Local Government Advisory Committee: Request for Nominations, 83010-83011 [2024-23763]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 83010 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 199 / Tuesday, October 15, 2024 / Notices comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments may be submitted on or before November 14, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OW–2024–0063, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method) or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Submit written comments and recommendations to OMB for the proposed information collection 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Klein, Office of Water, State Revolving Fund Branch, (7309J), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 557– 6786; email address: cwns@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through October 31, 2024. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on March 11, 2024, during a 60-day comment period (89 FR 17464). This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Supporting documents, which explain in detail the information that the EPA will be collecting, are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Abstract: The Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) is required by the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Oct 11, 2024 Jkt 265001 Clean Water Act (CWA) section 516(b)(1)(B) as well as CWA section 609, which was added by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117–58, November 15, 2021. It is a periodic inventory of existing and planned publicly owned wastewater conveyance and treatment, combined sewer overflow correction, stormwater management and other water pollution control infrastructure in the United States, as well as an estimate of how much of this infrastructure may need to be repaired or upgraded. The CWNS also asked for information regarding new infrastructure that is needed. The CWNS is a joint effort between the EPA and the states. The CWNS collects cost and technical data from states that is associated with POTWs and other water pollution control facilities, existing and planned. The respondents who provide this information to the EPA are state and territory agencies responsible for environmental pollution control (states) and local facility contacts who provide documentation to the states (facilities). No confidential information is used, nor is sensitive information protected from release under the Public Information Act. The EPA achieves national consistency in the final results through the application of uniform guidelines and validation techniques. Form numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: States, Territories, and Facilities. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Estimated number of respondents: 56 States and Territories, 6,684 Facilities (per year). Frequency of response: Every 4 years. Total estimated burden: 13,342 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $799,208 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: There is an increase of 3,698 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is based upon an increase in facility universe. The prior ICR estimated that states would submit only half of their facilities (16,048). The majority of the states submitted most of their facilities in 2022 (30,881), almost doubling the estimated facility universe. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2024–23683 Filed 10–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–12316–01–OA] Local Government Advisory Committee: Request for Nominations Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of request for nominations. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). Qualified nominees for the LGAC hold elected positions with local, tribal, state, or territorial governments, or serve in a full-time government position appointed by an elected official. EPA is seeking up to 12 individuals to serve one- or two-year terms beginning in January 2025. For more information on the LGAC, including member bios, recent meeting summaries and recommendations, visit: https://www.epa.gov/ocir/localgovernment-advisory-committee-lgac. For more details regarding the nomination process, please see information under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: To be considered for 2025 appointments, nominations should be submitted by November 14, 2024. How To Apply: Submit nominations electronically to LGAC@epa.gov with a subject heading of ‘LGAC 2024 NOMINATION’ and complete the form at https://forms.gle/ TB8ehr4iJFWG4kGZ6. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Sylvester, LGAC Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at (202) 564– 1279/sylvester.frank.j@epa.gov or LGAC@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Qualifications The Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463, to advise the EPA Administrator on environmental issues impacting local governments. Members of LGAC will provide advice and recommendations on a broad range of issues related to promoting and protecting public health and the environment. For 2025 the topics addressed may include but not be limited to: • Continued implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act E:\FR\FM\15OCN1.SGM 15OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 199 / Tuesday, October 15, 2024 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES • Bolstering resilience to the impacts of climate change; • Developing capacity for technical assistance at the local level; • Supporting local governments in the assessment and remediation of PFAS chemicals and other emerging contaminants. • Advancing the EPA’s 2022–2026 Strategic Plan Viable candidates must be current elected officials representing local, state, tribal, or territorial governments or officials who have been appointed directly by a local, state, tribal, or territorial elected official. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who demonstrate experience developing and implementing environmental programs consistent with the 2025 topics listed above. To maintain geographical diversity of the Committee, preference for LGAC membership may also be given to qualified candidates from tribal or territorial governments. Additional criteria to be considered may include: experience with multisector partnerships; coalition-building and grassroots involvement; involvement and leadership in national, state or regional intergovernmental associations; and diversity in vocational/career/volunteer background. Time Commitment New LGAC members are appointed for one-year terms and are eligible for reappointment for one- or two-year terms for up to six years. In 2025, the Committee plans to hold two or three full-day, public meetings, where both in-person and online participation options will be available. In addition to public meetings, workgroups will be created to address the 2025 topics noted above, as well as any emerging issues. Members will be encouraged to serve on one or more workgroups, where they will be asked to share their experiences working on an issue, recommend experts on an issue for the Committee to consult with, debate the nuances of policy implementation, and review written recommendations before they are shared with the full Committee. Applicants should plan to spend an average of three hours per month on Committee work. While EPA is unable to provide compensation for services, official Committee travel and related expenses (lodging, etc.) will be fully reimbursed. Nominations Nominations must be submitted in electronic format. To be considered, all nominations should be completed using the application at this link: https:// forms.gle/TB8ehr4iJFWG4kGZ6. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Oct 11, 2024 Jkt 265001 Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. EPA expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the nominations of elected and appointed officials from diverse backgrounds so that the LGAC looks like America and reflect the country’s rich diversity. Individuals may self-nominate. Dated: October 8, 2024. Francis Sylvester, EPA Designated Federal Officer Local Government Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 2024–23763 Filed 10–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OW–2024–0087; FRL–12336–01– OMS] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program (EPA ICR Number 2801.01, OMB Control Number 2040–NEW) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a request for approval of a new collection. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on March 27, 2024, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments may be submitted on or before November 14, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OW–2024–0087, to EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to owdocket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 83011 Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Submit written comments and recommendations to OMB for the proposed information collection 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara O’Hare, Partnership Programs Branch, Oceans, Wetlands and Communities Division, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds, Mail Code 4504T, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564– 8836; fax number: 202–566–1336; email address: ohare.tara@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a request for approval of a new collection. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on March 27, 2024, during a 60-day comment period (89 FR 21252). This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Supporting documents, which explain in detail the information that the EPA will be collecting, are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Abstract: The Urban Waters Federal Partnership is a voluntary program created in 2011 that seeks to reconnect urban communities, particularly those that are overburdened or economically distressed, with their waterways to become stewards for clean urban waters. Working with a diverse set of partners, the program seeks to help communities restore and protect water quality and revitalize adjacent rural, suburban, and urban neighborhoods throughout the watershed. As part of its strategic planning efforts, the EPA encourages programs to develop meaningful performance measures, set ambitious targets, and link budget expenditures to results. Data collected under this ICR will assist the Urban Waters Federal Partnership in demonstrating results E:\FR\FM\15OCN1.SGM 15OCN1

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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23763]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Local Government Advisory Committee: Request for Nominations

AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:  Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites 
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be 
considered for appointment to its Local Government Advisory Committee 
(LGAC). Qualified nominees for the LGAC hold elected positions with 
local, tribal, state, or territorial governments, or serve in a full-
time government position appointed by an elected official. EPA is 
seeking up to 12 individuals to serve one- or two-year terms beginning 
in January 2025. For more information on the LGAC, including member 
bios, recent meeting summaries and recommendations, visit: https://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac. For more 
details regarding the nomination process, please see information under 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

DATES: To be considered for 2025 appointments, nominations should be 
submitted by November 14, 2024.
    How To Apply: Submit nominations electronically to [email protected] 
with a subject heading of `LGAC 2024 NOMINATION' and complete the form 
at https://forms.gle/TB8ehr4iJFWG4kGZ6.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Sylvester, LGAC Designated 
Federal Officer (DFO) at (202) 564-1279/[email protected] or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Qualifications

    The Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) is chartered under 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, to advise 
the EPA Administrator on environmental issues impacting local 
governments. Members of LGAC will provide advice and recommendations on 
a broad range of issues related to promoting and protecting public 
health and the environment. For 2025 the topics addressed may include 
but not be limited to:

 Continued implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 
and Inflation Reduction Act

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 Bolstering resilience to the impacts of climate change;
 Developing capacity for technical assistance at the local 
level;
 Supporting local governments in the assessment and remediation 
of PFAS chemicals and other emerging contaminants.
 Advancing the EPA's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan

    Viable candidates must be current elected officials representing 
local, state, tribal, or territorial governments or officials who have 
been appointed directly by a local, state, tribal, or territorial 
elected official. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who 
demonstrate experience developing and implementing environmental 
programs consistent with the 2025 topics listed above. To maintain 
geographical diversity of the Committee, preference for LGAC membership 
may also be given to qualified candidates from tribal or territorial 
governments.
    Additional criteria to be considered may include: experience with 
multi-sector partnerships; coalition-building and grassroots 
involvement; involvement and leadership in national, state or regional 
intergovernmental associations; and diversity in vocational/career/
volunteer background.

Time Commitment

    New LGAC members are appointed for one-year terms and are eligible 
for reappointment for one- or two-year terms for up to six years. In 
2025, the Committee plans to hold two or three full-day, public 
meetings, where both in-person and online participation options will be 
available.
    In addition to public meetings, workgroups will be created to 
address the 2025 topics noted above, as well as any emerging issues. 
Members will be encouraged to serve on one or more workgroups, where 
they will be asked to share their experiences working on an issue, 
recommend experts on an issue for the Committee to consult with, debate 
the nuances of policy implementation, and review written 
recommendations before they are shared with the full Committee. 
Applicants should plan to spend an average of three hours per month on 
Committee work. While EPA is unable to provide compensation for 
services, official Committee travel and related expenses (lodging, 
etc.) will be fully reimbursed.

Nominations

    Nominations must be submitted in electronic format. To be 
considered, all nominations should be completed using the application 
at this link: https://forms.gle/TB8ehr4iJFWG4kGZ6.
    Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may be 
utilized in the solicitation of nominees. EPA expressly values 
diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the nominations of 
elected and appointed officials from diverse backgrounds so that the 
LGAC looks like America and reflect the country's rich diversity. 
Individuals may self-nominate.

    Dated: October 8, 2024.
Francis Sylvester,
EPA Designated Federal Officer Local Government Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 2024-23763 Filed 10-11-24; 8:45 am]
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