[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 241 (Thursday, December 15, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77997-77998]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-32182]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9495-3]


Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education; Request 
for Nominations of Candidates for the National Environmental Education 
Advisory Council

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) 
Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education Staff Office is 
soliciting applications for environmental education professionals for 
consideration on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council 
(NEEAC). There are eleven vacancies on the Advisory Council that must 
be filled. Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the 
solicitation of applications. In an effort to obtain nominations of 
diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all 
racial and ethnic groups.

DATES: Applications should be submitted by January 15, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit non-electronic application materials to Javier 
Araujo, Designated Federal Officer, National Environmental Education 
Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
External Affairs and Environmental Education (MC:1704A), 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Room 1426(ARN), Washington, DC 20460, Ph: (202) 
564-2642, Fax: (202) 564-2754, email: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request 
for Nominations, please contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), EPA National Environmental Education Advisory Council, 
at [email protected] or (202) 564-2642. General information 
concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA Web site at: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The National Environmental Education Act 
requires that the Council be comprised of eleven (11) members appointed 
by

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the Administrator of EPA. Members represent a balance of perspectives, 
professional qualifications, and experience. The Act specifies that 
members must represent the following sectors: Primary and secondary 
education (one of whom shall be a classroom teacher)--two members; 
colleges and universities--two members; business and industry--two 
members; non-profit organizations involved in environmental education--
two members; state departments of education and natural resources--one 
member each; senior Americans--one member. Members are chosen to 
represent various geographic regions of the country, and the Council 
strives for a diverse representation. The professional backgrounds of 
Council members should include education, science, policy, or other 
appropriate disciplines. Each member of the Council shall hold office 
for a one (1) To three (3) year period. Members are expected to 
participate in up to two (2) meetings per year and monthly or more 
conference calls per year. Members of the Council shall receive 
compensation and allowances, including travel expenses, at a rate fixed 
by the Administrator.
    Expertise Sought: The NEEAC staff office seeks candidates with 
demonstrated experience and/or knowledge in any of the following 
environmental education issue areas: (a) Integrating environmental 
education into state and local education reform and improvement; (b) 
state, local and tribal level capacity building; (c) cross-sector 
partnerships; (d) leveraging resources for environmental education; (e) 
design and implementation of environmental education research; (f) 
evaluation methodology; professional development for teachers and other 
education professionals; and targeting under-represented audiences, 
including low-income, multi-cultural, senior citizens and other adults.
    The NEEAC staff office is also looking for individuals who 
demonstrate the ability to make the time commitment, strong leadership 
skills, strong analytical skills, strong communication and writing 
skills, the ability to evaluate programs in an unbiased manner, team 
players, which can meet deadlines, and review items on short notice.
    How to Submit Applications: Any interested and qualified 
individuals may be considered for appointment on the National 
Environmental Education Advisory Council. Applications should be 
submitted in electronic format to the Designated Federal Officer, 
Javier Araujo, [email protected]. and contain the following: 
Contact information including name, address, phone and fax numbers and 
an email address; a curriculum vitae or resume; the specific area of 
expertise in environmental education and the sector/slot the applicant 
is applying for; recent service on other national advisory committees 
or national professional organizations; and a one-page commentary on 
the applicant's philosophy regarding the need for, development, 
implementation and/or management of environmental education nationally.
    Persons having questions about the application procedure or who are 
unable to submit applications by electronic means, should contact 
Javier Araujo, DFO, at the contact information provided above in this 
notice. Non-electronic submissions must contain the same information as 
the electronic. The NEEAC Staff Office will acknowledge receipt of the 
application. The NEEAC Staff Office will develop a short list of 
candidates for more detailed consideration. The short list candidates 
will be required to fill out the Confidential Disclosure Form for 
Special Government Employees Serving Federal Advisory Committees at the 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA Form 3110-48). This 
confidential form allows government officials to determine whether 
there is a statutory conflict between that person's public 
responsibilities (which include membership on a Federal advisory 
committee) and private interests and activities and the appearance of a 
lack of impartiality as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be 
viewed and downloaded from the following URL address: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/aegl/pubs/ethics_form.pdf.

    Dated: November 29, 2011.
Stephanie Owens,
Deputy Associate Administrator, Javier Araujo, Designated Federal 
Officer.
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