[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 197 (Thursday, October 11, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 51951]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-25586]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7078-4]


Request for Nominations to the National Advisory Council for 
Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites 
nominations to fill vacancies on its National Advisory Council for 
Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT). The Agency seeks 
qualified senior-level decision makers from diverse sectors throughout 
the United States to be considered for appointments.

DATES: EPA expects to make new appointments by the end of the calendar 
year and encourages nomination submissions by Friday, November 16, 
2001.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to: Mr. Gordon Schisler, Deputy Director, 
Office of Cooperative Environmental Management, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency (1601A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACEPT is a federal advisory committee under 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463. NACEPT provides 
advice and recommendations to the Administrator and other EPA officials 
on a broad range of domestic and international environmental policy 
issues.
    The Administrator of EPA has asked NACEPT to act as a visionary 
group by periodically identifying emerging environmental trends and 
issues that could impact EPA's ability to protect public health and the 
environment. EPA seeks new members with broad experience in 
environmental technology, futures planning, strategic visioning and 
long-range planning. In addition, NACEPT members may be asked to advise 
the Administrator on other environmental policy priorities as needed.
    NACEPT consists of a representative cross-section of EPA's partners 
and principle constituents who provide advice and recommendations on 
policy issues and serve as a sounding board for new strategies that the 
Agency is developing.
    Maintaining a balance and diversity of experience, knowledge, and 
judgment is an important consideration in the selection of members. 
Potential candidates should possess the following qualifications:

Occupy a senior position within their organization
Broad experience outside of their current position
Experience dealing with public policy issues
Membership in broad-based networks
Extensive experience in the environmental field
Recognized expert in the subject matter to be addressed by NACEPT

    EPA is seeking nominees for representation from all sectors, 
especially, state, local and tribal agencies, industry, academia, 
environmental justice organizations, grassroots organizations, and 
NGOs.
    Nominations for membership must include a resume and short 
biography describing the educational and professional qualifications of 
the nominee and the nominee's current business address and daytime 
telephone number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Peter G. Redmond, Designated 
Federal Officer for NACEPT, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
(1601A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone 
(202) 564-1292, email: [email protected].

    Dated: October 4, 2001.
Peter G. Redmond,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-25586 Filed 10-10-01; 8:45 am]
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