[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44126-44127]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14648]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0345; FRL-11141-01-OCSPP]


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 is chartered to provide 
policy advice, information, and recommendations to the EPA on a wide 
variety of pesticide regulatory developments and reform initiatives, 
evolving public policy, and program implementation 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 December 2023. Sources in 
addition to this Federal Register Notice may be utilized in the 
solicitation of nominees.

DATES: Nominations should be submitted no later than August 10, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line 
``PPDC Membership 2023'' to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Chang, Designated Federal 
Officer for the PPDC, telephone number: (202) 566-2213 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 in agricultural settings or 
if you are concerned about implementation of the Federal Insecticide, 
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.); the 
Federal Food, Drug, and

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Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.); the Pesticide 
Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) (which amends FIFRA section 33); 
and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). 
Potentially affected entities may include but are not limited to: 
Agricultural workers and farmers; pesticide industry and trade 
associations; environmental, consumer, and farm worker 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 
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0345, is available online at https://www.regulations.gov. Additional instructions on visiting the docket, 
along with more information about dockets generally, is available at 
https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Background

    The PPDC is a federal advisory committee chartered under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2 et seq.). 
EPA established the PPDC in September 1995 to provide policy advice, 
information and recommendations to the EPA Administrator through the 
Director of the Office of Pesticide Programs, Office of Chemical Safety 
and Pollution Prevention. The PPDC provides a public forum to discuss a 
wide variety of pesticide regulatory developments and reform 
initiatives, evolving public policy and program implementation issues 
associated with evaluating and reducing risks from the use of 
pesticides. The EPA will consider candidates from the following 
sectors: 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 to 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. Additional information about the PPDC can be accessed at 
https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-advisory-committees-and-regulatory-partners/pesticide-program-dialogue-committee-ppdc.

III. Nominations

    In accordance with Executive Order 14035, entitled ``Diversity, 
Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce'' and 
dated June 25, 2021 (86 FR 34593, June 30, 2021), and consistent with 
law, EPA values and welcomes opportunities to increase diversity, 
equity, inclusion, and accessibility on its federal advisory 
committees. EPA's federal advisory committees have a workforce that 
reflects the diversity of the American people. 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 Jeffrey Chang 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] or CV;
     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; and
     Letter[s] of recommendation from a third party supporting 
the nomination. The letter(s) 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: 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2 et seq., 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq., 16 
U.S.C. 1531 et seq., and 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.

    Dated: July 5, 2023.
Michael Goodis,
Acting Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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