[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 21, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 16548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6795]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Clean Air Act Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Request for Nominations to the Clean Air Act Advisory 
Committee.

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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 Clean Air Act Advisory Committee 
(CAAAC). Applications are due by May 1, 2012 and vacancies are 
anticipated to be filled by October 2012. Sources in addition to this 
Federal Register Notice may also be utilized in the solicitation of 
nominees.

DATES: All nominations should be received by May 1, 2012.
    Background: The Clean Air Act Advisory Committee provides advice, 
information and recommendations on policy and technical issues 
associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. 
The programs falling under the purview of the committee include: 
National Ambient Air Quality Standards, emissions from vehicles and 
vehicle fuels, air toxic emissions, operating permits and collecting 
fees, and carrying out new and expanded compliance authorities. Members 
are appointed by the EPA Administrator for two-year terms with the 
possibility of reappointment to a second and third term. The CAAAC 
usually meets 2-3 times annually with workgroups meeting more 
frequently. The average workload for the members is approximately 5 to 
8 hours per month.
    EPA is seeking nominations from academia, industry, non-
governmental/environmental organizations, state and local government 
agencies, tribal governments, unions, trade associations, and 
utilities. EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain 
nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women 
and men of all racial and ethnic groups. Although we are unable to 
offer compensation or an honorarium for your services, you may receive 
travel and per diem allowances, according to applicable federal travel 
regulations.
    The following criteria will be used to evaluate nominees:

--Background and experiences that would help members contribute to the 
diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g., geographic, economic, 
social, cultural, educational, and other considerations.
--Experience working at the national level on local governments issues.
--Experience working with air quality policy issues.
--Executive management level experience with membership in broad-based 
networks.
--Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, 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 Assistant Administrator or other senior-level officials, develop 
policy recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and 
advice letters.
    A nomination form is available at the CAAAC Web site www.epa.gov/air/caaac. Nominations should be submitted by May 1, 2012 and 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.
    To help the Agency in evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach 
efforts, please tell us how you learned of this opportunity.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to: Pat Childers, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency (6102A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.,Washington, DC 20460. You 
may also email nominations with subject line CAAAC Membership 2012 to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pat Childers Designated Federal, 
Officer at (202) 564-1082.

    Dated: March 15, 2012.
Pat Childers,
Designated Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 2012-6795 Filed 3-20-12; 8:45 am]
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