[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 6, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 30455]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-14250]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-6992-2]


Request for Nominations to the Good Neighbor Environmental Board

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations to federal advisory 
committee.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting 
nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to 
fill vacancies on the Good Neighbor Environmental Board, a federal 
advisory committee whose focus is sustainable development along the 
U.S.-Mexico border.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS CONTACT: Elaine M. 
Koerner, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Cooperative 
Environmental Management, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1601A), 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004; telephone 202-
564-1484; fax 202-501-0661; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Good Neighbor Environmental Board is an 
independent federal advisory committee charged with advising the 
President and Congress on environmental and infrastructure practices 
along the U.S. border with Mexico. It was authorized under Section 6 of 
the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act, 7 U.S.C. 5404. Under 
Executive Order 12916, the EPA Administrator was delegated authority to 
administer the activities of the Board.
    Good Neighbor has 24 Board members, including 16 non-federal 
members and 8 members from federal agencies. Federal agency members are 
appointed by the heads of their agencies. Non-federal members are 
appointed by the Administrator of EPA for a two year term, with the 
possibility of reappointment. The Board meets three times a year in 
different U.S. border communities and produces an annual report to the 
President and Congress. Between meetings, Board members continue their 
work through teleconference calls and e-mail.
    Currently, there are 3 non-federal vacancies on the Board for which 
applications are being sought by EPA. The application process is open 
to all interested parties. To help maintain a balanced and diverse 
nonpartisan perspective, non-federal Board members continue to be 
recruited from all four U.S. border states and span all levels of 
government as well as the private sector, non-profit groups, and 
academic institutions. Recruitment is an ongoing process.
    At the present time, given the composition of the Board and EPA's 
continued commitment to diversity and balance, EPA is especially 
interested in receiving applications from individuals with the 
following types of skills, expertise, and perspectives: maquiladora 
businesses, local governments, tribes, grassroots citizens' coalitions, 
ranching and grazing interests, and energy sector expertise. Those who 
live and work in border communities, have cross-border experience and 
networks, offer specific cultural perspectives, and are bilingual also 
are especially welcome to apply for membership. EPA Administrator 
Christine Todd Whitman makes the final recruitment decisions.
    Nominations for membership must include a resume describing the 
professional and educational qualifications of the nominee and the 
nominee's current business address, daytime telephone number, fax, and 
e-mail address.

    Dated: May 29, 2001.
Elaine M. Koerner,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-14250 Filed 6-5-01; 8:45 am]
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