Notice2024-07984
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting
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Published
April 16, 2024
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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 dates and times described below. Due to unforeseen administrative circumstances, EPA is announcing this meeting with less than 15 calendar days public notice. The meeting is open to the public. 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 89, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 26880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07984]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-11868-01-OEJECR;-EPA-HQ-OEJECR-2024-0146]
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of
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 dates and times described below. Due to unforeseen
administrative circumstances, EPA is announcing this meeting with less
than 15 calendar days public notice. The meeting is open to the public.
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 convene an in-person and virtual public meeting
on April 23-25, 2024, in Houston, Texas. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024,
the public meeting will start at approximately 9:00 a.m. and end
approximately at 8:00 p.m., Central Time. The public meeting continues
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, and Thursday, April 25, 2024, from
approximately 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Central Time. The meeting
discussions will focus on several topics including, but not limited to,
workgroup updates, final recommendations for council consideration,
presentations, panels, and discussions on potential charges with
various EPA national program offices. A public comment period relevant
to current NEJAC charges and recommendations will be considered by the
NEJAC on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, approximately at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m., Central Time (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION). Members of the
public wishing to participate during the public comment period must
register by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, April 16, 2024.
ADDRESSES: The NEJAC meeting will be held at the Omni Houston Hotel,
Four Riverway, Houston, Texas 77056.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Flores-Gregg, NEJAC Designated
Federal Officer, U.S. EPA; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#59373c33383a193c2938773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5b353e313a381b3e2b3a753c342d">[email protected]</span></a>; telephone: (214) 665-
8123. Additional information about the NEJAC is available at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council">https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Charter of the NEJAC states that the
advisory committee ``will provide independent advice and
recommendations to the Administrator about broad, cross-cutting issues
related to environmental justice. 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 public
meeting. No two individuals can share the same registration link.
Information on how to register is located at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council">https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council</a>-
meetings. Registration to attend the meeting is available through the
scheduled meeting days. The deadline to sign up to speak during the
public comment period will close at 11:59 p.m., Central Time, April 16,
2024. When registering, please provide your name, organization, city
and state, and email address. Please also indicate whether you would
like to provide oral public comment during the meeting, or whether you
are submitting written comments at the time of registration.
A. Public Comment
The NEJAC is interested in receiving public comments relevant to
the following charges and recommendations:
(1) Cumulative Impacts Framework Charge.
(2) Consultation on the EPA Policy on Environmental Justice for
working with Federally Recognized Tribes and Indigenous Peoples Update.
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; including your recommendations on what
you want the NEJAC to advise the EPA to do. 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 sending comments via
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#29474c43484a694c5948074e465f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9df3f8f7fcfeddf8edfcb3faf2eb">[email protected]</span></a> and (3.) by creating comments in the Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OEJECR-2024-0146 at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Written
comments can be submitted through May 7, 2024. More information about
the NEJAC's current charges can be found here.
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 Paula Flores-Gregg, at (214) 665-8123 or via
email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#503e353a3133103520317e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b4dad1ded5d7f4d1c4d59ad3dbc2">[email protected]</span></a>. 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
or phone number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Theresa Segovia,
Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Environmental
Justice and External Civil Rights.
[FR Doc. 2024-07984 Filed 4-15-24; 8:45 am]
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