[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 148 (Friday, August 1, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41377-41378]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20215]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-00491; FRL-5733-1]


Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of invitation for nominations of qualified candidates to 
be considered for appointment to fill vacancies on EPA's Pesticide 
Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC).

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SUMMARY: EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is inviting 
nominations of qualified candidates to consider for appointment to fill 
vacancies on its Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC). OPP also 
intends to seek renewal of the charter for the PPDC for another two-
year term in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C., App. 2 section 9(c).

DATES: Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on August 22, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be submitted in writing to Margie 
Fehrenbach, Office of Pesticide Programs, OPPTS, 7501-C, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Margie Fehrenbach, Designated 
Federal Officer for PPDC, Office of Pesticide Programs (7501C), U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. 
Office location and telephone number: Rm. 1119, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, (703) 305-7090; e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Pesticide Programs is 
entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the safety of the 
American food supply, the protection and education of those who apply 
or are exposed to pesticides occupationally or through use of products 
from unreasonable risk, and general protection of the environment and 
special ecosystems from potential risks posed by pesticides.
    The Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) is a federal 
advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), PL 
92-463, and was established in September 1995 for a two-year term. PPDC 
provides advice and recommendations to the Office of Pesticide Programs 
on a broad range of pesticide regulatory and program implementation 
issues that are associated with evaluating and reducing risks from use 
of pesticides.

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    EPA intends to appoint new members to two-year terms, although some 
one-year terms may be necessary. An important consideration in EPA's 
selection of members will be to maintain balance and diversity of 
experience and expertise. EPA also intends to seek broad geographic 
representation from the following sectors: environmental/public 
interest and consumer groups; industry and pesticide users; Federal and 
State/local governments; the general public; academia; and public 
health organizations.
    Potential candidates should submit the following information: name, 
occupation, organization, position, address, telephone number and a 
brief resume containing their background, experience, qualifications 
and other relevant information as part of the consideration process. 
Any interested person and/or organization may submit the name(s) of 
qualified persons.
    Copies of the PPDC charter are filed with appropriate committees of 
Congress and the Library of Congress and are available upon request.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection.

    Dated: July 24, 1997.

Daniel M. Barolo,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 97-20215 Filed 7-31-97; 8:45 am]
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