[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 30083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14861]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8920-3]


Request for Nominations to the Children's Health Protection 
Advisory Committee (CHPAC)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Request for Nominations.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites nominations 
to fill vacancies on its Children's Health Protection Advisory 
Committee (CHPAC). The Agency seeks qualified senior-level decision 
makers from diverse sectors throughout the United States to be 
considered for appointments. EPA encourages interested applicants to 
send their resumes and qualifications as soon as possible by July 24, 
2009. Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the 
solicitation of nominees.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations via e-mail or fax to Martha Berger, 
Designated Federal Officer, [email protected], 202-564-2733 (fax), 
Office of Children's Health Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency (1107A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.
    Background: The CHPAC is a Federal advisory committee under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463. The U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency established the CHPAC in 1998 to 
provide independent advice to the EPA Administrator on regulations, 
research, and communications issues relevant to children's 
environmental health. CHPAC consists of representatives from industry, 
private foundations, pediatricians, nurses, scientists, environmental 
organizations, citizen organizations/networks, Federal government, 
environmental justice community, state/local/tribal governments, 
outreach groups, user/processors (i.e., foods), and economists.
    Members are appointed by the Administrator of EPA for two year 
terms with the possibility of reappointment for up to 6 years. The 
Committee usually meets 3-4 times annually (with additional 
teleconference meetings as needed) and the average workload for the 
members is approximately 10 to 15 hours per month. Members serve on the 
Committee in a voluntary capacity; however, EPA provides reimbursement 
for travel expenses associated with official government business.
    Potential candidates should possess the following qualifications: 
Occupy a senior position within their organization; Broad experience 
outside of their current position; Experience dealing with public 
policy issues affecting children; Membership in broad-based networks; 
Recognized expert in matters affecting children's health to be 
addressed by the CHPAC.
    EPA is seeking nominees for diverse representation from all 
sectors, in particular federal, state, local and tribal agencies, 
academia, healthcare, public health, industry, environmental justice, 
and non-governmental organizations.
    Nominations for membership must include a resume and short (one or 
two pages) biography describing the educational and professional 
qualifications of the nominee, the interest of the nominee in 
children's environmental health issues, and the nominee's current 
business address, e-mail address, and daytime telephone number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martha Berger, Office of Children's 
Health Protection, USEPA, MC 1107A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460, (202) 564-2191, [email protected].

Martha Shimkin,
Director, Child and Aging Health Protection Division.
[FR Doc. E9-14861 Filed 6-23-09; 8:45 am]
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