[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 143 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44078-44079]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-19008]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7536-4]


National Drinking Water Advisory Council; Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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

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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 public water systems. On 
December 15 of each year, five members complete their appointment. 
Therefore, this notice solicits names to fill the five vacancies, with 
appointed terms ending on December 15, 2006.
    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.

DATES: All nominations must be received by October 15, 2003.

ADDRESSES: 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda P. Johnson at the address 
listed in the ADDRESSES section, by telephone at 202/564-3791, or by e-
mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.

    Dated: July 22, 2003.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 03-19008 Filed 7-24-03; 8:45 am]
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