[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 39 (Monday, February 28, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 10490]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-4652]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-6543-7]


Clean Air Act Advisory Committee--Notice of Creation of the Clean 
Air Excellence Awards Program

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the 
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) on November 19, 1990, to 
provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues 
associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The 
Committee advises on economic, environmental, technical, scientific, 
and enforcement policy issues. At its meeting on April 27, 1999, the 
Committee approved a proposal to establish an annual awards program to 
recognize outstanding and innovative efforts that support progress in 
achieving clean air. This notice announces the creation of this awards 
program.

AWARDS PROGRAM NOTICE: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App.2 Section 10(a)(2), 
notice is hereby given that the Clean Air Advisory Committee is 
establishing the ``Clean Air Excellence Awards Program'' (CAEAP). The 
intent of the program is to recognize and honor outstanding, innovative 
efforts that help to make progress in achieving cleaner air. The CAEAP 
is open to both public and private entities. Entries are limited to the 
United States. There are six award categories: (1) Clean Air 
Technology; (2) Community Development/Redevelopment; (3) Education/
Outreach; (4) Regulatory/Policy Innovations; (5) Transportation 
Efficiency Innovations; and (6) Outstanding Individual Achievement 
Award. Awards are recognition only and will be given on an annual 
basis.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE: All applicants are asked to submit 
their entry on a CAEAP entry form, contained in the CAEAP Entry 
Package, which may be obtained from the CAAAC WEB site at www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/index.html or contacting Mr. Paul Rasmussen, U.S. EPA at 202-
564-1306 or 202-564-1352 (Fax), mailing address: Office of Air and 
Radiation (6102A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20004. 
The entry form is a simple, three-part form asking for general 
information on the applicant and the proposed entry; asking for a 
description of why the entry is deserving of an award; and requiring 
information from three (3) independent references for the proposed 
entry. Applicants should also submit additional supporting 
documentation as necessary. Specific directions and information on 
filing an entry form are included in the Entry Package available 
through the directions above. The deadline for all submission of 
entries is June 2, 2000.

JUDGING AND AWARD CRITERIA: Judging will be accomplished through a 
screening process conducted by EPA staff, with input from outside 
subject experts, as needed. A workgroup of the CAAAC will conduct an 
addition review. The final award recommendations will be made by the 
CAAAC and forwarded to the EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and 
Radiation for a final decision. Entries will be judged using both 
general criteria and criteria specific to each individual category. 
There are four (4) general criteria: (1) The entry directly or 
indirectly (i.e., by encouraging actions) reduces emissions of criteria 
pollutants, greenhouse gases, or hazardous/toxic air pollutants; (2) 
The entry demonstrates innovation and uniqueness; (3) The entry 
provides a model for others to follow (i.e., it is replicable); and (4) 
The positive outcomes from the entry are continuing/sustainable. 
Although not required to win an award, the following general criteria 
will also be considered in the judging process: (1) The entry has 
positive effects on other environmental media in addition to air; (2) 
The entry demonstrates effective collaboration and partnerships; and 
(3) The individual or organization submitting the entry has effectively 
measured/evaluated the outcomes of the project, program, technology, 
etc. As mentioned above, additional criteria will be used for each 
individual award category. These criteria are listed in the 2000 Entry 
Package.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information concerning 
this new awards program please use the CAAAC Web site cited above or 
contact Paul Rasmussen at the telephone and address cited above.

    Dated: February 11, 2000.
Robert Perciasepe,
Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.
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