[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 179 (Monday, September 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53243-53244]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21459]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8716-4]


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 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, policies, and regulations required by the SDWA. 
The terms of five (5) members expire in December 2008. To maintain the 
representation required in the statute, nominees for the 2009 Council 
should represent State and local officials concerned with public water 
supply and public health protection (1 vacancy), the general public (2 
vacancies) and interest groups (2 vacancies), with at least one of 
these vacancies representing small systems. All nominations will be 
fully considered, but applicants need to be aware of the specific 
representation needed as well as geographical balance so that all major 
areas of the U.S. (East, Mid-West, South, Mountain, South-West, and 
West) will be represented. The current list of members is available on 
the EPA Web site at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ndwac.

DATES: Submit nominations via U.S. mail on or before October 19, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Address all nominations to Veronica Blette, Designated 
Federal Officer, National Drinking Water

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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 Jacquelyn 
Springer, Designated Federal Officer, [email protected] or 
call 202-564-9904.

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 
established on an as-needed basis to assist EPA in addressing specific 
program issues. On December 15 of each year, some members complete 
their appointment. Therefore, this notice solicits nominations to fill 
five vacancies with terms ending on December 15, 2011.
    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. Self-nominations are 
also welcome. 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 9, 2008.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. E8-21459 Filed 9-12-08; 8:45 am]
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