National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting, 15391-15392 [2023-05022]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 48 / Monday, March 13, 2023 / Notices As a result of this finding, upon the effective date of this notice of adequacy, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) must use the Budgets in future transportation conformity determinations. The Budgets are associated with the reasonable further progress milestone demonstration. We announced availability of the plan and related Budgets on the EPA’s transportation conformity website on March 8, 2022, requesting comments by April 8, 2022. We received no comments in response to the adequacy review posting. The Budgets are provided in Table 1. TABLE 1—MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS BUDGETS FOR NJTPA Lisa Garcia, Regional Administrator, Region 2. [FR Doc. 2023–05050 Filed 3–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10764–01–OA;–EPA–HQ–OEJECR– 2023–0101] National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notification for a public meeting. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the VOC Year NOX U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby provides notice that the 2020 .......... 76.77 42.46 National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will meet on Transportation conformity is required the dates and times described below. The meeting is open to the public. For by Clean Air Act section 176(c), 42 additional information about registering U.S.C. 7506(c). The EPA’s conformity to attend the meeting or to provide rule requires that long-range public comment, please see Registration transportation plans, transportation under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Preimprovement programs, and Registration is required. transportation projects conform to a state’s air quality SIP and establishes the DATES: The NEJAC will convene a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, criteria and procedures for determining March 29, and Thursday, March 30, whether or not they conform. 2023, from approximately 12:00 p.m. to Conformity to a SIP means that 6:00 p.m., Eastern Time each day. The transportation activities will not meeting discussions will focus on produce new air quality violations, several topics including, but not limited worsen existing violations, or delay timely attainment of the NAAQS. See id. to, workgroup activity, final recommendations for council at section 7506(c)(1)(B). consideration, and charges created The criteria the EPA uses to through collaborations with various determine whether a SIP’s motor vehicle EPA national program offices. A public emission budgets are adequate for comment period relevant to EPA’s water conformity purposes are outlined in 40 infrastructure technical assistance CFR 93.118(e)(4).1 And we have efforts to ensure communities with described our process for determining environmental justice concerns can obtain technical assistance will be the adequacy of submitted SIP budgets considered by the NEJAC during the in 40 CFR 93.118(f). Under 40 CFR 93.104(e), within 2 years of the effective meeting (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION). Members of the public date of this notice, NJTPA and the U.S. Department of Transportation will need who wish to participate during the public comment period must register by to demonstrate conformity to the 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, March 22, Budgets. To do so, the on-road motor vehicle emissions from implementation 2023. of the long-range transportation plan FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: should be projected consistently with Paula Flores-Gregg, NEJAC Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA; email: nejac@ the Budgets. epa.gov; telephone: (214) 665–8123. Additional information about the 1 An adequacy review is separate from the EPA’s NEJAC is available at https:// completeness review and should not be used to www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/ prejudge the EPA’s ultimate action on the SIP. Even national-environmental-justiceif we find a budget adequate, the SIP could later be disapproved. advisory-council. SUMMARY: [tons per day] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401–7671q. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:32 Mar 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15391 The Charter of the NEJAC states that the advisory committee ‘‘will provide independent advice and recommendations to the Administrator about broad, cross-cutting 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.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Registration Individual registration is required for the public meeting. No two individuals can share the same registration link. Information on how to register is located at https://www.epa.gov/ environmentaljustice/nationalenvironmental-justice-advisory-councilmeetings. Registration to attend the meeting is available through the scheduled meeting days. The deadline to sign up to speak during the public comment period will close at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, March 22, 2023. When registering, please provide your name, organization, city and state, and email address. Please also indicate whether you would like to provide oral public comment during the meeting, or whether you are submitting written comments. A. Public Comment The NEJAC is interested in receiving public comments on EPA’s water infrastructure technical assistance efforts to ensure communities with environmental justice concerns (particularly for community water systems, decentralized systems, and/or non-existent infrastructure) can obtain technical assistance to address their environmental, public health, affordability and climate resiliency needs, and reduce longstanding and cumulative negative health impacts. Priority to speak during the meeting will be given to public commenters with comments relevant to water infrastructure technical assistance efforts to communities with environmental justice concerns. More information on NEJAC charges is located online at: https://www.epa.gov/ environmentaljustice/nationalenvironmental-justice-advisory-councilcurrent-charges. Every effort will be made to hear from as many registered oral public commenters during the time specified on the agenda. Individuals or groups making remarks during the oral public comment period will be limited to three (3) minutes. Please be prepared to briefly describe your comments; including your recommendations on what you want the NEJAC to advise the E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1 15392 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 48 / Monday, March 13, 2023 / Notices EPA to do. Submitting written comments for the record are strongly encouraged. You can submit your written comments in three different ways, (1) by using the webform at https://www.epa.gov/ environmentaljustice/forms/nationalenvironmental-justice-advisory-councilnejac-public-comment, (2) by sending comments via email to nejac@epa.gov and (3) by creating comments in the Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OEJECR–2023– 0101 at https://www.regulations.gov. Written comments can be submitted through April 13, 2023. 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 Paula FloresGregg, at (214) 665–8123 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 email or phone number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Matthew Tejada, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Environmental Justice, Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10602–01–R6] Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent Cashout Settlement for Ability To Pay Peripheral Parties Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement; request for public comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), notice is hereby given that a proposed CERCLA Section 122(h)(1) Cashout Settlement Agreement for Ability to Pay Peripheral Parties (‘‘Proposed Agreement’’) associated with the Vermiculite Products Inc., Superfund Site in Houston, Harris County, Texas (‘‘Site’’) was executed by the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) and is now subject to public ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:32 Mar 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 Comments must be received on or before April 12, 2023. DATES: As a result of impacts related to the COVID–19 pandemic, requests for documents and submission of comments must be via electronic mail except as provided below. The Proposed Agreement and additional background information relating to the Proposed Agreement are available for public inspection upon request by contacting EPA Assistant Regional Counsel Daniel Jaynes at Jaynes.daniel@epa.gov. Comments must be submitted via electronic mail to this same email address and should reference the ‘‘Vermiculite Products Inc.’’ Superfund Site, Proposed Settlement Agreement’’ and ‘‘EPA CERCLA Docket No. 06–02– 21’’. Persons without access to electronic mail may call Mr. Jaynes at (214) 665–2162 to make alternative arrangements. ADDRESSES: [FR Doc. 2023–05022 Filed 3–10–23; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: comment, after which EPA may modify or withdraw its consent if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the Proposed Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Proposed Agreement would resolve potential EPA claims under section 107(a) of CERCLA, against Greer Capital Corporation, James H. Greer, James H. Greer Interest Inc., Maxroy Property Company, Toledo Maxroy LL., and Vermiculite Products Inc., (‘‘Settling Parties’’) for EPA response costs at the Vermiculite Products Inc., Superfund Site located in Houston, Texas. The settlement is estimated to be $8,703,300 and was based on an Ability to Pay Analysis, which concluded the settling party shall make payment for EPA response costs. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive electronic comments relating to the Proposed Agreement. EPA’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection by request. Please see the ADDRESSES section of this notice for special instructions in effect due to impacts related to the COVID–19 pandemic. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Jaynes at EPA by phone (214) 665–2162 or email at: Jaynes.daniel@ epa.gov. Earthea Nance, Regional Administrator, Region 6. 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EPA may also consider nominations received through this solicitation to fill anticipated vacancies in 2024 and in the event of unanticipated vacancies on the Council. To enable EPA to maintain the membership required by statute, the Agency is seeking nominees who are from the general public; appropriate state and local agencies concerned with water hygiene and public water supply; and representatives of private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field of water hygiene and public water supply, including nominees associated with small, rural public water systems. SUMMARY: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than April 12, 2023. DATES: Nominations should be sent to NDWAC@epa.gov. If you have concerns about submitting your nomination electronically, you may contact Elizabeth Corr, the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the NDWAC, by email at NDWAC@epa.gov, or by phone at (202) 564–3798, to discuss an alternative delivery method. ADDRESSES: Any member of the public who wants further information concerning the nomination process may contact Elizabeth Corr at NDWAC@epa.gov; or call (202) 564– 3798. General information concerning the NDWAC can be found on EPA’s website at https://www.epa.gov/ndwac. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 48 (Monday, March 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15391-15392]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05022]


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National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of 
Public Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notification for a public meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby provides notice that 
the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will meet 
on the dates and times described below. The meeting is open to the 
public. For additional information about registering to attend the 
meeting or to provide public comment, please see Registration under 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Pre-Registration is required.

DATES: The NEJAC will convene a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, 
March 29, and Thursday, March 30, 2023, from approximately 12:00 p.m. 
to 6:00 p.m., Eastern Time each day. The meeting discussions will focus 
on several topics including, but not limited to, workgroup activity, 
final recommendations for council consideration, and charges created 
through collaborations with various EPA national program offices. A 
public comment period relevant to EPA's water infrastructure technical 
assistance efforts to ensure communities with environmental justice 
concerns can obtain technical assistance will be considered by the 
NEJAC during the 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 Time, March 22, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Flores-Gregg, NEJAC Designated 
Federal Officer, U.S. EPA; email: [email protected]; telephone: (214) 665-
8123. Additional information about the NEJAC is available at https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Charter of the NEJAC states that the 
advisory committee ``will provide independent advice and 
recommendations to the Administrator about broad, cross-cutting 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.''

I. Registration

    Individual registration is required for the public meeting. No two 
individuals can share the same registration link. Information on how to 
register is located at https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-meetings. Registration 
to attend the meeting is available through the scheduled meeting days. 
The deadline to sign up to speak during the public comment period will 
close at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, March 22, 2023. When registering, 
please provide your name, organization, city and state, and email 
address. Please also indicate whether you would like to provide oral 
public comment during the meeting, or whether you are submitting 
written comments.

A. Public Comment

    The NEJAC is interested in receiving public comments on EPA's water 
infrastructure technical assistance efforts to ensure communities with 
environmental justice concerns (particularly for community water 
systems, decentralized systems, and/or non-existent infrastructure) can 
obtain technical assistance to address their environmental, public 
health, affordability and climate resiliency needs, and reduce 
longstanding and cumulative negative health impacts. Priority to speak 
during the meeting will be given to public commenters with comments 
relevant to water infrastructure technical assistance efforts to 
communities with environmental justice concerns. More information on 
NEJAC charges is located online at: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-
current-charges. Every effort will be made to hear from as many 
registered oral public commenters during the time specified on the 
agenda. Individuals or groups making remarks during the oral public 
comment period will be limited to three (3) minutes. Please be prepared 
to briefly describe your comments; including your recommendations on 
what you want the NEJAC to advise the

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EPA to do. Submitting written comments for the record are strongly 
encouraged. You can submit your written comments in three different 
ways, (1) by using the webform at https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/forms/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-nejac-public-comment, (2) by sending comments via email to 
[email protected] and (3) by creating comments in the Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OEJECR-2023-0101 at https://www.regulations.gov. Written comments can be 
submitted through April 13, 2023.

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 Paula Flores-Gregg, at (214) 665-8123 or via 
email at [email protected]. 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 email 
or phone number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

Matthew Tejada,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Environmental Justice, Office of 
Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights.
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