[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 73632]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30715]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Request for Nominations to the National Advisory Council for 
Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT).

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites 
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be 
considered for appointment to the National Advisory Council for 
Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT). Vacancies are anticipated 
to be filled by February, 2012. Sources in addition to this Federal 
Register Notice may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.
    Background: NACEPT is a Federal advisory committee chartered under 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. EPA 
established NACEPT in 1988 to provide advice to the EPA Administrator 
on a broad range of environmental policy, technology and management 
issues. Members serve as representatives from academia, industry, non-
governmental organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments. 
Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for two year terms. The 
Council usually meets 2-3 times annually and the average workload for 
the members is approximately 10 to 15 hours per month. Members serve on 
the Council in a voluntary capacity. However, EPA provides 
reimbursement for travel and incidental expenses associated with 
official government business. EPA is seeking nominations from all 
sectors, including academia, industry, non-governmental organizations, 
and state, local and tribal governments. Nominees will be considered 
according to the mandates of FACA, which requires committees to 
maintain diversity across a broad range of constituencies, sectors, and 
groups. EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort obtain 
nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women 
and men of all racial and ethnic groups.
    The following criteria will be used to evaluate nominees:

--Extensive professional knowledge of environmental policy, management, 
and technology issues, particularly issues dealing with sustainability.
--Demonstrated ability to examine and analyze environmental issues with 
objectivity and integrity.
--Senior-level experience that fills a current need on the Council.
--Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and 
consensus-building skills.
--Ability to volunteer approximately 10 to 15 hours per month to the 
Council's activities, including participation on teleconference 
meetings and preparation of text for Council reports and advice 
letters.
    Nominations must include a resume and a short biography describing 
the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, as well 
as the nominee's current business address, email address, and daytime 
telephone number. Interested candidates may self-nominate. Anyone 
interested in being considered for nomination is encouraged to submit 
their application materials as soon as possible. To help the Agency in 
evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us 
how you learned of this opportunity. Please be aware that EPA's policy 
is that, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, members generally are 
appointed to two- or three-year terms.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to: Mark Joyce, Acting Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Management and Outreach, 
U.S. EPA (1601M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. 
You may also email nominations with subject line COMMITTEERESUME2011 to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Joyce, Acting Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564-2130; fax (202) 564-8129; email 
[email protected].

    Dated: November 17, 2011.
Mark Joyce,
Acting Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-30715 Filed 11-28-11; 8:45 am]
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