[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 165 (Monday, August 26, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54805-54806]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-21665]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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National Drinking Water Advisory Council; Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION:  Notice.

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    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites all 
interested persons to nominate qualified individuals to serve a three-
year term as members of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council 
(Council). This Council was established by the Safe Drinking Water Act 
(SDWA) to provide practical and independent advice, consultation and 
recommendations to the Agency on the activities, functions and policies 
related to the implementation of the SDWA. The Council consists of 
fifteen members, including a Chairperson, appointed by the Deputy 
Administrator. Five members represent the general public; five members 
represent appropriate State and local agencies concerned with water 
hygiene and public water supply; and five members represent private 
organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field 
of water hygiene and public water supply. The SDWA requires that at 
least two members of the Council represent small, rural water systems. 
On December 15 of

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each year, five members complete their appointment. Therefore, this 
notice solicits names to fill the five vacancies, with appointed terms 
ending on December 15, 2005.
    Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified 
individuals for membership. Nominees should be identified by name, 
occupation, position, address and telephone number. To be considered, 
all nominations must include a current resume providing the nominee's 
background, experience and qualifications.
    Persons selected for membership will receive compensation for 
travel and a nominal daily compensation while attending meetings. The 
Council holds two face-to-face meetings each year, generally in the 
Spring and Fall. Additionally, members may be asked to serve on one of 
the Council's workgroups that are formed each year to assist the EPA in 
addressing specific programmatic issues. These workgroup meetings are 
held approximately four times a year, typically with two meetings by 
conference call.
    Please submit nominations to Brenda P. Johnson, Designated Federal 
Officer, National Drinking Water Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (4601), 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001, no later than 
October 15, 2002. For additional information send an e-mail to 
[email protected] or call 202/564-3791.

    Dated: August 16, 2002.
William R. Diamond,
Acting Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 02-21665 Filed 8-23-02; 8:45 am]
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