[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 53 (Friday, March 19, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13284-13285]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-6076]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0245; FRL-8817-2]
Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee; Request for Nominations to
the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, EPA's Office
of Pesticide Programs is inviting nominations of qualified candidates
to be considered for appointment to the Pesticide Program Dialogue
Committee (PPDC). EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to
obtain nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of
women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. Vacancies are expected
to be filled by late spring 2010. Additional sources may be utilized in
the solicitation of nominees.
DATES: Nominations must be e-mailed or postmarked no later than April
20, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be e-mailed or submitted in writing to
Margie Fehrenbach at the address listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margie Fehrenbach, Office of
Pesticide Programs (7501P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703) 308-4775; fax number: (703) 308-4776; e-mail address:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of
particular interest to persons who work in agricultural settings or
persons who are concerned about implementation of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA); and the amendments to both of these
major pesticide laws by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996;
and the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). Potentially
affected entities may include, but are not limited to: Agricultural
workers and farmers; pesticide industry and trade associations;
environmental, consumer, and farmworker groups; pesticide users and
growers; pest consultants; State, local, and Tribal governments;
academia; public health organizations; food processors; and the public.
If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a
particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT.
B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?
1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0245. Although a part
of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential
Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Publicly available docket materials are
available either in the electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the Office
of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory
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Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S.
Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket
Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register''
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr.
II. Background
EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is entrusted with the
responsibility to help ensure the safety of the American food supply,
the education and protection from unreasonable risk of those who apply
or are exposed to pesticides occupationally or through use of products,
and general protection of the environment and special ecosystems from
potential risks posed by pesticides.
The Charter for EPA's PPDC was established under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, in September 1995,
and has been renewed every 2 years since that time. PPDC's Charter was
renewed October 30, 2009, for another 2-year period. The purpose of
PPDC is to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator
on issues associated with pesticide regulatory development and reform
initiatives, evolving public policy and program implementation issues,
and science issues associated with evaluating and reducing risks from
use of pesticides. It is determined that PPDC is in the public interest
in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Agency by
law. The following sectors are represented on the current PPDC:
Environmental/public interest and animal rights groups; farm worker
organizations; pesticide industry and trade associations; pesticide
user, grower, and commodity groups; Federal and State/local/Tribal
governments; the general public; academia; and public health
organizations.
Copies of the PPDC Charter are filed with appropriate committees of
Congress and the Library of Congress and are available upon request.
Potential candidates should submit the following information: Name;
occupation; organization; position; address; telephone number; e-mail
address; and a brief resume containing their background, experience,
qualifications, and other relevant information as part of the
consideration process. Any interested person and/or organization may
submit the name(s) of qualified persons. Please submit your information
by e-mail or in writing to Margie Fehrenbach at the address listed
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Agricultural workers, Agriculture,
Chemicals, Endangered species, Foods, Pesticide labels, Pesticides and
pests, Public health, Spray drift.
Dated: March 12, 2010.
Steven Bradbury,
Acting Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2010-6076 Filed 3-18-10; 8:45 am]
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