[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 36 (Thursday, February 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10742-10743]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-4220]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Local Government Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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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 its Local Government Advisory Committee 
(LGAC). The LGAC was chartered to provide advice to the EPA 
Administrator on a broad range of environmental issues affecting local 
governments. This notice solicits nominations to fill twenty three (23) 
vacancies through August 2014. To maintain the representation outlined 
by the charter, nominees will be selected to represent: large cities; 
moderate-sized cities; small communities and townships (under 10,000); 
county-elected officials-urban, suburban and rural; city elected and 
appointed officials (city council members, city managers); state 
elected and appointed officials (state representatives, state 
environmental commissioners); and tribal elected and appointed 
officials (chair, president, natural resources directors). Vacancies 
are anticipated to be filled by September 2012. Sources in addition to 
this Federal Register Notice may be utilized in the solicitation of 
nominees.

DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than 
March 26, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line 
``LGAC Membership 2012'' to [email protected]. You also may submit 
nominations by mail to: M. Frances Eargle, LGAC Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations 
(OCIR), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue 
NW. (MC1301A), Washington, DC 20460. Non-electronic submissions must 
follow the same format and contain the same information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: M. Frances Eargle, Designated Federal 
Officer for the LGAC, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564-3115; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The LGAC is a federal advisory committee 
chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 
92-463. EPA established the LGAC in 1993 to provide independent 
consensus advice to the EPA Administrator about a broad range of 
environmental issues affecting local governments. The LGAC conducts 
business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 
(5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related regulations.
    The Committee consists of approximately 30 members (including a 
Chairperson) appointed by EPA's Administrator. Members serve as non-
federal stakeholders representing: large cities, moderate-size cities; 
small communities and townships; county elected officials (county 
commissioners, councilors, county judges); county appointed officials 
(public health directors, environmental departments); state elected and 
appointed officials (state representatives, state environmental 
commissioners); tribal elected and appointed officials (chair, 
president, natural resource directors). Members are appointed for one 
or two (1-2)-year terms, and eligible for reappointment.
    The LGAC usually meets two or three times a year. Additionally, 
members may be asked to participate in teleconference meetings or serve 
on Subcommittees and Work Groups to develop recommendations, advice 
letters, and reports to address specific policy issues. The average 
workload for members is approximately 5 to 8 hours per month. We are 
unable to provide honoraria or compensation for your services. However, 
you may receive travel and per diem allowances where appropriate and 
according to applicable federal travel regulations.
    Nominations: The EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to 
obtain nominations of diverse candidates, the agency encourages 
nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. All 
nominations will be fully considered, but applicants need to be aware 
of the specific representation sought as outlined in the Summary above. 
In addition, EPA is seeking nominees with demonstrated local leadership 
in community sustainability and sustainable development, public health 
and health disparities, air and water quality issues, green jobs and 
economic initiatives, energy, and environmental financing.
    Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:
     The background and experience that would help members 
contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g., 
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational background, 
professional affiliations, and other considerations);
     Demonstrated experience as elected and/or appointed 
official for a local, state or tribal government;
     Demonstrated experience working with officials from other 
governments or other levels of government (e.g., other local 
governments, federal agencies);
     Excellent interpersonal and consensus-building skills;
     Ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 2-3 times a 
year, participate in teleconference meetings, attend listening sessions 
with the Administrator or other senior-level EPA officials, develop 
policy recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and 
advice letters; and
     Willingness to commit time to the committee and 
demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively on 
committees.
    How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization 
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to this

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advisory committee. Individuals may self-nominate. Nominations can be 
submitted in electronic format (preferred) or in hard copy format (see 
ADRESSESES section above) following the template available at http://www.epa.gov/ocir/scas_lgac/lgac_index.htm. To be considered, all 
nominations should include:
     Current contact information for the nominee, including the 
nominee's name, organization (and position within that organization), 
current business address, email address, and daytime telephone number;
     Brief Statement describing the nominee's interest in 
serving on the LGAC;
     R[eacute]sum[eacute] and a short biography (no more than 2 
paragraphs) describing the professional and educational qualifications 
of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities, and any 
current or previous service on advisory committees; and
     Letter[s] of recommendation from a third party supporting 
the nomination. Letter[s] should describe how the nominee's experience 
and knowledge will bring value to the work of the LGAC.
    Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may be 
utilized in the solicitation of nominees. To help the EPA in evaluating 
the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us how you 
learned of this opportunity.

    Dated: February 8, 2012.
M. Frances Eargle,
Designated Federal Officer, LGAC.
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