[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8082-8083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03054]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9922-90]


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: The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Office of 
Pesticide Programs is inviting nominations from a diverse range of 
qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Pesticide 
Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC). The PPDC was chartered to provide 
advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of 
issues concerning pesticide regulatory development and reform 
initiatives, evolving public policy and program implementation issues, 
and science issues associated with evaluating and reducing risks from 
pesticide use. To maintain the representation outlined by the charter, 
nominees will be selected to represent: Environmental/public interest 
and animal rights groups; farm worker organizations; pesticide industry 
and trade associations; pesticide user, grower, and commodity groups; 
Federal/State/local and tribal governments; academia; and public health 
organizations. Vacancies are expected to be filled by early summer 
2015. Sources in addition to this Federal Register notice may be 
utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

DATES: Nominations must be emailed or postmarked no later than March 
16, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line 
``PPDC Membership 2015'' to [email protected]. You may also submit 
nominations by mail to: Dea Zimmerman (LC-8J), PPDC Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Pesticide Programs, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. Non-electronic 
submissions must follow the same format and contain the same 
information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dea Zimmerman, Designated Federal 
Officer for the PPDC, telephone number: (312) 353-6344; email 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; animal rights groups; pest consultants; State, local and 
tribal governments; academia; public health organizations; and the 
public. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this 
action to a particular entity, consult the person

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listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

II. Background

    The PPDC is a federal advisory committee chartered under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. EPA 
established the PPDC in September 1995, 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. 
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.
    The PPDC usually meets face-to-face twice a year, generally in the 
spring and the fall. Additionally, members may be asked serve on work 
groups to develop recommendations to address specific policy issues. 
The average workload for members is approximately 4 to 6 hours per 
month. PPDC members may receive travel and per diem allowances where 
appropriate and according to applicable federal travel regulations.

III. Nominations

    The EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain 
nominations of diverse candidates, the agency encourages nominations of 
women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. All nominations will be 
fully considered, but applicants need to be aware of the specific 
representation sought as outlined in the Summary above. Any interested 
person or organization may nominate qualified persons to be considered 
for appointment to this advisory committee. Individuals may self-
nominate. Nominations may be submitted in electronic format (preferred) 
or mailed to Dea Zimmerman at the address listed under ADDRESSES.
    To be considered, all nominations should include:
     Current contact information for the nominee, including the 
nominee's name, organization (and position within that organization), 
current business address, email address, and daytime telephone number.
     Brief Statement describing the nominee's interest and 
availability in serving on the PPDC.
     R[eacute]sum[eacute] and a short biography (no more than 2 
paragraphs) describing the professional and educational qualifications 
of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities, or any current 
or previous experience on advisory committees.
     Letter(s) of recommendation from a third party supporting 
the nomination. The letter should describe how the nominee's experience 
and knowledge will bring value to the work of the PPDC.
    Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may 
also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

    Authority:  7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: February 6, 2015.
Jack E. Housenger,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2015-03054 Filed 2-12-15; 8:45 am]
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