Notice2022-05180
White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Virtual Public Meeting
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March 11, 2022
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby provides notice that the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC) will meet on the dates and times described below. The meeting is open to the public. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments relevant to the beta version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool that was developed by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and comments relevant to federal government agencies' implementation of the Justice40 Initiative. For additional information about registering to attend the meetings or to provide public comment, please see "Registration" under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Pre- registration is required.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14003-14004]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05180]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9647-01-OA; EPA-HQ-OA-2022-0050]
White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification
of Virtual 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 White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC) will
meet on the dates and times described below. The meeting is open to the
public. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments
relevant to the beta version of the Climate and Economic Justice
Screening Tool that was developed by the Council on Environmental
Quality (CEQ) and comments relevant to federal government agencies'
implementation of the Justice40 Initiative. For additional information
about registering to attend the meetings or to provide public comment,
please see ``Registration'' under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Pre-
registration is required.
DATES: The WHEJAC will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday,
March 30, 2022, and Thursday, March 31, 2022, from approximately 3:00
p.m.-7:00 p.m., Eastern Time each day. A public comment period relevant
to the beta version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
and federal government agencies' implementation of the Justice40
Initiative will be considered by the WHEJAC during the meeting on March
30, 2022. (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION). Members of the public who
wish to participate during the public comment period must pre-register
by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, March 23, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen L. Martin, WHEJAC Designated
Federal Officer, U.S. EPA; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#52253a37383331123722337c353d24"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="403728252a2123002530216e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>; telephone: (202) 564-
0203. Additional information about the WHEJAC is available at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council">https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting discussion will focus on the
beta version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
developed by the CEQ and WHEJAC draft recommendations on the
implementation of the Justice40 Initiative. These two charges were
established through Executive Order 14008, ``Tackling the Climate
Crisis at Home and Abroad.''
The Charter of the WHEJAC states that the advisory committee will
provide independent advice and recommendations to the Chair of the CEQ
and to the White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council (IAC).
The WHEJAC will provide advice and recommendations about broad cross-
cutting issues, related but not limited to, issues of environmental
justice and pollution reduction, energy, climate change mitigation and
resiliency, environmental health, and racial inequity. The WHEJAC's
efforts will include a broad range of strategic, scientific,
technological, regulatory, community engagement, and economic issues
related to environmental justice.
Registration: Individual registration is required for the virtual
public meeting. Information on how to register is located at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council">https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council</a>. Registration for the meeting is available through the
scheduled end time of the meeting. Registration to speak during the
public comment period will close 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on March 23,
2022. When registering, please provide your name, organization, city
and state, and email address for follow up. Please also indicate
whether you would like to provide public comment during the meeting,
and whether you are submitting written comments at the time of
registration.
A. Public Comment
The WHEJAC is interested in receiving public comments relevant to
the beta version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
that was developed by the CEQ and federal government agencies'
implementation of the Justice40 Initiative. Every effort will be made
to hear from as many registered public commenters during the time
specified on the agenda. Individuals or groups providing remarks during
the public comment period will be limited to three (3) minutes. Please
be prepared to briefly describe your comments and recommendations on
what you want the WHEJAC to advise CEQ and IAC to do regarding the beta
version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool and federal
government agencies' implementation of the Justice40 Initiative.
Submitting written comments for the record are strongly encouraged. You
can submit your written comments in three different ways, 1. by
creating comments in the Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2022-0050 at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, 2. by using the webform at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council#whejacmeeting">https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council#whejacmeeting</a>, and 3. by sending comments via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9deaf5f8f7fcddf8edfcb3faf2eb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2a5d424f404b6a4f5a4b044d455c">[email protected]</span></a>. Written comments can be submitted through April 14,
2022.
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 Karen L. Martin, via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f5829d909f9496b5908594db929a83"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="45322d202f2426052035246b222a33">[email protected]</span></a>
or contact by phone at (202) 564-0203. To request special
accommodations for a disability or other assistance, please submit your
request at least seven (7) working days prior to the meeting, to give
EPA sufficient time to process your request. All requests should be
sent to
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the email listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Matthew Tejada,
Director for the Office of Environmental Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-05180 Filed 3-10-22; 8:45 am]
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