Notice2022-06381
Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards for 2022; Call for Submissions
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March 28, 2022
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The Safer Choice program in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting submissions for its 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards. EPA developed the Partner of the Year Awards to recognize the leadership contributions of Safer Choice partners and stakeholders who, over the past year, have shown achievement in the design, manufacture, selection and use of products with safer chemicals, that further outstanding or innovative source reduction. EPA especially encourages submission of award applications that show how the applicant's work in the design, manufacture, selection and use of those products promotes environmental justice, bolsters resilience to the impacts of climate change, results in cleaner air or water, or improves drinking water quality. All Safer Choice stakeholders and program participants in good standing are eligible for recognition. Interested parties who would like to be considered for this award should submit to EPA information about their accomplishments and contributions during 2021. There is no form associated with this year's application. EPA will recognize award winners at a Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards ceremony in the fall of 2022.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 59 (Monday, March 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17287-17288]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06381]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0104; FRL-9473-01-OCSPP]
Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards for 2022; Call for
Submissions
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Safer Choice program in the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is accepting submissions for its 2022 Safer Choice Partner
of the Year Awards. EPA developed the Partner of the Year Awards to
recognize the leadership contributions of Safer Choice partners and
stakeholders who, over the past year, have shown achievement in the
design, manufacture, selection and use of products with safer
chemicals, that further outstanding or innovative source reduction. EPA
especially encourages submission of award applications that show how
the applicant's work in the design, manufacture, selection and use of
those products promotes environmental justice, bolsters resilience to
the impacts of climate change, results in cleaner air or water, or
improves drinking water quality. All Safer Choice stakeholders and
program participants in good standing are eligible for recognition.
Interested parties who would like to be considered for this award
should submit to EPA information about their accomplishments and
contributions during 2021. There is no form associated with this year's
application. EPA will recognize award winners at a Safer Choice Partner
of the Year Awards ceremony in the fall of 2022.
DATES: Submissions are due on or before May 31, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Please submit materials by email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b3c0d2d5d6c1d0dbdcdad0d6ecc0c6c3c3dcc1c7f3d2d1c7d2c0c0dcd09dd0dcde"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="70031116150213181f1913152f030500001f0204301112041103031f135e131f1d">[email protected]</span></a> and copy <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0674737275656e286a6f6862674663766728616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d4f48494e5e5513515453595c7d584d5c135a524b">[email protected]</span></a>. The
docket for this action, identified by docket information (ID) number
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0104, is available at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Candidates interested in learning more about the Partner of the Year
Awards should refer to the Safer Choice website at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-choice-partner-year-awards">https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-choice-partner-year-awards</a>.
Due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, the EPA Docket
Center and Reading Room are open to visitors by appointment only. For
further information on the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) services, docket
contact information and the current status of the EPA/DC and Reading
Room, please visit <a href="https://www.epa.gov/dockets">https://www.epa.gov/dockets</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Rutsch, Data Gathering and
Analysis Division (7406M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 343-9924; email address:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#502225242333387e3c393e3431103520317e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5527202126363d7b393c3b3134153025347b323a23">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Does this action apply to me?
You may be affected by this action if you are a Safer Choice
program partner or stakeholder. The following list of North American
Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes is not intended to be
exhaustive, but rather provides a guide to help readers determine
whether this document applies to them. Affected entities may include:
<bullet> Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (NAICS code
325180).
<bullet> All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (Primary)
(NAICS code 325199).
<bullet> Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
(NAICS code 325320).
<bullet> Paint and Coating Manufacturing (NAICS code 325510).
<bullet> Adhesive Manufacturing (NAICS code 325520).
<bullet> Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (NAICS code
325611).
<bullet> Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (NAICS code
325612).
<bullet> Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (Primary) (NAICS code
325613).
<bullet> Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (NAICS code 325620).
<bullet> Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, and Chemical
Manufacturing (NAICS code 325992).
<bullet> All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation
Manufacturing (NAICS code 325998).
<bullet> Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant
Wholesalers (Primary) (NAICS code 423850).
<bullet> Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
(Primary) (NAICS code 424690).
<bullet> Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
(Primary) (NAICS code 445110).
<bullet> All Other Specialty Food Stores (NAICS code 445299).
<bullet> Pharmacies and Drug Stores (NAICS code 446110).
<bullet> Office Supplies and Stationery Stores (NAICS code 453210).
<bullet> All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco
Stores) (Primary) (NAICS code 453998).
<bullet> Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses (NAICS code
454110).
<bullet> Research and Development in Biotechnology (except
Nanobiotechnology) (Primary) (NAICS code 541714).
<bullet> Facilities Support Services (NAICS code 561210).
Janitorial Services (NAICS code 561720).
<bullet> Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services (NAICS code
561740).
<bullet> Elementary and Secondary Schools (NAICS code 611110).
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<bullet> Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS
code 611310).
<bullet> Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
with Facilities (NAICS code 711310).
<bullet> Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services (NAICS code 8123).
<bullet> Civic and Social Organizations (Primary) (NAICS code
813410).
<bullet> Business Associations (Primary) (NAICS code 813910).
<bullet> Other General Government Support (NAICS code 921190).
<bullet> Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste
Management Programs (Primary) (NAICS code 924110).
II. What is the Safer Choice program?
As part of its environmental mission, the Safer Choice program
partners with businesses to help consumers and commercial buyers
identify products with safer chemical ingredients, without sacrificing
quality or performance. Toward this end, the Safer Choice program
certifies products containing ingredients that have met the program's
specific and rigorous human health and environmental toxicological
criteria. The Safer Choice program allows companies to use its label on
certified products that contain safer ingredients and perform, as
determined by expert evaluation. The Safer Choice program certification
represents a high level of achievement in formulating products that are
safer for people and the environment. The purpose of the Partner of the
Year Awards is to recognize the leadership contributions of Safer
Choice partners and stakeholders who, over the past year, have shown
achievement in the design, manufacture, selection and use of products
with safer chemicals, that further outstanding or innovative source
reduction. EPA especially encourages submission of award applications
that show how the applicant's work in the design, manufacture,
selection and use of those products promotes environmental justice,
bolsters resilience to the impacts of climate change, results in
cleaner air or water, or improves drinking water quality.
III. How can I participate?
To be considered for a Partner of the Year Award, candidates should
notify the Safer Choice program of their interest. They should submit
supporting information on their accomplishments and contributions
focusing on calendar year 2021. There is no form associated with this
year's application. Candidates interested in learning more about the
Partner of the Year Awards should refer to the Safer Choice website:
<a href="https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-choice-partner-year-awards">https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-choice-partner-year-awards</a>.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 13103(b)(13) and 15 U.S.C. 2609.
Dated: March 21, 2022.
Michal Freedhoff,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2022-06381 Filed 3-25-22; 8:45 am]
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