Notification of Public Meetings of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee Ozone Panel, 9275-9276 [2023-02983]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 29 / Monday, February 13, 2023 / Notices the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST,’’ ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE,’’ ‘‘COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘PRELIMINARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRELIMINARY FISHWAY PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. o. Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed according to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. Milestone khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Filing of Comments, Recommendations, Preliminary Terms and Conditions, and Preliminary Fishway Prescriptions. Filing of Reply Comments ........ Target date April 2023. May 2023. p. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. q. The applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice: (1) a copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Feb 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 certification. Please note that the certification request must comply with 40 CFR 121.5(b), including documentation that a pre-filing meeting request was submitted to the certifying authority at least 30 days prior to submitting the certification request. Please also note that the certification request must be sent to the certifying authority and to the Commission concurrently. Dated: February 7, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–03010 Filed 2–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 9275 platform. Members of the public who wish to participate should register by contacting the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at LGAC@epa.gov by January 12, 2023. The agenda and other supportive meeting materials will be available online at https://www.epa.gov/ ocir/local-government-advisorycommittee-lgac and will be emailed to all registered. In the event of cancellation for unforeseen circumstances, please contact the DFO or check the website above for reschedule information. Dated: February 6, 2023. Paige Lieberman, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. [FR Doc. 2023–03034 Filed 2–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P [FRL–10659–01–OA] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notification of public meeting. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), EPA hereby provides notice of a meeting for the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) on the date and time described below. This meeting will be open to the public. For information on public attendance and participation, please see the registration information under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The LGAC will meet virtually March 10th, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paige Lieberman, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at LGAC@epa.gov or 202– 564–9957. Information on Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals requiring accessibility accommodations, please contact Paige Lieberman by email at LGAC@epa.gov. To request accommodation, please do so five (5) business days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Content The LGAC will hear from EPA leadership regarding several new proposed charges. Details on the charges will be posted online (link below) one week prior to the meeting. Registration The meeting will be held virtually through an online audio and video PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FRL–10640–01–OA] Notification of Public Meetings of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee Ozone Panel Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces two public meetings of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Ozone Panel. A public meeting will be held for the CASAC Ozone Panel to receive a briefing from EPA on the Policy Assessment (PA) for the Reconsideration of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards, External Review Draft Version 2. A second public meeting will be held for the panel to peer review the PA. DATES: The briefing from EPA will be held on March 2, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public meeting for the panel to peer review the PA will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All times listed are in Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: The briefing on March 2, 2023, will be conducted virtually. Please refer to the CASAC website at https://casac.epa.gov for information on how to attend the meeting. The public meeting on March 29, 2023, and March 30, 2023 will be conducted in person at the Hilton Durham near Duke University, 3800 Hillsborough Rd., Durham, NC 27705, and virtually. Please refer to the CASAC website at https://casac.epa.gov for details on how to access the meetings. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13FEN1.SGM 13FEN1 9276 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 29 / Monday, February 13, 2023 / Notices Any member of the public wishing further information regarding this notice may contact Mr. Aaron Yeow, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), SAB Staff Office, by telephone at (202) 564–2050 or via email at yeow.aaron@epa.gov. General information concerning the CASAC, as well as any updates concerning the meetings announced in this notice can be found on the CASAC website: https://casac.epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The CASAC was established pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1977, codified at 42 U.S.C. 7409(d)(2), to review air quality criteria and NAAQS and recommend to the EPA Administrator any new NAAQS and revisions of existing criteria and NAAQS as may be appropriate. 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. As amended, 5 U.S.C., App. Section 109(d)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires that EPA carry out a periodic review and revision, as appropriate, of the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six ‘‘criteria’’ air pollutants, including ozone and related photochemical oxidants. The CASAC is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2, and conducts business in accordance with FACA and related regulations. The CASAC and the CASAC Ozone Panel 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 CASAC Ozone Panel will hold a public meeting to receive a briefing from EPA on the Policy Assessment (PA) for the Reconsideration of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards, External Review Draft Version 2, and a public meeting for the panel to peer review the PA. Technical Contacts: Any technical questions concerning the PA should be VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Feb 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 directed to Ms. Leigh Meyer (meyer.leigh@epa.gov). Availability of Meeting Materials: Prior to the meeting, the review documents, agenda and other materials will be accessible on the CASAC website: https://casac.epa.gov. 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 five 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. The public comment period will be on March 29, 2023. Interested parties should contact Mr. Aaron Yeow, DFO, in writing (preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by March 22, 2023, 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 March 22, 2023. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 the DFO, at the contact information noted above, 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, Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 2023–02983 Filed 2–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–ORD–2015–0765; FRL–10643–01– ORD] Request for Public Nominations of Experts to Serve on a Review Panel Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking nominations for technical experts to serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) on a review panel under the authority of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC), a federal advisory committee to the Office of Research and Development (ORD). Selected experts will participate in the review of the ORD’s draft report on a case study that uses value of information (VOI) analysis to weigh the public health and economic trade-offs associated with the timeliness, uncertainty, and costs of the draft EPA Transcriptomic Assessment Product (ETAP). The ETAP is a proposed ORD assessment product that utilizes a standardized short-term in vivo study design and data analysis procedures to develop transcriptomicbased toxicity values for data poor chemicals. The review will take place between April and July 2023. Submission of nominations should be made via the BOSC website at: https:// www.epa.gov/bosc. DATES: Nominations should be submitted by March 3, 2023, per instructions below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public needing additional information regarding this Notice and Request for Nominations SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13FEN1.SGM 13FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 29 (Monday, February 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9275-9276]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-02983]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10640-01-OA]


Notification of Public Meetings of the Clean Air Scientific 
Advisory Committee Ozone Panel

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces 
two public meetings of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee 
(CASAC) Ozone Panel. A public meeting will be held for the CASAC Ozone 
Panel to receive a briefing from EPA on the Policy Assessment (PA) for 
the Reconsideration of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards, External Review Draft Version 2. A second public meeting 
will be held for the panel to peer review the PA.

DATES: The briefing from EPA will be held on March 2, 2023, from 11 
a.m. to 3 p.m. The public meeting for the panel to peer review the PA 
will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 
Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All times listed are in 
Eastern Time.

ADDRESSES: The briefing on March 2, 2023, will be conducted virtually. 
Please refer to the CASAC website at https://casac.epa.gov for 
information on how to attend the meeting. The public meeting on March 
29, 2023, and March 30, 2023 will be conducted in person at the Hilton 
Durham near Duke University, 3800 Hillsborough Rd., Durham, NC 27705, 
and virtually. Please refer to the CASAC website at https://casac.epa.gov for details on how to access the meetings.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The CASAC was established pursuant to the Clean Air Act 
(CAA) Amendments of 1977, codified at 42 U.S.C. 7409(d)(2), to review 
air quality criteria and NAAQS and recommend to the EPA Administrator 
any new NAAQS and revisions of existing criteria and NAAQS as may be 
appropriate. 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. As amended, 5 U.S.C., 
App. Section 109(d)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires that EPA 
carry out a periodic review and revision, as appropriate, of the air 
quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six ``criteria'' air pollutants, 
including ozone and related photochemical oxidants.
    The CASAC is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2, and conducts 
business in accordance with FACA and related regulations. The CASAC and 
the CASAC Ozone Panel 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 CASAC Ozone Panel will hold 
a public meeting to receive a briefing from EPA on the Policy 
Assessment (PA) for the Reconsideration of the Ozone National Ambient 
Air Quality Standards, External Review Draft Version 2, and a public 
meeting for the panel to peer review the PA.
    Technical Contacts: Any technical questions concerning the PA 
should be directed to Ms. Leigh Meyer ([email protected]).
    Availability of Meeting Materials: Prior to the meeting, the review 
documents, agenda and other materials will be accessible on the CASAC 
website: https://casac.epa.gov.
    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 five 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. The public comment period will 
be on March 29, 2023. Interested parties should contact Mr. Aaron Yeow, 
DFO, in writing (preferably via email) at the contact information noted 
above by March 22, 2023, 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 March 22, 2023. 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 the DFO, at the contact information noted 
above, 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, Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 2023-02983 Filed 2-10-23; 8:45 am]
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