Notice of Public Environmental Financial Advisory Board Virtual Meetings, 66175-66176 [2022-23796]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 211 / Wednesday, November 2, 2022 / Notices Policy Statement. FERC–552 remains the same and no changes are needed for that collection. By the Commission. Issued: October 27, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–23846 Filed 11–1–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP23–77–000. Applicants: ANR Pipeline Company. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Jackson Generation #132120–1 NCNR to be effective 11/1/2022. Filed Date: 10/26/22. Accession Number: 20221026–5203. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/7/22. Docket Numbers: RP23–78–000. Applicants: Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rates—Amended Excelerate 510850 eff 11–01–22 to be effective 11/ 1/2022. Filed Date: 10/26/22. Accession Number: 20221026–5215. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/7/22. Docket Numbers: RP23–79–000. Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. Description: Compliance filing: Annual Penalty Revenue Sharing Report 2022 to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 10/27/22. Accession Number: 20221027–5020. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/8/22. Docket Numbers: RP23–80–000. Applicants: Destin Pipeline Company, L.L.C. Description: Compliance filing: Destin Pipeline Annual Fuel Retention Adjustment to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 10/27/22. Accession Number: 20221027–5037. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/8/22. Docket Numbers: RP23–81–000. Applicants: Carolina Gas Transmission, LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: CGT— October 27, 2022 Administrative Change to be effective 12/1/2022. Filed Date: 10/27/22. Accession Number: 20221027–5043. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 11/8/22. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Nov 01, 2022 Jkt 259001 Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: October 27, 2022. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–23841 Filed 11–1–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10382–01–OW] Notice of Public Environmental Financial Advisory Board Virtual Meetings Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces three public meetings of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB). The meetings will be conducted in a virtual format via webcast. The purpose of the meetings will be for the EFAB to provide workgroup updates and work products for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund charge. Written public comments may be provided in advance. No oral public comments will be accepted during the meetings. Please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further details. DATES: The meetings will be held on: 1. November 17, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time; 2. December 1, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time; and 3. December 15, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be conducted in a virtual format via webcast only. Information to access the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66175 webcast will be provided upon registration in advance of each meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants information about the meetings may contact Tara Johnson via telephone/ voicemail at (202) 564–6186 or email to efab@epa.gov. General information concerning the EFAB is available at https://www.epa.gov/ waterfinancecenter/efab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The EFAB is an EPA advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, to provide advice and recommendations to EPA on innovative approaches to funding environmental programs, projects, and activities. Administrative support for the EFAB is provided by the Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center within EPA’s Office of Water. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the EFAB will hold three public meetings via webcast for the following purpose: Provide workgroup updates and work products for the Board’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund charge. Registration for the Meeting: To register for the meeting, please visit https://www.epa.gov/waterfinance center/efab#meeting. Interested persons who wish to attend the meeting via webcast must register by November 14, 2022 (for the November 17, 2022, meeting), November 28, 2022 (for the December 1, 2022, meeting), and December 12, 2022 (for the December 15, 2022, meeting). Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Availability of Meeting Materials: Meeting materials, including the meeting agenda and briefing materials, will be available on EPA’s website at https://www.epa.gov/ waterfinancecenter/efab. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for consideration by EPA’s federal advisory committees 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 provide independent advice to EPA. Members of the public may submit comments on matters being considered by the EFAB for consideration as the Board develops its advice and recommendations to EPA. Written Statements: Written statements should be received by November 10, 2022 (for the November 17, 2022, meeting), November 25, 2022 E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1 66176 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 211 / Wednesday, November 2, 2022 / Notices (for the December 1, 2022, meeting), and December 8, 2022 (for the December 15, 2022, meeting), so that the information can be made available to the EFAB for its consideration prior to the meeting. Written statements should be sent via email to efab@epa.gov. Members of the public should be aware that their personal contact information, if included in any written comments, may be posted to the EFAB 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 or to request accommodations for a disability, please register for the meeting and list any special requirements or accommodations needed on the registration form at least 10 business days prior to the meeting to allow as much time as possible to process your request. Andrew D. Sawyers, Director, Office of Wastewater Management, Office of Water. [FR Doc. 2022–23796 Filed 11–1–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2022–0835; FRL–10293– 01] Webinar and Opportunity To Submit Applications for the Assessment of Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels for Potential Inclusion in EPA’s Recommendations for Federal Purchasing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expanding the Recommendations of Specifications, Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing (Recommendations) and is seeking managers of standards development organizations, ecolabel programs, and associated conformity assessment bodies to apply for potential assessment and inclusion in the Recommendations. Interested applicants should electronically submit responses to the scoping questions. Those considering applying are invited to attend a webinar hosted by the EPA’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program to learn more and ask questions about the assessment process. Once all applications are received, EPA will issue an estimated timeline for full khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Nov 01, 2022 Jkt 259001 assessments against Sections I through IV of the Framework for the Assessment of Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing (Framework). The number of full assessments that EPA can perform will depend on the number of applicants and available resources. DATES: Webinar: The Webinar will be held virtually on November 15, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT. You must register online at https:// www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/ WN_gXXfTIpbS9CLgEQWQHsNKQ in order to receive the webcast meeting link and audio teleconference information. EPA encourages timely registration, but you can register at any time before and up to the start of the meeting. Once you register, you will promptly receive an email with the necessary webcast meeting information. Applications: On or before January 1, 2023, interested parties must electronically submit by email to epp@ epa.gov responses to the scoping questions found at: https:// www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/ framework-assessment-environmentalperformance-standards-and-ecolabelsfederal. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Special accommodations: Requests for special accommodations for the Webinar should be submitted on or before November 7, 2022, to allow EPA time to process the requests. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, and to request accommodation for a disability, please contact Jenna Larkin, listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2022–0835 that is available online at https://www.regulations.gov. Additional instructions on visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jenna Larkin, Environmental Protection Specialist, Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program (7409M), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–3395; email address: larkin.jenna@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 I. Executive Summary A. Does this action apply to me? This is directed to the public in general. This notice may be of specific interest to persons who represent standards development organizations, ecolabel programs, and associated conformity assessment bodies that manage product or service environmental performance standards and/or ecolabels that could be considered for use in United States federal sustainable procurement efforts. B. What action is the Agency taking? EPA is expanding the Recommendations of Specifications, Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing. Interested applicants must submit their responses to the scoping questions electronically to epp@epa.gov by January 1, 2023. The scoping questions can be found in the docket or at https://www.epa.gov/ greenerproducts/framework-assessmentenvironmental-performance-standardsand-ecolabels-federal. C. What is the Agency’s authority for taking this action? This effort directly supports the implementation of several Executive Orders and statutes. Executive Order 14008, entitled ‘‘Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad’’ (86 FR 7619, February 1, 2021), directs the Federal government to lead by example and leverage its buying power to ‘‘catalyze private sector investment into, and accelerate the advancement of America’s industrial capacity to supply domestic clean energy, buildings, vehicles, and other necessary products and materials’’. The expansion of the Recommendations will help to spur this market demand for more sustainable products and services. Standards and ecolabels included in the Recommendations will also help to meet Executive Order 14030, entitled ‘‘Climate-Related Financial Risk’’ (86 FR 27967, May 20, 2021), which directs the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council to consider amending the FAR to ensure that major procurements minimize the risk of climate change. The implementing instructions for Executive Order 14057, entitled ‘‘Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability’’ (86 FR 70935, December 13, 2021), directs EPA to consider expanding the Recommendations to facilitate net-zero emissions procurement and other related sustainable purchasing goals. In addition, it directs federal purchasers to prioritize products and services that address multiple environmental E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 211 (Wednesday, November 2, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66175-66176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23796]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10382-01-OW]


Notice of Public Environmental Financial Advisory Board Virtual 
Meetings

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
announces three public meetings of the Environmental Financial Advisory 
Board (EFAB). The meetings will be conducted in a virtual format via 
webcast. The purpose of the meetings will be for the EFAB to provide 
workgroup updates and work products for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction 
Fund charge. Written public comments may be provided in advance. No 
oral public comments will be accepted during the meetings. Please see 
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further details.

DATES: The meetings will be held on:
    1. November 17, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time;
    2. December 1, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time; and
    3. December 15, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be conducted in a virtual format via 
webcast only. Information to access the webcast will be provided upon 
registration in advance of each meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants 
information about the meetings may contact Tara Johnson via telephone/
voicemail at (202) 564-6186 or email to [email protected]. General 
information concerning the EFAB is available at https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/efab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The EFAB is an EPA advisory committee chartered under 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, to provide 
advice and recommendations to EPA on innovative approaches to funding 
environmental programs, projects, and activities. Administrative 
support for the EFAB is provided by the Water Infrastructure and 
Resiliency Finance Center within EPA's Office of Water. Pursuant to 
FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the EFAB will hold 
three public meetings via webcast for the following purpose: Provide 
workgroup updates and work products for the Board's Greenhouse Gas 
Reduction Fund charge.
    Registration for the Meeting: To register for the meeting, please 
visit https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/efab#meeting. Interested 
persons who wish to attend the meeting via webcast must register by 
November 14, 2022 (for the November 17, 2022, meeting), November 28, 
2022 (for the December 1, 2022, meeting), and December 12, 2022 (for 
the December 15, 2022, meeting). Pre-registration is strongly 
encouraged.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: Meeting materials, including the 
meeting agenda and briefing materials, will be available on EPA's 
website at https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/efab.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for 
consideration by EPA's federal advisory committees 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 provide independent advice to EPA. 
Members of the public may submit comments on matters being considered 
by the EFAB for consideration as the Board develops its advice and 
recommendations to EPA.
    Written Statements: Written statements should be received by 
November 10, 2022 (for the November 17, 2022, meeting), November 25, 
2022

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(for the December 1, 2022, meeting), and December 8, 2022 (for the 
December 15, 2022, meeting), so that the information can be made 
available to the EFAB for its consideration prior to the meeting. 
Written statements should be sent via email to [email protected]. Members of 
the public should be aware that their personal contact information, if 
included in any written comments, may be posted to the EFAB 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 or to request accommodations for a 
disability, please register for the meeting and list any special 
requirements or accommodations needed on the registration form at least 
10 business days prior to the meeting to allow as much time as possible 
to process your request.

Andrew D. Sawyers,
Director, Office of Wastewater Management, Office of Water.
[FR Doc. 2022-23796 Filed 11-1-22; 8:45 am]
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