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

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby provides notice in agreement with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will host a public teleconference meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary topics of discussion will be: <bullet> Proposed Recommendations for Fostering Environmental Justice for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples. <bullet> Enhancing Public Engagement and Environmental Justice into Permitting. <bullet> Revisions to the NEJAC Model Plan for Public Participation. There will be a public comment period from 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments relevant to the topics of the meeting. For additional information about registering to attend the meeting or to provide public comment, please see the "REGISTRATION" and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION sections below. Due to a limited number of telephone lines, attendance will be on a first-come basis. Pre- registration is required. Registration for the teleconference meeting closes at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 9, 2012. The deadline to sign up to speak during the public comment period, or to submit written public comments, is also Friday, November 9, 2012.