Notice2022-06242
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification for a Virtual Public Meeting
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Published
March 24, 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 National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will meet on the date and time described below. The meeting is open to the public. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments relevant to EPA investments for addressing Environmental Justice and related topics being considered by the NEJAC. For additional information about registering to attend the meeting or to provide public comment, please see "REGISTRATION" under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Pre-registration is required.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 57 (Thursday, March 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16726-16727]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06242]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9685-01-OA; EPA-HQ-OA-2022-0051
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification for
a 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 National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will meet
on the date and time described below. The meeting is open to the
public. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments
relevant to EPA investments for addressing Environmental Justice and
related topics being considered by the NEJAC. For additional
information about registering to attend the meeting or to provide
public comment, please see ``REGISTRATION'' under SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION. Pre-registration is required.
DATES: The NEJAC will hold a two-day virtual public meeting on
Wednesday, April 20, 2022, and Thursday, April 21, 2022, from
approximately 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. A public comment
period relevant to EPA investments and related topics will be
considered by the NEJAC during the meeting on April 20, 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, April 13, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Jenkins, NEJAC Designated Federal
Officer, U.S. EPA; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7e101b141f1d3e1b0e1f50191108"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1e707b747f7d5e7b6e7f30797168">[email protected]</span></a>; or telephone: (202) 566-0344.
Additional information about the NEJAC is available at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-meetings">https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-meetings</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting discussion will focus on the
business of environmental justice as it relates to the Justice 40
Initiative, the new infrastructure bill, and EPA's endeavors on
investments and related topics.
The Charter of the NEJAC states that the advisory committee will
provide independent advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator
about broad, crosscutting issues related to environmental justice.
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The NEJAC's efforts will include evaluation of 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/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-meetings">https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-meetings</a>. Registration to attend the meetings is
available through the scheduled end time of the meeting day.
Registration to speak during the public comment period will close at
11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, April 13, 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 time of registration.
A. Public Comment
The NEJAC is interested in receiving public comments specific to
EPA investments and the public's recommendation as to where investments
are made. Every effort will be made to hear from as many registered
public commenters during the time specified on the agenda. Individuals
or groups making remarks during the oral 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 NEJAC to advise
the EPA to do as it relates to EPA's endeavors on investments and
related topics. Submitting written comments for the record are strongly
encouraged. You can submit your written comments in three different
ways, (1) by using the webform at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/forms/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-nejac-public-comment">https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/forms/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-nejac-public-comment</a>, (2) by creating comments in the Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OA-2022-0051 at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, and (3) by
sending comments via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a4cac1cec5c7e4c1d4c58ac3cbd2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3b555e515a587b5e4b5a155c544d">[email protected]</span></a>. Written comments can be
submitted through May 4, 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 Fred Jenkins, via email at: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6b050e010a082b0e1b0a450c041d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5b353e313a381b3e2b3a753c342d">[email protected]</span></a> or
contact by phone at (202) 566-0344. 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
the email, listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Matthew Tejada,
Director, Office of Environmental Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-06242 Filed 3-23-22; 8:45 am]
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