[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 14, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42157-42158]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-15948]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7787-5]


Notice of the 2004 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Request for Nominations for Clean Air Excellence Awards.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the 
Clean Air Excellence Awards Program in February, 2000. This is an 
annual awards program to recognize outstanding and innovative efforts 
that support progress in achieving clean air. This notice announces the 
competition for the Year 2004 program.
    Awards Program Notice: Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7403(a)(1) and (2) and 
sections 103(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), notice is hereby 
given that the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) announces the 
opening of competition for the Year 2004 ``Clean Air Excellence Awards 
Program'' (CAEAP). The intent of the program is to recognize and honor 
outstanding, innovative efforts that help to make progress in achieving 
cleaner air. The CAEAP is open to both public and private entities. 
Entries are limited to the United States. There are six award 
categories: (1) Clean Air Technology; (2) Community Development/
Redevelopment; (3) Education/Outreach; (4) Regulatory/Policy 
Innovations; (5) Transportation Efficiency Innovations; and (6) 
Outstanding Individual Achievement Award. Awards are given on an annual 
basis and are for recognition only.
    Entry Requirements: All applicants are asked to submit their entry 
on a CAEAP entry form, contained in the CAEAP Entry Package, which may 
be obtained from the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Web site 
at http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac by clicking on Awards Program or by 
contacting Mr. Pat Childers, U.S. EPA at 202-564-1082 or 202-564-1352 
(Fax), mailing address: Office of Air and Radiation (6102A), 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004. The entry form is a 
simple, three-part form asking for general information on the applicant 
and the proposed entry; asking for a description of why the entry is 
deserving of an award; and requiring information from three (3) 
independent references for the proposed entry. Applicants should also 
submit additional supporting documentation as necessary. Specific 
directions and information on filing an entry form are included in the 
Entry Package.

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    Judging and Award Criteria: Judging will be accomplished through a 
screening process conducted by EPA staff, with input from outside 
subject experts, as needed. Members of the CAAAC will provide advice to 
EPA on the entries. The final award decision will be made by the EPA 
Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation. Entries will be judged 
using both general criteria and criteria specific to each individual 
category. There are four (4) general criteria: (1) The entry directly 
or indirectly (i.e., by encouraging actions) reduces emissions of 
criteria pollutants or hazardous/toxic air pollutants; (2) The entry 
demonstrates innovation and uniqueness; (3) The entry provides a model 
for others to follow (i.e., it is replicable); and (4) The positive 
outcomes from the entry are continuing/sustainable. Although not 
required to win an award, the following general criteria will also be 
considered in the judging process: (1) The entry has positive effects 
on other environmental media in addition to air; (2) The entry 
demonstrates effective collaboration and partnerships; and (3) The 
individual or organization submitting the entry has effectively 
measured/evaluated the outcomes of the project, program, technology, 
etc. As previously mentioned, additional criteria will be used for each 
individual award category. These criteria are listed in the 2004 Entry 
Package.

DATES: All submission of entries must be postmarked by September 17, 
2004

ADDRESSES: Clean Air Excellence Awards, Attn Mr. Pat Childers, U.S. EPA 
Office of Air and Radiation (6102A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning this awards program please 
use the CAAAC Web site http://www.epa.gov/air/caaac and click on awards 
program or contact Mr. Pat Childers, U.S. EPA at 202-564-1082 or 202-
564-1352 (Fax), mailing address: Office of Air and Radiation (6102A), 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004.

    Dated: July 7, 2004.
Robert Brenner,
Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.
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