Establishment of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Advisory Council, 65999 [2023-20878]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 26, 2023 / Notices antimicrobial resistance that compromises the effectiveness of medically important antibacterial and antifungal drugs. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be interested in this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. E. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA? 1. Submitting CBI Do not submit CBI information to EPA through https://www.regulations.gov or email. If you wish to include CBI in your comment, please follow the applicable instructions at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epadockets#rules and clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. 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EPA is also requesting public comments on potential solutions, research, or mitigation approaches to reduce the spread of AMR, and is specifically seeking public comment on the following questions for the proposed framework: • Is the concept for the proposed framework (see Figure 1 in the concept document) appropriately defined and clear to stakeholders? • Are there specific types of pesticides that should be evaluated under the framework, either by class or function? • What factors that should be considered in determining if a proposed pesticide use constitutes a potential risk to human or animal health due to AMR? VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Sep 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 • How to determine which human and animal antimicrobial drugs should be considered ‘medically important’ and how should this term be defined? • What mitigation strategies are currently available to address the risk of AMR developing because of pesticide use? 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For example, which agricultural practices are effective in reducing the potential for these pesticides to select for AMR, including strategies to reduce the need for pesticide use and practices that reduce the likelihood that pesticide use will result in resistance emergence (e.g., crop rotations, specific pesticide formulations)? • By which mechanisms do human or animal pathogenic bacteria and fungi spread through populations after becoming resistant through selection by these pesticides? • What are the best approaches to determine the potential for pesticides to select for antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, and do chemical criteria exist that could help determine whether pesticides are more or less likely to pose health risks to humans or animals? Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Dated: September 21, 2023. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2023–20929 Filed 9–25–23; 8:45 am] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–11421–01–OA] Establishment of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Advisory Council Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: Notice; establishment of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council. ACTION: As required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving notice that it is establishing the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council. The purpose of this committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on critical policy and technical issues to advance equity in economic and social opportunities for all Americans and strengthen the capacity of HBCUs and MSIs to provide the highest-quality education, participate in and benefit from federal programs, and support key Administration policies. The EPA has determined that this federal advisory committee is necessary and in the public interest to provide critical advice and recommendations to assist the EPA in increasing outreach to underrepresented and underserved communities by developing a stronger partnership with HBCUs and MSIs. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pradnya Bhandari, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (Mail code 1448K), Washington, DC 20460, at 202–564– 0381 or by email to bhandari.pradnya@ epa.gov. The Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council will be established for a two-year period. Copies of the committee charter will be filed with the appropriate congressional committees and the Library of Congress. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Kathryn Jakob, Director, Office of Public Engagement. [FR Doc. 2023–20878 Filed 9–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 65999 E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-20878]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-11421-01-OA]


Establishment of Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
(HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Advisory Council

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; establishment of the Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council.

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SUMMARY: As required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the 
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving notice 
that it is establishing the Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council. The 
purpose of this committee is to provide advice and recommendations to 
the EPA Administrator on critical policy and technical issues to 
advance equity in economic and social opportunities for all Americans 
and strengthen the capacity of HBCUs and MSIs to provide the highest-
quality education, participate in and benefit from federal programs, 
and support key Administration policies. The EPA has determined that 
this federal advisory committee is necessary and in the public interest 
to provide critical advice and recommendations to assist the EPA in 
increasing outreach to underrepresented and underserved communities by 
developing a stronger partnership with HBCUs and MSIs.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pradnya Bhandari, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (Mail code 1448K), 
Washington, DC 20460, at 202-564-0381 or by email to 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council will be 
established for a two-year period. Copies of the committee charter will 
be filed with the appropriate congressional committees and the Library 
of Congress.

Kathryn Jakob,
Director, Office of Public Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2023-20878 Filed 9-25-23; 8:45 am]
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