of $19,300 during the special election reporting period. (See charts below for closing date of each period.) 11 CFR 104.22(a)(5)(v), (b), 110.17(e)(2), (f). CALENDAR OF REPORTING DATES FOR TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION Close of books 1 Report Reg./cert. & overnight mailing deadline Filing deadline IF ONLY THE SPECIAL GENERAL IS HELD (05/01/2021), CAMPAIGN COMMITTEES INVOLVED MUST FILE April Quarterly ............................................................................................................ Pre-General ............................................................................................................... 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 41 (Thursday, March 4, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0178; FRL-10021-15-OAR]


Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Request for Nominations to the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee 
(CAAAC).

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites 
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be 
considered for appointment to its Clean Air Act Advisory Committee 
(CAAAC). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by August 2021 and 
applications are due by April 30, 2021. Sources in addition to this 
Federal Register Notice may also be utilized in the solicitation of 
nominees.

DATES: Applications are due by April 30, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations in writing to: Shanika Whitehurst, 
Designated Federal Officer, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20460.
    For further information or to email nominations, include in the 
subject line CAAAC Membership 2021 and send to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shanika Whitehurst, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460, 202-564-
8235, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: Clean Air Act Advisory Committee provides advice, 
information and recommendations on policy and technical issues 
associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act (CAA) as requested 
by EPA. These issues include the development, implementation, and 
enforcement of programs required by the Act. The CAAAC will provide 
advice and recommendations on approaches for new and expanded programs 
including those using innovative technologies and policy mechanisms to 
achieve environmental improvements; the potential health, environmental 
and economic effects of CAA programs on the public, the regulated 
community, State and local governments, and other Federal agencies; the 
policy and technical contents of proposed major EPA rulemaking and 
guidance required by the Act in order to help effectively incorporate 
appropriate outside advice and information; and the integration of 
existing policies, regulations, standards, guidelines, and procedures 
into programs for implementing requirements of the Act.
    The programs falling under the purview of the committee include, 
but are not limited to, those for meeting National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards, reducing emissions from vehicles and vehicle fuels, reducing 
air toxic emissions, permitting, carrying out compliance authorities, 
and CAA-related voluntary activities. Members are appointed by the EPA 
Administrator for two-year terms with the possibility of reappointment 
to additional term(s). The CAAAC usually meets approximately 2 times 
annually and the average workload for the members is approximately 5 to 
10 hours per month.
    Although EPA is unable to offer compensation or an honorarium for 
CAAAC members, they may receive travel and per diem allowances, 
according to applicable federal travel regulations. EPA is seeking 
nominations from academia, industry, non-governmental/environmental 
organizations, community organizations, state and local government 
agencies, tribal governments, unions, trade associations, utilities, 
and lawyers/consultants. 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.

Evaluation Criteria

    The following criteria will be used to evaluate nominees:
     The background and experiences that would help members 
contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g., 
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational, and other 
considerations)
     Experience serving as an elected official;
     Experience serving as an appointed official for a state, 
county, city or tribe;
     Experience working on national level or on local 
government issues;
     Demonstrated experience with air quality policy issues;
     Executive management level experience with membership in 
broad-based networks;
     Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, 
and consensus-building skills.
     Ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 2-3 times a 
year, participate in teleconference meetings, attend listening sessions 
with the

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Administrator or other senior-level officials;
     Ability to work with others with varying perspectives to 
develop policy recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare 
reports and advice letters.
    Nominations must include a resume and a short biography describing 
the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, as well 
as the nominee's current business/home address, email address, and 
daytime telephone number. Interested candidates may self-nominate. All 
application items are due by April 30, 2021. Please note that EPA's 
policy is that, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, members 
generally are appointed to two-year terms. To help the Agency in 
evaluating the effectiveness of our outreach efforts, please also tell 
us how you learned of this opportunity.

    Dated: February 26, 2021.
Shanika T. Whitehurst,
Designated Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Office of 
Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2021-04462 Filed 3-3-21; 8:45 am]
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