[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 126 (Friday, July 1, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38133-38134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13057]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7931-6]


Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Notice of Meeting/
Request for Nominations for 2005 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of meeting, and request for nominations for Clean Air 
Excellence Awards.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-
463), notice is hereby given that the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee 
will hold its next open meeting on Friday, July 28, 2005. On July 28 
the meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Double Tree 
Hotel, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. The Subcommittee 
meetings will be held on July 27, 2005 at 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. at the 
same location as the full Committee. Seating will be available on a 
first come, first served basis. The Mobile Source Technical Review 
subcommittee will not meet at this time. The agenda for the full 
committee meeting will be posted on the CAAAC Web site: http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/. It is open to the public.
    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 2005 
program.

DATES: Clean Air Act Advisory Committee will hold its next open meeting 
on Friday, July 28, 2005, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Subcommittees will meet on Thursday, July 27, 2005 at the same 
location. All submission of entries for the Clean Air Excellence Awards 
program must be postmarked by August 31, 2005.

ADDRESSES: CAAAC and its subcommittee meetings will be held at at the 
Double Tree Hotel, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Clean Air 
excellence Awards submissions should be sent to 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 the CAAAC, please contact 
Pat Childers, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA (202) 564-1082, FAX 
(202) 564-1352 or by mail at U.S. EPA, Office of Air and Radiation 
(Mail code 6102 A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20004. For information on the Subcommittee meetings, please contact the 
following individuals: (1) Permits/NSR/Toxics Integration--Debbie 
Stackhouse, 919-541-5354; (2) Air Quality Management--Jeff Whitlow, 
919-541-5523; and (3) Economic Incentives and Regulatory Innovations--
Carey Fitzmaurice, 202-564-1667. Additional Information on these 
meetings, CAAAC and its Subcommittees can be found on the CAAAC Web 
site: http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/.
    Concerning the Clean Air Excellence Awards program please use the 
CAAAC Web site and click on awards program 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.
    Meeting Access: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Mr. Pat Childers at (202) 
564-1082 or [email protected]. To request accommodation of a 
disability, please contact Mr. Childers, preferably at least 10 days 
prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process 
your request.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    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 2005 ``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/Re-
development; (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),

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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.
    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 decisions 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 2005 Entry 
Package.
    Inspection of Committee Documents: The Committee agenda and any 
documents prepared for the meeting will be publicly available at the 
meeting. Thereafter, these documents, together with CAAAC meeting 
minutes, will be available by contacting the Office of Air and 
Radiation Docket and requesting information under docket OAR-2004-0075. 
The Docket office can be reached by telephoning 202-260-7548; FAX 202-
260-4400.

    Dated: June 22, 2005.
Robert D. Brenner,
Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 05-13057 Filed 6-30-05; 8:45 am]
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