Notice2022-06576
Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council
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Published
March 29, 2022
Issuing agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water is announcing a virtual meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or Council) as authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The purpose of the meeting is for EPA to update the Council on Safe Drinking Water Act programs and to consult with NDWAC as required by SDWA on a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). Additional details including other topics for discussion will be provided in the meeting agenda, which will be posted on EPA's NDWAC website. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this announcement for more information.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18016-18017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06576]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of
Ground Water and Drinking Water is announcing a virtual meeting of the
National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or Council) as
authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The purpose of the
meeting is for EPA to update the Council on Safe Drinking Water Act
programs and to consult with NDWAC as required by SDWA on a proposed
National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctanoic acid
(PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). Additional details
including other topics for discussion will be provided in the meeting
agenda, which will be posted on EPA's NDWAC website. See the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this announcement for more
information.
DATES: The meeting will be held on April 19, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m., eastern time.
ADDRESSES: This will be a virtual meeting. There will be no in-person
gathering for this meeting. For more information about attending,
providing oral statements, and accessibility for the meeting, as well
as sending written comments, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
of this announcement.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Corr, NDWAC Designated
Federal Officer, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (Mail Code
4601), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-3798; email
address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b9dad6cbcb97dcd5d0c3d8dbdccdd1f9dcc9d897ded6cf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="167579646438737a7f6c777473627e5673667738717960">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Attending the Meeting: The meeting will be open to the general
public. The meeting agenda and information on how to register for and
attend the meeting online will be provided on EPA's website at: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ndwac">https://www.epa.gov/ndwac</a> prior to the meeting.
Oral Statements: EPA will allocate one hour for the public to
present oral comments during the meeting. Oral statements will be
limited to three minutes per person during the public comment period.
It is preferred that only one person present a statement on behalf of a
group or organization. Persons interested in presenting an oral
statement should send an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2d63697a6c6e6d485d4c034a425b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eda3a9baacaead889d8cc38a829b">[email protected]</span></a> by noon, eastern time,
on April 12, 2022.
Written Statements: Any person who wishes to file a written
statement can do so before or after the Council meeting. Send written
statements by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#afe1ebf8eeecefcadfce81c8c0d9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f7b9b3a0b6b4b7928796d9909881">[email protected]</span></a> or see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section if sending statements by mail. Written statements
received by noon, eastern time, on April 12, 2022, will be distributed
to all members of the Council prior to the meeting. Statements received
after that time will become part of the permanent file for the meeting
and will be forwarded to the Council members after conclusion of the
meeting. Members of the public should be aware that their personal
contact information, if included in any written comments, may be posted
to the NDWAC website. Copyrighted material will not be posted without
explicit permission of the copyright holder.
Accessibility: For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities, or to request accommodations for a
disability, please contact Elizabeth Corr by email at
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<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#284b475a5a064d444152494a4d5c40684d5849064f475e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="31525e43431f545d584b5053544559715441501f565e47">[email protected]</span></a>, or by phone at (202) 564-3798, preferably at
least 10 days prior to the meeting to allow as much time as possible to
process your request.
National Drinking Water Advisory Council: NDWAC was created by
Congress on December 16, 1974, as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA) of 1974, Public Law 93-523, 42 U.S.C. 300j-5, and is operated in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. NDWAC was established to advise, consult with,
and make recommendations to the EPA Administrator on matters relating
to activities, functions, policies, and regulations under SDWA. General
information concerning NDWAC is available at: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ndwac">https://www.epa.gov/ndwac</a>.
Jennifer L. McLain,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 2022-06576 Filed 3-28-22; 8:45 am]
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