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Nuclear Plants Regarding Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, Review Period Ends: 10/14/2014, Contact: Leslie Perkins 301–415–

2375. EIS No. 20140260, Draft EIS, BR, CA,

Upper San Joaquin River Basin Storage Investigation, Comment Period Ends: 10/27/2014, Contact: Melissa Harris 916–978–5075. EIS No. 20140261, Final EIS, NMFS, 00,

Columbia River Basin Hatchery Operations and the Funding of Mitchell Act Hatchery Programs, Review Period Ends: 11/12/2014, Contact: James Dixon 360–534–9329. EIS No. 20140262, Draft EIS, USFS, AK,

Saddle Lakes Timber Sale, Comment Period Ends: 10/27/2014, Contact: Daryl Bingham 907–228–4114. EIS No. 20140263, Draft EIS, USFS, SC,

Chester County Stream and Riparian Restoration/Enhancement Project, Comment Period Ends: 10/27/2014, Contact: Jim Knibbs 803–561–4078.

Amended Notices EIS No. 20140153, Draft EIS, NPS, NC,

Cape Lookout National Seashore OffRoad Vehicle Management Plan, Comment Period Ends: 09/19/2014, Contact: Michael B. Edwards 303–
969–2694. Revision to FR Notice Published on 07/25/2014; Extending Comment Period from 09/04/2014 to 09/19/2014. EIS No. 20140243, Draft EIS, USFS, NV,

CA, Heavenly Mountain Resort Epic Discovery Project, Comment Period Ends: 10/27/2014, Contact: Matt Dickinson 530–543–2769. Revision to FR Notice Published 09/03/2014; Extending the Comment Period from 10/21/2014 to 10/27/2014 and Correction to project location should be CA and NV.
Dated: September 9, 2014. Cliff Rader, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.

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**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[FRL–9916–51–OECA]**

**National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of**  **Public Meeting and Public Comment**

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency.

**ACTION :**  Notification of public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby provides notice that the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will meet on the dates and times described below. All meetings are open to the public. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments relevant to the specific issues being considered by the NEJAC. For additional information about registering for public comment, please see

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION** . Due to limited space, seating at the NEJACmeeting will be on a first-come, firstserved basis.

**DATES :**  The NEJAC meeting will convene Wednesday, October 1, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.; and will reconvene on Thursday, October 2, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All noted times are Eastern Standard Time.

One public comment period relevant to the specific issues being considered by the NEJAC (see **SUPPLEMENTARY**

**INFORMATION**) is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2014, starting at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Members of the public who wish to participate during the public commentperiod are highly encouraged to preregister by Noon, Eastern Standard Time, on Monday September 22, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  The NEJAC meeting will be held at the EPA Potomac Yard offices located at 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 16202.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Questions or correspondence concerning the meeting should be directed to Jasmin Muriel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, by mail at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. (MC1601A), Washington, DC 20460; by telephone at 202–564–4287; via email at Muriel.Jasmin@epa.gov; or by fax at 202–564–1624. Additional information about the NEJAC is available at: www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/ nejac.

Registration is required for all participants. Pre-registration by Noon, Eastern Standard Time, on Monday, September 22, 2014, for all attendees is highly recommended. Because this NEJAC meeting will be held in government space, we strongly encourage you to register early. Space limitations may not allow us to accommodate everyone who is interested in attending. Priorityadmission will be given to preregistered participants. To register, visit http://nejac-oct2014.eventbrite.com. Please state whether you would like to be put on the list to provide oral public comment. Please specify whether you are submitting written comments before the Noon, Monday, September 22, 2014, deadline. Non-English speaking attendees wishing to arrange for a foreign language interpreter may make appropriate arrangements in writing using the above telephone number.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The Charter of the NEJAC states that the advisory committee shall provide independent advice to the EPA Administrator about areas that may include, among other things, ‘‘advice about broad, cross-cutting issues related to environmental justice, including environment-related strategic, scientific, technological, regulatory, and economic issues related to environmental justice.’’

The meeting shall be used to discuss and receive comments about the nexus between sustainability and environmental justice. Specifically, the NEJAC will discuss these primary areas: (1) Climate Adaptation; (2) Community Sustainability; (3) Agency Efforts on Climate Adaptation; and (4) Engaging Low-Income, Minority, Tribal and Indigenous Communities to address climate change. In addition, the meeting will include updates from several NEJAC work groups, as well as discussions about the NEJAC work plan for 2014–2015.

A. Public Comment: Individuals or groups making oral presentations during the public comment periods will be limited to a total time of seven minutes. To accommodate the large number of people who want to address the NEJAC, only one representative of an organization or group will be allowed to speak. If time permits, multiple representatives from the same organization can provide comment at the end of the session. In addition, those who did not sign up in advance to give public comment can sign up on site. The suggested format for written public comments is as follows: Name of Speaker; Name of Organization/ Community; City and State; Email address; and a brief description of the concern and what you want the NEJAC to advise EPA to do. Written comments received by Noon, Eastern Standard Time, on Monday September 16, 2014, will be included in the materials distributed to the members of the NEJAC. Written comments received after that date and time will be provided to the NEJAC as time allows. All information should be sent to the mailing address, email address, or fax number listed in the **FOR FURTHER**

**INFORMATION CONTACT** section above.

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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]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P**

**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