[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 86 (Monday, May 5, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24443-24444]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11635]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Notice of Request To Nominate Candidates for Membership on the 
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council or One of Its 
Subcommittees

SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National 
Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) was established in 
September 3, 1993. The Council, known as NEJAC, complies with the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act and is required to renew its charter 
every two years and to ensure that at least one-third of its membership 
is rotated annually to ensure that the NEJAC presents a balanced view. 
The Council was established September 3, 1993 and A Request to Nominate 
Candidates for Membership was issued at that time. EPA is again asking 
for candidates to be considered for membership of the NEJAC Executive 
Council or one of the six subcommittees described below. The NEJAC, 
including the subcommittees, provides advice and information to the 
Administrator on broad, cross-cutting domestic and international 
environmental justice policies and issues. In order to ensure a 
balanced council, the membership of the NEJAC is comprised of senior 
officials drawn from the following stakeholder organizations: (1) 
community based organizations; (2) industry and business; (3) state and 
local governments; (4) tribal governments; (5) non-government 
organizations; (6) environmental groups; and (7) academic institutions. 
There are 25 members of the Executive Council and an additional 35 
members on the six subcommittees. One-third of the membership is 
replaced each year to ensure that no one view monopolizes the council.

SUBCOMMITTEES: These six subcommittees address the major issues faced 
by communities disproportionately impacted by environmental pollution, 
usually these communities are low-income or predominately minority. The 
subcommittees are: Enforcement; Health/Research; Indigenous Peoples; 
International; Public Participation/Accountability; and Waste/Facility 
Siting.

NOMINATIONS: Individuals may nominate themselves or may submit the 
names of persons who represent one of the stakeholder categories named 
above. To be considered, a nomination must include the following 
information about the individual: 1. Name, Title, Complete Address, 
Office Telephone, Home Telephone, FAX Number; 2. Organizational History 
(Resume is Preferred); 3. Indicate whether the individual is to be 
considered for a specific Subcommittee or for the Executive Council; 4. 
Why you believe the individual would be an active and productive 
member, and 5. Indicate the stakeholder category from the above list 
that the individual's organization best fits.

DATES: Nominations must be postmarked by Midnight, June 10, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Please note that there are two addresses.

For Courier Delivery (Federal Express, UPS, Airborne, etc.):
    Office of Environmental Justice, U.S. EPA (Ariel Rios Building, 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Room 2224, Washington, DC 20004

For U.S. Mail:
    Office of Environmental Justice, U.S. EPA (Mail Code 2201-A), 401 M 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20460

    Telephone: 202-564-2515 or 1-800-962-6215; FAX No.: 202-501-0740.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of past meeting summaries, the 
Council's charter, a current membership list, as well as background 
information on the Council is available on the Internet: http://
www.ttemi.com/nejac or by calling: 1-800-962-6215. The NEJAC is a 
Federal Advisory Council and was established to provide advice, 
consultation and make recommendations on a continuing basis to the 
Administrator. The Council is also focusing on creating mutually 
supportive partnerships and increasing communication among all levels 
of government, the business community and academic institutions to 
improve the effectiveness of federal and non-federal resources directed 
at solving environmental justice problems. The NEJAC meets at least 
twice a year. All members are appointed as representatives of non-
federal interests. No honoraria or salaries are provided for members 
but compensation for travel and per diem expenses while attending 
meetings is provided. Members are appointed for one to three year terms 
and must be citizens of the United States.


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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marva E. King at 1-800-962-6215, 
EMAIL: King.M[email protected], FAX: 202-501-0740. Selected nominees 
will be announced after August 1, 1997. No individual responses will be 
made prior to that date.
    Nominations must be submitted no later than Midnight June 10, 1997.

    Dated: April 29, 1997.
Clarice E. Gaylord,
Director, Office of Environmental Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-11635 Filed 5-2-97; 8:45 am]
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