[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 117 (Thursday, June 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34902-34904]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-15004]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-NOC-0005]


Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Appliance 
Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of 
Energy.

ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for membership.

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SUMMARY: To ensure a wide range of candidates and a balanced committee, 
the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the solicitation of 
nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on the Appliance Standards and 
Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee.

DATES: All nomination information should be provided in a single, 
complete package submitted electronically or postmarked by July 17, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: Nominations packages should be submitted either 
electronically or by mail, but not by

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both methods to [email protected]. Complete nomination packages 
identified by docket number EERE-2013-BT-NOC-0005 may be submitted by 
any of the following methods:
    1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    2. Email: [email protected]. Include docket number EERE-2013-BT-NOC- 
0005 in the subject line of the message.
    3. Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building 
Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585-0121. If possible, please submit all items on a 
compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to include printed 
copies.
    4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 
600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 586-2945. If possible, 
please submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not necessary to 
include printed copies. No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be accepted.
    It is recommended that nominations be submitted in electronic 
format via email to [email protected]. Submissions submitted by mail are 
welcome, but may be delayed in delivery due to the DOE mail vetting 
procedures in place. For submission by mail, please send to Ms. Brenda 
Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 
Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-
0121. If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc (CD), in 
which case it is not necessary to include printed copies.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee will provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on the DOE's Appliance and 
Equipment Standards Program's test procedures and rulemaking 
determinations. The Committee's scope is to review and make 
recommendations on the: (l) Development of minimum efficiency standards 
for residential appliances and commercial equipment, (2) development of 
product test procedures, (3) certification and enforcement of 
standards, (4) labeling for various residential products and commercial 
equipment, and (5) specific issues of concern to DOE as requested by 
the Secretary of Energy, the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, and the Buildings Technologies Office's Director.
    To facilitate the functioning of the Committee, working group 
(i.e., subcommittees) may be formed with the approval of the Department 
of Energy. The objectives of the working groups are to make 
recommendations to the parent committee with respect to particular 
matters related to the responsibilities of the parent committee. Such 
working groups may not work independently of the chartered committee 
and must report their recommendations and advice to the full committee 
for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittee members are 
appointed with DOE approval.
    DOE is hereby soliciting nominations for members of the Appliance 
Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee. The Committee is 
expected to be continuing in nature. Members will be selected with a 
view toward achieving a balanced committee of experts in fields 
relevant to energy efficiency, appliance and commercial equipment 
standards to include DOE, as well as representatives of industry 
(including manufacturers and trade associations representing 
manufacturers, component manufacturers and related suppliers, and 
retailers), utilities, energy efficiency/environmental advocacy groups 
and consumers. Committee members will serve for a term of three years 
or less and may be reappointed for successive terms, with no more than 
two successive terms. Appointments may be made in a manner that allows 
the terms of the members serving at any time to expire at spaced 
intervals, so as to ensure continuity in the functioning of the 
Committee. Some Committee members may be appointed as special 
Government employees, experts in fields relevant to energy efficiency 
and appliance and commercial equipment standards; or as representatives 
of industry (including manufacturers and trade associations 
representing manufacturers, component manufacturers and related 
suppliers, and retailers), utilities, energy efficiency/environmental 
advocacy groups and consumers. Special Government employees will be 
subject to certain ethical restrictions and such members will be 
required to submit certain information in connection with the 
appointment process.
    Members of the Committee will serve without compensation; however, 
each member may be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel 
Regulations for authorized travel and per diem expenses incurred while 
attending Committee meetings.
    Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Qualified 
individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or 
organization. Nominators should submit:
    1. The nominee's current resume or curriculum vitae and contact 
information, including mailing address, email address, and telephone 
number;
    2. A letter of interest, including a summary of how the nominee's 
experience and expertise would support the Committee's objectives;
    3. An affirmative statement that: (a) The nominee is not currently 
a federally- registered lobbyist and will not be a federally-registered 
lobbyist at the time of appointment and during his/her tenure as a 
Committee member, or (b) if the nominee is currently a federally- 
registered lobbyist, that the nominee will no longer be a federally-
registered lobbyist at the time of appointment to the Committee and 
during his/her tenure as a member.
    All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete 
package by the deadline specified in this notice. Nominations packages 
should be submitted by either mail or electronically, but not by both 
methods. Should more information be needed, DOE staff will contact the 
nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past affiliations or 
obtain information from publicly available sources, such as the 
internet. A selection team will review the nomination packages. This 
team will be comprised of representatives from several DOE Offices. The 
selection team will seek balanced viewpoints and consider many 
criteria, including: (a) Scientific or technical expertise, knowledge, 
and experience; (b) stakeholder representation; (c) availability and 
willingness to serve; and (d) skills working in committees, working 
groups and advisory panels. The selection team will make 
recommendations regarding membership to the Secretary of Energy for 
review and selection of Committee members.
    Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical 
handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that 
recommendations to the Committee take into account the needs of the 
diverse groups served by DOE, membership shall include, to the extent 
practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent the 
needs of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups, and persons 
with disabilities. Please note, however, that Federally-registered 
lobbyists and individuals already serving on another Federal advisory 
committee are ineligible for nomination.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Cymbalsky by telephone at 202-
287-1692 or by email at [email protected].


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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2015.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2015-15004 Filed 6-17-15; 8:45 am]
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