[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 174 (Monday, September 9, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57224-57225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-22815]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7372-7]


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 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. EPA will accept nominations until Friday, 
October 4, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to: Ms. Gwendolyn Whitt, Designated 
Federal Officer, Office of Cooperative Environmental Management, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (1601E), 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 provide advice in a 
timely manner and operate as a proactive and strategic body that will 
alert EPA to potential environmental challenges and issues that could 
impact the Agency's ability to protect public health and the 
environment, and options to address them. In addition, NACEPT members 
may be asked to advise the Administrator on other environmental policy 
priorities as needed. EPA seeks new members with broad expertise in 
strategic planning, visioning, and environmental stewardship.
    NACEPT consists of a representative cross-section of EPA's 
partners, stakeholders, and constituents who provide timely advice and 
recommendations on environmental policy issues and serve as a sounding 
board for new strategies that the Agency is developing.
    Members are appointed by the Administrator of EPA for one or two 
year terms with the possibility of reappointment. Each member's

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expertise and experience enables the Council to function in a timely 
and strategic manner. Critical issues, challenges, and solutions for 
addressing them are identified and presented to the Administrator for 
consideration. The Council usually meets 4-5 times annually and the 
average workload for the members is approximately 10 to 15 hours per 
month. Members serve on the Council in a voluntary capacity; however, 
EPA does provide reimbursement for travel expenses associated with 
official government business.
    Maintaining a balance and diversity of expertise, knowledge, and 
judgement 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, in 
particular federal, state, local and tribal agencies, 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: Gwendolyn Whitt, Designated Federal 
Officer for NACEPT, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1601E), 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone (202) 233-
0090, e-mail: [email protected].

    Dated: August 29, 2002.
Gwendolyn Whitt,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 02-22815 Filed 9-6-02; 8:45 am]
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