Notice2022-23029
Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Meeting
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Published
October 24, 2022
Issuing agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), EPA hereby provides notice of a meeting for the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and the Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) on the date and time described below. This meeting will be open to the public. For information on public attendance and participation, please see the registration information under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 204 (Monday, October 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64213-64214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23029]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-10304-01-OA]
Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notification of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), EPA
hereby provides notice of a meeting for the Local Government Advisory
Committee (LGAC) and the Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS)
on the date and time described below. This meeting will be open to the
public. For information on public attendance and participation, please
see the registration information under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
DATES: The LGAC will meet virtually November 18th, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.
through 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paige Lieberman, Designated Federal
Officer (DFO), at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#84c8c3c5c7c4e1f4e5aae3ebf2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="561a1117151633263778313920">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-564-9957.
Information on Accessibility: For information on access or services
for individuals requiring accessibility accommodations, please contact
Paige Lieberman by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#82cec5c3c1c2e7f2e3ace5edf4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bef2f9fffdfedbcedf90d9d1c8">[email protected]</span></a>. To request accommodation,
please do so five (5) business days prior to the
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meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The LGAC has been deliberating on the
following issues and will discuss and vote on draft recommendations for
each at this meeting.
1. As EPA works to support the water workforce, how can we ensure
that we are making effective and efficient investments. The EPA asks
the LGAC to advise on the following ways to support:
--Training and apprenticeship opportunities
--New and innovative ways to recruit and retain employees
--Targeted resources for utilities and municipalities
--Ways to streamline certification requirements
--New or adapted partnerships with states, municipalities, tribes,
territories, industry, nonprofit organizations and/or academia
2. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocates significant funding
for greenhouse gas reduction programs, which will help states, tribes,
territories, and local governments take action against climate change
through grant programs, technical assistance, code development, and
more. At the same time, it allocates $1 billion to cover the
incremental costs of replacing dirty medium and heavy-duty vehicles
zero-emitting vehicles. What information and resources do local
governments need to pursue such initiatives, specifically those that
reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the decarbonization of
municipal fleets and buildings? As EPA implements this new program, how
can it ensure that local communities and their concerns are supported?
Additionally, the LGAC will hear recommendations developed by its
Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) on the following topic:
How can EPA better support small communities as it implements the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Specifically, how can EPA:
--Support clean and sustainable air, water, and land priorities for
small and rural communities
--Support capacity needs/advancement for small and rural communities
--Ensure long-lasting communication between EPA and local officials
from small and rural communities
--Ensure small communities are positioned to benefit from this
generational investment in environmental infrastructure
All interested persons are invited to attend and participate. The
LGAC will hear comments from the public from 3:40-3:50 p.m. (EST).
Individuals or organizations wishing to address the Committee or
Subcommittee will be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes to present
their point of view. Also, written comments should be submitted
electronically to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d79b90969497b2a7b6f9b0b8a1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="612d262022210411004f060e17">[email protected]</span></a> for the LGAC and SCAS. Please contact
the DFO at the email listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to
schedule a time on the agenda by October 12, 2021. Time will be
allotted on a first-come first-served basis, and the total period for
comments may be extended if the number of requests for appearances
requires it.
Registration: The meeting will be held virtually through an online
audio and video platform. Members of the public who wish to participate
should register by contacting the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e7aba0a6a4a7829786c9808891"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cb878c8a888baebbaae5aca4bd">[email protected]</span></a> by November 17, 2022. The agenda and other supportive
meeting materials will be available online at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac">https://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac</a> and will be emailed to all
registered. In the event of cancellation for unforeseen circumstances,
please contact the DFO or check the website above for reschedule
information.
Julian Bowles,
Director, State and Local Relations, Office of Congressional and
Intergovernmental Relations.
[FR Doc. 2022-23029 Filed 10-21-22; 8:45 am]
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