Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability, 12942-12943 [2021-04543]

Download as PDF 12942 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 42 / Friday, March 5, 2021 / Notices comments should be submitted using the methods in ADDRESSES, and must be received by EPA on or before the closing date. These comments will become part of the docket for the pesticides included in the Tables in Unit IV. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked ‘‘late.’’ EPA is not required to consider these late comments. The Agency will carefully consider all comments received by the closing date and may provide a ‘‘Response to Comments Memorandum’’ in the docket. The interim registration review decision will explain the effect that any comments had on the interim decision and provide the Agency’s response to significant comments. Background on the registration review program is provided at: https:// www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Dated: January 6, 2021. Anita Pease, Director, Antimicrobials Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2021–04563 Filed 3–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10021–24–OA] Local Government Advisory Committee and Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee: Request for Nominations Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of request for nominations. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Intergovernmental Relations invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS). LGAC and SCAS members and qualified nominees hold elected or appointed positions with local, tribal, state, and territorial governments. This notice solicits nominations to fill up to 30 memberships on EPA’s LGAC and 10– 15 on the SCAS throughout 2021. DATES: To be considered for 2021 appointments, nominations should be submitted by April 16, 2021. Nominations are reviewed on an ongoing basis. ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically to LGAC@epa.gov with a jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:30 Mar 04, 2021 Jkt 253001 subject heading of ‘LGAC 2021 NOMINATION.’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paige Lieberman, the LGAC Designated Federal Officer at (202) 564–9957/ LGAC@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The LGAC is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92– 463, to advise the EPA Administrator on environmental issues impacting local governments. The Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee is the LGAC’s standing subcommittee to advise on issues of concern to smaller communities. Members of LGAC and SCAS will provide advice and recommendations on a broad range of issues related to our shared goals of promoting and protecting public health and the environment. These issues may include: Advancing environmental justice; ensuring access to clean air and water; reducing greenhouse gas emissions; bolstering resilience to the impacts of climate change; and limiting exposure to dangerous chemicals and pesticides. Viable candidates must be current elected or appointed officials representing local, state, tribal or territorial governments. Additional criteria to be considered may include: Experience with multi-sector partnerships; coalition-building and grassroots involvement; involvement and leadership in national, state or regional intergovernmental associations; knowledge of and commitment to promoting environmental protection and public health issues, including those of communities of color and lowincome communities; and leadership and implementation of federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and international environmental programs, including permitting programs, Brownfields, Superfund clean-up, air and water quality, solid waste management, emissions reduction, resiliency and adaptation, sustainability, and environmental justice programs. Diversity in vocational/career/volunteer background, professional and community affiliations, and demonstrated familiarity with local, regional, national, and international environmental issues, also may be considered. LGAC members are appointed for 1– 2-year terms and are eligible for reappointment. The Committee meets multiple times a year, typically with at least one in-person meeting. EPA is committed to prioritizing members’ health and safety during the COVID–19 pandemic and will follow CDC guidelines when considering any in- PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 person meeting. The Administrator may ask members to serve on Subcommittees and Workgroups to develop reports and recommendations to address specific policy issues, reflecting the priorities of the Administration. The average workload for members is approximately 5 hours per month. While EPA is unable to provide compensation for services, official Committee travel and related expenses (lodging, etc.) will be fully reimbursed. Nominations: Nominations must be submitted in electronic format. To be considered, all nominations should include: • Current contact information for the applicant/nominee, including name, organization (and position within that organization), current work address, email address, and daytime telephone number; • Brief statement describing the nominee’s interest in serving on the LGAC; • Resume and/or short biography (no more than 2 pages) describing professional, educational, and other pertinent qualifications of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities as well as any current or previous service on advisory committees; and, • Any letter(s) of recommendation from a third party (or parties) supporting the nomination. Letter(s) should describe how the nominee’s experience and knowledge will bring value to the work of the LGAC. Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. EPA expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the nominations of elected and appointed officials from diverse backgrounds so that the LGAC and SCAS look like America and reflect the country’s rich diversity. Individuals may selfnominate. Dated: March 2, 2021. Julian (Jack) Bowles, Director, State and Local Government Relations. [FR Doc. 2021–04624 Filed 3–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–9055–5] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information 202– 564–5632 or https://www.epa.gov/nepa. E:\FR\FM\05MRN1.SGM 05MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 42 / Friday, March 5, 2021 / Notices Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Filed February 22, 2021 10 a.m. EST Through March 1, 2021 10 a.m. EST 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. 20210023, Draft Supplement, USACE, SC, Haile Gold Mine, Comment Period Ends: 04/23/2021, Contact: Shawn Boone 843–329–8158. EIS No. 20210024, Draft, FHWA, MD, Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study Tier 1 NEPA, Comment Period Ends: 05/10/ 2021, Contact: Jeanette Mar 410–779– 7152. EIS No. 20210025, Draft, USACE, LA, Proposed Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Comment Period Ends: 05/04/2021, Contact: Brad Laborde 504–862–2225. Amended Notice EIS No. 20210002, Draft, BOEM, AK, WITHDRAWN—Cook Inlet Planning Area Oil and Gas Lease Sale 258, Contact: Amee Howard 907–334– 5200. Revision to FR Notice Published 01/15/2021; Officially Withdrawn per request of the submitting agency. EIS No. 20210005, Final, USFS, AZ, WITHDRAWN—Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange, Contact: Mary Rasmussen 602–225–5200. Revision to FR Notice Published 01/ 15/2021; Officially Withdrawn per request of the submitting agency. Dated: March 1, 2021. Cindy S. Barger, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 2021–04543 Filed 3–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–FRL–10020–83–OP] National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Virtual Public Meetings Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notification for a series of public meetings. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby provides notice that the SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:30 Mar 04, 2021 Jkt 253001 National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will meet on the dates and times described below. All meetings are open to the public. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments relevant to the specific issues being considered by the NEJAC. For additional information about registering to attend the meeting or to provide public comment, please see ‘‘REGISTRATION’’ under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Due to the limit of 500 participants, attendance will be on a first-come, first served basis. Registration is required. DATES: The NEJAC will hold a series of virtual public meetings on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Thursday, May 6, 2021, and Thursday, June 17, 2021, from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time each day. The meeting discussions will focus on several topics including, but not limited to, EPA administration transitions priorities, and discussions and deliberations of a charge related to the reuse and revitalization of Superfund and other contaminated sites. A public comment period relevant to the specific issues will be considered by the NEJAC at each meeting (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION). Members of the public who wish to participate during the public comment period must—register by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, one (1) week prior to each meeting date. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen L. Martin, NEJAC Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA; email: nejac@ epa.gov; telephone: (202) 564–0203. Additional information about the NEJAC is available at https:// www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/ national-environmental-justiceadvisory-council. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Charter of the NEJAC states that the advisory committee ‘‘will provide independent advice and recommendations to the Administrator about broad, crosscutting issues related to environmental justice. The NEJAC’s efforts will include evaluation of a broad range of strategic, scientific, technological, regulatory, community engagement and economic issues related to environmental justice.’’ Registration: Individual registration is required for each virtual public meeting. Information on how to register is located at https://www.epa.gov/environmental justice/national-environmental-justiceadvisory-council-meetings. Registration for the meetings and to speak for public comment will close at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, one (1) week prior to meeting date. When registering, please provide your name, organization, PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 12943 city and state, and email address for follow up. Please also indicate whether you would like to provide public comment during the meeting, and whether you are submitting written comments at time of registration. A. Public Comment Individuals or groups making remarks during the public comment period will be limited to three (3) minutes. To accommodate the number of people who want to address the NEJAC, only one representative from each community, organization, or group will be allowed to speak. Written comments can also be submitted for the record. The suggested format for individuals providing public comments is as follows: name of speaker; name of organization/community; city and state; and email address; brief description of the concern, and what you want the NEJAC to advise EPA to do. Written comments received by the registration deadline, will be included in the materials distributed to the NEJAC prior to the meeting. Written comments received after that time will be provided to the NEJAC as time allows. All written comments should be sent to Karen L. Martin, EPA, via email at nejac@ epa.gov. B. Information About Services for Individuals With Disabilities or Requiring English language Translation Assistance For information about access or services for individuals requiring assistance, please contact Karen L. Martin, at (202) 564–0203 or via email at nejac@epa.gov. To request special accommodations for a disability or other assistance, please submit your request at least fourteen (14) working days prior to the meeting, to give EPA sufficient time to process your request. All requests should be sent to the address, email, or phone number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Matthew Tejada, Director for the Office of Environmental Justice. [FR Doc. 2021–04506 Filed 3–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\05MRN1.SGM 05MRN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

    Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General 
Information 202-564-5632 or https://www.epa.gov/nepa.


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Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
Filed February 22, 2021 10 a.m. EST Through March 1, 2021 10 a.m. EST
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. 20210023, Draft Supplement, USACE, SC, Haile Gold Mine, Comment 
Period Ends: 04/23/2021, Contact: Shawn Boone 843-329-8158.
EIS No. 20210024, Draft, FHWA, MD, Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study Tier 1 
NEPA, Comment Period Ends: 05/10/2021, Contact: Jeanette Mar 410-779-
7152.
EIS No. 20210025, Draft, USACE, LA, Proposed Mid-Barataria Sediment 
Diversion Project in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Comment Period 
Ends: 05/04/2021, Contact: Brad Laborde 504-862-2225.

Amended Notice

EIS No. 20210002, Draft, BOEM, AK, WITHDRAWN--Cook Inlet Planning Area 
Oil and Gas Lease Sale 258, Contact: Amee Howard 907-334-5200. Revision 
to FR Notice Published 01/15/2021; Officially Withdrawn per request of 
the submitting agency.
EIS No. 20210005, Final, USFS, AZ, WITHDRAWN--Resolution Copper Project 
and Land Exchange, Contact: Mary Rasmussen 602-225-5200. Revision to FR 
Notice Published 01/15/2021; Officially Withdrawn per request of the 
submitting agency.

    Dated: March 1, 2021.
Cindy S. Barger,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. 2021-04543 Filed 3-4-21; 8:45 am]
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