Notification of Request for Nominations to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council, 79301-79302 [2022-28078]

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Under section 208 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7542(c)) all information, other than trade secret processes or methods, must be publicly available. Information about fee payments is treated as confidential information prior to certification. Form Numbers: 3520–29. Respondents/affected entities: Manufacturers or importers of passenger cars, motorcycles, light trucks, heavyduty truck engines, nonroad vehicles or engines, and evaporative emission components are required to receive a certificate of conformity from EPA prior to selling or introducing these products into commerce in the U.S. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit (40 CFR part 1027). Estimated number of respondents: 579 (total). Frequency of response: An average of approximately nine responses per respondent per year. Total estimated burden: 1022 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $77,444 (per year), includes $12,364 annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: There is a slight increase of three hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This slight increase is due to the variability in the number of certificates and, therefore, the number of fees paid from year to year. The estimate of the costs associated with the fees program have increased from $67,445 to $77,444 due to wage estimate increases. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2022–28057 Filed 12–23–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 79301 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10515–01–OA] Notification of Request for Nominations to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Request for nominations to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC). AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC). The NEJAC was chartered to provide advice regarding broad, crosscutting issues related to environmental justice. This notice solicits nominations to fill approximately ten (10) new vacancies for terms through September 2024. To maintain the representation outlined by the charter, nominees will be selected to represent: academia, business and industry; communitybased; non-governmental organizations; state and local governments; and tribal governments and indigenous organizations. We are interested in adding members located in in all EPA regions. Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by September 2023. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice will be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than Friday, March 17, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line NEJAC Membership 2023 to nejac@ epa.gov. The Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights will acknowledge receipt of nominations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Flores Gregg, NEJAC Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA; email: nejac@ epa.gov; telephone: (214) 665–8123. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NEJAC is a Federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92– 463. EPA established the NEJAC in 1993 to provide independent consensus advice to the EPA Administrator about a broad range of environmental issues related to environmental justice. The NEJAC conducts business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related regulations. In accordance with Executive Order 14035, EPA values and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1 TKELLEY on DSK125TN23PROD with NOTICES 79302 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 27, 2022 / Notices welcomes opportunities to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility on its Federal advisory committees. EPA’s Federal advisory committees have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the American people. The Council consists of 32 members (including two Co-Chairpersons and two Vice-Chairpersons) appointed by EPA’s Administrator. Members serve as nonFederal stakeholders who represent academia, business and industry; community-based organizations; nongovernmental/environmental organizations; state and local governments; tribal governments and indigenous organizations, of which one member serves as a liaison to the National Tribal Caucus. Members are appointed for one (1); two (2) or three (3)-year terms with the possibility of reappointment for another term. The NEJAC usually convenes 4 to 6 times a year, generally meeting face-toface twice (2) a year in the Spring and the Fall and virtually for the remaining meetings. Additionally, members will be asked to participate in work groups to develop recommendations, advice letters, and reports to address specific policy issues. The average workload for members is approximately 20 to 25 hours per month, not including public meeting hours and with the expectation that the member will take part in two (2) or more workgroup activities. EPA provides reimbursement for travel and other incidental expenses associated with official Government business. Nominations: Any interested person and/or organization may nominate qualified individuals for membership. Individuals are encouraged to selfnominate. The EPA values and welcomes opportunities to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility on its Federal advisory committees and is seeking to obtain nominations from all geographic locations of the United States of America. All nominations will be fully considered, but applicants need to be aware of the specific representation sought as outlined in the summary above. In addition, EPA is seeking nominees with knowledge in youth led or youth focused environmental organization; environmental measures; public health/health disparities; water infrastructure and other water concerns; farmworkers and pesticides; community sustainability and resiliency; green jobs and green infrastructure; land use and equitable development; and emerging inclusion of sub-populations such as the unhoused individuals, veterans, individuals in the criminal justice VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:43 Dec 23, 2022 Jkt 259001 system, etc. Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include: • the background and experience that would help members contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g., geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational background, professional affiliations, and other considerations), • demonstrated experience with environmental justice and community sustainability issues at the national, state, or local level, • excellent interpersonal and consensus-building skills, • ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 4–6 times a year, participate in virtual and in-person meetings, volunteer time to take part in two (2) or more workgroup activities, attend listening sessions with the Administrator or other senior-level officials, develop policy recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and advice letters, and • willingness to commit time to the committee and demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively on committees. The average workload for members is approximately 20 to 25 hours per month, not including public meeting hours and with the expectation that the member will take part in two (2) or more workgroup activities. How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to this advisory committee. Individuals are encouraged to self-nominate. Nominations will be submitted in electronic format following the template available at https://www.epa.gov/ environmentaljustice/nominationsnejac. To be considered, all nominations should include: • Current contact information for the nominee/applicant, including the nominee’s/applicant’s name, organization (and position within that organization), current business address, email address, telephone numbers and the stakeholder category position you are interested in. • Brief Statement describing the nominee’s/applicant’s interest in serving on the NEJAC. • Re´sume´ and a short biography describing the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities, and any current or previous service on advisory committees. • Brief statements describing experience as it relates to engaging affected communities, understanding environmental justice/relevant issues, PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 consensus building, communication skills and availability. • Letter[s] of recommendation from a third party supporting the nomination. Letter[s] should describe how the nominee’s experience and knowledge will bring value to the work of the NEJAC. Dated: December 20, 2022. Matthew Tejada, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. [FR Doc. 2022–28078 Filed 12–23–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2022–0024; FRL–10518–01– OMS] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration (CISWI) Units (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NSPS for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration (CISWI) Units (EPA ICR Number 1926.09, OMB Control Number 2060–0450), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through January 31, 2023. Public comments were previously requested, via the Federal Register, on July 22, 2022 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given below, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An agency may neither conduct nor sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before January 26, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OAR–2022–0024, to: (1) EPA online using https://www.regulations.gov/ (our preferred method), or by email to docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79301-79302]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10515-01-OA]


Notification of Request for Nominations to the National 
Environmental Justice Advisory Council

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Request for nominations to the National Environmental Justice 
Advisory Council (NEJAC).

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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 National Environmental Justice 
Advisory Council (NEJAC). The NEJAC was chartered to provide advice 
regarding broad, cross-cutting issues related to environmental justice. 
This notice solicits nominations to fill approximately ten (10) new 
vacancies for terms through September 2024. To maintain the 
representation outlined by the charter, nominees will be selected to 
represent: academia, business and industry; community-based; non-
governmental organizations; state and local governments; and tribal 
governments and indigenous organizations. We are interested in adding 
members located in in all EPA regions. Vacancies are anticipated to be 
filled by September 2023. Sources in addition to this Federal Register 
Notice will be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than 
Friday, March 17, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line 
NEJAC Membership 2023 to [email protected]. The Office of Environmental 
Justice and External Civil Rights will acknowledge receipt of 
nominations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Flores Gregg, NEJAC Designated 
Federal Officer, U.S. EPA; email: [email protected]; telephone: (214) 665-
8123.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NEJAC is a Federal advisory committee 
chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 
92-463. EPA established the NEJAC in 1993 to provide independent 
consensus advice to the EPA Administrator about a broad range of 
environmental issues related to environmental justice. The NEJAC 
conducts business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related regulations. In accordance with 
Executive Order 14035, EPA values and

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welcomes opportunities to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and 
accessibility on its Federal advisory committees. EPA's Federal 
advisory committees have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the 
American people.
    The Council consists of 32 members (including two Co-Chairpersons 
and two Vice-Chairpersons) appointed by EPA's Administrator. Members 
serve as non-Federal stakeholders who represent academia, business and 
industry; community-based organizations; non-governmental/environmental 
organizations; state and local governments; tribal governments and 
indigenous organizations, of which one member serves as a liaison to 
the National Tribal Caucus. Members are appointed for one (1); two (2) 
or three (3)-year terms with the possibility of reappointment for 
another term.
    The NEJAC usually convenes 4 to 6 times a year, generally meeting 
face-to-face twice (2) a year in the Spring and the Fall and virtually 
for the remaining meetings. Additionally, members will be asked to 
participate in work groups to develop recommendations, advice letters, 
and reports to address specific policy issues. The average workload for 
members is approximately 20 to 25 hours per month, not including public 
meeting hours and with the expectation that the member will take part 
in two (2) or more workgroup activities. EPA provides reimbursement for 
travel and other incidental expenses associated with official 
Government business.
    Nominations: Any interested person and/or organization may nominate 
qualified individuals for membership. Individuals are encouraged to 
self-nominate. The EPA values and welcomes opportunities to increase 
diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility on its Federal advisory 
committees and is seeking to obtain nominations from all geographic 
locations of the United States of America. All nominations will be 
fully considered, but applicants need to be aware of the specific 
representation sought as outlined in the summary above. In addition, 
EPA is seeking nominees with knowledge in youth led or youth focused 
environmental organization; environmental measures; public health/
health disparities; water infrastructure and other water concerns; 
farmworkers and pesticides; community sustainability and resiliency; 
green jobs and green infrastructure; land use and equitable 
development; and emerging inclusion of sub-populations such as the 
unhoused individuals, veterans, individuals in the criminal justice 
system, etc. Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:
     the background and experience that would help members 
contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g., 
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational background, 
professional affiliations, and other considerations),
     demonstrated experience with environmental justice and 
community sustainability issues at the national, state, or local level,
     excellent interpersonal and consensus-building skills,
     ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 4-6 times a 
year, participate in virtual and in-person meetings, volunteer time to 
take part in two (2) or more workgroup activities, attend listening 
sessions with the Administrator or other senior-level officials, 
develop policy recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare 
reports and advice letters, and
     willingness to commit time to the committee and 
demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively on 
committees. The average workload for members is approximately 20 to 25 
hours per month, not including public meeting hours and with the 
expectation that the member will take part in two (2) or more workgroup 
activities.
    How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization 
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to this 
advisory committee. Individuals are encouraged to self-nominate. 
Nominations will be submitted in electronic format following the 
template available at https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/nominations-nejac. To be considered, all nominations should include:
     Current contact information for the nominee/applicant, 
including the nominee's/applicant's name, organization (and position 
within that organization), current business address, email address, 
telephone numbers and the stakeholder category position you are 
interested in.
     Brief Statement describing the nominee's/applicant's 
interest in serving on the NEJAC.
     R[eacute]sum[eacute] and a short biography describing the 
professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, including a 
list of relevant activities, and any current or previous service on 
advisory committees.
     Brief statements describing experience as it relates to 
engaging affected communities, understanding environmental justice/
relevant issues, consensus building, communication skills and 
availability.
     Letter[s] of recommendation from a third party supporting 
the nomination. Letter[s] should describe how the nominee's experience 
and knowledge will bring value to the work of the NEJAC.

    Dated: December 20, 2022.
Matthew Tejada,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Office of Environmental Justice and 
External Civil Rights.
[FR Doc. 2022-28078 Filed 12-23-22; 8:45 am]
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