[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 173 (Thursday, September 8, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 53359]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-17816]


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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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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) 
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 15-member 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 and regulations required by the 
Safe Drinking Water Act. The terms of five (5) members--two (2) who 
represent local government agencies concerned with public water supply 
and public health protection, two (2) who are affiliated with water-
related or other organizations and interest groups having an active 
interest in public water supply/public health protection, and one (1) 
who speaks for the general public--expire in December 2005. EPA would 
like the preponderance of nominations to be in these three areas 
consistent with the mandates of the SDWA and the Agency encourages 
nominations of individuals who can represent small, rural public water 
systems (see Supplementary Information below). Although the Agency is 
identifying preferences, all nominations will be fully considered.

DATES: Submit nominations via U.S. mail on or before October 21, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Address all nominations to Clare Donaher, Designated Federal 
Officer, National Drinking Water Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (Mail Code 
4601-M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E-mail your questions to Clare 
Donaher, Designated Federal Officer, [email protected], or call 
202-564-3787.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    National Drinking Water Advisory Council: The Council consists of 
15 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 public 
water supply and public health protection; and five members represent 
private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the 
field of public water supply and public health protection. The SDWA 
requires that at least two members of the Council represent small, 
rural public water systems. Additionally, members may be asked to serve 
on one of the Council's workgroups that are formed each year to assist 
EPA in addressing specific program issues. On December 15 of each year, 
five members complete their appointment. Therefore, this notice 
solicits nominations to fill the five vacancies with terms ending on 
December 15, 2008.
    Persons selected for membership will receive compensation for 
travel and a nominal daily compensation (if appropriate) while 
attending meetings. The Council holds two face-to-face meetings each 
year, generally in the spring and fall. Conference calls will be 
scheduled if needed.
    Nomination of a Member: 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.

    Dated: September 1, 2005.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 05-17816 Filed 9-7-05; 8:45 am]
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