### 7576 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 29 / Monday, February 13, 2012 / Notices

[FR Doc. 2012–3278 Filed 2–10–12; 8:45 am]

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**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[FRL–9630–2; EPA–HQ–ORD–2011–0390]**

**Draft Toxicological Review of 1,4- Dioxane: In Support of Summary**  **Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)** 

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency .

**ACTION :**  Notice of Peer Review Meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  EPA is announcing that Versar, Inc., an EPA contractor for external scientific peer review, will convene an independent panel of experts and organize and conduct an external peer review meeting to review the draft human health assessment titled, ‘‘Toxicological Review of 1,4- Dioxane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)’’ [EPA/635/ R–11/003]. The draft assessment was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the EPA Office of Research and Development. EPA is releasing this draft assessment for the purposes of public comment and peer review. This draft assessment is not final as described in EPA’s information quality guidelines, and it does not represent and should not be construed to represent Agency policy
or views.

Versar, Inc. invites the public to register to attend this meeting as observers. In addition, Versar, Inc. invites the public to give brief oral comments and/or provide written comments at the meeting regarding the draft assessment under review. Space is limited, and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. In preparing a final report, EPA will consider Versar, Inc.’s report of the comments and recommendations from the external peer review meeting and any written public comments that EPA receives in accordance with the announcements of the public comment period for the 1,4-dioxane assessment in Federal Register Notices published August 31, 2011, (76 FR 54225) and September 16, 2011 (76 FR 57739).

**DATES :**  The peer review panel meeting on the draft assessment for 1,4-dioxane will be held on March 19, 2012, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m.
Eastern Time.

**ADDRESSES :**  The draft ‘‘Toxicological Review of 1,4-Dioxane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)’’ is available primarily via the Internet on the NCEA home page under the Recent Additions and Publications menus at http://www.epa.gov/ncea. A limited number of paper copies are available from the Information Management Team (Address: Information Management Team, National Center for Environmental Assessment [Mail Code: 8601P], U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 703–347–8561; facsimile: 703–347– 8691). If you request a paper copy, please provide your name, mailing address, and the draft assessment title.

The peer review meeting on the draft 1,4-dioxane assessment will be held at Hyatt Place, Raleigh-Durham Airport, 200 Airgate Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560. To attend the meeting, register no later than March 12, 2012, by contacting Versar, Inc., by email: bcolon@versar.com (subject line: 1,4- Dioxane Peer Review Meeting), by phone: (703) 642–6727 (ask for Betzy Colon, the 1,4-Dioxane Peer Review Meeting Coordinator), or by faxing a registration request to (703) 642–6809 (please reference the 1,4-Dioxane Peer Review Meeting and include your name, title, affiliation, full address and contact information). Space is limited, andreservations will be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis. There will be limited time at the peer review meeting for comments from the public. Please inform Betzy Colon if you wish to make comments during the meeting.

Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: EPA welcomes public attendance at the ‘‘1,4- Dioxane Peer Review Meeting’’ and will make every effort to accommodate persons with disabilities. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, contact: Versar, Inc., at 6850 Versar Center, Springfield, VA 22151; by email: bcolon@versar.com (subject line: 1,4- Dioxane Peer Review Meeting), by phone: (703) 642–6727 (ask for Betzy Colon, the 1,4-Dioxane Peer Review Meeting Coordinator), or by faxing a registration request to (703) 642–6809 (please reference the 1,4-Dioxane Peer Review Meeting and include your name, title, affiliation, full address and contact information).

Additional Information: For information on the draft assessment, please contact Patricia Gillespie, National Center for Environmental Assessment [Mail Code: B–243–01], U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Center for Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone: (919) 541–1964; facsimile: (919) 541–2985; or email: [FRN

_Questions@epa.gov ].

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

I. Information About IRIS

EPA’s IRIS is a human health assessment program that evaluates quantitative and qualitative risk information on effects that may result from exposure to chemical substances found in the environment. Through the IRIS Program, EPA provides the highest quality science-based human health assessments to support the Agency’s regulatory activities. The IRIS database contains information for more than 550 chemical substances that can be used to support the first two steps (hazard identification and dose-response evaluation) of the risk assessment process. When supported by available data, IRIS provides oral reference doses (RfDs) and inhalation reference concentrations (RfCs) for chronic noncancer health effects and cancer assessments. Combined with specific exposure information, government and private entities use IRIS to help characterize public health risks of chemical substances in a site-specific situation and thereby support risk management decisions designed to protect public health.

Dated: January 30, 2012.
Darrell A. Winner, Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment.

[FR Doc. 2012–3296 Filed 2–10–12; 8:45 am]

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**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[FRL–9630–3]**

**Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC)** 

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Notice of Request for Nominations to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC).

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by May 2012. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.


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Background: The FRRCC is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463. The FRRCC was established in 2008 and provides independent advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental issues and policies that are of importance to agriculture and rural communities. Members serve as representatives from academia, industry ( e.g. , farm groups and allied industries), non-governmental organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments.

Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for two-year terms with the possibility of reappointment. The FRRCC generally meets two (2) times annually, or as needed and approved by the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Meetings will generally be held in Washington, DC. Members serve on the Committee in a voluntary capacity.

We are unable to provide honoraria or compensation for your services. However, if needed, you may receive travel and per diem allowances where appropriate and according to applicable federal travel regulations. EPA is seeking nominations from all sectors, including academia, industry ( e.g., farmgroups and allied industries), nongovernmental organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments. Members who are actively engaged in farming or ranching are encouraged to apply. 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.

In selecting Committee members, EPA will seek candidates who possess: Extensive professional knowledge of agricultural issues and environmental policy; a demonstrated ability to examine and analyze complicated environmental issues with objectivity and integrity; excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills; and an ability and willingness to participate in a deliberative andcollaborative process. In addition, wellqualified applicants must be prepared to process a substantial amount of complex and technical information, and have the ability to volunteer approximately 10 to 15 hours per month to the Committee’s activities, including participation in teleconference meetings and preparation of text for Committee reports.

Submissions Procedure: All nominations must be identified by name, occupation, organization, position, current business address, email address, and daytime telephone number, and must include: (1) A resume detailing relevant experience and professional and educational qualifications of the nominee; and (2) a brief statement (one page or less) describing the nominee’s interest in serving on the Committee. Interested candidates may self-nominate.

**DATES :**  Applicants are encouraged to submit all nominations materials by March 15, 2012 in order to ensure fullest consideration.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit all nominations to: Alicia Kaiser, Designated Federal Officer, Office of the Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (MC 1101A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. You may also email nominations with the subject line Committee Nomination to: Kaiser.Alicia@epa.gov

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**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Alicia Kaiser, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Email: Kaiser.Alicia@epa.gov; Telephone: (202) 564–7273.

Dated: February 6, 2012. Alicia Kaiser, Designated Federal Officer.

[FR Doc. 2012–3294 Filed 2–10–12; 8:45 am]

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**FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION** 

**[DA 12–93]**

**Emergency Access Advisory Committee; Announcement of Date of**  **Next Meeting**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Communications
Commission.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  This document announces the date of the Emergency Access Advisory Committee’s (Committee or EAAC) next meeting. The February meeting will review achievements from 2011 and consider plans for activities for 2012.

**DATES :**  The Committee’s next meeting will take place on Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), at the headquarters of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

**ADDRESSES :**  Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, in the Commission Meeting Room.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Cheryl King, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418–2284 (voice) or (202) 418–0416 (TTY), email: Cheryl.King@fcc.gov and/ or Patrick Donovan, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, (202) 418– 2413, email: Patrick.Donovan@fcc.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  On December 7, 2010, in document DA 10– 2318, Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the establishment andappointment of members and CoChairpersons of the EAAC, an advisory committee required by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), Public Law 111–260, which directs that an advisory committee be established for the purpose of achieving equal access to emergency services by individuals with disabilities as part of our nation’s migration to a national Internet protocol-enabled emergency network, also known as the next generation 9–1– 1 system (NG 9–1–1). The purpose of the EAAC is to determine the most effective and efficient technologies and methods by which to enable access to NG 9–1–1 emergency services by individuals with disabilities. In 2011, the EAAC conducted a nationwide survey of individuals with disabilities, prepared a report on the survey, and developed recommendations for achieving equal access to emergency services by individuals with disabilities as part of our nation’s migration to the NG 9–1–1 system. The EAAC
recommendations were submitted to the FCC, in compliance with the CVAA’s statutory mandate, by December 7, 2011.

The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. In your request, include a description of the accommodation you will need and a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible
to fill. Send an email to: fcc504@fcc.gov
or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY).

To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer
and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY).

Federal Communications Commission.
Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.

[FR Doc. 2012–3018 Filed 2–10–12; 8:45 am]

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