Notice2022-07867
White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Virtual Public Meeting
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April 13, 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 Federal disaster preparedness and relief and community resilience. 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 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07867]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9744-01-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 Federal disaster preparedness and relief and community
resilience. 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, May
11, 2022, and Thursday, May 12, 2022, from approximately 3:00 p.m.-7:30
p.m., Eastern Time each day. A public comment period relevant to
Federal disaster preparedness and relief and community resilience will
be considered by the WHEJAC during the meeting on May 11, 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, May 4, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen L. Martin, WHEJAC Designated
Federal Officer, U.S. EPA; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7a0d121f101b193a1f0a1b541d150c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e89f808d82898ba88d9889c68f879e">[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 climate
resilience, the beta version of the Climate and Economic Justice
Screening Tool and WHEJAC draft recommendations on the implementation
of the Justice40 Initiative.
The Charter of the WHEJAC states that the advisory committee will
provide independent advice and recommendations to the Chair of the
Council on Environmental Quality (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 May 4,
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
Federal disaster preparedness and relief and community resilience. The
WHEJAC is seeking comments on the following questions:
(1.) What type of support is needed for disadvantage communities to
participate in Federal disaster preparedness or relief programs? (2.)
How can Federal disaster relief and aid programs better serve
disadvantaged communities that have historically received fewer Federal
benefits? (3.) What process steps and information would help eliminate
these disparities? (4.) What steps can Federal agencies and the White
House take to reduce disparities in climate change impacts for
communities, including, but not limited to risks from, extreme heat,
flood, wildfire, drought, and coastal challenges? 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 climate
Federal disaster preparedness and relief and community resilience.
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="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, (2.) by using the webform at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/forms/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council-whejac-public-comment">https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/forms/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council-whejac-public-comment</a>, and (3.) by sending comments via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#592e313c3338193c2938773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="681f000d0209280d1809460f071e">[email protected]</span></a>. Written comments can be submitted through May 25,
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#dea9b6bbb4bfbd9ebbaebff0b9b1a8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="205748454a4143604550410e474f56">[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 the email listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
Matthew Tejada,
Director for the Office of Environmental Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-07867 Filed 4-12-22; 8:45 am]
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