Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board, 76112-76113 [2024-21038]

Download as PDF 76112 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 180 / Tuesday, September 17, 2024 / Notices Commission has taken no action to disallow the withdrawal. Pursuant to Rule 216(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure,3 the withdrawal of the application became effective on September 4, 2024, and this proceeding is hereby terminated. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 4678–053] New York Power Authority; Notice of Revised Procedural Schedule Concurrent with this notice, a letter order was issued granting the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) request to extend the deadline for filing motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions for the Crescent Hydroelectric Project No. 4678 (Crescent Project).1 Consistent with the letter order, this notice extends the deadlines for filing motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions for the Crescent Project from September 16, 2024 until March 17, 2025. The deadline for filing reply comments is extended from October 31, 2024, to May 1, 2025. This notice also extends the deadline for requesting water quality certification for the Crescent Project from September 16, 2024, until March 17, 2025. Dated: September 10, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–21027 Filed 9–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP22–17–000] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Rio Grande LNG, LLC; Notice of Effectiveness of Withdrawal of Application To Amend Section 3 Authorization On November 17, 2021, Rio Grande LNG, LLC filed an application pursuant to section 3 of the Natural Gas Act 1 and Part 153 of the Commission’s regulations 2 to amend its authorization for the Rio Grande Liquified Natural Gas Terminal to incorporate a carbon capture and sequestration system. On August 20, 2024, Rio Grande LNG, LLC filed a notice of withdrawal of its application. No motion in opposition to the notice of withdrawal has been filed, and the 1 See https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/filelist? accession_num=20240910-3041. 1 15 U.S.C. 717b. 2 18 CFR 153 (2023). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:12 Sep 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 Dated: September 10, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–21021 Filed 9–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–12204–01–OA] Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is announcing a public meeting of the chartered Science Advisory Board. The purpose of the meeting is to: receive a briefing from EPA on cumulative impacts research; conduct quality reviews for three draft SAB reports (a review of EPA’s draft IRIS toxicological review of inorganic arsenic, a review of EPA’s draft technical guidance for assessing environmental justice in regulatory analysis, and a draft commentary on advancing environmental justice science in rulemaking); discuss recommendations received from the SAB Work Group for Review of Science Supporting EPA Decisions concerning SAB review of EPA planned regulatory actions; and conduct a consultation with EPA on chemical mixtures. DATES: Public meeting: The chartered Science Advisory Board will meet on the following dates. All times listed are in Eastern Time. 1. October 15, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2. October 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Comments: See the section titled ‘‘Procedures for providing public input’’ under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for instructions and deadlines. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted in person at the Westin Crystal City at Regan National Airport, 1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, and virtually. Please refer to the SAB website at https://sab.epa.gov SUMMARY: 3 18 PO 00000 CFR 385.216(b) (2023). Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 for information on how to attend the meeting virtually. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants further information concerning this notice may contact Dr. Shaunta Hill-Hammond, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), via telephone (202) 564–3343, or email at hill-hammond.shaunta@epa.gov. General information about the SAB, as well as any updates concerning the meeting announced in this notice, can be found on the SAB website at https:// sab.epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The SAB was established pursuant to the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act (ERDDAA), codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365, to provide independent scientific and technical advice to the EPA Administrator on the scientific and technical basis for agency positions and regulations. The SAB is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S. Code 10. The SAB 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 Science Advisory Board will hold a public meeting to (1) receive a briefing from EPA on cumulative impacts research, (2) conduct quality reviews for three draft SAB reports (a review of EPA’s draft IRIS toxicological review of inorganic arsenic, a review of EPA’s draft technical guidance for assessing environmental justice in regulatory analysis, and a draft commentary on advancing environmental justice science in rulemaking), (3) discuss recommendations received from the SAB Work Group for Review of Science Supporting EPA Decisions concerning SAB review of EPA planned regulatory actions, and (4) conduct a consultation with EPA on chemical mixtures. Availability of meeting materials: All meeting materials, including the agenda, will be available on the SAB web page at https://sab.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 the EPA. E:\FR\FM\17SEN1.SGM 17SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 180 / Tuesday, September 17, 2024 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Members of the public can submit relevant comments pertaining to the committee’s charge or meeting materials. Input from the public to the SAB will have the most impact if it provides specific scientific or technical information or analysis for the SAB to consider or if it relates to the clarity or accuracy of the technical information. Members of the public wishing to provide comments should follow the instruction below to submit comments. Oral statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation 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. Persons interested in providing oral statements should contact the DFO, in writing (preferably via email) at the contact information noted under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, by October 1, 2024, to be placed on the list of registered speakers. Written statements: Written statements will be accepted throughout the advisory process; however, for timely consideration by SAB members, statements should be submitted to the DFO by October 1, 2024, for consideration at the October 15–16, 2024, meeting. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO at the contact information above via email. 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 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 the DFO, at the contact information noted above, preferably at least ten days before the meeting, to give the EPA as much time as possible to process your request. V Khanna Johnston, Deputy Director, Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 2024–21038 Filed 9–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Notice of Closed Meeting [Document Identifiers: CMS–10003, CMS– 10146, CMS–R–234 and CMS–222–17] Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(d), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), title 5 U.S.C., as amended, and the Determination of the Director, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP)— RFA–OH–22–005, Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement; and RFA–OH– 22–006, Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training Project Grants. Date: October 22, 2024. Time: 12 p.m.–4 p.m., EDT. Place: Video-Assisted Meeting. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. For Further Information Contact: Laurel Garrison, M.P.H., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Extramural Coordination and Special Projects, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5555 Ridge Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45213. Telephone: (513) 533–8324; Email: LGarrison@cdc.gov. The Director, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Kalwant Smagh, Director, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2024–21103 Filed 9–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:12 Sep 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 76113 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS’ intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, and to allow a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. SUMMARY: Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by the OMB desk officer by October 17, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76112-76113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21038]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-12204-01-OA]


Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory 
Board (SAB) Staff Office is announcing a public meeting of the 
chartered Science Advisory Board. The purpose of the meeting is to: 
receive a briefing from EPA on cumulative impacts research; conduct 
quality reviews for three draft SAB reports (a review of EPA's draft 
IRIS toxicological review of inorganic arsenic, a review of EPA's draft 
technical guidance for assessing environmental justice in regulatory 
analysis, and a draft commentary on advancing environmental justice 
science in rulemaking); discuss recommendations received from the SAB 
Work Group for Review of Science Supporting EPA Decisions concerning 
SAB review of EPA planned regulatory actions; and conduct a 
consultation with EPA on chemical mixtures.

DATES: 
    Public meeting: The chartered Science Advisory Board will meet on 
the following dates. All times listed are in Eastern Time.
    1. October 15, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    2. October 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    Comments: See the section titled ``Procedures for providing public 
input'' under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for instructions and deadlines.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted in person at the Westin 
Crystal City at Regan National Airport, 1800 Richmond Highway, 
Arlington, VA 22202, and virtually. Please refer to the SAB website at 
https://sab.epa.gov for information on how to attend the meeting 
virtually.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants 
further information concerning this notice may contact Dr. Shaunta 
Hill-Hammond, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), via telephone (202) 
564-3343, or email at [email protected]. General information 
about the SAB, as well as any updates concerning the meeting announced 
in this notice, can be found on the SAB website at https://sab.epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The SAB was established pursuant to the Environmental 
Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act (ERDDAA), 
codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365, to provide independent scientific and 
technical advice to the EPA Administrator on the scientific and 
technical basis for agency positions and regulations. The SAB is a 
Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S. Code 10. The SAB 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 Science Advisory Board will hold a public meeting to (1) 
receive a briefing from EPA on cumulative impacts research, (2) conduct 
quality reviews for three draft SAB reports (a review of EPA's draft 
IRIS toxicological review of inorganic arsenic, a review of EPA's draft 
technical guidance for assessing environmental justice in regulatory 
analysis, and a draft commentary on advancing environmental justice 
science in rulemaking), (3) discuss recommendations received from the 
SAB Work Group for Review of Science Supporting EPA Decisions 
concerning SAB review of EPA planned regulatory actions, and (4) 
conduct a consultation with EPA on chemical mixtures.
    Availability of meeting materials: All meeting materials, including 
the agenda, will be available on the SAB web page at https://sab.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 the EPA.

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Members of the public can submit relevant comments pertaining to the 
committee's charge or meeting materials. Input from the public to the 
SAB will have the most impact if it provides specific scientific or 
technical information or analysis for the SAB to consider or if it 
relates to the clarity or accuracy of the technical information. 
Members of the public wishing to provide comments should follow the 
instruction below to submit comments.
    Oral statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an 
oral presentation 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. Persons interested in providing oral 
statements should contact the DFO, in writing (preferably via email) at 
the contact information noted under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, by 
October 1, 2024, to be placed on the list of registered speakers.
    Written statements: Written statements will be accepted throughout 
the advisory process; however, for timely consideration by SAB members, 
statements should be submitted to the DFO by October 1, 2024, for 
consideration at the October 15-16, 2024, meeting. Written statements 
should be supplied to the DFO at the contact information above via 
email. 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 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 the DFO, at the contact 
information noted above, preferably at least ten days before the 
meeting, to give the EPA as much time as possible to process your 
request.

V Khanna Johnston,
Deputy Director, Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 2024-21038 Filed 9-16-24; 8:45 am]
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