[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 27, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68609-68610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19239]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Notice of Public Environmental Financial Advisory Board Webinar

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of public webinar.

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SUMMARY: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
announces a public webinar of the Environmental Financial Advisory 
Board (EFAB). The purpose of the webinar will be to explore strategies 
for leveraging Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) resources to 
attract private capital investment in zero emissions transportation 
projects, with particular focus on low-income and disadvantaged 
communities (LIDACs). Zero emissions transportation refers to modes of 
transport that do not produce any direct emissions of pollutants or 
greenhouse gases during operation. This includes a variety of 
technologies and approaches aimed at reducing the environmental impact 
of transportation. During the webinar, invited financial experts will 
discuss innovative financing models, risk mitigation strategies, and 
opportunities for scaling up investments in this sector. This webinar 
is the second in a three-part series that explores strategies for 
leveraging GGRF resources to attract private capital into GGRF priority 
sectors. The first webinar, held on July 30, 2024, addressed Net Zero 
Buildings projects. Written public comments may be provided in advance. 
No oral public comments will be accepted during the webinar. Please see 
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further details.

DATES: The webinar will be held on September 19, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 
3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

ADDRESSES: The webinar will be conducted in a virtual format via 
webcast only. Information to access the webinar will be provided upon 
registration in advance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants 
information about the webinar may contact Tara Johnson via telephone/
voicemail at (202) 564-6186 or email to [email protected]. General 
information concerning the EFAB is available at

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https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/efab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The EFAB is an EPA advisory committee chartered under 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, to provide 
advice and recommendations to the EPA on innovative approaches to 
funding environmental programs, projects, and activities. 
Administrative support for the EFAB is provided by the Water 
Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center within the EPA's Office of 
Water. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the 
EFAB will hold a public webinar for the following purpose: to explore 
strategies for leveraging GGRF resources to attract private capital 
investment in zero emissions transportation projects, with particular 
focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs).
    Registration for the Webinar: To register for the webinar, please 
visit https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/efab#meeting. Interested 
persons who wish to attend the webinar must register by September 18, 
2024. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
    Availability of Webinar Materials: Webinar materials, including the 
agenda and associated materials, will be available on the EPA's website 
at https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/efab.
    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for 
consideration by the EPA's Federal advisory committees has a different 
purpose from public comment provided to the EPA program offices. 
Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a Federal advisory 
committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an 
EPA program office. Federal advisory committees provide independent 
advice to the EPA. Members of the public may submit comments on matters 
being considered by the EFAB for consideration as the Board develops 
its advice and recommendations to the EPA.
    Written Statements: Written statements should be received by 
September 13, 2024, so that the information can be made available to 
the EFAB for its consideration prior to the webinar. Written statements 
should be sent via email to [email protected]. Members of the public should 
be aware that their personal contact information, if included in any 
written comments, may be posted to the EFAB website. Copyrighted 
material will not be posted without explicit permission of the 
copyright holder.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities or to request accommodations for a 
disability, please register for the webinar and list any special 
requirements or accommodations needed on the registration form at least 
10 business days prior to the webinar to allow as much time as possible 
to process your request.

Andrew D. Sawyers,
Director, Office of Wastewater Management, Office of Water.
[FR Doc. 2024-19239 Filed 8-26-24; 8:45 am]
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