Notification of a Public Meeting of the Chartered Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and CASAC Lead Review Panel, 45415-45416 [2023-15035]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 135 / Monday, July 17, 2023 / Notices 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 three 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. Interested parties should contact Mr. Aaron Yeow, DFO, in writing (preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by August 29, 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 by August 29, 2023. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO at the contact information above via email. Submitters are requested to provide an unsigned version. Members of the public should be aware that their personal contact information if included in any written comments, may be posted to the SAB website. Copyrighted material will not be posted without the 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. 2023–15036 Filed 7–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Jul 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–11122–01–OA] Notification of a Public Meeting of the Chartered Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and CASAC Lead Review Panel Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the Chartered Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and CASAC Lead Review Panel to discuss a draft CASAC report on EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for Lead. DATES: The CASAC Lead Review Panel will meet on the following dates. All times listed are in Eastern Time. 1. August 23, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2. August 24, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted virtually. Please refer to the CASAC website at https://casac.epa.gov for details on how to access the meeting. 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 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. 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, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45415 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 lead. 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 Lead Review 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 Chartered CASAC and CASAC Lead Review Panel will hold a public meeting to discuss a draft CASAC report on EPA’s Lead ISA. Technical Contacts: Any technical questions concerning EPA’s Lead ISA should be directed to Dr. Evan Coffman (cofmman.evan@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 three minutes. Each person making an oral statement should consider providing written comments as E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1 45416 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 135 / Monday, July 17, 2023 / Notices well as their oral statement so that the points presented orally can be expanded upon in writing. Interested parties should contact Mr. Aaron Yeow, DFO, in writing (preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by August 16, 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 August 16, 2023. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO at the contact information above via email. Submitters are requested to provide an unsigned version. Members of the public should be aware that their personal contact information if included in any written comments, may be posted to the SAB website. Copyrighted material will not be posted without the 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. 2023–15035 Filed 7–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OGC–2023–0349; FRL–11156–01– OGC] Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed consent decree; request for public comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Clean Air Act, as amended (CAA or the Act), notice is given of a proposed consent decree in Sierra Club v. U.S. EPA, et al., No. 3:23-cv-00780–TLT. On February 22, 2023, Plaintiff Sierra Club filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California Oakland Division, alleging that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) failed to ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Jul 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 perform certain non-discretionary duties in accordance with the Act to promulgate a Federal implementation plan (FIP) within two years of finding that Texas failed to submit a state implementation plan (SIP) for the Rusk/ Panola 2010 SO2 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (SO2 NAAQS) nonattainment area. EPA is providing notice of this proposed consent decree, which would resolve all claims in the case by establishing a deadline for EPA to take final action as specified in the decree. DATES: Written comments on the proposed consent decree must be received by August 16, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OGC–2023–0349, online at https:// www.regulations.gov (EPA’s preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID number for this action. Comments received may be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on sending comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the ‘‘Additional Information about Commenting on the Proposed Consent Decree’’ heading under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hali Kerr, Air and Radiation Law Office, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; telephone (202) 564–2286; email address Kerr.Hali@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Obtaining a Copy of the Proposed Consent Decree The official public docket for this action (identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OGC–2023–0349) contains a copy of the proposed consent decree. The official public docket is available for public viewing at the Office of Environmental Information (OEI) Docket in the EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202)566–1744 and the telephone number for the OEI Docket is (202)566–1752. The electronic version of the public docket for this action contains a copy of the proposed consent decree and is available through https:// PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 www.regulations.gov. You may use https://www.regulations.gov to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, key in the appropriate docket identification number then select ‘‘search.’’ II. Additional Information About the Proposed Consent Decree On December 13, 2016, the EPA designated portions of Rusk and Panola Counties, Texas as a ‘‘nonattainment’’ area for the 2010 SO2 NAAQS (effective January 12, 2017). 81 FR 89870. The CAA required the State of Texas to submit a SIP within 18 months of the effective date of the designation that would provide pollution reductions necessary for the Rusk-Panola nonattainment area to attain the SO2 NAAQS. Texas did not submit a SIP by the 18-month deadline. On August 10, 2020, the EPA issued a statutorily required Finding of Failure to Submit a SIP for the nonattainment area; this created a duty for the EPA to promulgate a FIP for the nonattainment area unless EPA takes final action approving a corrective SIP from the State within two years of the effective date of the Finding of Failure to Submit (by September 9, 2022). Texas did not obtain approval of a corrective SIP by September 9, 2022. On February 22, 2023, Plaintiff Sierra Club filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California Oakland Division, alleging that the EPA failed to promulgate a FIP within two years of finding that Texas failed to submit a SIP for the Rusk/Panola 2010 SO2 NAAQS nonattainment area.1 The proposed consent decree would establish a deadline of December 13, 2024 for EPA to take final action promulgating a FIP for the nonattainment area unless the EPA approves a corrective SIP for the area satisfying the requirements of CAA section 172(c), 42 U.S.C. 7502(c), before that deadline. In accordance with section 113(g) of the CAA, for a period of thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this document, the Agency will accept written comments relating to the proposed consent decree. EPA or the Department of Justice may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed consent decree if the comments disclose 1 On February 28, 2022, the State of Texas submitted a SIP for the nonattainment area; this SIP is currently being reviewed by the EPA. E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 135 (Monday, July 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45415-45416]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15035]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-11122-01-OA]


Notification of a Public Meeting of the Chartered Clean Air 
Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and CASAC Lead Review Panel

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory 
Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the Chartered 
Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and CASAC Lead Review 
Panel to discuss a draft CASAC report on EPA's Integrated Science 
Assessment (ISA) for Lead.

DATES: The CASAC Lead Review Panel will meet on the following dates. 
All times listed are in Eastern Time.
    1. August 23, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    2. August 24, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted virtually. Please refer to the 
CASAC website at https://casac.epa.gov for details on how to access the 
meeting.

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 lead.
    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 Lead Review 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 Chartered CASAC and 
CASAC Lead Review Panel will hold a public meeting to discuss a draft 
CASAC report on EPA's Lead ISA.
    Technical Contacts: Any technical questions concerning EPA's Lead 
ISA should be directed to Dr. Evan Coffman ([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 three 
minutes. Each person making an oral statement should consider providing 
written comments as

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well as their oral statement so that the points presented orally can be 
expanded upon in writing. Interested parties should contact Mr. Aaron 
Yeow, DFO, in writing (preferably via email) at the contact information 
noted above by August 16, 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 August 16, 2023. 
Written statements should be supplied to the DFO at the contact 
information above via email. Submitters are requested to provide an 
unsigned version. Members of the public should be aware that their 
personal contact information if included in any written comments, may 
be posted to the SAB website. Copyrighted material will not be posted 
without the 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. 2023-15035 Filed 7-14-23; 8:45 am]
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