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contact Jasmin Muriel, at (202) 564– 4287 or via email at Muriel.Jasmin@ EPA.gov. To request special accommodations for a disability, please contact Ms. Muriel at least four working days prior to the meeting, to give EPA sufficient time to process your request. All requests should be sent to the address, email, or phone/fax number listed in the **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**
**CONTACT** section above.

Dated: September 3, 2014. Sherri P. White, Designated Federal Officer, National Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
[FR Doc. 2014–21823 Filed 9–11–14; 8:45 am]

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**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[FRL–9916–53–OECA]**

**National Environmental Justice Advisory Council** 

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

**ACTION :**  Request for Nominations to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC).

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC). The NEJAC was chartered to provide advice regarding broad, crosscutting issues related to environmental justice. This notice solicits nominations to fill approximately eight (8) vacancies for terms through June 15, 2017. To maintain the representation outlined by the charter, nominees will be selected to represent: Academia (1 vacancies); grassroots community-basedorganizations (1 vacancy); nongovernmental/environmental organizations (2 vacancies); State government agencies (1 vacancy); business and industry (1 vacancy) and indigenous community-based organizations (2 vacancies). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by May 2015. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice also may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

**DATES :**  Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than October 25, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit nominations electronically with the subject line NEJAC Membership 2014 to parris.scott@epa.gov. You also may submit nominations by mail to: Scott Parris, NEJAC Membership Outreach Coordinator, Office of Environmental Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., (MC 2201A), Washington, DC 20460. Non-electronic submissions must follow the same format and contain the same information. The Office of Environmental Justice will acknowledge receipt of nominations.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Sherri P. White, Designated Federal Officer, NEJAC, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564–2462; fax: (202) 564–1624.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The NEJAC is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92– 463. EPA established the NEJAC in 1993 to provide independent consensus advice to the EPA Administrator about a broad range of environmental issues related to environmental justice. The NEJAC conducts business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related regulations.

The Council consists of 26 members (including a Chairperson) appointed by EPA’s Administrator. Members serve as non-federal stakeholders representing: four (4) from academia, three (3) from business and industry; six (6) from community based organizations; six (6) from non-governmental/environmental organizations; four (4) from state and local governments; and three (3) from tribal governments and indigenous organizations, of which one member serves as a liaison to the National Tribal Caucus. Members are appointed for three (3)-year terms with the possibility of reappointment to a second term.

The NEJAC usually meets face-to-face twice a year, generally in the Spring and the Fall. Additionally, members may be asked to participate in teleconference meetings or serve on Work Groups to develop recommendations, advice letters, and reports to address specific policy issues. The average workload for members is approximately 5 to 8 hours per month. EPA provides reimbursement for travel and other incidental expenses associated with official government business.

Nominations: Any interested person and/or organization may nominate qualified individuals for membership. 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. In addition, EPA is seeking nominees with knowledge in community sustainability, public health and health disparities, climate change adaptation, land use and equitable development, environmental sociology and social science, and environmental financing.

Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:

• The background and experience that

would help members contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g., geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational background, professional affiliations, and other considerations

• Demonstrated experience with

environmental justice and community sustainability issues at the national, state, or local level;

• Excellent interpersonal and

consensus-building skills

• Ability to volunteer time to attend

meetings 2–3 times a year, participate in teleconference meetings, attend listening sessions with the Administrator or other senior-level officials, develop policy recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and advice letters

• Willingness to commit time to the

committee and demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively on committees How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to this advisory committee. Individuals are encouraged to self-nominate. Nominations can be submitted in electronic format (preferred) following the template available at http://epa.gov/ environmentaljustice/nejac/ index.html#Membership. 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

nominees interest in serving on the NEJAC

• Re  ́ sume  ́ and a short biography (no more than 2 paragraphs) describing the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities, and any current or previous service on advisory committees

• Letter[s] of recommendation from a

third party supporting the nomination. Letter[s] should describe how the nominee’s experience and


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knowledge will bring value to the work of the NEJAC. Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. To help the EPA in evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us how you learned of this opportunity.

Dated: September 3, 2014. Sherri P White, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Environmental Justice, U.S. EPA.
[FR Doc. 2014–21817 Filed 9–11–14; 8:45 am]

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**FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION** 

**DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE**

**[GN Docket No. 13–185; DA 14–1023]**

**The Federal Communications Commission and National**  **Telecommunications and Information Administration: Coordination**  **Procedures in the 1695–1710 MHz and 1755–1780 MHz Bands** 

**AGENCY :**  Federal Communications Commission and National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issue this joint public notice to provide information about Federal/non-Federal coordination in the AWS–3 bands in which Federal incumbents have spectrum assignments. We jointly refine certain AWS–3 Protection Zones, reducing them from nationwide scope to more specific geographic areas. We provide information and guidance on the overall coordination process, as contemplated by the AWS–3 R&O, including informal pre-coordination discussions and the formal process of submitting coordination requests and receiving results from relevant agencies. Also, we provide refined Protection Zones for AWS–3 licenses for which proximity to certain Federal satellite uplink stations could potentially cause harmful interference into AWS–3 licensee base stations along with a streamlined option for satisfying this coordination requirement.

**ADDRESSES :**  Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th St. SW., Washington, DC 20554 and U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Janet Young at (202) 418–0837 or janet.young@fcc.gov, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, FCC, or Gary Patrick, Office of Spectrum Management, NTIA, at (202)
482–3650 or gpatrick@ntia.doc.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  This is a summary of a public notice of the coordination procedures in the 1695– 1710 MHz and 1755–1780 MHz Bands, jointly by the Federal Communications Commission and the United States Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, GN Docket No. 13–185, DA 14–1023, released on July 18, 2014.
Synopsis

I. Introduction

1. In March 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted new rules that will make available significantly more spectrum for Advanced Wireless Services (AWS). See Report and Order, GN Docket No. 13–185, 29 FCC Rcd 4610 (2014) (recon. pending), 79 FR 32366 (June 4, 2014) (AWS–3 R&O). The rules are a milestone in providing commercial access to new spectrum bands through a spectrum-sharing arrangement with incumbent federal users. As part of that arrangement, the Commission’s AWS–3 rules require successful coordination with Federal incumbents prior to operation in Protection Zones (also referred to here as coordination zones). By this public notice the Commission, through its Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) provide (i) information for potential bidders in the AWS–3 auction and (ii) guidance to the ultimate AWS–3 licensees and the affected Federal incumbents regarding coordination between Federal and non-Federal for shared use of the 1695–1710 MHz and 1755–1780 MHz bands. The joint nature of this public notice reflects intersecting jurisdictions of the Commission (commercial users) and NTIA (Federal users) in these bands. In the AWS–3 R&O, the Commission authorized and directed its Wireless Telecommunications Bureau to work with NTIA staff, in collaboration with affected Federal agencies or Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (CSMAC) members, to develop this joint FCC and NTIA public notice with information on coordination procedures in the 1695–1710 MHz and 1755–1780 MHz bands. AWS–3 R&O at, 29 FCC Rcd at 4693 para. 221.

2. The public notice proceeds as follows. In section II, we provide general background information about Federal/non-Federal coordination in the AWS–3 bands in which Federal incumbents have spectrum assignments. In section III, we jointly refine certain AWS–3 Protection Zones, reducing them from nationwide scope to more specific geographic areas. Section IV provides information and guidance on the overall coordination process, as contemplated by the AWS–3 R&O, including informal pre-coordination discussions and the formal process of submitting coordination requests and receiving results from relevant agencies. Section V provides refined Protection Zones for AWS–3 licenses for which proximity to certain Federal satellite uplink stations could potentially cause harmful interference into AWS–3 licensee base stations along with a streamlined option for satisfying this coordination requirement. The Appendices to this public notice are formatted tables, images, and a sample coordination agreement that are available online at: www.ntia.doc.gov/ category/aws-3-transition and https:// apps.fcc.gov/edocs

_ public/attachmatch/ DA-14-1023A1.pdf. II. Background

3. AWS–3 R&O. On March 31, 2014, the Commission adopted rules governing commercial use of spectrum in the 1695–1710 MHz, 1755–1780 MHz, and 2155–2180 MHz bands making 65 megahertz of spectrum available for flexible use wireless services, including mobile broadband. The Commission’s action was another step in implementing the Congressional directive in Title VI of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act) to make more spectrum available for flexible uses. It was also the culmination of years of effort to facilitate commercial access to some of these bands through spectrum-sharing arrangements with incumbent Federal users. In particular, 40 megahertz in the band is being made available for commercial use pursuant to collaboration among the wireless industry and Federal agencies facilitated in part by NTIA, which chartered the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (CSMAC) to advise it on these matters.

4. Information on Incumbent Federal operations. Information about incumbent Federal operations is generally available through the affected agencies’ Transition Plans. The publicly