[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 6, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 32536]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-8724]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8180-5]


Request for Nominations to the National and Governmental Advisory 
Committees to the U.S. Representative to the Commission for 
Environmental Cooperation

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting 
nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to 
fill vacancies on the National Advisory Committee (NAC) and the 
Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) to the U.S. Representative to the 
Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). Vacancies on these two 
committees are expected to be filled by November, so we encourage 
nominations to be submitted by July 14, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to: Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Cooperative Environmental Management, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (1601-E), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1601-E), Washington, DC 
20004; telephone (202) 233-0072; fax (202) 233-0060; e-mail 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Committee and the 
Governmental Advisory Committee advise the EPA Administrator in his 
capacity as the U.S. Representative to the CEC Council. The Committees 
are authorized under Articles 17 and 18 of the North American Agreement 
on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), the North American Free Trade 
Agreement (NAFTA) Implementation Act, Public Law 103-182, and as 
directed by Executive Order 12915, entitled ``Federal Implementation of 
the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation.'' The 
Committees are responsible for providing advice to the United States 
Representative on a wide range of strategic, scientific, technological, 
regulatory and economic issues related to implementation and further 
elaboration of the (NAAEC). The National Advisory Committee consists of 
12 representatives from environmental groups and non-profit entities, 
business and industry, and educational institutions. The Governmental 
Advisory Committee consists of 12 representatives from state, local, 
and tribal governments. Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator 
for a two-year term with the possibility of reappointment. The 
Committees usually meet 3 times annually and the average workload for 
Committee members is approximately 10 to 15 hours per month. Members 
serve on the Committees in a voluntary capacity. However, EPA provides 
reimbursement for travel expenses associated with official government 
business. The following criteria will be used to evaluate nominees:
     Extensive professional knowledge of the subjects the 
Committees examine, including trade and the environment, the NAFTA, the 
NAAEC, and the CEC.
     Represent a sector or group that is involved in the issues 
the Committees evaluate.
     Senior-level experience that fills a need on the 
Committees for their particular expertise.
     A demonstrated ability to work in a consensus building 
process with a wide range of representatives from diverse 
constituencies.
    Nominees will also be considered with regard to the mandates of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act that require the Committees to maintain 
diversity across a broad range of constituencies, sectors, and groups. 
Nominations for membership must include a cover letter and a resume 
describing the professional and educational qualifications of the 
nominee and the nominee's current business address and daytime 
telephone number.

    Dated: May 16, 2006.
Oscar Carrillo,
Designated Federal Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-8724 Filed 6-5-06; 8:45 am]
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